Waiting For Santa by Tracie Millar

Waiting For Santa

Knitting
December 2018
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
2.5 stitches = 1 inch
US 17 - 12.0 mm
140 - 150 yards (128 - 137 m)
one size (approximately 33 cm/13 inch circumference & 56 cm/22 inches tall)
English
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I am an avid sock knitter, so when presented with some gorgeous super bulky yarn, I immediately cast on for a holiday stocking. This giant sock has glorious garter ridges, a tiny bit of colorwork, a cut in heel, a picot edge, and to really top it off…a giant tassel! Can you tell I had a bit of fun here? If any of these techniques are new to you, using super bulky yarn will make them a breeze. I hope this project brings a smile to your face, and some holiday cheer to your home. ☆

This SUPER SPEEDY, SUPER BULKY stocking is intended as a stylish and quick gift or decoration for your home for the holidays.

Sample used:
colour A: Pagoda (I skein) 143 g used
colour B: Pearl Ten (1skein) 90 g used

I used beautiful super bulky hand dyed yarn, but feel free to substitute any other yarn of similar gauge.

The needle is used is a 12.0 mm

Techniques used:

  • cuff down sock construction
  • cut in heel
  • picot bind off
  • knitting on the WS to create the cuff
  • incorporating tassels or pom pom as an add on
  • garter stitch in the round
  • two rows of colorwork
  • attempting any of these techniques for the first time is a snap using giant bulky yarn!
  • gauge is not critical for this pattern, although a different gauge will result in different yarn requirements

I hope this stocking makes you smile and brings holiday cheer to anyone that knits or receives one as a gift!

This pattern has been professionally tech edited.