1776 - 2026 Stocking

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with this patriotic 1776 - 2026 Stocking by Teresa Kogut. This meaningful design commemorates this historic milestone with an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence and classic patriotic colors.

Stitched by Denise Kleczewski 1 over 2 on 40 count Hawthorne by Needle & Flax. Finished by Faye Riggsbee.

Happy 250th anniversary, America!

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

-excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776

Stitch count: 169 x 455

Fabric size recommendations:

• 28 count - 12 1/8 x 32 1/2"
• 30 count - 11 1/4 x 30 3/8"
• 32 count - 10 5/8 x 28 1/2"
• 36 count - 9 3/8 x 25 1/4"
• 40 count - 8 1/2 x 22 3/4"
• 46 count - 7 3/8 x 19 3/4"
• 56 count - 6 x 16 1/4"

Thread requirements:

• CCW 156 - Almost Auburn or DMC 869 (90 stitches)
• CCW 171 - Brandied Pears /DMC 780 (462 stitches)
• CCW 192 - Caterpillar or DMC 938 (1025 stitches)
• CCW 224 - Eggshell or DMC 3866 (1533 stitches)
• CCW 218 - Blue Corn or DMC 931 (849 stitches)
• DMC 611 - Drab Brown (1415 stitches)
• DMC 3032 - Mocha Brown medium (223 stitches)
• DMC 3064 - Desert Sand (24 stitches)
• DMC 3371 - Black Brown (25 stitches)
• DMC 3830 - Terra Cotta (742 stitches)
• DMC 3862 - Mocha Beige dark (921 stitches)
• WDW 1227 - Bright Leaf or DMC 420 (1284 stitches)
• WDW 1270 - Rum Raisin or DMC 3857 (1763 stitches)
• WDW 1296 - Dolphin or DMC 926 (1652 stitches)
• WDW 2103 - Pea Coat OR DMC 930 (2228 stitches)
• WDW 2259 - Cayenne or DMC 3777 (4800 stitches)

This patriotic stocking is perfect for commemorating America's semiquincentennial and creating a treasured family heirloom celebrating our nation's founding principles.