Cable Christmas Stocking

The Cable Christmas Stocking is worked in the round from the top down. The stocking features 3 cables on both the front and the back of the stocking. The heel is worked with German Short Rows, and the toe is worked with a double decrease and is finished with the
Kitchener Stitch.

An optional name band can be added right below the cuff to personalize the stocking.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Materials
2 skeins Cascade 220, 100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 100 g/3.5 oz,
220 yds/200 m, color 8010 Natural 2 yds contrasting color for optional
name band.

Size 7 US/4.5 mm 16-in/40-cm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
Size 7 US/4.5 mm double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Cable needle
Tapestry needle

Gauge
29 sts & 36 rows = 4 in/10 cm in
cable pattern

Finished Size
Length 17 in/43 cm as shown
Width 5.75 in/14.5 cm