Rich in color and texture, this stocking has a quiet elegance that is sure to find a home on someone's mantel during the holiday season. The dove is a well-known symbol of peace and charity, while the lamb or sheep is commonly associated with the followers of Christ, youth and innocence, gentleness, and Jesus as the Lamb of God - all fitting companions for this stately Father Christmas figure.

The model was stitched with a variety of DMC size 5 perle cottons, Impressions® threads by Caron and some wools from Rainbow Gallery as well. DMC alternatives are given in the pattern for all of these colors to allow easy substitutions for flosses or other wool threads available to you. It is worked over 2 threads on 18ct linen for a generous size.