28 FREE Crochet Christmas Stocking Patterns for Christmas
by Pratiksha Dholakia 28 free patterns Updated All 28 links checked Oct 26 4 sections
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Jingle Bell Jingle Bell Jingle All The Way Santa Claus Is Coming Around Riding on the Sleigh!!!! So Santa is coming to give us gifts (to our kids and Grand Kids of course :D). So why not get going with some preparations. Make some lovely Stockings so that Santa can put the gifts in them :) Christmas Stockings are fun to make especially when we think about the kids and how excited they get seeing the stockings and later the gifts in them. Make this Christmas an awesome one by giving it a personal touch with your awesome skills and with help of these Free Crochet Christmas Stocking Patterns. Let us see some lovely Patterns for the Christmas Stockings
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At a glance: compare all 28 patterns mostly worsted (4) · hooks 2–6.5 mm
| # | Pattern | Yarn weight | Hook |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christmas Stocking | Worsted (4) | 6 mm (J-10) |
| 2 | Holly & Berry Stockings | Worsted (4) | 5 mm (H-8) |
| 3 | Holly Stocking | Worsted (4) | 4 mm (G-6) |
| 4 | Jillybeenies Christmas Sock | Worsted (4) | 6.5 mm (K-10½) |
| 5 | Quick & Easy Stocking | Worsted (4) | 4 mm (G-6) |
| 6 | Santa Stocking | – | – |
| 7 | Barb's Christmas Stocking | Worsted (4) | 6 mm (J-10) |
| 8 | Waiting for Santa Stockings | Worsted (4) | 5.5 mm (I-9) |
| 9 | Christmas Stocking | Worsted (4) | 4.5 mm (7) |
| 10 | Christmas Stockings | Worsted (4) | 2 mm |
| 11 | Vintage Hexagon Christmas Stocking | Worsted (4) | 5 mm (H-8) |
| 12 | Zigzag Stocking | Worsted (4) | 5.5 mm (I-9) |
| 13 | Bells & Shells Stocking | Worsted (4) | 5 mm (H-8) |
| 14 | Nostalgic Granny Square Stocking | Worsted (4) | 5 mm (H-8) |
| 15 | Circles in Squares Christmas Stocking | DK (3) | 4.5 mm (7) |
| 16 | Granny Square Christmas Stocking | Chunky (5) | 6 mm (J-10) |
| 17 | African Flower Crochet Stocking | Worsted (4) | 5 mm (H-8) |
| 18 | Dog Paws Christmas Stocking | Worsted (4) | 5 mm (H-8) |
| 19 | Cat Paws Christmas Stocking | Worsted (4) | 5 mm (H-8) |
| 20 | Dog Bone Christmas Stocking | Worsted (4) | 5.5 mm (I-9) |
| 21 | Christmas Stocking Mitten Pattern | Worsted (4) | 6 mm (J-10) |
| 22 | Candy Cane Christmas Stocking | Worsted (4) | 4 mm (G-6) |
| 23 | Tree Christmas Stocking | Worsted (4) | 2.75 mm (C-2) |
| 24 | Snowman Stocking | Worsted (4) | 5 mm (H-8) |
| 25 | Amigurumi Penguin Christmas Stocking | Worsted (4) | 3.25 mm (D-3) |
| 26 | Gingerbread Christmas Stocking | Worsted (4) | 5.5 mm (I-9) |
| 27 | Gingerbread Gift Stocking | Worsted (4) | 6 mm (J-10) |
| 28 | Gingerbread Stockings | Worsted (4) | 5 mm (H-8) |
From each designer’s pattern and Ravelry; “–” where it isn’t stated. Always check the pattern itself.
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part 1 of 4
Classic Christmas Stockings
Traditional shapes and cozy cuffs that look right at home on any mantel.
Photo: Nicole Cormier
Christmas Stocking
by Nicole Cormier · Simple Sock Making
A straightforward, traditional stocking with a generous cuff and a shape that suits any mantel.
Photo: Michele Maks
Holly & Berry Stockings
by Michele Maks · Yarnspirations
Festive stockings trimmed with holly leaves and red berries for a cheerful, seasonal look.
Photo: Marilyn Coleman
Holly Stocking
by Marilyn Coleman · Yarnspirations
A polished, well-proportioned stocking with holly detailing that works as a timeless family keepsake.
Photo: Jill Harrison
Jillybeenies Christmas Sock
by Jill Harrison · Ravelry
A cozy, sock-shaped Christmas stocking with a simple design that is quick to personalize.
Photo: Red Heart Design Team
Quick & Easy Stocking
by Red Heart Design Team · Yarnspirations
A beginner-friendly stocking that works up fast, ideal when the holidays are closing in.
Photo: Lion Brand Yarn
Santa Stocking
by Lion Brand Yarn
A jolly Santa face brings personality to this stocking, giving little ones something fun to spot on the mantel.
