Welcome to this festive and fun crochet mini Christmas stocking pattern! This classic red stocking with a fuzzy white top border is the perfect way to add a personal touch to your holiday décor.
Whether you're looking to hold small gifts like gift cards, candy canes, or even create a charming advent calendar by making a few more, this stocking has you covered. Best of all, it's an easy crochet Christmas stocking that can be made in under an hour!
Perfect for beginners or seasoned crocheters alike, this mini Christmas stocking pattern is simple and quick to whip up. Plus, the fluffy white border adds a cozy, wintery feel to your stockings. Don't forget to check out my other patterns for holiday gifting—like the crochet gift card holder pattern for other fun ideas to gift gift cards and the crochet wine bottle bag pattern for a festive way to gift wine.
Additionally, you can make a crochet Christmas garland pattern with the stockings and add my crochet Christmas tree coaster pattern to it too.
Happy crocheting and let's get started on showing you how to crochet a Christmas stocking!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Size and Fit: This crochet Christmas stocking is designed to hold small gifts like gift cards, candy canes, or tiny trinkets. If you want a larger stocking, consider adjusting the stitch count or yarn thickness.
- Yarn Choice: For the best results, use a medium-weight yarn for the stocking body (like worsted weight) and a fuzzy yarn for the top border to achieve that cozy, wintery look.
- Skill Level: This pattern is perfect for beginners! The easy crochet Christmas stocking ornament uses basic stitches and is great for anyone looking to create something quick and cute.
🪡 Materials Needed
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Magic ring (mr)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Increase (inc)
- Decrease (dec)
🧋Variations
- Color Variations: While this pattern is designed with classic red, white, and fuzzy trim, you can customize the colors to fit your décor. Think of adding gold, silver, or even green for a more unique, personalized look.
- Customization: Feel free to add a personal touch by embroidering initials, adding embellishments like buttons or ribbons, or experimenting with different colors to match your décor.
🍵Instructions for Crochet Mini Christmas Stocking Pattern
The pattern for the mini Christmas stocking pattern will be in rounds, with a few rows for the heel.
Round 1: With red yarn make a mr, then sc x6 into the ring. Then sl st to the first sc to close the circle and pull tight.
Round 2: Sc inc in every stitch (12).
Round 3: Sc inc and then in the next stitch make a sc. Repeat for the rest of the round (18).
Round 4: Sc inc and then in the next 2 stitches make a sc. Repeat for the rest of the round (24).
Round 5-13: Sc in every stitch (24).
Row 14: Sc x12, then ch x1 and turn (12). We are working the heel now so do not make rounds.
Row 15-18: Repeat row 14 (12).
Row 19: Sc x5, dec, then sc x5 (11). Fasten off the yarn and leave a tail for sewing.
Flip the stocking inside out, lay the stocking flat and sew the flat outer edge closed. This will close the heel and leave the top of the stocking open. Weave in any ends when you are finished.
Round 20: Rejoin your yarn anywhere on the top edge of the stocking and sc x24 for this round. You should work 12 sc in the unworked part of round 13, and then 6 sc on each side of the heel.
Round 21- 30: Sc in every stitch (24). Fasten off the red yarn and join the white fuzzy yarn.
Round 31: Keeping your stitches tight, sc x24 in the white fuzzy yarn. Keeping the stitches tight will keep the top from becoming wavy. Fasten off your yarn and weave in any ends.
Thank you for making this crochet Christmas stocking ornament pattern! You can pair it with my crochet gift tag pattern if you are going to add a little gift inside of it. I hope you enjoyed creating this charming little stocking, perfect for holding small gifts or adding a festive touch to your home.
You can use it as a Christmas ornament or crochet candy cane holder. You can also decorate the tree with my crochet Christmas bell pattern and crochet pickle pattern for additional ornaments.
