Perfect yarn for Christmas stockings
I have an American knitting pattern for Christmas stockings that I was given over 40 years ago. I think I have made hundreds over the years. The colours and weight of Paintbox Aran are just right for the stockings. Many American patterns use worsted weight, and the Aran weight is a very useful substitute. The range of colours means that it’s easy to pick out red, green, and white as traditional colours, then for example browns and beiges for reindeer. I’ve made one already, and it’s still...