Sock it to ’em!

Rosee Woodland’s Christmas stocking makes the perfect last-minute knit!

Knit to first wrap, knit together with st, K2, w&t. Purl to first wrap, purl together with st, P2, w&t. Cont as set by the last 2 rows until you have purl back 18. Knit 26 rnds. Change to cream yarn. Next round *K1, ssk, K12, k2tog, K1; rep from * once more. [32 sts] Next round Knit. Rep last 2 rounds once more. [28 sts] Now rep dec round only to 16 sts. Break yarn, leaving a 20cm tail and graft toe together using Kitchener stitch (see instructions left). Make a crochet chain about 10cm long, fold in two and knot. Using your crochet hook, pull the looped end of the chain through the ribbed edge of the stocking to make a hanger. Stuff lightly or fill with sweets!