Basic Christmas Stocking: Houndstooth Version 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 Digital Basic Christmas Stockings pattern. (Download) Printed Basic Christmas Stockings pattern. (Requires shipping.) Houndstooth Basic Christmas Stockings Adaptation. (Download) SIZE: Wee. 1 skein each of M140 Aran, M05 Onyx, and M180 Ruby Red. SIZE: Medium and Jolly Big. 2 skeins of M140 Aran, and 1 skein each of M05 Onyx and M180 Ruby Red. COLOR: M162 Mulberry. Vibrant magenta. COLOR: M151 Chocolate Souffle. Deep, rich espresso bean. COLOR: M07 Sable. A warm, mid-brown heathered mix. COLOR: M01 Sandy Heather. Heathered oatmeal greige. COLOR: M140 Aran. Might be straight from the sheep. COLOR: M03 Grey Heather. A classic mid-tone mix. COLOR: M10 Cream. Bright, fresh cream. COLOR: M06 Deep Charcoal. Lustrous, heathered, handsome. COLOR: M05 Onyx. Basic black. COLOR: M83 Raspberry. Juicy, deep red. COLOR: M145 Spice. Red hot. COLOR: M175 Bronze Patina. Looks like gingerbread to us! COLOR: M171 Fresh Moss. Light chartreusey olive. COLOR: M113 Oregano. Rich olive green. COLOR: M127 Navy Sailor. Classic, but not too dark. COLOR: M158 Smoky Sage. Muted sage green. COLOR: M196 Teal Haze. Luminous green-blue. COLOR: M85 Antique Mauve. Rosy raspberry sorbet. COLOR: M04 Charcoal Heather. Perfect medium heathered charcoal grey. COLOR: M165 Christmas Green. Bright emerald green. COLOR: M197 Red Hot Passion. A true red.