Ombria Stocking by Irene Nielsen

Ombria Stocking

Knitting
December 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in broken rib
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
378 yards (346 m)
One Size
Danish English
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Ombria Stocking is a beautiful, feminine and festive design - absolutely perfect for Christmas.

The stocking is knit from cuff to toe in a textured broken rib pattern.

The heel is shaped using the elegant German short row technique.

As the icing on the cake an elegant bow is added to the stocking at the end.

This pattern has been tech edited by Quince & Co.

Size

One Size

Measurements

Circumference: 16” / 40 cm
Width cuff: 8” / 20 cm, measured flat
Length heel to toe: 15” / 37.5 cm
Length heel to cuff: 18.25” / 46 cm

Gauge

17 sts and 29 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in broken rib on needle US 9 / 5.5
mm, after blocking
15.5 sts and 23 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch on needle US 10 / 6 mm, after blocking.

Suggested needles

One 20” 50 cm circular needle in size US 9 / 5.5 mm
One 28” 70 cm circ in size US 9 / 5.5 mm
One 28” 70 cm circ in size US 10 / 6 mm
One set double-pointed needles in size US 10 / 6 mm

Materials

3 skeins of Osprey by Quince & Co. (100% wool; 100 g = 155 m / 3.5 oz = 179 yds)

Notions

3 stitch markers
Stitch holder (optional)
Tapestry needle

Patterns included in the following languages

English & Danish

Collaboration

This pattern has been developed in collaboration with Quince & Co.

Photos © Quince & Co. Photography: Regan Kenny.

For more information, see: https://www.irenenielsen.com/products/ombria-stocking