Martha Stewart Living, December 2011
Tools and Materials
- Sweater
- Sewing supplies
- Yarn
- Felt the sweater by machine-washing in hot water, then drying in a dryer set on high heat. You may need to repeat this process a few times to sufficiently shrink the sweater.
- Print pattern. Arrange on sweater so the waistband will serve as the top of the stocking. Cut out pieces.
- With right sides facing and leaving a 1/2-inch seam allowance, sew perimeter of stocking. Turn right side out.
- Braid yard for a hanging loop, if desired. Stitch loop inside stocking at side seam.
Roving wool yarn, in Snowdrift, by Martha Stewart Crafts, from joann.com.
I am disappointed in this pattern. You don't even mention the characteristics required in the sweater to be used. Also, what is the Roving wool yarn to be used for? It is not mentioned in the instructions, just listed at the bottom. Very disappointing because if you don't have an appropriate sweater to sacrifice, you cannot make your stocking.