Cozy Cabin Christmas Stocking: A Free Chunky Cable Knit Pattern

There's nothing quite like the warmth of a handmade Christmas stocking hanging by the fire. This Cozy Cabin Christmas Stocking pattern brings rustic charm to your holiday decor with a plush, oversized design featuring a dramatic chunky cable and a soft faux fur trim. Knitted in super bulky yarn, this project works up quickly and is perfect for intermediate beginners ready to tackle their first cable. The deep forest green body paired with a cream fluffy cuff evokes a snug cabin in the woods—a stunning addition to any mantel.

This free pattern creates a generous 19.5-inch stocking that's both decorative and functional. The textured cable pattern runs vertically down the front and back, adding visual interest and a classic, cozy aesthetic. Whether you're knitting for your own home or as a heartfelt gift, this stocking is sure to become a cherished heirloom.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. Using the exact materials will ensure your stocking matches the intended size and drape.

Yarn

• Main Color (MC): Super Bulky (Weight 6) yarn in Forest Green – approximately 250 grams (about 350-400 yards)
• Contrast Color (CC): Super Bulky (Weight 6) yarn in Cream – approximately 100 grams (about 150-175 yards)

Needles & Tools

• US 11 (8 mm) knitting needles (straight or circular for flat knitting)
• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends
• Stitch markers (optional, but helpful)
• Scissors

Gauge

8 stitches x 10 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch (knit on RS, purl on WS). Always check your gauge to ensure the correct finished size. If your gauge is off, adjust your needle size accordingly.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern is worked flat in two main pieces (front and back are knit as one, then folded and seamed). The stocking features a ribbed cuff, a central cable panel, a shaped heel, and a rounded toe. Follow along carefully, and you'll have a beautiful stocking in no time.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together (decrease)
• P2tog: Purl two stitches together (decrease)
• C4F: Cable 4 front (slip 2 stitches to cable needle, hold in front, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle)
• C4B: Cable 4 back (slip 2 stitches to cable needle, hold in back, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle)
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• RS: Right side
• WS: Wrong side

Finished Size

19.5 inches long x 9 inches wide (laid flat)

Stocking Body (Worked Flat, Then Seamed)

Cast On: With Main Color (MC), CO 40 stitches.

Ribbing (Cuff)

Row 1 (RS): *K2, P2*; repeat from * to end of row. (40 sts)

Row 2 (WS): *P2, K2*; repeat from * to end of row. (40 sts)

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for a total of 8 rows. The ribbing should measure about 2 inches. End with a WS row.

Cable Pattern

Now you'll begin the main cable pattern. This creates the beautiful braided texture.

Row 1 (RS): K4, P2, C4F, P2, K8, P2, C4B, P2, K4, P2, C4F, P2, K4. (40 sts)

Row 2 (WS): P4, K2, P4, K2, P8, K2, P4, K2, P4, K2, P4. (40 sts)

Row 3 (RS): K4, P2, K4, P2, K8, P2, K4, P2, K4, P2, K4. (40 sts)

Row 4 (WS): P4, K2, P4, K2, P8, K2, P4, K2, P4, K2, P4. (40 sts)

Repeat Rows 1-4 until the piece measures 12 inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a WS row. This completes the leg portion of the stocking.

Heel Shaping

The heel is worked back and forth on only the first 20 stitches. The remaining 20 stitches will be left on the needle and worked later.

Row 1 (RS): K20, turn work. (Leave the other 20 sts unworked on the needle.)

Row 2 (WS): Slip 1 stitch purlwise, P19, turn. (20 sts)

Row 3: Slip 1 stitch purlwise, K18, turn. (19 sts worked)

Row 4: Slip 1 stitch purlwise, P17, turn. (18 sts worked)

Continue in this manner, working one less stitch each row (slipping the first stitch of each row), until you have 10 stitches left in the center of the heel. This will happen after Row 10 (which is a WS row).

Now you'll work back out, picking up stitches along the side of the heel to return to 20 stitches.

Row 11 (RS): Slip 1, K9, pick up and knit 1 stitch from the side of the heel, turn. (11 sts)

Row 12 (WS): Slip 1, P10, pick up and purl 1 stitch from the side of the heel, turn. (12 sts)

Continue this process, picking up one stitch at the end of each row, until you have 20 stitches again. This will take about 10 rows. End with a WS row.

Foot Section

Now you'll work across all 40 stitches again (the 20 heel stitches + the 20 instep stitches) in the established cable pattern.

Work in the cable pattern (Rows 1-4) for 6 inches, or until the foot section measures 4 inches from the heel. End with a WS row.

Toe Shaping

Now you'll decrease to close the toe. This creates a rounded, sock-like finish.

Row 1 (RS): K2tog, K16, K2tog, K2tog, K16, K2tog. (36 sts)

Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches. (36 sts)

Row 3: K2tog, K14, K2tog, K2tog, K14, K2tog. (32 sts)

Row 4: Purl all stitches. (32 sts)

Row 5: K2tog, K12, K2tog, K2tog, K12, K2tog. (28 sts)

Row 6: Purl all stitches. (28 sts)

Row 7: K2tog, K10, K2tog, K2tog, K10, K2tog. (24 sts)

Row 8: Purl all stitches. (24 sts)

Row 9: K2tog, K8, K2tog, K2tog, K8, K2tog. (20 sts)

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail (about 12 inches). Thread the tail through a tapestry needle, then pass it through the remaining 20 stitches on the needle. Pull tight to gather the toe closed, and secure with a few stitches.

Seaming

Fold the stocking in half with the right sides together. The cast-on edge should be at the top, and the toe at the bottom.

Using the tapestry needle and a length of MC yarn, sew the back seam from the cast-on edge down to the heel. Then, sew the foot seam from the heel to the toe. Use a mattress stitch or whip stitch for a neat, durable seam.

Turn the stocking right side out.

Hanging Loop

With Contrast Color (CC), CO 10 stitches.

Knit in garter stitch (knit every row) for 6 inches.

Bind off all stitches.

Fold the loop in half and sew the ends securely to the inside top corner of the stocking (at the back seam).

Faux Fur Trim

With Contrast Color (CC), CO 40 stitches.

Knit in garter stitch (knit every row) for 4 rows.

Bind off all stitches.

Sew this strip around the top edge of the stocking, overlapping the ribbing, to create a fluffy, cozy trim. Position it so the seam is hidden at the back.

Weave in all loose ends with the tapestry needle. Your Cozy Cabin Christmas Stocking is complete! Hang it with pride and enjoy the handmade warmth it brings to your holiday season.