How to Make a Crochet Christmas Stocking
Crochet Christmas stockings are not just festive decorations, but they also hold sentimental value as they are often handmade with love and care. These charming stockings add a touch of warmth and whimsy to holiday decor. Crafting your own crochet Christmas stocking allows you to personalize it with unique colors and patterns, making each one special.
Whether you are an experienced crocheter or a beginner looking to try something new, creating a crochet Christmas stocking can be a fun and rewarding project to get into the holiday spirit. Plus, hanging these handmade stockings by the fireplace or stairway is sure to bring joy and cheer to your home during the festive season.Materials Needed
You will need:
- Cotton DK weight yarn in red and white
- 3.5mm crochet hook
- Christmas buttons
- Wool needle
- Fabric glue
- Stitch marker
Stitches and Abbreviations
- Sl st – slip stitch
- dc – double crochet
Instructions
Creating the Body of the Stocking
Starting in red yarn and make a magic ring and work 6 dc into the ring. Six sts.
Rnd 1: 2 dc into each st to the end. 12 sts.
Rnd 2: (dc in the first st, 2 dc in the next st) repeat to end. 18 sts.
Rnd 3: (dc in the first two sts, 2 dc in the next st) repeat to end. 24 sts.
Rnd 4-15: dc in each st to the end. 24 sts, change to white yarn at the end of this round.
Forming the Heel of the Stocking
This is worked back and forth in rows rather than working the whole round.
Row 1: dc in the first twelve sts. 12 sts (mark the next unworked red stitch with a stitch marker, this is where you will re-join the yarn later).
Row 2-11: ch 1, turn, dc in each st to the end. 12 sts.
Fasten off. Fold the white edge and sew together to make the back of the heel.
Re-join with red yarn to the first red stitch not worked on row 1 marked with a stitch marker.
Rnd 1: dc in the next twelve sts, work twelve dc evenly around the edge of the white heel. 24 sts.
Rnd 2-15: dc in each st to the end.
Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
Making the Cuff
Make one in white yarn.
Ch 5
Row 1: dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next three ch sts. 4 sts.
Row 2-30: ch 1, turn, dc in each st to the end. 4 sts.
Ch 16, sl st in the same stitch at base of ch to form the hanging loop.
Fasten off and sew in place around the top edge of the stocking. Weave in and cut off any loose ends.
Finishing Touches
Decorate your finished stocking with Christmas buttons to add a festive flair!