Thursday, December 4, 2008

mini knitted stockings...

These ones are a little smaller than the one I made for my swap... I actually think they are a better size for a tree decoration, and of course - being smaller - they work up much quicker!

Click here for the free online pattern. You will need to scroll down the page a bit, and might find some other patterns of interest while you are there. In fact... there is an adorable snowman I might need to make if I can find the time! Maybe for next year...

I have made a few tiny modifications to the pattern. For one, I changed colour for each row... to achieve the crazy look I love! Then at the cuff end I worked in moss/seed stitch rather than garter stitch, just for a slightly different texture.

side1
Here is the knitted piece.

side2
But I prefer the 'wrong side' look.

Don't worry... I won't be sewing in all of those ends. Instead of lightly stuffing the stocking, I will leave then ends as they are... and they will form the 'stuffing'

finished

I've used the white fluffy silver fleck yarn again... looks great in real life, but not much fun to photograph!
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14 comments:

  1. LindaDecember 4, 2008 at 10:00 AM

    There were lots of cute little patterns on the link you posted. Thanks very much.
    Your little stockings are very cute.

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  2. BethDecember 4, 2008 at 10:07 AM

    I love it! Very cute.
    My family has a tradition of giving each family member a new tree decoration every year. This year is all organised, but these could be great for next year.

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  3. Elise PDecember 4, 2008 at 10:34 AM

    Beautiful socks. I love the wrong side too!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 4, 2008 at 10:51 AM

    thank goodness you won't be weaving in all of those ends! it would drive me nutty! i like your solution- and love the stripey stocking. it's enough to make me consider saving even the scrappiest lengths of scraps (nooooo!).

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  5. laughing purple goldfishDecember 4, 2008 at 2:47 PM

    crafty gardener - you're welcome, they are very cute patterns

    beth - what a beautiful tradition... I love that idea.. and even more precious if you make them yourself

    elise - thanks... I must have a tiny rebellious streak left in me... because I almost always prefer the WRONG SIDE look

    lindamade - I have three words for you.... SAVE THOSE SCRAPS... SAVE THOSE SCRAPS... SAVE THOSE SCRAPS :)

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  6. heklicaDecember 4, 2008 at 5:57 PM

    It is adorable! I wanted to give up on the pattern when I saw the photo with all those ends, but you came up with an ingenious solution, as always. Thanks for the link.

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  7. LibbyDecember 4, 2008 at 7:13 PM

    Fantastic, thank you so much for the link for the pattern, I will have to get my needles out straight away!!!

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  8. AnonymousDecember 5, 2008 at 3:50 AM

    I sooo want to learn to knit now. :)

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  9. Alicia @ Oh2122December 5, 2008 at 6:35 AM

    Cute!

    And kudos on the stuffing brainstorm too!

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  10. laughing purple goldfishDecember 5, 2008 at 4:54 PM

    misha - I'm always looking for a short cut :)

    libby - enjoy!

    sierra - give it a try... it might be easier than you think :)

    oh2122 - thanks... I like to think that if there's an easy way, I'll find it!

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  11. Cats-Rockin-CrochetDecember 5, 2008 at 8:59 PM

    I like it! and wrong side out too!

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  12. SamDecember 6, 2008 at 4:37 AM

    It looks so cute and very colourful :-) And clever idea with the stuffing.

    I must try them - I shall check out your link.

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  13. laughing purple goldfishDecember 7, 2008 at 10:56 PM

    cat - thanks :)

    sam - I wouldn't have done all of those colour changes if I thought I would have to weave them all in!

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    very impressive designs digitizing companies nice posts!!!!!!

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