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Beautiful Crochet Christmas
Stockings
The best free crochet Christmas stocking patterns in one beautiful, curated collection. Create special memories and make an heirloom Christmas stocking with one of these beautiful free crochet patterns.
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Christmas Tree Crochet Stocking from The Knotted Nest
A rustic farmhouse-style crochet Christmas stocking; featuring a bobble stitch Christmas tree design and a ribbed cuff.
SIZE: 18″ tall and 7″ wide.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn; you need a heavy worsted weight yarn, e.g., Snuggle Puff from We Crochet.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 325 yards for the body of the stocking. 50 yards in a contrasting colour for the tree design. You also need 2-3 yards of brown for the tree trunk.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) and 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: colourwork and the Bobble stitch.
Snowy Night Stocking from Ninja Cat Crafts
The Snowy Night Stocking takes a relatively simple crochet Christmas stocking to the next level with some gorgeous crochet applique.
SIZE: about 15¾” (40 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn in two colours for the stocking. #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn in white, brown, and green for the applique.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.5 mm and 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch marker, pins, a yarn needle, and scissors.
Crochet Farmhouse Christmas Stocking from Sewrella
The gorgeous lacy design in the Farmhouse Christmas Stocking is made with simple double crochet and chain stitches.
SIZE: the completed stocking measures approximately 18″ in length (45 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight, cotton yarn, e.g., 24/7 from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: You’ll need three skeins of the 24/7 yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.25 mm (G) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tapestry needle and scissors.
Classic Christmas Crochet Stocking from Crochet 365 Knit Too
This classic-looking crochet Christmas stocking works up quickly with a bulky weight yarn and simple single crochet.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Color Made Easy from Lion Brand, and #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight, faux fur yarn, e.g., Go For Faux by Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 4½ oz of the bulky weight yarn and 1 oz of the faux fur.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) and 8 mm (L-11) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: stitch marker, a tapestry needle, and scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: this free pattern uses simple stitches only.
O’ Christmas Tree Christmas Stocking from A Crocheted Simplicity
O’ Christmas Tree is a free crochet Christmas stocking pattern; it includes written instructions and a chart to help you place your stitches for the tree design.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Vanna’s Choice from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 260 yards.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, yarn needle, and a stitch marker or scrap piece of yarn.
Velvet Stocking from Lullaby Lodge
This free crochet Christmas stocking pattern is worked in a lovely and soft chenille-style yarn.
SIZE: approximately 15″ long (38 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Velvet from Bernat in two contrasting colours.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one ball of each colour.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a darning needle.
Bobble Crochet Stocking Pattern from Hooked on Homemade Happiness
This cute free Christmas stocking pattern features the popular bobble stitch.
SIZE: approximately 20″ x 7″ with the cuff folded.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Simply Chunky from Paintbox Yarns in three colours. The colours used in the picture above are burgundy, red, and grey.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a yarn needle and scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: bobble stitch.
African Flower Crochet Stocking from Persia Lou
Learn to make this classic granny hexagon Christmas stocking with this free tutorial.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Sugar’n Cream from Lily.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: two balls of red, two balls of tangerine, and one ball of white were used in the stocking pictured above.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a yarn needle and scissors.
Diamonds & Fur Christmas Stocking from A Crocheted Simplicity
Another beautifully designed crochet pattern from A Crocheted Simplicity; this free pattern features a faux fur cuff and a textured diamond design.
SIZE: 6½” wide x 17″ long (16.5 cm x 43 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn for the body of the stocking, e.g., Vanna’s Choice from Lion Brand. #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight, faux fur yarn, e.g., Go For Faux from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 260 yards of worsted weight yarn and 28 yards of faux fur yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) and 9 mm (M/N-13) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: a stitch marker, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: you will be using the invisible single crochet decrease in this pattern.
Victorian Christmas Stocking from Blackstone Designs
This classic crochet stocking features the herringbone half double crochet stitch. When crocheted as written, it measures approximately 5″ wide and 17″ long from cuff to toe.
SIZE: 5″ x 17″.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn in red and beige.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: poinsettia flower or Christmas applique of choice, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Herringbone Half Double Crochet.
Quick & Easy Giant Christmas Socking Crochet Pattern from King & Eye
The super bulky weight yarn used in this project makes it look cozy and wintery; it also makes for a quick project.
SIZE: 20″ (50 cm) by 8″ (20 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 165 yards (150m) or 8¾ oz (250 g).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Shell Stitch.
C2C Crochet Christmas Stocking from Make & Do Crew
The Stockholm pattern is a Nordic-inspired, free crochet Christmas stocking pattern featuring a corner-to-corner crochet design on the cuff. The free version uses a graph to work the C2C section; if you prefer line-by-line written instructions, they are in the paid PDF.
SIZE: 15″ x 8″ (38 cm x 20 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) and 6 mm (J-10) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, a tape measure, and stitch markers.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Corner-to-Corner Crochet worked from a graph.
