Easy Beginner Crochet Stocking Pattern
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Get ready to add a touch of holiday magic to your home with this free Crochet Stocking Pattern! This beginner-friendly pattern is the perfect way to bring the spirit of Christmas into your space.
Imagine your Christmas tree beautifully decorated with these handmade stockings, making Christmas morning extra special and cheerful. This pattern is easy to follow and comes with clear instructions, so you can create your own unique Christmas stockings. It will add a festive touch to your home and fill it with joy during this wonderful time of the year.
This free and easy crochet Christmas stocking pattern is perfect for giving as a gift or using for yourself. Don’t miss out on this great Christmas stocking crochet pattern – get started today and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Be sure to check out my other free crochet patterns before you go!
Skill Level
Advanced Beginners. This free pattern uses basic crochet stitches.
Materials
- H/5 mm crochet hook size
- worsted weight yarn (#4)/Medium weight yarn. I used Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red and White (1 skein of each color)
- tapestry needle/ yarn needle
- stitch marker
Crochet Gauge
Crochet gauge measures stitches and rows made in one inch using a specific crochet hook and yarn. By following this measurement, you can make sure your crochet stocking pattern will be the right size. It’s like a helpful guide to get your project just the way you want it!
Gauge is not very important for this pattern.
9 stitches = 2 inches
5 rows = 2 inches
Finished Size
17 inches total length from the toe to the top of the stocking.
Pattern Notes
- This free crochet pattern starts with a magic circle (also known as a magic ring or adjustable ring). If you are a beginner crocheter, check out my magic circle tutorial.
- Leave a long tail for weaving in when you make your magic circle.
- The beginning of each round starts with a chain. This chain does not count as your first stitch.
- After each round, join your yarn to the first double crochet stitch with a slip stitch.
- Stocking is worked from the toe to the cuff.
- Repeat instructions between asterisks (*) for the remainder of the round.
- Work the toe, foot and ankle sections in the round.
- Work the heel section back and forth in rows.
- Work the ribbed cuff back and forth in rows around the stocking opening.
- At the end of each row you can find the stitch count.
- You can use different colors like I did, or you can make your stocking in one solid color.
- Use a faux fur or bulky yarn for the ribbed cuff if you prefer a fur stocking look.
Abbreviations
US Terms
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- chs = chains
- rnd = round
- rnds = rounds
- rem = remaining
- blo = back loop only
Crochet Stitches
Double Crochet (dc)
- Firstly, yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
- Secondly, yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Then, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Lastly, yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on your hook.
Double Crochet Decrease (dc2tog)
- Firstly, yarn over and insert hook in next stitch.
- Secondly, yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Thirdly, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Next, yarn over and insert hook in next stitch.
- Then, yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 4 loops on your hook.
- Now, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Lastly, yarn over and pull through remaining 3 loops on your hook.
Single Crochet (sc)
- Firstly, insert hook in next stitch.
- Then, yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Lastly, yarn over and pull through both loops.
Back Loop Only (blo)
Worked the indicated stitch in the back loop only (blo) of the next stitch.
Crochet Stocking Pattern
Toe Instructions
Work the toe and foot sections in the round.
Begin with white yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Foot Instructions
Use red yarn.
Rnds 7-22: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (52 stitches)
Heel Instructions
Work the heel section back and forth in rows.
Use white yarn.
Row 1: Ch 2, dc 24, turn (24 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in 4 sts*, turn (20 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in 3 sts*, turn (16 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in 2 sts*, turn (12 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in 2 sts*, turn (9 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in 2 sts*, turn (6 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in 2 sts*, turn (3 stitches)
Ankle Instructions
Work the ankle section in the round.
Use red yarn.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, dc in each st and in the side of each row of the heel, join (28 sts from the toe/foot, 3 sts from the heel, 14 sts from the heel sides: 28+3+14= 45 stitches)
Rnds 2- 15: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (45 stitches)
Cuff Instructions
Note: The pictures below are from my Ponytail Hat and Men’s Hat patterns but the ribbing concept is the same. The only difference is that the beginning chain and row length for this stocking pattern are longer.
Use white yarn.
Begin where you left off for the ankle section.
Step 1: Ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, (20 stitches)
Step 2: Slip Stitch in the next two stitches.
Step 3: Turn your work clockwise
↑ Step 4: Do not chain, sc blo in each st, (20 stitches)
↓ Step 5: Ch 1, sc blo in each st, (20 stitches)
Repeat steps 2-5 all the way around.
Finally, use a tapestry needle to sew the seam where the two ends of the brim meet.
Fasten off, weave in all of your ends, and then fold the cuff down.
Hanging Loop Instructions
Use red yarn.
Row 1: Ch 3, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next ch, turn (2 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (2 stitches)
Rows 3- 25: Repeat row 2 (2 stitches)
Fold in half and then use a tapestry needle to sew the two ends together. Attach on the backside of the stocking to the last round made with red yarn.
