Craft some wonder this winter season with our Nutcracker Christmas Stocking.  Inspired by the strangely captivating themes of the Nutcracker, you’ll enjoy every stitch of this piece.  Blue Sky Fibers’ Metalico in a slightly nontraditional shimmery color palette creates a drapey irresistible fabric.  Work the colorwork charts and watch the magical imagery of the mouse king, candy canes, and gentle snow appear before your eyes.  The final touch of wool fleece for the nutcracker’s beard adds some dimension and texture.  The stocking is constructed just like a large cuff-down sock, with a heel flap and gusset, and is finished with an umbrella toe.

MATERIALS

· Blue Sky Metalico - Sport weight 50% Alpaca, 50% Silk. 147 yards / 50 grams.

Color A - Opal
Color B - Turquoise
Color C - Rose Quartz
Color D - Jade
Color E - Sterling
Color F - Platinum
Color G - Gold Topaz

· US 2 (2.75mm) circular needle, 37” cable
· Stitch markers
· Tapestry needle for finishing