Crochet Mini Christmas Stocking
Crochet Mini Christmas Stockings are a delightful project that brings a touch of handmade charm to your holiday decorations. These tiny stockings make perfect ornaments or gift embellishments, adding a cozy and festive feel to any space. With just a few basic crochet stitches, you can create adorable mini stockings in various colors and designs. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun holiday project, making these mini stockings is a joyful and rewarding experience sure to brighten up your Christmas season. Get your yarn and hooks ready to craft these cute little stockings that will surely bring smiles to all who see them!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
- WS. Wrong Side
- RS. Right Side
- dc. Double Crochet
- rpt. Repeat
- ss. Slip Stitch
- yrh. Yarn Round Hook
- DNT. Do Not Turn
- dec. Decrease
Pull up a loop from each of next 2dc, yrh and draw through all loops.
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
To fit size approx:-
Sole: Length 3 inches
Heel to cuff: 2.5 inches
Materials
- For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used a:-
- Small amount of Stylecraft Special DK yarn in colour 1
- Small amount of Stylecraft Special DK yarn in colour 2
- An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3
- 3.50mm crochet hook
TENSION – 5dc and 6 rows of dc measures approx 1 inch
With colour 1 make 24ch loosely, ss to first ch to make a round, work 1ch, (RS) 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each ch to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (24dc)
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work seven more rows of 1dc into each dc to end, ss to the first dc on the beginning of each row and turning. Fasten off.
Heel – Join in colour 2, make 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 11dc, turn leaving remaining 12dc un-worked.
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work five more rows of 1dc into each dc to end. Turn. (12dc)
With WS facing fold heel in half length ways, ss both sides of the row you just worked together to seal heel. Fasten off.
With RS side facing join colour 1 to first row end (next to ss edge you have just created), make 1ch, work 1dc into each of the six row ends along first side of the heel, 1dc into each of next 12dc along the foot, 1dc into each of the next six row ends on second side of heel, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (24dc)
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work eleven more rows of 1dc into each dc to end, ss to the first dc on the beginning of each row and turn. Turn.
Shape Toe – (Dec Row) 1ch, * dec 1dc (see abbrev) over next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first dc. Turn. (12dc)
Rpt last row once, fasten off leaving length of yarn. (6dc)
Cuff – With RS facing join colour 2 to starting chain edge, starting with 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work four rows of 1dc, into each dc to end, ss to the first dc and turning at the end of each row. DNT at the end of the fourth row
Loop – Make 20ch, ss to first ch. Fasten off.
Finishing – Working on WS of work, thread length of yarn through last row to gather toe.
Weave in any loose ends of yarn and trim. Turn through to RS.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
- WS. Wrong Side
- RS. Right Side
- sc. Single Crochet
- rpt. Repeat
- sl st. Slip Stitch
- yo. Yarn Over
- DNT. Do Not Turn
- dec. Decrease
Pull up a loop from each of next 2sc, yo and draw through all loops.
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
To fit size approx:-
Sole: Length 3 inches
Heel to cuff: 2.5 inches
Materials
- For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used a:-
- Small amount of Stylecraft Special DK yarn in color 1
- Small amount of Stylecraft Special DK yarn in color 2
- An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3
- 3.50mm Clover Crochet Hook
GAUGE – 5sc and 6 rows of sc measures approx 1 inch
With color 1 ch24 loosely, sl st to first ch to make a round, ch1, (RS) 1sc in base of 1ch, 1sc in each ch to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (24sc)
Starting with 1ch, 1sc in base of 1ch, work seven more rows of 1sc in each sc to end, sl st to the first sc on the beginning of each row and turning. Fasten off.
Heel – Join in color 2, ch1, 1sc in base of 1ch, 1sc in each of next 11sc, turn leaving remaining 12sc un-worked.
Starting with 1ch, 1sc in base of 1ch, work five more rows of 1sc in each sc to end. Turn. (12sc)
With WS facing fold heel in half length ways, sl st both sides of the row you just worked together to seal heel. Fasten off.
With RS side facing join color 1 to first row end (next to sl st edge you have just created), ch1, work 1sc in each of the six row ends along first side of the heel, 1sc in each of next 12sc along the foot, 1sc in each of the next six row ends on second side of heel, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (24sc)
Starting with 1ch, 1sc in base of 1ch, work eleven more rows of 1sc in each sc to end, sl st to the first sc on the beginning of each row and turn. Turn.
Shape Toe – (Dec Row) 1ch, * dec 1sc (see abbrev) over next 2sc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to first sc. Turn. (12sc)
Rpt last row once, fasten off leaving length of yarn. (6sc)
Cuff – With RS facing join color 2 to starting chain edge, starting with 1ch, 1sc in base of 1ch, work four rows of 1sc, in each sc to end, sl st to the first sc and turning at the end of each row. DNT at the end of the fourth row
Loop – ch20, sl st to first ch. Fasten off.
Finishing – Working on WS of work, thread length of yarn through last row to gather toe.
Weave in any loose ends of yarn and trim. Turn through to RS.