My son got to the age where his "gifts by the fire" were too big to fit into a kiddie stocking, so I made him a nice big one. Plenty of room for gifts!!! Here is the pattern I developed in both knit and crochet versions. The crocheted name is optional.
Stocking (crochet version)
materials:
K crochet hook aluminum
2 oz. yarn
Scrap yarn for name
Directions: (make two)
Start: Chain 20. ROW 1- 20: Chain one and turn work across. Repeat. ROW 21: After working row 20 continue to chain 10 more to shape toe. Chai one and turn. ROW 22-30: Work even across. Chain one and turn.
Finishing. Bind off. Make second side and sew together. Take scrap yarn if desired and crochet name on stocking by picking up a stitch and working over the top to shape the letters. Or you can embroider the name.
Stocking (knit version)
Materials:
2 oz. yarn
scrap yarn for name
Number 9 or 10 American needles
Directions: (make two) Cast on twenty stitches. Work loosely for 20 rows. Cast an extra ten stitches on one end for toe. Work another ten rows. Voila! The first stocking side. Repeat for other side.
Join sections by sewing. Crochet name, or embroider it on.
If pressed for time hot glue the name on with fabric scraps. Another way to personalize it, is to write the name with fabric glue and sprinkle on glitter. Be flexible. This makes a fun gift.
Merry XMAS! Lili
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