With chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and Jack Frost nipping at your nose, what could be better than settling in with a comfy Christmas crochet project like this free crochet stocking pattern designed by Jennifer May.
With it's fab fringe and surface crochet details, this free crochet Christmas stocking pattern is fun to make and will look amazing hanging from your fireplace!
Once you've finished hooking this superb stocking, we've also included some more crochet Christmas stocking patterns that you can make for the rest of the family!
You will need
Caron Simply Soft (100% acrylic, 170.1g/288m), 1 ball of each (or alternative Aran weight yarn):
- Yarn A Pumpkin (9765)
- Yarn B Chartreuse (9771),
- Yarn C Blackberry (0005)
- Yarn D Off White (9702)
- Yarn E Lemonade (9776)
Tension
Tension is not critical for this project, but may affect yarn quantities required
Measurements
Cuff to heel measures approx 24cm (9½in). Heel to toe measures approx 20cm (8in)
Abbreviations
You can find a full list of all abbreviations we use in our abbreviations and conversionsguide. This free crochet Christmas stocking pattern is written in UK terminology but you can easily convert it to US terms using the guide.
Notes
This free Christmas stocking crochet pattern is worked from the toe up. Most sections are worked in rounds, except the Heel, which is worked in turned rows.
Free crochet Christmas stocking pattern
Foot
Using a 5mm hook and Yarn A, make a crochet magic loop
Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as htr throughout), 11htr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-2 to join. [12 sts]
Round 2 Ch2, htr in st at base of ch-2, 2htr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-2. [24 sts]
Round 3 Ch2, htr in bl of next 2 sts, 2htr in next st, (htr in bl of next 3 sts, 2htr in next st) 5 times, ss to top of beg ch-2. [30 sts]
Round 4 Ch2, htr in bl of next 3 sts, 2htr in next st, (htr in bl of next 4 sts, 2htr in next st) 5 times, ss to top of beg ch-2. [36 sts]
Round 5 Ch2, htr in bl of next 4 sts, 2htr in next st, (htr in bl of next 5 sts, 2htr in next st) 5 times, ss to top of beg ch-2. [42 sts]
Rounds 6-8 Ch2, htr in bl of each st around, ss to top of beg ch-2.
Change to Yarn B, do not fasten off Yarn A.
Rounds 9-10 As Round 6.
Fasten off Yarn B. Change to Yarn A.
Rounds 11-12 As Round 6.
Change to Yarn C, do not fasten off Yarn A.
Rounds 13-14 As Round 6.
Fasten off Yarn C. Change to Yarn A.
Rounds 15-17 As Round 6.
Fasten off Yarn A and weave in ends.
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Heel
Heel is work in rows.
Using a 5mm hook and with WS facing, count back 14 sts from end of last round and rejoin Yarn A in fl of st.
Row 1 (WS) Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), dc in fl of first 28 sts, turn leaving rem sts unworked. [28 sts]
Row 2 (RS) Ch1, dc in first 27 sts, turn leaving rem sts unworked. [27 sts]
Row 3 Ch1, dc in fl of first 24 sts, turn leaving rem sts unworked. [24 sts]
Row 4 Ch1, dc in first 21 sts, turn leaving rem sts unworked. [21 sts]
Row 5 Ch1, dc in fl of first 18 sts, turn leaving rem sts unworked. [18 sts]
Row 6 Ch1, dc in first 15 sts, turn leaving rem sts unworked. [15 sts]
Row 7 Ch1, dc in fl of first 13 sts, turn leaving rem sts unworked. [13 sts]
Row 8 Ch1, dc in first 11 sts, turn leaving rem sts unworked. [11 sts]
Over the next 5 rows you will increase over the unworked sts from Rows 1-8.
Row 9 (WS) Ch1, dc in fl of next 11sts, dc in next 2 unworked sts from Row 6, dc in next unworked st from Row 4, turn. [14 sts]
Row 10 (RS) Ch1, dc in first 14 sts, dc in next 2 unworked sts from Row 7, dc in first unworked st from Row 5, turn. [17 sts]
Row 11 Ch1, dc in fl of first 17sts, dc in next 2 unworked sts from Row 4, dc in first unworked st from Row 2, turn. [20 sts]
Row 12 Ch1, dc in first 20 sts, dc in next 2 unworked sts from Row 5, dc in next unworked st from Row 3, turn. [23 sts]
Row 13 Ch1, dc in fl of first 23sts, dc in next 2 unworked sts from Row 2, dc in next unworked st from Row 17 of Foot, ss in next st, turn. [27 sts]
Row 14 Ch1, skip ss, dc in next 26 sts, dc in next 2 unworked sts from Row 3, dc in next unworked st from Row 1, ss in first st of Row 17 of Foot. [30 sts]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Leg
Work on in rounds.
Using a 5mm hook and with RS facing, join Yarn A in bl of centre stitch of Heel.
Round 1 (RS) Ch2, htr in bl of each st along heel, 2htr in next st, htr in bl of each st around Foot, 2htr in next st, htr in bl of each st to end, ss to top of beg ch-2.[44sts]
Round 2 Ch2, (htr in bl of next 10 sts, 2htr in next st) 4 times, ss to top of beg ch-2. [48 sts]
Round 3 Ch2, htr in bl of each st around, ss to top of beg ch-2.
