Great as a gift or to mount on your own mantel, this easy DIY monogrammed stocking comes together in less time than a holiday dinner. Learn the basics of how to crochet a Christmas stocking with this simple tutorial and pattern — you'll discover it's easy to crochet a stocking, even the tricky heel!
What You'll Need:
- Stitch and Story Chunky Wool Yarn (2 balls)
- 6.5mm Crochet Hook
- Darning Needle
- Scissors or Snips
- Faux Fur Pom Pom With Elastic Loop (optional)
- Yarn in a contrasting color, for monogram (1 ball, optional)
You can also use comparable yarns from Sugar Bush Chill, Loopy Mango Marino No. 5 and Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool. If you want to invest in more sizes of crochet hooks for just a few dollars more, try a full set of Soft Grip Crochet Hooks.
How to Crochet a Stocking, Step by Step
GLOSSARY: CH: Chain // ST: Stitch // SL ST: Slip Stitch // SC: Single Crochet // DC: Double Crochet
- Row 1: Create a magic circle. CH 2, then work 12 DC into the middle of the magic circle. SL ST to join to first stitch. (12 DC made)
- Row 2: CH 2, *DC in first stitch, 2 DC in next stitch* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. SL ST to first DC to join. (18)
- Row 3: CH2, *DC in next 2 STs, 2 DC in next ST* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. SL ST to first DC. (24)
- Row 4: CH2, *DC in next 3 STs, 2 DC in next ST* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. SL ST to first DC. (30)
- Rows 5-12: CH2, DC in next 30 STs. SL ST to first DC. (30)
- Row 13: CH2, DC in next 20 stitches. Leave last 10 stitches unworked. (20)
- Rows 14-20: CH2, turn, DC in next 20 stitches. At the end of row 20, SL ST to join heel together.
- Row 21: Chain 2. DC 12 stitches across heel, spacing the stitches evenly. Skip stitch in corner. One SC stitch where toe begins. DC 8 across top of toe. One SC. Skip stitch in corner. DC 12 across top of heel. SL ST to join. (34 stitches)
- Row 22: Chain 2. DC 12 across heel. Skip over the SC stitch from the previous row. DC 8 across top of toe. Skip the SC stitch. DC 12 across top of heel. SL ST to join. (32 stitches)
- Rows 23-38: Chain 2. DC around top (32). SL ST to join rows.
- Finishing: Chain to make a loop at your desired length. Tie to top corner of stocking. Weave in ends. Add a monogram or pom pom if desired.
Download and print the full crochet stocking pattern to complete the project and deck out your home this holiday season.
