Granny Square Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern Free
Looking for a quick and festive holiday project? This crochet Christmas stocking pattern is just what you need! Made with a solid granny square stocking design in classic red, white, and green, it’s perfect for adding some color to your mantel or Christmas tree.
This easy crochet Christmas stocking pattern is a great project for both crochet newbies and pros. It has quickly become one of my favorite free crochet Christmas stocking patterns to share. Let’s create something beautiful and filled with festive fun! The free pattern is below.
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The Tradition of Christmas Stockings
Christmas stockings have been part of holiday traditions for hundreds of years. They started with stories of Saint Nicholas filling socks with treats and coins, and now they’re a big part of Christmas morning magic.
Whether they’re hung by the fire or placed by the Christmas tree, holiday stockings are more than just decorations—they’re full of memories. From traditional designs to modern styles, stockings bring the holiday spirit into every home and remind us of the joy of giving.
Free Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern
A handmade stocking isn’t just for the holidays—it’s something special that lasts. When you make a cozy stocking like this, you’re creating more than just a decoration. It’s a piece of your family’s story, an heirloom to treasure for years.
This medium size stocking, with its classic granny square design, is perfect for filling with goodies and passing down through generations. The love and care you put into it will make it a meaningful part of your family’s traditions.
Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern Information
Skill Level
Advanced beginner. The free crochet pattern uses basic crochet stitches, simple color changes, and/or shaping.
Crochet Project Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook Size: I-9 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn weight: Worsted weight yarn #4. I used Red Heart Super Saver (acrylic yarn) in cherry red, paddy green, and white yarn.
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
PDF Version
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Finished Size
This festive stocking measures 20 inches long and 6.5 inches wide.
Each granny square measures 4.5 inches by 4.5 inches.
Gauge
Gauge is not important for this pattern.
Crochet Terms
- sc = single crochet stitches
- dc = double crochet stitches
- FPdc = front post double crochet
- BPdc = back post double crochet
- blo = back loop only
- ch/chs = chain stitch/chains
- ch-sp = chain space
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern Notes
- Join each round with slip stitches to the top of the first stitch made in that round.
- The beginning chain does not count as a stitch.
- Join using the next yarn color to make the color changes.
- The pattern is written in US terms.
Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern Instructions
Make 6 in each color. Start with red/green yarn.
Rnd 1: magic circle, ch 3, (3 DC, ch 2) x 4 times, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, DC in each stitch and in each ch-sp, join (2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) (28 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, DC in each stitch and in each ch-sp, join using white yarn (2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) (44 stitches)
Round 4 is made using white yarn.
Rnd 4: Ch 3, DC in each stitch and in each ch-sp (2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) (60 stitches)
Joining the Granny Squares
Lay the squares out as shown in the picture and single crochet the stitches together, leaving the section marked with the orange line open.
Next, fold the squares along the dotted lines and crochet the remaining edges together. Finally, work the heel into the space that’s left.
Add the Cuff to the Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern
My boho Scandi Christmas stocking pattern can be seen in the images below.
Attach the yarn to the top of the stocking to start the cuff. You will crochet around the top of the three granny squares. Each square has 14 stitches and 2 corner spaces, giving a total of 48 stitches (16 stitches per square x 3 squares).
Round 1: Ch 3, dc in each corner space and each st, join (48 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 3, *FPdc, BPdc*, join (48 stitches)
Rounds 3-5: Repeat round 2.
To add the loop, single crochet into the three middle stitches for 15 rows. Fasten off, then sew the end of the loop to the cuff.
Finishing the Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern
Weave in all of the yarn tails.
Christmas Stockings are Great for Gifts & Craft Fairs
Handmade Christmas stockings are always a favorite! They make thoughtful Christmas gifts for friends and family, and they’re great to sell at craft fairs. This unique stocking is simple to make but looks stunning with its beautiful, traditional design.
Whether you’re crafting for loved ones or selling your work, this stocking is full of creative ideas. Add some holiday spirit to your projects with a stocking that’s as fun to make as it is to give!
More Crochet Projects for the Holiday Season
You may also like my classic chunky Christmas blanket for beginners, Christmas crochet wine bottle holder, classic Christmas crochet stocking, pumpkin wine cover cozy, and my boho Scandi stocking.
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