Crochet Mini Christmas Stockings: A Festive DIY Project

Crochet Mini Christmas Stockings are a delightful and charming addition to your holiday décor. These tiny stockings are perfect for hanging on your Christmas tree or using as festive decorations around your home. The best part about crocheting these mini stockings is the endless possibilities for customization.

You can choose your favorite colors, add sparkly embellishments, or even personalize them with initials for each family member. Whether you're an experienced crocheter looking for a quick project or a beginner eager to learn a new skill, crafting these adorable stockings is sure to bring a touch of holiday cheer to your home. So grab your yarn and hook, and let's get crocheting - 'tis the season to spread joy and creativity!

Tools and Materials

• Stone washed yarn (78 % cotton, 22% acrylic) – white
• Cotton yarn – red
• Yarn needle
• Crochet hook 3mm (or 2.5mm)
• Yarn marker

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (insert two single crochets into one stitch)
• dc: Double crochet
• hdc: Half double crochet
• x5: Repeat 5 times
• slst: Slip stitch
• R1: Round 1

Crochet Instructions

Note: All crochet methods used in this post are done using spiral crochet. Do not use a slip stitch at the end of each round. Use a yarn marker to mark the end of each round.

RND 1: Start off with white yarn, make a magic ring, then insert 12 double crochet (dc) into a magic ring (12).

RND 2: Crochet single crochet, (1 sc, 1 inc) x5 (18).

RND 3: (2 sc, 1 inc) x5 (24).

RND 4: Change to red yarn, 24 sc (24).

RND 5 ~ RND 11: 24 sc (24).

RND 12: Change to white yarn and crochet the heel of the sock. 2 sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc (11).

RND 13: Make one chain for turning. Turn the yarn. 2 sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc (11).

RND 14: Change to red yarn. Make one chain for turning. Turn the yarn. Crochet 24 sc (24).

RND 15 ~ RND 24: 24 sc, 1 slst (24).

RND 25: Change to white yarn. Leave a long tail of the red yarn for making a hanging strap. 24 sc.

RND 26: (3 chains, 1 slst) x24 (24).

Cut and hide the yarn.

For making a hanging strap, make 30 chains using the red yarn.