Christmas Stocking Full of Toys

A big knitted stocking with a fluffy snowflake cuff and two pompoms is stuffed with treats: a teddy bear in a bow tie, a toy train, a gingerbread man, a wrapped gift, a bauble and a candy cane. The sock is decorated with bands of zigzags, dots, little trees and triangles, with a stitched heel and toe. A rich page for ages 6 and up.

Level

Medium

Areas to color

199

Ages

Ages 6+

Time to color (estimate)

40–60 minutes

Paper

A4 or US Letter, standard printer paper

Choose three colors for the sock, for example red, green and cream, and repeat them band after band like a real knit. Then color the toys in brighter, different shades so they pop out of the stocking. Keep the fluffy cuff white and color only its snowflakes.

Use a light gray or pale blue for snow shadows: it makes white areas look three-dimensional.

Red and green side by side can look flat; add gold or a warm yellow to lights and stars to make the page glow.