The Hat Stocking is an interpretation of the stocking illustrated in The Hat by Jan Brett (New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1997). In the book, the stocking is sported as a hat by a curious hedgehog; in our interpretation, the “hat” has been made into a Christmas stocking, into which you could tuck a copy of The Hat for Christmas morning.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Finished Size 11½“ foot circumference, 9¾” long from back of heel to tip of toe, and 15½“ from top of cuff to base of heel.

Yarn Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian highland wool; 220 yd 201 m/3½ oz 100 g): #2401 burgundy (red; MC) and #9499 sand (tan; CC), 1 skein each.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 21 sts and 22 rnds = 4” in charted patt.

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