Easy Knit Flat Christmas Stocking Pattern – Beginner DK Knitting Pattern on Straight Needles – Festive Stocking PDF

Create a traditional handmade Christmas stocking using simple knit-flat techniques—no circular needles or double-pointed needles required.

Designed especially for beginners and knitters who prefer working on straight needles, this festive stocking is made from two mirrored panels which are sewn together at the end. The simple stocking-stitch body is finished with a classic contrast ribbed cuff and a secure hanging loop.

The clear, step-by-step pattern includes full instructions for both panels, shaping the heel and toe, cable casting on the additional foot stitches, making up and finishing.

Pattern details

• Skill level: Beginner

• Construction: Knitted flat in two mirrored panels

• Yarn: DK

• Needles: 4 mm straight knitting needles

• Main colour required: approximately 100 g

• Contrast colour required: approximately 50 g

• Tested sample weight: 76 g

• Finished height: approximately 35 cm

• Foot length: approximately 29 cm

• Leg width laid flat: approximately 16 cm

• Hanging loop drop: approximately 12–13 cm

The sample is shown in traditional Christmas red with a cream-white cuff, but the design can be personalised using any two contrasting colours.

This is a versatile full-sized decorative stocking, perfect for hanging by the fireplace, filling with small Christmas gifts or making as a thoughtful handmade present.

Please note: This listing is for a digital PDF knitting pattern only. It does not include a finished stocking, yarn or knitting needles. Your pattern will be available to download after purchase.