Geometric Colorwork Christmas Stocking

The Geometric Colorwork Christmas Stocking is worked in the round from the top down. The stocking features a geometric motif and can be personalized by adding an optional name band.

The heel is worked with German Short Rows, and the toe is finished with the Kitchener Stitch

Skill Level
Intermediate

Materials
1 skein each Cascade 220, 100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 100 g/3.5 oz, 220 yds/200 m, C1 9332 Sapphire, C2 2404 Atlantic

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

Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Gauge
22.25 sts & 21 rows = 4 in/10 cm in colorwork stockinette stitch

Finished Size
Length 19 in/48.5 cm as shown
Width 6.5 in/16.5 cm