Chunky Christmas Stockings - for Children

Chunky Christmas Stockings

 

Chunky Christmas Stocking ~ 9ʺ

 

Size:

Width - 3½ʺ across, (7" all around)    Length - around 9ʺ

Requires:

UK Chunky yarn OR 2 strands of DK knitted together

(For my stocking - I used 2 strands of white DK for the top border – then 1 strand of white and 1 strand of King Cole Glitz DK for the main part.

Red would also look good – or any Christmas colours -  sparkly or glittery yarn

6mm needles

Instructions:

Cast on 28sts

Knit 6 rows

Beginning with a knit row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 22 rows

 

Shape heel as follows -

Row 1:  Slip 1 knitwise, k15, turn

Row 2:  Slip 1 purlwise, p3, turn

Row 3:  Slip 1 knitwise, k5, turn

Row 4:  Slip 1 purlwise, p7, turn

Row 5:  Slip 1 knitwise, k9, turn

Row 6:  Slip 1 purlwise, p11, turn

Row 7:  Slip 1 knitwise, k13, turn

Row 8:  Slip 1 purlwise, p15, turn

Row 9:  Slip 1 knitwise, k17, turn

Row 10:  Slip 1 purlwise, p19, turn

Row 11:  Slip 1 knitwise, k21, turn

Row 12:  Slip 1 purlwise, p23, turn

Row 13:  Knit to end

Beginning with a purl row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 12 rows

 

Shape toe as follows -

P2tog all across row  (14sts)

K2tog all across row  (7sts)

Break off yarn.

Thread the yarn on to a needle and thread it through the remaining stitches.

Pull tightly and fasten off.

 

Sew up side seam

Darn away ends

Add a little ribbon bow or Christmas button if desired

 

 

Chunky Christmas Stocking ~ 11” 

Size:

Width - 4ʺ across, 8" all around      Length - around 11ʺ

Requires:

UK Chunky yarn OR 2 strands of DK knitted together

(For my stocking - I used 2 strands of white DK for the top border – then 1 strand of white and 1 strand of King Cole Glitz DK for the main part.

Red would also look good – or any Christmas colours -  sparkly or glittery yarn

6mm needles

 

Instructions:

Cast on 32sts 

Knit 8 rows

Beginning with a knit row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 26 rows

 

Shape heel as follows -

Row 1:  K18, turn

Row 2:  Slip 1 purlwise, p3, turn

Row 3:  Slip 1 knitwise, k5, turn

Row 4:  Slip 1 purlwise, p7, turn

Row 5:  Slip 1 knitwise, k9, turn

Row 6:  Slip 1 purlwise, p11, turn

Row 7:  Slip 1 knitwise, k13, turn

Row 8:  Slip 1 purlwise, p15, turn

Row 9:  Slip 1 knitwise, k17, turn

Row 10:  Slip 1 purlwise, p19, turn

Row 11:  Slip 1 knitwise, k21, turn

Row 12:  Slip 1 purlwise, p23, turn

Row 13:  Slip 1 knitwise, k25, turn

Row 14:  Slip 1 purlwise, p27, turn

Row 15:  Knit to end

Beginning with a purl row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 14 more rows

 

Shape toe as follows -

P2tog all across row  (16sts)

K2tog all across row  (8sts)

Break off yarn.

Thread the yarn on to a needle and thread it through the remaining stitches.

Pull tightly and fasten off.

Sew up side seam

Darn away ends

Add a little ribbon bow or Christmas button of desired.

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  
In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.  

However, please do not copy my patterns
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These patterns (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, 
reproduced or republished on any webpage or website 

Christmas Egg Cosy

 

So cute  ~  a little egg cosy hat for the festive season.

Christmas Egg Cosy

Christmas Egg Cosies

Requirements:

DK yarn -  you only need a small amount, around 3g

3.5mm needles (or similar)

 

Instructions:

Cast on 24sts

Rows 1 – 4:  Knit

Row 5:    Knit

Row 6:    Purl

Row 7:    Knit

Row 8:    Purl

Row 9:    Knit

Row 10:  Purl

Row 11:  *K4, k2tog, rep from * to end  (20sts)

Row 12:  Purl

Row 13:  Knit

Row 14:  Purl

Row 15:  *K3, k2tog, rep from * to end  (16sts)

Row 16:  Purl

Row 17:  Knit

Row 18:  Purl

Row 19:  *K2, k2tog, rep from * to end  (12sts)

Row 20:  Purl

Row 21:  Knit

Row 22:  Purl

Row 23:  *K1, k2tog, rep from * to end  (8sts)

Row 24:  Purl

Row 25:  Knit

Row 26:  Purl

Row 27:  Knit

Row 28:  Purl

Row 29:  *K2tog, rep from * to end       (4sts)

Row 30:  Purl

Row 31:  Knit

Row 32:  Purl

Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times more

Row 45:  K2tog, k2tog

Row 46:  K2tog

Fasten off

 

To complete:  Fold in half lengthways with right sides together, and join by seaming from the cast on edge up for around 3½”. Turn right side out pushing the 'tail' through - and tie a knot near the end. Bend down the top third. 