Don’t forget to explore other fun patterns in my holiday collection, including the crochet Christmas tree skirt pattern—it’s a great way to use up any extra yarn you have left over from your stockings and make your tree look even more festive!
Happy crocheting, and I hope these stockings bring joy to your holiday season. Be sure to check out my other patterns for even more crochet inspiration!
🐌Expert Tips
- Tension Control: Keep your tension consistent throughout the project to ensure the stocking has a smooth finish. If your stitches are too tight, the stocking may be hard to shape; if too loose, it could become too floppy.
- Adding the Fuzzy Border: When working with the fuzzy yarn for the top border, it may be a bit tricky to see your stitches clearly. Take your time and be mindful of where to place your stitches. You can also use a stitch marker to help keep track.
- Perfecting the Shape: If your stocking doesn’t sit flat, you can lightly steam it with an iron (using a pressing cloth) to help shape it and give it a neat, crisp finish.
- Finishing Touches: Add a small loop at the top of the stocking so you can easily hang them on the tree, mantel, or anywhere you'd like to display your festive creations.
🧵Pattern FAQs
This easy crochet Christmas stocking can typically be made in under an hour, making it a quick and fun project, even for beginners!
For the body of the stocking, I recommend a medium-weight yarn (like worsted weight) in a classic red color. For the fuzzy white top border, you can use a soft, textured yarn such as a bulky or novelty yarn that mimics a snowy look.
You can easily add a loop at the top by chaining a few stitches, then attaching it to the top corner of the stocking with a slip stitch. This way, you can hang your stocking on the tree, mantel, or anywhere you like.
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If you tried this Crochet Mini Christmas Stocking Pattern (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Crochet Mini Christmas Stocking Pattern
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Magic ring - mr
- Single crochet - sc
- Slip stitch - sl st
- Increase - inc
- Decrease - dec
Notes
- Size and Fit: This crochet Christmas stocking is designed to hold small gifts like gift cards, candy canes, or tiny trinkets. If you want a larger stocking, consider adjusting the stitch count or yarn thickness.
- Yarn Choice: For the best results, use a medium-weight yarn for the stocking body (like worsted weight) and a fuzzy yarn for the top border to achieve that cozy, wintery look.
- Skill Level: This pattern is perfect for beginners! The easy crochet Christmas stocking uses basic stitches and is great for anyone looking to create something quick and cute.
Instructions
- The pattern for the crochet Christmas stocking pattern will be in rounds, with a few rows for the heel.
- Round 1: With red yarn make a mr, then sc x6 into the ring. Then sl st to the first sc to close the circle and pull tight.
- Round 2: Sc inc in every stitch (12).
- Round 3: Sc inc and then in the next stitch make a sc. Repeat for the rest of the round (18).
- Round 4: Sc inc and then in the next 2 stitches make a sc. Repeat for the rest of the round (24).
- Round 5-13: Sc in every stitch (24).
- Row 14: Sc x12, then ch x1 and turn (12). We are working the heel now so do not make rounds.
- Row 15-18: Repeat row 14 (12).
- Row 19: Sc x5, dec, then sc x5 (11). Fasten off the yarn and leave a tail for sewing. Flip the stocking inside out, lay the stocking flat and sew the flat outer edge closed. This will close the heel and leave the top of the stocking open. Weave in any ends when you are finished.
- Round 20: Rejoin your yarn anywhere on the top edge of the stocking and sc x24 for this round. You should work 12 sc in the unworked part of round 13, and then 6 sc on each side of the heel.
- Round 21- 30: Sc in every stitch (24). Fasten off the red yarn and join the white fuzzy yarn.
- Round 31: Keeping your stitches tight, sc x24 in the white fuzzy yarn. Keeping the stitches tight will keep the top from becoming wavy. Fasten off your yarn and weave in any ends.
- Thank you for making this crochet mini Christmas stocking! I hope you enjoyed creating this charming little stocking, perfect for holding small gifts or adding a festive touch to your home.
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