Whimsical Crochet Christmas Stocking Ornaments
Crochet Christmas stocking ornaments are a whimsical and cozy addition to any holiday decor. These charming decorations bring a touch of handmade warmth to your home during the festive season. Whether hung on the tree, adorning the mantelpiece, or used as unique gift tags, these miniature stockings add a special touch of charm and nostalgia to your Christmas celebrations.
With endless color combinations and intricate stitching patterns to choose from, crafting these adorable ornaments becomes a joyful and creative activity that is sure to spark holiday cheer. So grab your crochet hook, some festive yarn, and get ready to create a collection of tiny stockings that will bring smiles to everyone's faces this Christmas!
Materials Needed
You will need:
- Red and white yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver)
- White embroidery thread
- A needle
- Small red ribbon
- 2.75mm crochet hook
The finished size of the stocking is about 3 inches long.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- rnd = round
- sc = single crochet
- dec = decrease
- st = stitch
Crochet Pattern
– With red yarn, 7 in ch. Starting from second ch from hook:
- Rnd 1: 5 sc, 3 sc in last st, turn to the other side of the chain, 4 sc, 2 sc in last st (14)
- Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next 3 st, 5 sc, 2 sc in last st (19)
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, 2 sc in next st, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc, 2 sc in next st, 7 sc, 2 sc in last st (23)
- Rnd 4: sc in each st around (23)
- Rnd 5: 9 sc, dec 3 times, 8 sc (20)
- Rnd 6: 7 sc, dec 3 times, 7 sc (17)
- Rnd 7: 7 sc, dec 2 times, 6 sc (15)
- Rnd 8: 7 sc, dec, 6 sc (14)
- Rnd 9 to 13: sc in each st around (14)
– Change yarn to white
- Rnd 14 to 15: sc in each st around (14)
Fasten off, and weave in loose end.
Finishing Touches
Glue a little red ribbon on the side, and insert some white embroidery thread at the top of the stocking to make a hook.