Join Yarn C, but do not fasten off Yarn A.
Rounds 4-5 As Round 3.
Fasten off Yarn C. Change to Yarn A.
Rounds 6-7 As Round 3.
Join Yarn B, but do not fasten off Yarn A.
Rounds 8-9 As Round 3.
Fasten off Yarn B. Change to Yarn A.
Rounds 10-17 As Round 3.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Cuff
Cuff is worked in a continuous spiral, without closing off each round with a ss.
With RS facing, join Yarn D into any st.
Round 1 Ss in bl of each st around. [48 sts]
Rounds 2-10 Dc in each st around.
Ss into next st and fasten off.
Surface crochet zigzags
For neater results, insert hook from below for bottom points of zigzags, and from above for top points. Using a 4mm hook, join Yarn E into any unused fl from Round 11 of Foot.
Row 1 Ch3, skip 2 sts, ss in fl on Round 12, *ch3, skip 2 sts, ss in fl on Round 11, ch3, skip 2 sts, ss in fl on Round 12; rep from * around, ss into beg ss. Fasten off.
Repeat Row 1 over Rounds 6-7 of Leg.
Fringe
Cut 48 lengths of Yarn D, approx 15cm long. Fold each in half, insert hook in fl of Row 1 of Cuff, from bottom up, pull folded yarn through st to form a loop, wrap tails around hook, pull tails through loop on hook; rep around front.
To finish
Weave in all remaining ends and block Stocking if desired.
Festive throws
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More crochet Christmas stocking patterns
Obviously we're going to make this crochet Christmas stocking pattern first, but if you've got multiple children to make stockings for or fancy something a bit different, here's some of our favourite Christmas stocking crochet patterns that are available online.
Kelsey free crochet Christmas stocking pattern
Many people love the traditional Christmas colours, but you can always mix things up with some fantastic rainbow stripes! This free Christmas stocking crochet pattern from Devine Debris actually uses a variegated yarn to create the stripes, plus it has an interesting stitch combination too!
- Get this Kelsey free crochet Christmas stocking pattern from DevineDebris.com
Super-size Christmas stocking crochet pattern
What's the most important feature of a Christmas stocking? How many presents you can fit inside it of course!
You'll have no problem fitting everything into this fun crochet stocking by Marianne Rawlins, plus we love the bright colourful design. This pattern first appeared in issue 90 of Simply Crochet magazine, but you can now buy both the individual pattern or whole of issue 90 on Ravelry.
- Find the Super-size Christmas stocking crochet pattern on Ravelry
Red Heart Free crochet Christmas stocking pattern
If you prefer to keep your crochet stocking in the classic Christmas style, then you'll love this free crochet Christmas stocking pattern from Red Heart. Made up of simple stitches and using a clever shell stitch to mimic the furry cuff, it's an easy pattern that won't take too long to make.
- Download the Red Heart Free crochet Christmas stocking pattern on Yarnspirations
On the dot free stocking crochet pattern
We love a crochet project that's made up of motifs! This cool and colourful is made completely out of 3-round granny hexagon motifs, meaning you don't have to worry about heel shaping or anything – just sit back and enjoy the crochet!
- Find the On the dot free stocking crochet pattern on Lovecrafts
Free Christmas cat stocking crochet pattern
You wake up on Christmas morning, check your Christmas stocking, and find your very own Christmas Cat! This adorable amigurumi design not only make a fabulous festive decoration, but the sweet kitty hinges backwards so the stocking is still functional!
- Make this Free Christmas cat stocking crochet pattern from AllAboutAmi
Free crochet Christmas stocking pattern with cross stitch
As much as we love all things crochet, we also love an excuse to try other crafts too! This crochet Christmas stocking pattern from Bernat also includes three cross stitch designs to work onto your stockings, making it a great project for if you've got three little ones to make an individual stocking for!
- Get crafty with this Free crochet Christmas stocking pattern with cross stitch from Yarnspirations
Rockin' Stockin crochet pattern
Many crochet fans will be able to tell the designer of this Rockin' Stockin' pattern in an instant! Of course, it's the iconic style of designer Katie Jones, and as you'd expect this crochet Christmas stocking is packed full of fun stitches and bright colours.
- Buy the Rockin' Stockin crochet pattern on Lovecrafts
Free crochet Santa stocking pattern
Our last free crochet Christmas stocking pattern is based on the boot of that most famous of Christmas characters – Santa Claus! With a crochet buckle and furry cuff, it's got that timeless Christmas styling that means it an be used for years and years!
Get this Free crochet Santa stocking pattern from Leftinknots.com
Embrace handmade this Christmas
Making your own crochet Christmas stocking is not only a fun project, but kids will love seeing their own personal handmade stocking come out with the decorations every year. It's also a project that is likely to become a family heirloom – who knows, maybe it'll be passed down through the generations.
Make your own crochet Christmas gifts too!
Now that you've made your own crochet Christmas stocking, why stop there? Check out our list of 40 crochet Christmas gifts to make for friends, family and even co-workers! That's your crafty Christmas sorted with Gathered!