Crochet Hexagon Christmas Stocking from My Poppet Makes
Crochet a cute stocking with this classic hexagon pattern, complete with pom poms! You could use up your scrap yarn for this project, or another option is to deconstruct some balls of cake yarn, which is what the designer has done in the example pictured above.
SIZE: The finished stocking is approximately 25″ (63 cm) long.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Bernat Pop!
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 140 g ball.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and a pom pom maker (optional).
The Rustic Pines Crochet Stocking from Crafting for Weeks
This free crochet pattern features crochet cable stitches reminiscent of pine trees. The instructions include a video tutorial to teach you how to do this stitch.
SIZE: 6″ wide x 18″ high (15 cm x 45.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 215 yards (197 m) of the main colour and 100 yards (91 m) of the contrasting colour.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: A measuring tape, scissors, a stitch marker, and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Treble Crochet, Front Post Treble Crochet Three Together, Crunch Stitch, and the Pine Stitch.
Rustic Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern from Woodland Stitchcraft
The Rustic Ruffles Stocking is a free crochet pattern that works up quickly in super bulky weight yarn
SIZE: 15″ x 6″ (38 cm x 15 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Wool-Ease Thick & Quick for the body of the stocking, and #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Coboo from Lion Brand, for the ruffle.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 100 yards (92 m) for the body of the stocking and 80 yards (73 m) for the ruffled top.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) and 9 mm (M/N-13) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, a measuring tape a piece of ribbon (optional).
Bobbles & Stripes Christmas Stocking from Crochet For You
This cute and festive free crochet pattern features the fun bobble stitch. The pattern includes a video tutorial to show you how to crochet bobbles in a contrasting colour.
SIZE: 16″ x 6½” (40.5 cm x 16.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 150 yds/137 m each of two contrasting colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, two pom poms, and a measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Bobble Stitch.
Free Christmas Stocking Crochet Pattern from Burgundy & Blush
This is a simple pattern for a classic Christmas stocking worked in the Herringbone Stitch. You can leave your stocking plain or embellish it with embroidery. The pattern includes guidance for a Christmas tree and a star design.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 95 g/203 yds/185 m total – 65 g/139 yds/127 m in the main colour, and 30 g/64 yds/58 m in a contrasting colour.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Herringbone Stitch.
Mini Stockings Crochet Pattern from Blackstone Designs
The RGB Mini Stocking is an easy pattern with three different variations for the collar. The stockings were designed to commemorate the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. They work up quickly and make a great tree ornament or mini gift holder.
SIZE: Approximately 6″ long (15 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Less than 1 oz (28 g) each of two contrasting colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.
Velvet and Fur Crochet Christmas Stocking from Moogly
This boho-lux Christmas stocking uses basic stitches with beautiful velvet and faux fur yarn. It can be tricky working with fur yarns, and this pattern has some good tips to help make it a bit easier.
SIZE: 16″ x 6¼” (40.5 cm x 16 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight chenille yarn, e.g., Bernat Baby Velvet, and #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight faux fur, e.g., Red Heart Hygge Fur.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 175 yds (160 m) of the velvet yarn and 75 yds (70 m) of the faux fur.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Stitch markers, a measuring tape, scissors, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends.
Evergreen Christmas Stocking Crochet Pattern from Petals to Picots
This pretty free pattern uses a simple colourwork technique. The yarn is carried on the inside of the stocking.
SIZE: 18½” x 5½” (47 cm x 14 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: About 218 yds (199 m) each, of two contrasting colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and a measuring tape.
Jumbo Crochet Stocking Pattern from Lulo Stitch Co
The Hearth & Home Christmas stocking is a free crochet pattern for a giant-sized stocking. The pattern is worked with two strands of yarn held together in the alternating spike stitch.
SIZE: 20″ x 8″ (51 cm x 20 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Super Saver.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 380 yards (350m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 8 mm (L-11) and 9 mm (M/N-13) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Alternating Spike Stitch and Double-Stranded Crochet.
Free Patterns With Full Video Tutorials
How to Crochet a Christmas Stocking for Beginners by CJ Design
This is an easy pattern with a beginner-friendly video tutorial. The stocking features a faux fur cuff; faux fur yarn can be a bit tricky to work with as it’s hard to see where to place your stitches. I would suggest using a basic contrasting yarn if you want to keep things simple.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Wool-Ease Thick & Quick from Lion Brand. You’ll also need one skein of faux fur yarn, e.g., Go For Faux.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 8 mm (L-11) and 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, and a stitch marker.
Crochet DIY Gift Card Holder and Stocking for Christmas from Briana K Designs
This excellent free pattern includes instructions for a mini crochet Christmas stocking for holding gift cards. And instructions for a full-sized Christmas stocking. On the pattern page linked above, you will find video tutorials for both sizes.
