Holiday Patterns

Holiday Stocking Ornament By Janet Johnson Stephens

Jan Stephens has generously given us this timely pattern to enjoy knitting.

It’s a great way to use up your left over sock yarn!  There is no heel to turn or toe to graft!

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Finished Dimensions: Approximately 4″ long x 3″ wide at the top

Yarn: Approximately 1/4 oz (7g) sock yarn

Materials: Size 3 (3.25 mm) needles

Size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook

Marker, Tapestry needle

Gauge: 28 sts and 40 rows=4″ (10 cm) in st st (knit a row, purl a row)

To save time, please check your gauge

Directions: Cast on 26 sts.  Work 1/2″ in k1, p1 ribbing.  Work 2″ in st st.

Toe Section: Cast on 6 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.  Increase 1 st each end for next 2 rows.  Work even on 42 sts for 1″, placing marker after 21 sts of last row, carrying it along through bind off row.

Heel and Toe Decreases:  Work 2tog at beginning and end and on each side of marker for next 2 rows.  Bind off rest of sts, working same decreases on bind off row and removing marker.

Finishing: Fold sock in half lengthwise.  Sew down open side, around the toe and across the bottom.

Hanger: With 2 strands of yarn and crochet hook, chain 26.  Tie ends together to form a loop and attach to top of sock.  Block and hang on tree!

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