Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in your choice of colors (main color for the body of the stocking and contrasting color for the cuff and toe)
  • Crochet hook (size appropriate for the yarn you’re using)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • st(s): stitch(es)

Instructions:

Stocking Body:

  1. Start with a magic circle or ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a loop.
  2. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc here and throughout), work 9 hdc into the loop. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-2. (10 hdc)
  3. Round 2: Ch 2, hdc in the same st, 2 hdc in each st around. Join. (20 hdc)
  4. Round 3: Ch 2, hdc in the same st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st – repeat around. Join. (30 hdc)
  5. Rounds 4-10: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. (30 hdc)
  6. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Cuff:

  1. Join the contrasting color yarn to the top of the stocking.
  2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join.
  3. Rounds 2-5: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join.
  4. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Toe:

  1. Join the contrasting color yarn to the front center of the stocking.
  2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in the next 8 sts. Turn.
  3. Rounds 2-6: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (8 sc)
  4. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Hanging Loop:

  1. Cut a length of yarn in your desired hanging loop length.
  2. Fold the yarn in half and attach the folded end to the back center of the stocking.
  3. Make a knot to secure.

Finishing:

  1. Weave in any remaining yarn ends.
  2. Optional: Add embellishments like pom-poms, buttons, or crocheted snowflakes for extra decoration.

This easy crochet Christmas stocking pattern creates a classic and festive decoration for your holiday celebrations. Feel free to customize the colors and sizes to match your holiday decor. Happy crocheting and Merry Christmas!