Christmas Elf Stocking Advent Garland & Cutlery Holders

This pattern contains instructions to knit these Elf stockings either flat or in the round depending on preference.

The stockings are knit from the top down starting with the contrast rib and then moving onto the cabled leg and increasing for the gusset and foot.

They can be knit flat and seamed down the centre back and under the foot, or knit in the round when the sole of the foot needs to be sewn up of Kitchener stitch grafted closed. The pattern includes full instructions for Kitchener stitching the foot closed.

Sizes

the different sizes are achieved by using different weights of yarn and different sized needles

Length measured from the folded over cuff to the heel. Foot measured from the heel tip of toe. Small – worked in 4 ply yarn (approx 6g total): Length: 10cm/4 inches, Foot: 7cm /2¾ inches

Medium – worked in DK yarn (approx 10g total): Length: 13cm/5¼ inches, Foot: 8½ cm/3¼ inches

Large – worked in Aran yarn (approx 20g total) : Length: 16½ cm/4 6½ inches, Foot: 12cm /4 ¾ inches