MEASUREMENT Approx 17" [43 cm] long from cuff to heel.
GAUGE 13 sc and 14 rows = 4" [10 cm].
MATERIALS
Bernat Happy Holidays (3.5 oz/100 g; 240 yds/219 m)
Version 1
Main Color (MC) Glittery Green (31711) 1 ball
Contrast A Twinkly White (31709) 1 ball
Version 2
Main Color (MC) Twinkly White (31709) 1 ball
Contrast A Silvered Red (31710) 1 ball
Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Stitch marker.
Length of ribbon for hanging loop.
Yarn needle.
INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Join all rnds with sl st to first sc.
Cuff: With A, ch 46. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring, taking care to not twist chain.
1st rnd: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Join. Turn. 46 sc.
2nd rnd: (WS). Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc around. Join. Turn.
Rep 2nd rnd, alternating RS and WS until work from beg measures 5" [12.5 cm], ending on a WS rnd. Turn. Break A. Join MC.
Leg:
1st rnd: (RS). With MC, ch 1. Working in both loops, 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
Rep last rnd until work from bottom of Cuff measures 9" [23 cm]. Fasten off.
Heel: With RS facing, join A with sl st to first sc.
1 st row: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 22 sc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep 2nd row for 2" [5 cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape heel:
1 st row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 15 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 9 sts. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 10 sts. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc. Turn.
4th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 11 sts. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc. Turn.
5th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 12 sts. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc. Turn.
6th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 13 sts. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc. Turn.
7th and 8th rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 14 sts. Sc2tog. Turn. 15 sts.
Fasten off at end of 8th row.
Joining rnd: (RS). Join MC with sl st at left side of Heel Base. Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 23 sc of instep. PM.
Work 7 sc up right side of Heel, 1 sc in each of next 15 sc across end of Heel. Work 7 sc down left side of Heel. Join. 52 sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to marker. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. Join.
Rep 2nd rnd until 44 sts rem.
Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Rep last rnd until work from joining rnd measures 5 1/2" [14 cm].
Shape toe:
1 st rnd: Ch 1.(1 sc in each of next 9 sc. Sc2tog) 4 times. Join.
2nd rnd: Ch 1.(1 sc in each of next 8 sc. Sc2tog) 4 times. Join.
Cont in same manner, dec 4 sts on every rnd until 12 sts rem. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Draw end tightly through rem sts and fasten securely.
Hanging loop: Fold ribbon into loop and sew to top edge of Stocking as shown.
Keeping stocking flat, mark edges of chart of choice, so chart will be centred. Embroider monogram with A using Cross St.
Note: To avoid stitching though all thicknesses, place a piece of cardboard inside Stocking when working cross stitch.