 

Pop a cosy on top of a breakfast boiled egg for a little festive fun.

 I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.  

However, please do not copy my patterns

Copyright © 2023 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced

or republished on any other webpage or website

Christmas Pudding Bath Bombs

 

Christmas Pudding Bath Bombs

Knitted Christmas Puddings are so cute! 

In previous years I have made them in a variety of sizes …….. and filled them with little Ferrero Rocher Chocolates, Tunnock’s Teacakes and Chocolate Oranges ….. as small fun gifts for family and friends.

 

This year I made them again, and filled each with a bath bomb. I love how they look!

 

 

Christmas Pudding Bath Bomb Cover

 

DK yarn

4mm needles

Using brown, cast on 33sts

1^st Row:            S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

2^nd Row:           S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last 2 rows five times more

Change to white ~

Knit 4 rows

17^th Row:          S1, knit to end

18^th Row:          S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat last 2 rows once more

21^st Row:          *K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1

22^nd Row:          *P2tog, repeat from * to last st, p1          (9sts)

Cut the yarn (leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam.  Darn away ends.

 

Holly leaves – makes 2

Using green yarn cast on 1 stitch

Row 1:  Knit

Row 2:  Knit 3 times into the stitch                                  (3sts)

Row 3:  Knit front and back into the first stitch, k1, knit front and back into the last stitch    (5sts)

Row 4:  Cast off 1 stitch, k3                                           (4sts)

Row 5:  Cast off 1 stitch, k2                                           (3sts)

Row 6:  Knit front and back into the first stitch, k1, knit front and back into the last stitch   (5sts)

Row 7:  Cast off 1 stitch, k3                                           (4sts)

Row 8:  Cast off 1 stitch, k2                                           (3sts)

Row 9:  Slip 1 stitch, k2tog, pass slip stitch over               (1st)

Row 10:  Knit 3 times into the stitch                               (3sts)

Row 11: Knit front and back into the first stitch, k1, knit front and back into the last stitch                (5sts)

Row 12:  Cast off 1 stitch, k3                                         (4sts)

Row 13:  Cast off 1 stitch, k2                                         (3sts)

Row 14:  Knit front and back into the first stitch, k1, knit front and back into the last stitch               (5sts)

Row 15:  Cast off 1 stitch, k3                                          (4sts)

Row 16:  Cast off 1 stitch, k2                                          (3sts)

Row 17:  Slip 1 stitch, k2tog, pass slip stitch over            (1st)

Fasten off

 

Berry

Using red yarn cast on 3 stitches

Row 1:  Knit in the front and back of every stitch             (6sts)

Row 2:  Purl

Row 3:  K2tog three times                                              (3sts)

Cast off purlwise

Sew leaves and berry onto pudding

 I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.  

However, please do not copy my patterns

Copyright © 2023 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced

or republished on any other webpage or website

Quick and Easy Christmas Crackers

 Another quick and easy idea. Hope you like it.  

Cute Christmas Crackers for a little gift, or decoration

...... or to put on your Christmas table. 

Fill with each person's favourite tube of sweets - or go for a lucky dip !  

Quick and Easy Christmas Crackers

Quick and Easy Christmas Crackers

Quick and Easy Crackers

Requirements:

2 DK yarns, knitted together (25g in total)  – or UK Chunky weight yarn

5.5mm needles

Ribbon – optional

 

Instructions:

Using 2 strands of DK yarn and 5.5mm needles cast on 23sts

Row 1:    S1, knit to end of row

Row 2:    S1, knit to end of row

Row 3:    S1, knit to end of row

Row 4:    S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 5:    S1, knit to end of row

Row 6:    S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 7:   (eyelet row):   S1, * yon, k2tog, repeat from * to end

Row 8:    S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9:    S1, knit to end of row

Row 10:  S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows until work measures 8½” (21.5cm) from the cast on

Next Row (eyelet row):   S1, * yon, k2tog, repeat from * to end

Next Row:   S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:   S1, knit to end of row

Next Row:   S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:   S1, knit to end of row

Next Row:   S1, knit to end of row

Next Row:   S1, knit to end of row

Cast off knitwise         

Fold in half lengthwise and join the side seam

Darn away ends

Thread a pretty ribbon through the eyelet holes at each end, and tie in a bow

 

Fill with an Tube of Sweets - After Eight Mints, Rolo, Fruit Pastilles, Smarties, Chocolate buttons, etc.

I have made some Quick and Easy Gift Bags too! 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2023/11/quick-easy-knitted-gift-bags.html

Quick and Easy Gift Bags 

 I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.  

However, please do not copy my patterns

Copyright © 2023 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced

or republished on any other webpage or website