Christmas Stockings

Well, I thought I was finished making Christmas projects, then my daughter bought some yarn, and there was a pattern on the wrapper.......

How cute is that? Only, I really don't like to work with novelty yarns. So, I pulled out some green and some white worsted weight yarns and followed the pattern.....

OK, it's really cute, but the gauge was about half what it should be.

Also, I don't like how picots turn out when I follow the pattern, so my version of these picots is: sl st in next st, ch 4, sl st in same st, ch 1, sk next st, repeat around.
Proof, if you needed it that checking your gauge is important.
Maybe I just needed bulkier yarn and a bigger hook....... Size N hook, multi strands of yarn. That might work! Red, green, and white yarns. Christmasy!!!

 I don't need more stockings for my mantle, but slipper socks? Sounds good! Of course I had to change the pattern to fit my feet. 30 stitches in a round was way too big. 24 was just right. I needed a longer foot, so I put the heel opening in round 11 instead of in round 9. And why make it so high on my leg when my pants cover the top? I only put 7 rounds after the heel opening instead of 11.

 Also, I didn't put on the cuff (or the hanger!).

It's only 25 degrees outside, but my feet are warm! Now, I just need a mug of hot chocolate.....