Vintage Stocking Patterns
These vintage stocking patterns from Bernat were once quite popular, and many families (including my own) have collections of personalized Christmas stockings. I reproduce the patterns and charts here so that contemporary knitters can enjoy making stockings for their own families — or do some catch-up knitting for new family members! The patterns and charts are made available with permission from Bernat.
View and print the Santa Claus Stocking pattern here. View and print the Santa Claus Stocking charts and photographs here.
View and print the Candle Motif Stocking pattern here. View and print the Candle Motif Stocking charts here.
Read some helpful pattern tips for both patterns here.
Susan Rainey of The Rainey Sisters has adapted the Santa Claus Stocking for your pet! Her pattern is here.
PLEASE NOTE:
(1) The stocking “pak” kits in which these stockings were originally sold are no longer available for sale. You will have to purchase substitute yarns to make the pattern. There are some tips on choosing substitute yarns here.
(2) I do not knit stockings for payment. If you are interested in having someone knit a stocking for you, you might try contacting your local knitting shop and asking if they have a list of knitters interested in working for profit. Failing that, feel free to e-mail me. I have a short list of people who might be able to help you.
(3) If you have other vintage Bernat stocking patterns, I would be very interested in acquiring copies. I am pursuing the possibility of sharing other vintage Christmas stocking patterns on this website, though at the moment the only patterns I have access to are these two.
Contact Me
I’d be happy to answer any questions you may have about the pattern, as well as to see pictures of your finished stockings. You can write to me at ruth@ruthlessknitting.com.