Crochet Christmas Stocking Potholder

Crochet Christmas Stocking Potholders are not only practical kitchen accessories but also delightful decorations that add a touch of festive cheer to your home. With their charming design resembling miniature Christmas stockings, these potholders are perfect for adding a cozy and merry vibe to your holiday cooking. Whether you're baking cookies or whipping up a warm holiday meal, these potholders will keep your hands safe while bringing a smile to your face. Their intricate crochet patterns and vibrant colors make them a fun and stylish addition to your kitchen decor during the holiday season. Handmade with love, they also make thoughtful gifts for friends and family who appreciate handmade touches and holiday warmth in their homes. So, bring some crochet Christmas magic to your kitchen with these adorable stocking potholders and enjoy the festive spirit all around!

Materials:

2.5 oz white worsted wt cotton yarn

Small amounts of green and red

Size «G» Hook

1" cabone ring

Note: Do not join rounds but mark the beginning of each.

Starting at toe:

Rnd 1: Ch 2 and 8 sc in first sc.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (16)

Rnd 3: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc) around (24 sc)

Rnd 4: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sc) around (32 sc)

Rnd 5: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc) around (40 sc)

Rnds 6 through 18: Sc in each sc (40 sc)

Turning the heel. Now you will be working in rows

Row 1: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 12 sc, ch 1, turn. (12 sc)

Row 2: Sc in 12 sc, sc in next 2 sc of previous row. (14 sc)

Row 3: Sc in 14 sc, sc in next 2 sc of previous row (16 sc)

Row 4: Sc in 16 sc, sc in next 2 sc of previous row (18 sc)

Row 5: Sc in 18 sc, sc in next 2 sc of previous row (20 sc)

Row 6: Sc in 20 sc, sc in next 2 sc of previous row (22 sc)

Row 7: Sc in 22 sc, sc in next 2 sc of previous row (24 sc)

Row 8: Sc in 24 sc, sc in next 2 sc of previous row (26 sc)

Row 9: Sc in 26 sc, sc in next 2 sc of previous row (28 sc)

Now go back to working in rounds.

Rnd 1: Sc in each sc around including the unworked sc of previous row. Do not join but mark beg of each round. (40 sc)

Rnds 2 through 10: Sc in each sc around. Sl st in next sc. Finish off. (40 sc)

Rnd 11: Holding the piece flat, attach yarn at right had side through two layers; ch 1, sc in same place and each sc across. (20 sc) Ch 4, Turn

Rnd 12: 1 dc in back loop of next sc, ch 1 *(1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in next sc. Repeat from * around working in free loops of other side of rnd 11. Finish off.

Attach 1" cabone to back.

Holly and Berries

Holly

With green, Ch 4, join to form a ring.

First leave: Ch 6, sl st in first sc, 1 sc, in next sc, hdc in next sc,. dc in next 2 dc, sl st in ring.

Second leave: Repeat for first leave.

Third leave: Repeat for first leave. Finish off.

Berries (make 3)

With red, ch 2 and 6 sc in first ch. Finish off leaving a tail to gather. Gather yarn through the six sc and pull tightly to form berry. Attach to leaves.

Attach holly and berries to potholder.