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Knit these incredible Christmas stockings using our exclusive Mary Maxim graph‑style pattern—a festive favorite that brings handmade charm to your holiday décor. Designed in 2009, this pattern showcases the detailed, nostalgic style Mary Maxim is known for, with bold motifs that knit up beautifully and become treasured keepsakes year after year.
Originally created with Mary Maxim Starlette, a soft and durable worsted‑weight yarn that offered 180 yards per 3.5 oz skein at the time, these stockings deliver wonderful stitch definition and a cozy, traditional feel. Whether you’re making one for a new family member or creating a full matching set, this project is as joyful to knit as it is to display. Relive the nostalgic feel year after year when you bring them out to display!
Explore our extensive selection of worsted‑weight yarns, including Starlette, to find the perfect colors for your holiday vision—classic reds and greens, modern neutrals, or playful brights. With so many options, your stockings can be as timeless or as unique as you like. Keep in mind that yardages may vary between brands as you plan your project.
 Materials List: MC: Black 1, or Berry Red 1. CC: Med. Willow 1, Deep Amethyst 35 yd pc (3), White 35 yd pc (3), True Periwinkle 35 yds pc (2), knitting needles size U.S. 7 (4.50 mm). Finished size approx. 20" (51 cm)—Experienced knitting.Â
Stitch Requirements: Cast on, cast off, knit, purl, stocking stitch, increase, decrease, repeat, place marker, color changes using Fair Isle Stranding and Colored Pattern knitting methods.Â
Pattern is available for download only and requires Adobe Reader or a similar program to view. After your purchase, you may download the pattern from your account. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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Knit these incredible Christmas stockings using our exclusive Mary Maxim graph‑style pattern—a festive favorite that brings handmade charm to your holiday décor. Designed in 2009, this pattern showcases the detailed, nostalgic style Mary Maxim is known for, with bold motifs that knit up beautifully and become treasured keepsakes year after year.
Originally created with Mary Maxim Starlette, a soft and durable worsted‑weight yarn that offered 180 yards per 3.5 oz skein at the time, these stockings deliver wonderful stitch definition and a cozy, traditional feel. Whether you’re making one for a new family member or creating a full matching set, this project is as joyful to knit as it is to display. Relive the nostalgic feel year after year when you bring them out to display!
Explore our extensive selection of worsted‑weight yarns, including Starlette, to find the perfect colors for your holiday vision—classic reds and greens, modern neutrals, or playful brights. With so many options, your stockings can be as timeless or as unique as you like. Keep in mind that yardages may vary between brands as you plan your project.
 Materials List: MC: Black 1, or Berry Red 1. CC: Med. Willow 1, Deep Amethyst 35 yd pc (3), White 35 yd pc (3), True Periwinkle 35 yds pc (2), knitting needles size U.S. 7 (4.50 mm). Finished size approx. 20" (51 cm)—Experienced knitting.Â
Stitch Requirements: Cast on, cast off, knit, purl, stocking stitch, increase, decrease, repeat, place marker, color changes using Fair Isle Stranding and Colored Pattern knitting methods.Â
Pattern is available for download only and requires Adobe Reader or a similar program to view. After your purchase, you may download the pattern from your account. Please contact us if you have any questions.
