I designed this stocking for my friend Alice, who’s a big fan of penguins. When I noticed that the word “ice” was in her name, the title of the stocking pattern became instant: “Al Ice.” So now you have the inside scoop on how the pattern got its name!

You may buy this pattern separately or as part of my e-book, “Cutest Christmas Stockings.” If you buy the book, any future cute stockings will automatically become part of it.

And as for the Penguin: If you live in or near Pittsburgh, you know what to do.