Basic Christmas Houndstooth Stocking Using Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted

The Design

“Hang by the chimney with care!”

Our Basic Christmas Stockings come in three sizes—wee, medium, and jolly big—and any length you like! Their simple shape gives you plenty of space to add your own personal touches—perhaps a colorwork cuff? We’ve picked a striking houndstooth pattern for this one. It’s sure to prompt a hearty “Ho! Ho! Ho!” from St. Nick.

We chose to knit this stocking in Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted. A sleeper favorite, we love the hardy durability and woolly softness of this worsted-weight, single-spun yarn. Take a look at the Lamb’s Pride color palette—you’ll find a range of rich classics, heathers, and fun accents.

The Details

FINISHED WIDTHS (half circumference)
Wee: 5″/13cm; Medium: 6½”/16.5 cm; Jolly Big: 8″/20cm.

YARN
Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted (190 yds/174m each).
Wee size: 1 skein each of colors A, B, & C.
Medium and Jolly Big size: 2 skeins color A, 1 skein each color B & C.

Shown in Medium, color A=M140 Aran, color B= M05 Onyx, and color C=M180 Ruby Red (now discontinued; try M197 Red Hot Passion, M145 Spice, M83 Raspberry, or any color you like!).

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US 7 (4.5mm) 16″/40cm circular and double-point needles, or size to get gauge.
Locking stitch markers, blunt darning needle.

GAUGE
Approx. 20 sts/27—28 rounds = 4″/10cm, in stockinette stitch in the round.

Errata & Clarifications