Photo: Barbara Osgood
Barb's Christmas Stocking
by Barbara Osgood · handmedownhobby.blogspot.com
A roomy stocking with clear, uncomplicated instructions that make it a comfortable choice for newer crocheters.
Photo: Red Heart Design Team
Waiting for Santa Stockings
by Red Heart Design Team · Yarnspirations
Stockings with a cozy waiting-for-Santa theme, giving your mantel a storybook charm.
Photo: Esther Chandler
Christmas Stocking
by Esther Chandler · Make My Day Creative
A tidy, traditional stocking with a clear pattern and a classic silhouette that suits any decor.
Photo: Yarnplaza
Christmas Stockings
by Yarnplaza · Wolplein.nl
Two stocking designs in a single download, so you can choose a style or make both.
part 2 of 4
Granny Squares and Stitches
Textured stitches and colorful motifs for stockings with extra handmade character.
Photo: Christy Hall
Vintage Hexagon Christmas Stocking
by Christy Hall · Ravelry
Hexagon motifs join into a retro patchwork stocking with plenty of room for scrap yarn colors.
Photo: Linda Cyr
Zigzag Stocking
by Linda Cyr · Yarnspirations
Bold zigzag ripples give this stocking plenty of texture and a colorful, graphic appearance.
Photo: Kathy North
Bells & Shells Stocking
by Kathy North · Ravelry
why we picked it: Beginner-friendly and in worsted yarn with a 5 mm (H-8) hook.
Rows of textured shells and little bells create a decorative stocking with plenty of old-fashioned charm.
Photo: Fiber Flux / Jennifer Dickerson
Nostalgic Granny Square Stocking
by Fiber Flux / Jennifer Dickerson · fiberfluxblog.com
Granny squares are stitched into a warm, vintage-style stocking that is easy to work and easy to love.
Photo: Zelna Olivier
Circles in Squares Christmas Stocking
by Zelna Olivier · zootyowlcards.blogspot.com
Round motifs set inside squares make this stocking a distinctive, eye-catching choice for experienced stitchers.
Photo: Maggie Weldon
Granny Square Christmas Stocking
by Maggie Weldon · bestfreecrochet.com
A chunky granny square stocking that stitches up quickly and rewards beginners with a bold finished look.
Photo: Alexis Middleton
African Flower Crochet Stocking
by Alexis Middleton · Persia Lou
Bright African flower motifs turn an ordinary stocking into a colorful floral statement piece.
part 3 of 4
Stockings for Fur Babies
Pawprints and bones to make sure the pets get something special too.
Photo: Michele Wilcox
Dog Paws Christmas Stocking
by Michele Wilcox · Yarnspirations
why we picked it: Beginner-friendly and in worsted yarn with a 5 mm (H-8) hook.
Pawprint details make this stocking a lovely tribute to the dog lovers in your household.
Photo: Michele Wilcox
Cat Paws Christmas Stocking
by Michele Wilcox · Yarnspirations
A playful stocking marked with cat paws, made for feline fans who want their pet included.
Photo: Sara Sach
Dog Bone Christmas Stocking
by Sara Sach · poshpoochdesignsdogclothes.blogspot.com
A bone-shaped stocking that gives your pup a spot on the mantel and a place for treats.
part 4 of 4
Festive Shapes and Characters
Mittens, snowmen, candy canes and gingerbread for stockings with a playful twist.
Photo: Ina Gilmore
Christmas Stocking Mitten Pattern
by Ina Gilmore · Ravelry
Shaped like an oversized mitten, this stocking is a quirky, cozy twist that kids are likely to enjoy.
Photo: Ina Gilmore
Candy Cane Christmas Stocking
by Ina Gilmore · Ravelry
Red and white stripes curve into a candy cane stocking that looks good enough to nibble.
Photo: Ina Gilmore
Tree Christmas Stocking
by Ina Gilmore · Ravelry
A green Christmas tree takes the place of a traditional stocking, complete with decorative touches.
Photo: Bernat Design Studio
Snowman Stocking
by Bernat Design Studio · Yarnspirations
A stocking in the form of a smiling snowman, complete with scarf, for a wintery mantel.
Photo: Pam Grennes
Amigurumi Penguin Christmas Stocking
by Pam Grennes · crochetparfait.blogspot.com
A tiny crocheted penguin peeks from the stocking, adding a cuddly, whimsical surprise for children.
Photo: Twinkie Chan
Gingerbread Christmas Stocking
by Twinkie Chan · Skip To My Lou
A cheerful gingerbread character stocking with candy-style trims that brings sweetness to your holiday decor.
Photo: Rilla Edwards
Gingerbread Gift Stocking
by Rilla Edwards · rilla2u.blogspot.com
Another gingerbread idea, this one a distinctive gift-holding stocking with an unusual, handmade look.
Photo: Michele Wilcox
Gingerbread Stockings
by Michele Wilcox · Yarnspirations
Sweet gingerbread-themed stockings that bring a bakery feel to your holiday display.