“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.”
~ “A Visit From St. Nicholas”
This classic line is sure to get us in the Christmas spirit, and what better way to celebrate than crocheting some festive stockings? Whether you want to make stockings for your family and hang them on the fireplace mantle, or branch out and make other stocking-themed decorations, you’ll find the perfect free pattern in this round-up!
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1. Mini Sweater and Stocking Ornaments
Let’s start with an adorable mini stocking that can be used as a Christmas tree ornament. For this project, you’ll need sport-weight yarn and knowledge of easy stitches. The stocking will work up very quickly, and best of all, you can also make a matching tiny sweater ornament!
2. Mini Stocking
Here’s another cute mini stocking that would make a fantastic ornament! This one calls for DK weight yarn and also uses very simple stitches. Plus, the bow and frilly trim are adorably festive.
3. Ridgewood Stocking
Here’s a festive stocking made with traditional Christmas colors, though of course you could always choose any two colors that fit your fancy. It’s made with bulky yarn, with standard yarn for the body of the stocking and fluffy faux-fur yarn for the accents. The pattern calls for basic stitches plus front-post single crochet, and there are plenty of helpful photos to guide you as you crochet.
4. Christmas Stocking
This stocking is fun, soft, and simple! You’ll need bulky chenille yarn such as Premier Parfait, in either white and red or your two favorite colors. The pattern uses easy stitches and even includes a video tutorial, so this is a perfect beginner project!
5. Granny Square Crochet Stocking
If you enjoy crocheting granny squares, this is the perfect stocking pattern for you. The granny square design is a great way to incorporate all your favorite seasonal colors. Best of all, the pattern uses easy stitches and even includes a video tutorial!
6. Granny Christmas Stockings
Here’s a mini granny square Christmas stocking made with DK yarn. Each stocking is made with just three rows and then folded and sewn, so you can make a bunch very quickly. These tiny stockings would be a great décor item because they can be ornaments or part of a garland, or you can use them as stocking stuffers. The pattern uses easy stitches, includes a stitch chart, and uses both US and UK terminology, so it’s very accessible for beginner crocheters!
7. Large Christmas Stocking
And if mini stockings aren’t quite your style, check out this jumbo Christmas stocking that will fit tons of presents! This stocking is made with jumbo chenille Bernat Baby Blanket yarn, so it’s soft and cozy. You’ll need to know basic stitches plus the mini bean stitch, and the pattern links to a tutorial for that one. Best of all, there’s no sewing required!
8. Country Cottage Stocking
Here’s a lovely traditional Christmas stocking option that you can make in either a solid color or with stripes. You’ll need either weight 4 or weight 5 yarn depending on how large you want your stocking to be, and the pattern calls for only simple stitches plus front-post double crochet, which is explained. And there’s a video tutorial, so this is a good pattern for beginners who want to branch out and learn new skills.
9. Crafty Boho Stocking
Want a stocking with more texture and pizzazz? This Crafty Boho Stocking uses the bobble stitch to achieve a fun bubbly texture, and it has fluffy trim and pom-poms! You’ll need both worsted yarn and faux fur yarn, plus knowledge of the bobble stitch and how to do increases and decreases with half double crochet. There’s a video tutorial, so you’ll be able to make this stocking even if those stitches are new to you!
10. Malia Christmas Stocking
This is a super cozy Christmas stocking that features my favorite notion: buttons! You’ll need weight 4 yarn, and make sure you do a gauge swatch before you start crocheting the stocking. The pattern calls for simple stitches plus the large bean stitch and working in the third loop. Both are described in the pattern, so if you’re ready to learn new skills, check out this pattern!
11. O’ Christmas Tree Christmas Stocking
Here’s the first of four gorgeous and festive stocking patterns by Jennifer of A Crocheted Simplicity. I absolutely adore the Christmas tree texture that this one features! For this project, you’ll just need worsted yarn and knowledge of basic stitches.
12. Diamonds & Fur Christmas Stocking
This stocking has a stunning diamond design created with a shiny white yarn to evoke a snowy Christmas morning. The faux fur trim adds a lovely pop of coziness, as well. For this pattern, you’ll need to know easy stitches plus the standing single crochet, standing double crochet, and invisible decrease, which are all explained. There are also helpful instructional photos to guide you through creating the diamond motif.
13. Houndstooth Christmas Stocking
The houndstooth pattern of this stocking reminds me of a cold but cozy Scottish Christmas. To make this stocking, you’ll need worsted yarn, faux fur yarn, and knowledge of the standing single crochet stitch and invisible decrease, which are both described in the pattern.
14. Buffalo Plaid Christmas Stocking
Let’s look at one last pattern from Jennifer. The plaid is so Christmas-y, and you could make it in reds or greens instead of greys if you want an even more festive look. As with Jennifer’s other patterns, you’ll need to know the standing single crochet and invisible decrease, and by now I’m sure you know that she explains these in her patterns!
15. Crocheted Stocking Advent Calendar
If you don’t feel like making a normal stocking, why not crochet an advent calendar? This is such a fun pattern, and it’s super customizable: you can use whatever colors you want, and change up the design for each of the 24 mini stockings. The pattern calls for super easy stitches, and there’s a very helpful video tutorial for the heel portion of the stockings.
16. Christmas Tree Stocking
Here’s a stocking made with bulky yarn, and you can choose your favorite festive colors. The pattern uses easy stitches and includes written instructions and two video tutorials: one for right-handed crocheters and one for left-handed crocheters. Plus, the tree applique is so fun!
17. Holly Stocking
Here’s a stocking that’s sure to put you in the holiday spirit with its fun, festive holly applique. The pattern includes detailed instructions and only requires simple stitches, so this is a good beginner project.
18. Waiting For Santa Stockings
These fun striped stockings can be made in a variety of Christmas colors. The pattern includes three sizes, so you can make stockings for the whole family. Plus, the stitches are easy, so it’s a good beginner pattern.
19. Alpine Christmas Stocking
This alpine stocking has a lovely texture and is made with worsted-weight yarn. The pattern calls for a few slightly complex stitches, but they’re all described, so this is a good pattern if you’re looking to branch out and learn new skills. Plus, there are lots of pictures to help you as you crochet.
20. Fabulously Festive Christmas Stockings
With six colors of worsted-weight yarn used per stocking, this pattern is the perfect way to express your creativity! The pattern calls for easy stitches plus the puff stitch, invisible join, and double crochet decrease, and there are quite a few color changes, so you’ll want to wait until you have a bit of crochet experience before you dive in. The pattern does have lots of useful pictures, and the holly applique is so festive!
21. Berry Beautiful Stocking
Let’s finish the round-up with this gorgeous wintery stocking. You can use a soft purple or blue to evoke the snow, or a red or green for a festive design. The pattern uses the berry stitch, which is a modified version of the bobble stitch, to add a fun texture. And don’t worry: the pattern explains this stitch! You can make this stocking in either a standard size or a mini size, and it even has fun optional pom-poms!
So what stocking will you be making this year? Any of these patterns will look amazing above your fireplace, and hopefully you’ll find your stocking full of gifts from Santa on Christmas morning!
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