Product Description
A family had all of their Christmas stockings stolen while they were on holiday in Williamsburg. They had been knit by a family member who had passed away. Having heard that I agreed to knit replacement stockings for the family. Soooo…Father, Mother and 2 daughters will all be getting new stockings this year. I had no idea what they looked like. He said he’d be happy with anything as long as it was handknit. The original ones were knit by his mother. Can you imagine someone doing that? It still makes me shake my head in disbelief. So many people asked me for the pattern I decided to write it up!
There are variations for the men in your life! Cindy Lu Who is a detailed pattern and the stocking is knit from ruffle to toe. I will add other photos as I get them. I have knit 7 of them so far and plan to knit a "vintage" one in Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece(using smaller needles) so that will be up too.
Thanks for looking at my project.
Must knit now,
Phyll 11/20/08 errata:
Cindy Lu Who's Christmas Stocking by Phyll Lagerman
Project Overview
Cindy Lu Who's is a knitted Christmas stocking designed by Phyll Lagerman as a replacement stocking for a family whose original hand-knit stockings were lost. Inspired by the Grinch story and the character Cindy Lu Who, this intermediate-level knitting pattern creates a decorative holiday stocking suitable for festive display and gift-giving.
What Is Being Made
This pattern produces a complete Christmas stocking knit from the cuff down to the toe. The stocking is designed as a functional holiday decoration that honors the tradition of hand-knit stockings passed down through families. The design captures the spirit of cherished, heirloom-quality knitwear.
Knitting Techniques Used
- Top-down construction: The stocking is knit beginning at the cuff and progressing downward to the toe, allowing for easy fitting adjustments and a traditional stocking silhouette
- Circular needle knitting: Circular needles are used for the main body of the stocking to work in the round
- Double-pointed needle work: Double-pointed needles are employed for shaping and finishing the toe section where circular needles become impractical
Stitches and Stitch Techniques
While specific stitch names are not detailed in the available pattern excerpt, the construction method indicates the use of fundamental knitting stitches suitable for an intermediate skill level. The pattern combines basic stitch work with shaping techniques required for stocking construction.
Materials Required
- Yarn weight: Worsted weight yarn, providing a durable and classic fabric suitable for holiday stockings
- Needles: Circular needles for the main body and double-pointed needles for the toe
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it appropriate for knitters with some experience beyond basic techniques. The combination of circular and double-pointed needle work, along with stocking shaping, requires foundational knitting skills and familiarity with working in the round.
Design Inspiration
The Cindy Lu Who's stocking was created with deep personal meaning, designed to replace treasured family heirlooms. The pattern reflects the emotional significance of hand-knit gifts and the tradition of creating lasting keepsakes for loved ones.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 9 |
| Designer: | Phyll Lagerman |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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