Christmas Stocking


 I did it! I finished my grandson's Christmas stocking, well, almost finished. I have yet to duplicate stitch his name on the top which is always a challenge for me. My duplicate stitching skills are not that great. For some reason, this red skein of yarn ran very short of yarn so the white toe has more white than usual. What matters is that the socking can still be stuffed with many little presents.

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Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsAugust 17, 2022 at 8:26 AM

    Adorable, Karen! Just perfect! :)

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  2. ConnieAugust 17, 2022 at 8:34 AM

    I love the stocking..nice colors and such great stitch definition. I hate duplicate stitch as well!

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  3. BonnyAugust 17, 2022 at 8:59 AM

    That is a very sweet stocking, almost ready for stuffing with Christmas goodies. I hope your grandson has a short name so the duplicate stitch isn't too painful!

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  4. LeftycrafterAugust 17, 2022 at 9:18 AM

    So sweet. A forever keepsake.

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  5. VeraAugust 17, 2022 at 12:24 PM

    Turned out lovely! Congratulations on a great finish. I don't like duplicate stitch at all!

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  6. elizabethAugust 17, 2022 at 4:05 PM

    oh that's darling! well done! :)

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  7. JaneAugust 17, 2022 at 8:15 PM

    What a sweet stocking for a sweet little guy. I love the picot edging at the top. I'm trying to make a sleeve work on the blue sweater. It's been a challenge. In my head, I'm thinking of other projects but I have more than enough on my needles.

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  8. sustainablemumAugust 18, 2022 at 5:44 AM

    Oh that is adorable!

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  9. CathieJAugust 18, 2022 at 7:12 AM

    What a wonderful Christmas stocking! If you hadn't said anything, nobody would know that the white toe was larger than planned. Good luck with the duplicate stitching.

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  10. MaryAugust 18, 2022 at 6:38 PM

    happy sigh - it's so fun to see signs of Christmas in August!! what a delightful (almost) finish!

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  11. LovelyAugust 19, 2022 at 3:21 AM

    That turned out beautiful!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  12. MaggieAugust 19, 2022 at 8:57 AM

    It looks great!

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