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

The 3 sizes available are based on using different yarn weights and needle sizes as follows:

4 ply/fingering yarn + 2.75mm (US2) needles
Double knitting yarn + 3.25mm (US3) needles
Worsetd/Aran yarm + 3.75mm (US5) needles

The double knit version is perfect as a cutlery holder, the 4 ply fingering are great for tree decorations or Advent garlands and fit mini chocolate bars such as ‘Celebrations’ or ‘Heroes’, while the aran version make great gift ‘bags’.

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 or Kitchener stitch grafted closed. The pattern includes full instructions for Kitchener stitching the foot closed.

Gauge/Tension

4 ply: 32 sts and 44 rows
DK: 24 sts and 32 rows
Aran: 20 sts and 24 rows
= 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10cm) in stocking st

Sizes

Length measured from the folded over cuff to the heel.
Foot measured from the heel to the tip of the toe.
Small – worked in 4 ply yarn: Length: 10cm/4 inches, Foot: 7cm /2¾ inches
Medium – worked in DK yarn: Length: 13cm/5¼ inches, Foot: 8½ cm/3¼ inches
Large – worked in Aran yarn: Length: 16½ cm/4 6½ inches, Foot: 12cm /4 ¾ inches

Yarn

The 4 ply version takes a total of approx 6g of yarn the DK, 10g and the aran version 20g.