Argyle Stocking SVG

About this design

Argyle is the pattern of cozy sweaters and warm socks, and it suits a Christmas stocking perfectly. This stocking has a wide cuff and a long leg that angles down to a rounded foot, and a grid of diamonds runs across the foot and lower leg in classic argyle style. In the layered version, the diamonds show the cream backing, so the stocking looks hand-knit.

The design is one connected piece with nine diamond cut-outs. The diamonds are evenly spaced and bold, so it passes our cut checks from about 3 inches tall.

Color layers

• Backing in cream, which becomes the argyle diamonds
• Design in red, the stocking

Cozy projects

• Stocking tags for the whole family.
• Ugly sweater party invitations.
• Men’s holiday shirts with a preppy look.
• Felt ornaments.
• Mugs with a cozy theme.
• Gift card holders.

Size and cutting tips

It passes our cut checks from about 3 inches tall. The diamonds are well spaced, so it weeds quickly. For felt, choose 5 inches or more. For a shirt, 8 to 10 inches tall.

Step by step: plaid-backed ornament

1. Set the stocking to 4.5 inches tall and download the color SVG.
2. Cut the red design layer from red cardstock.
3. Cut the backing from green or plaid patterned paper instead of cream.
4. Glue the red layer onto the backing so the diamonds show the pattern.
5. Punch a hole in the cuff and hang it with twine.

Color ideas

• Red with cream diamonds, the classic
• Green with red diamonds for a traditional argyle
• Navy with gold diamonds for a preppy look
• Gray with white diamonds for a modern feel

Design notes

The argyle grid covers the foot and the lower leg but stops below the cuff. That leaves the cuff plain for a name and keeps the pattern where it looks most like a real knitted sock: on the part of the stocking that would hold the gifts. The diamonds also line up on a slant, following the angle of the leg, so the pattern looks natural rather than flat.

Good to know

Real argyle usually has thin lines crossing the diamonds. You can add that detail by hand with a fine white or gold paint pen on a finished project, drawing diagonal lines through the diamonds for an even more knitted look.

Variations to try

• Mirror it in the editor to point the toe the other way.
• Add a name across the cuff in your software.

Pairs well with

The Plaid Stocking is another classic pattern, and the Cable Knit Stocking looks knitted too.