Stitched up in two colors, this crochet stocking from designer Vickie Howell will hold plenty of goodies on Christmas morning.

Skill level: Beginner

Yarn: Heavy worsted / aran 100% superwash merino; 176 yds/100 g, each in colors (A) and (B)

Hook: Size I/5.5 mm hook

Gauge: 16 dc x 3 rnds = 4"/10cm in granny stitch pattern

Finished measurements: 5"/12.5 cm wide and 23" / 58.5 cm long