: Combining icon shapes in Illustrator this is quite embarrasing but I've struggled with one shape for over 1 hour now. I have to draw a christmas sock icon. Something like that: I don't want

@Hamaas979

In the example, it looks like you're missing the "heel" of the stocking shape, so you'll have to create a third shape or rethink the shapes you're using to create the stocking shape to accommodate this area. I'd recommend losing the circle and using two rounded rectangles. Once you have the structure built, use the Shape Builder Tool, Shift + M, or the Unite operation in the Pathfinder Window, Shift + Command + F9 or Window > Pathfinder to combine the overall shape:







If you want some more control over the rounded corners of the final shape, try simplifying the pieces even more by using regular rectangles and edit corners after you combine by using the Direct Selection Tool, A, to select anchor points and round them accordingly with the round corner nodes that appear around the shape:







Note: I prefer to build shapes with a Fill as opposed to a Stoke to have more control of how edges line up. If you're looking for "pixel perfection" you can line up shapes in Outline Mode Command + Y and it will more accurately represent where the fill ends rather that the stroke.

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