Materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn in your choice of colors
  • Appropriate crochet hook size for your chosen yarn
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • st: stitch

Instructions:

  1. Cuff: Start by making a chain that is long enough to wrap around the top of the stocking. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
  2. Body: Round 1: Chain 2, then work a certain number of hdc stitches into the ring. This will form the top of the stocking. Round 2-10 (or as desired): Work hdc stitches in each stitch around. This will create the body of the stocking. You can adjust the number of rounds for a longer or shorter stocking.
  3. Heel: For the heel area, you’ll start working back and forth in rows. Row 1: Turn, chain 2, hdc in the first X stitches (X being roughly half of the total stitches in the round), leaving the remaining stitches unworked. Rows 2-5 (or as desired): Turn, chain 2, hdc in each hdc from the previous row.
  4. Toe: The toe is similar to the heel. Start working back and forth in rows again. Row 1: Turn, chain 2, hdc in the first X stitches, leaving the remaining stitches unworked. Rows 2-5 (or as desired): Turn, chain 2, hdc in each hdc from the previous row.
  5. Finishing: Fold the piece in half with the right sides facing each other. Join the back seam by slip stitching or sewing with a yarn needle and yarn tail. Turn the stocking right side out.
  6. Hanging Loop: Attach a length of yarn to the top corner of the stocking to create a loop for hanging. You can chain a desired number of stitches to make the loop as long as you like.

Remember, the above instructions are a general outline. You might need to adjust stitch counts and rounds based on your yarn and hook choice. Always follow the specifics of the pattern you’re using. If you’re following a copyrighted pattern, make sure to use that pattern to create the stocking.