Striped Christmas Stocking in Sirdar Country Classic DK - 10653 - Downloadable PDF

Striped Christmas Stocking Knitting Pattern – Sirdar Country Classic DK (Design No. 10653)

This intermediate-level knitting pattern from Sirdar's Best Ever Christmas Knit & Crochet collection guides you through creating a classic striped Christmas stocking in a traditional festive colourway. Finished in a generous one-size fit, the stocking measures 20 cm wide (leg width) by 49 cm in full length (approximately 8" x 19¼"), making it a beautifully proportioned decoration ready to hang by the fireplace and fill with seasonal treats. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, so you can get started right away.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a knitted Christmas stocking designed as a festive home decoration. It features bold horizontal stripes worked in crisp White (shade 850) and rich True Red (shade 871), with a plush, textured cuff worked in a contrasting chunky yarn. A neat I-cord loop is added at the top for hanging, completing the classic stocking silhouette.

Yarns and Materials Used

• Yarn A – Sirdar Country Classic DK (F235), shade 850 White: 2 balls of this smooth 50g DK-weight yarn form the foundation of the striped stocking body.
• Yarn B – Sirdar Country Classic DK (F235), shade 871 True Red: 2 balls of the same DK-weight yarn create the bold red stripes that give the stocking its traditional Christmas character.
• Yarn C – Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake Chunky (F020), shade 200 Milky: 1 ball of this soft, chunky-weight yarn is used for the cuff, adding a cosy, snow-white textural contrast to the striped leg.

Using two different yarn weights in a single project is a thoughtful design choice — the Sirdar Country Classic DK delivers clean stitch definition ideal for showcasing crisp colour stripes, while the Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake Chunky lends the cuff a fluffy, cloud-like appearance reminiscent of a fur trim.

Knitting Needles Required

• 1 pair of 4mm (UK 8 / USA 6) knitting needles – used for the stocking body worked in Yarns A and B
• 1 pair of 5½mm (UK 5 / USA 9) knitting needles – used for the cuff section worked in Yarn C
• 2 x 4mm (UK 8 / USA 6) double pointed needles – used specifically for knitting the I-cord hanging loop

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is essential for hitting the stated finished measurements. Two separate tensions apply to this pattern:

• 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm / 4" in stocking stitch using Yarns A and B on 4mm needles
• 14 stitches and 19 rows to 10 cm / 4" in stocking stitch using Yarn C on 5½mm needles

Always knit a tension swatch before beginning and adjust needle size as needed to match these figures, as an incorrect tension will affect the final dimensions of the stocking.

Techniques and Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch): The primary stitch pattern used throughout the stocking body and cuff. Worked by alternating a knit row on the right side with a purl row on the wrong side, stocking stitch creates a smooth, flat fabric that showcases the stripe sequence beautifully.
• Stripe sequence: Alternating between Yarn A (White) and Yarn B (True Red) at regular intervals creates the classic horizontal stripe pattern. Carrying yarn up the side of the work neatly avoids excessive yarn ends.
• Heel and toe shaping: As with any traditional stocking construction, shaping is worked to form