Festive Wintergreen Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern
Looking for a festive project this holiday season? This crochet Christmas stocking pattern is the perfect mix of charm and simplicity. This easy crochet Christmas stocking pattern uses worsted weight yarn, making it beginner-friendly and quick to create.
Hang this classic, cozy stocking by the mantel or the Christmas tree to bring the holiday spirit into your home decor. Let’s add some festive fun to your holiday crafting! The free pattern is below.
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The History of Christmas Stockings
Christmas stockings date back to tales of Saint Nicholas leaving small gifts and treats in socks. Today, traditional holiday stockings are a beloved part of Christmas morning magic.
Whether filled with goodies or used as decorations, stockings have become a staple of xmas celebrations. They’re a basic but meaningful part of spreading the holiday spirit with loved ones.
Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern Information
A handmade stocking is more than just a decoration—it’s a treasure. A thoughtfully crafted unique stocking can become an heirloom passed down through generations. This medium size stocking, with its simple and beautiful design, is perfect for creating lasting memories.
Over the years, it can hold not only gifts but also the love and care of family traditions. Crafting a stocking like this turns a basic item into something truly special that your family will cherish forever.
Skill Level
Advanced beginner. The free crochet pattern includes basic crochet stitches, involved stitch patterns, color work, 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 frosty green (light), spring green (medium), paddy green (dark) and white yarn. You can also make the squares in a solid color.
- 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
- ps = puff stitch
- bo = bobble stitch
- 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 bobble stitches will pop out on the “wrong side”. Just pop them to the “right side”.
- 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.
Special Stitches
Puff stitch (ps):
- YO, insert hook in next stitch & pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)
- YO, insert hook in same stitch and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook)
- YO, insert hook in same stitch and pull up a loop (7 loops on hook)
- YO and pull through all 7 loops.
Bobble stitch (bo):
- YO, insert hook in next stitch, YO, pull up a loop, YO pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook)
- YO, insert hook in same stitch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook)
- YO, insert hook in same stitch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (4 loops on hook)
- YO, insert hook in same stitch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (5 loops on hook)
- YO, insert hook in same stitch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (6 loops on hook)
- YO and pull through all 6 loops.
Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern Instructions
See special stitches. Make 12 total- 6 starting with light green yarn for round 1 and 6 starting with dark green yarn for round 1.
Round 1: (light/dark green) magic circle, make 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Round 2: (medium green) ch 2, (ps, ch 1) around, join (11 ps and 11 ch-1)
Round 3: (dark/light green) ch 2, [bo, sc in next ch-1 sp] around, join (11 bo & 11 sc)
Round 4: (white) ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (44 dc)
Round 5: (white) ch 2, [(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), dc in next 10 sts] around, join (56 dc)
Joining the Granny Squares
Lay the squares out as shown in the picture and sew the edges together, leaving the section marked with the orange line open.
Next, fold the squares along the dotted lines and sew the remaining edges together. Finally, work the heel into the space that’s left.
Add the Cuff to the Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern
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 hit during the holidays! They make thoughtful Christmas gifts for family and friends. They’re also perfect for selling at craft fairs, where shoppers love finding unique and classic holiday items.
This diy stocking is great for showcasing your creativity and holiday ideas. Whether gifting or selling, this stocking is full of festive fun that’s sure to bring smiles all season long!
More Free Crochet Christmas Stocking Patterns
You may also like my classic Christmas crochet stocking, boho scandi stocking, and my granny square stocking.
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