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How to knit Christmas Decorations: Mini Stockings (2 sizes)
In this post, you’ll learn how to knit more Christmas Decorations; this time, it’s all about Mini Stockings in 2 sizes, with straight needles.
Apart from being quick to knit, this project is pretty easy to do. If you can knit and purl, you can do it.
Actually, I think it’s easier than the Christmas Ball Ornaments we practiced before 😉
Furthermore, the pattern comes in 2 sizes: The Mini Stockings, which are 3 in (7.6 mm) long; and the larger ones, which are 5.5 in (14 mm) long.
Last but not least, take into account that any kind of fiber can be used: Wool or cotton yarn, Alpaca, bamboo, or any of their blends.
The idea is that you use up your stash and create something pretty for you or for your family and friends 😉
To tell the truth, there are no rules! #ChristmasChaos
Combine the colors as desired, make stripes (or not), and have fun!
So, put down the hot chocolate, grab your needles, take a look at your stash, choose your colors, and let’s get started!
Materials for the Christmas Decorations
US 7 (4.5 mm) straight knitting needles #ad
6 gr. (for the mini Stockings) or 16 gr. (for the larger ones) of worsted-weight wool yarn
Scissors + tapestry needle #ad
Abbreviations
CO: Cast on
st: Stitch
K: Knit
P: Purl
kfb: Knit one stitch front and back
CA: Color “A”
CB: Color “B”
k2tog: Knit two stitches together
p2tog: Purl two stitches together
RS: Right side of the work
WS: Wrong side of the work
BO: Bind off
N.B.:
The even rows form the right side of the work.
How to knit Christmas Decorations: Stockings with straight needles
Mini Stockings (bottom-up construction)
With CA, CO 18 st.
Rows 1 and every odd row (WS): P across
Row 2 : *K1, kfb*. Repeat from * to *, to end. 27 st remain
Row 4: K across
Row 6: K8, k2tog (5 times), K9. 22 st remain
Row 8: K6, k2tog (5 times), K6. 17 st remain
Row 9: P across
Now work 6 rows more in Stockinette stitch, as follows:
Rows 10, 12, and 14: K across
Rows 11, 13, and 15: P across
How to knit the cuff
With CB, work 5 rows in Garter stitch, as follows:
Rows 16 to 20: K across
Row 21: BO knitwise
How to finish the Mini Stocking
Firstly, cut the yarn leaving a 4 in (10 cm) tail, (or enough to sew up the cuff, and leave a loop to hang it on the Christmas tree).
Then, with CB, join both sides of the leg, the sole, and weave in the ends.
And that’s it! Your Mini Stocking is finished 😀
Larger Stockings (bottom-up construction)
With CA, CO 36 st.
Rows 1 and every odd row (WS): P across
Row 2 : *K1, kfb*. Repeat from * to *, to end. 54 st remain
Rows 4 and 6: K across
Row 8: K21, k2tog (6 times), K21. 48 st remain
Row 10: K18, k2tog (6 times), K18. 42 st remain
Row 12: K18, k2tog (3 times), K18. 39 st remain
Row 14: K16, k2tog (3 times), K17. 36 st remain
Row 16: K15, k2tog (3 times), K15. 33 st remain
Row 18: K14, k2tog (3 times), K13. 30 st remain
Row 19: P across
Now work 6 rows more in Stockinette stitch, as follows:
Rows 20, 22, and 24: K across
Rows 21, 23, and 25: P across
How to make the stripes
With CB, work 4 rows in Stockinette stitch:
26 and 28: K across
27 and 29: P across
With CA, work 4 rows in Stockinette stitch:
30 and 32: K across
31 and 33: P across
How to knit the cuff
With CA, work 7 rows in Garter stitch, as follows:
Rows 34 to 40: K across
Row 41 (WS): BO knitwise
How to finish the Stocking
Firstly, cut the yarn leaving a 12 in (30 cm) tail, (or enough to sew up the cuff, the leg, and the sole, including the loop to hang it on the Christmas tree).
Now, join both sides and weave in the ends.
Congrats!
Enjoy the video tutorial:
How to knit Christmas Decorations: Mini Stockings
Thank you for watching!
Hugs, and happy knitting 🙂
Carolina – So Woolly
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