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Learn how to crochet a Christmas stocking with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. In this post, you’ll find everything you need to learn how to crochet a Christmas stocking! Is there anything more festive than a stocking? This fun, festive crochet Christmas stocking is made up of interlocking hexagons, which are one of my favourite shapes to crochet! Plus, it’s quick and simple to make once you’ve got the hang of a crochet hexagon. Don’t worry if you’ve never tried a crochet hexagon before, because I have the written pattern and video tutorial in this post to help get you started.
Materials & Tools
- Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK
- Hook: 5mm
- Scissors
- Darning Needle
Where to Buy Your Yarn
Pattern Notes
This pattern is written in UK terms but switchable to US crochet terms below.
Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
terms & Abbrevations
Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through
Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through the remaining two loops.
Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. Learn more about the eBook here.
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Crochet Christmas Stocking: Free Pattern
I’ve broken this pattern into two sections. The first section will teach you how to crochet a crochet hexagon, then I’ll show you how to join your hexagons to create a stocking. I have the written pattern and video tutorials available. I always recommend following the written pattern whilst watching the video to help you improve your pattern reading skills.
You need to make 16 hexagons to create a stocking, see below for the written pattern and video tutorial.
Crochet Hexagon Pattern
To begin: In colour A, chain 4, insert hook into the first chain to make a circle
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
You need to make 16 hexagons to create a stocking, see below for the video tutorial.
Scroll further down for assembly and joining instructions.
Assisting Tutorial: Crochet Hexagon
Or Watch on YouTube
Joining Your Hexagons
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Step 10: Ch to twice the desired loop length. Starting in second ch from hook, dc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn, dc in each st across. Fold short ends together and slip stitch across both ends to form a loop.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew loop to upper-back point of stocking. Weave in ends.
Video Tutorial: Crochet Christmas Stocking
Or you can watch on YouTube
Christmas Crochet Patterns
For more crochet Christmas inspiration, check out these patterns available on the blog:
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