SIZE: the gift card stocking is 6″ long and 2¾” wide, and the full-size stocking is 19″ long and 6½” wide.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Wool of the Andes Worsted from We Crochet, for the main part of the stockings. #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Wool of the Andes Tweed from We Crochet, for the tree embroidery. #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight, faux fur yarn, e.g., Fable Fur from We Crochet for the cuffs.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: the mini stockings use 50 yards of yarn in total, and the full-size stocking uses 325 yards. Plus small amounts of yarn for the embroidery.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch markers, a yarn needle, and scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: this pattern uses embroidery for the tree detail on the stockings.
Luxe Boho Christmas Stocking Free Crochet Pattern from Nana’s Crafty Home
The Luxe Boho Christmas Stocking features the Linked Double Crochet Stitch and gorgeous tassel edging. A YouTube video tutorial accompanies the free written pattern.
SIZE: the stocking measures approximately 17″ in length (43 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: you will need about 2.5 oz of yellow yarn and 3 oz of white.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a yarn needle and scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Linked Double Crochet Stitch.
Mini Crafty Boho Stocking from A Crafty Concept
This cute little crochet Christmas stocking pattern is beginner friendly and includes a video tutorial in addition to the written pattern. It features the bobble stitch and has a leather strap loop for hanging. If you prefer not to have a leather strap there is a link on the pattern page to instructions for making a crochet loop.
SIZE: approximately 7″ tall and 5″ wide.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby, and #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn for the cuff.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 1-2 oz of worsted weight yarn for the main section of the stocking; and 1 oz of the bulky weight for the cuff.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) and 4 mm (G-6) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: a 5½” x ¾” piece of leather for the strap (optional), a tapestry needle, and scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: bobble stitch.
Crochet Christmas Stockings from Persia Lou
A video tutorial accompanies this free written pattern so you can follow along step-by-step. This pretty pattern features the crochet shell stitch and a lovely ribbed cuff.
SIZE: about 21″ long.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Hue + Me from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 300 yards.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Shell Stitch.
Malia Christmas Stocking from Yarn and Chai
The Malia Christmas stocking is a free crochet pattern; the designer has created several projects in the beautiful ‘Malia’ stitch pattern and provides a video tutorial that will teach you how to work it.
SIZE: 16½” tall and 9″ wide. ( the stocking is 20½” tall unfolded).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight, yarn, e.g., Rustic Romantic from Yarn Bee, and a #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight, chenille-style yarn for the cuff.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 275 yards of the red yarn and 95 yards of the chenille.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a yarn needle, three decorative buttons, needle, thread, and 11″ ribbon.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: the large bean stitch.
Northern Lights Stocking Crochet Tutorial from Lisa Hounshell
You’ll need the free written pattern to follow along with this crochet Christmas stocking tutorial. This is a somewhat complex pattern and is not for beginners. The yarn and hook requirements vary depending on the size of the stocking you wish to make. All the information you need is included in the detailed pattern.
Mosaic Crochet Christmas Stocking from MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
Learn how to crochet a beautiful Mosaic crochet stocking with this free pattern, chart, and step-by-step YouTube tutorial. Mosaic crochet is not as hard as it looks. It’s a fun way to create beautiful crochet colourwork designs.
SIZE: 17″ x 6″ (43 cm x 15 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Wool of the Andes Peruvian Wool.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Two 50 g balls in the main colour and one 50 g ball in the contrasting colour.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 8 x 20 mm wooden beads, scissors, tapestry needle, measuring tape, name tag, and a pom pom maker.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Mosiac crochet colourwork.
How to Crochet a Striped Christmas Stocking from Crochet with Julie
This easy crochet Christmas stocking is worked in single crochet and features a slip stitch ribbed cuff. There is a free written pattern to accompany this tutorial.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Big Twist Value.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
Bulky & Quick Puff Stitch Stockings from MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
This is a quick crochet stocking pattern worked in super bulky weight yarn. It’s easy to follow and includes a video tutorial for guidance. The stocking is crocheted in the round from the toe up, then finished with a join-as-you-go band, and then the heel is worked at the end of the pattern. You need to complete a free sign-up to access the written pattern on the blog.
SIZE: 18″ x 7″ ( 46 cm x 18 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Loops & Threads Cozy Wool.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 180 yards (165 m) for the stocking, plus an extra skein for the pom poms.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 9 mm (M/N-13) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 20 mm wooden beads, gold alphabet beads, garment tags, leather rivets, a pom pom maker, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Puff Stitch.
Fair Isle Crochet Stocking Pattern from Briana K Designs
The White Spruce Stocking is a beautiful free pattern featuring traditional fair isle colourwork. If you’ve never tried this type of colourwork before, this is a great project to start on, there are step-by-step visuals, comprehensive written instructions, a chart, colour block instructions, and video tutorials!
SIZE: 19″ x 11′” (48 cm x 28 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., WeCrochet City Tweed DK.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Two 50 g balls in the Snowbank colourway and two balls in Toad.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, stitch markers, a yarn needle, a tape measure, and a strip of leather (optional).
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Fair Isle Colourwork.
Easy Crochet Christmas Stockings Pattern from Secret Yarnery
This free tutorial is easy to follow and includes three different options for the edging.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) and 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.
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