Comet the Cat stocking

Home for the Holidays - Winter 2024

Comet the Cat Stocking
Designed by Rachel Brockman

Set the mood for the holidays by adorning your fireplace with a playful stocking for your pet. Our Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash is a perfect choice for this project, thanks to its beautiful palette, rustic nubs of tweed, and sturdy fibers. There is plenty of space in this stocking to fill with gifts for your loved ones. So, why not knit one for your feline friend?

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 13¾”
Leg Length: 14”
Foot Length: 9¾”

MATERIALS (INCLUDED)
Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash (90% superwash wool, 7% acrylic, 3% viscose; 100g/218 yds)
• 919 Merlot (A) – 1 ball
• 924 Dried Herb (B) – 1 ball
• 925 Putty (C) – 1 ball

MATERIALS (NOT INCLUDED)
Needle: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 6 (4 mm) set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, smooth waste yarn, US Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook, 4” piece of cardboard (for making tassels)

GAUGE
18.5 sts x 21 rnds = 4” in stranded knitting\with larger ndl
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This stocking is knit in the round from the cuff down. The cuff is worked in ribbing, and stranded colorwork is used throughout the leg and foot of the stocking. The heel and toe are worked in a solid color. This stocking features an afterthought heel. As the final step, a crochet border is worked along the cast on edge, and chain stitches form a loop for hanging. Finally, two tassels are added to the top of the stocking. This pattern uses the stranded method for colorwork. There are several instances in which you must carry one color across long distances. Be sure to trap your floats every 4-5 stitches to prevent puckering in the fabric. Please note that the stranded colorwork motif is charted only. Change colors as indicated on charts.