Learn How to Crochet a Mini Christmas Stocking

In this post, you’ll find everything you need to learn how to crochet a mini Christmas stocking including a video tutorial. This adorable mini Christmas stocking makes a great festive decoration, make multiple and create a festive garland or why not add a little treat inside and gift them throughout the festive season. And if you’re feeling up for a challenge why not make 25 and embroiderer numbers onto them and create an advent calendar for you or a loved one!

MATERIALS AND TOOLS

• Yarn: I have used Style Craft Special DK in colours: lipstick red and cream
• Hook: 4mm
• Scissors
• Darning Needle

terms and ABBREVIATIONS

Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through

Slip Stitch(s): sl st: Insert hook, yarn over pull through stitch and loop on hook

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 remaining two loops.

Double Crochet 2 together: dc2tog: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through rall three loops on the hook.

Cluster Stitch(s): cs(s): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 (2 loops on the hook) Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 (3 loops on the hook). Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 (4 loops on the hook) Yarn over, pull through all 4 loops on the hook. Ch 1 to secure.

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. You can find my EBook HERE.

PATTERN NOTES

Written in UK terms

Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.

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Mini Christmas Stocking Pattern

Using colour A, chain 38.

Round 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across. (36 stitches)

Round 2-6: Ch2, turn work, dc across. (36 stitches)

Round 7: Ch2, turn work, dc2tog, dc in next 30 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st. (34 stitches)

Round 8: Ch2, turn work, dc2tog, dc in next 28 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st. (32 stitches)

Tie off yarn, turn work and attach yarn in the 7th st from previous row.

Round 9: Ch2, dc across remaining 19 sts. (20 stitches)

Round 10-18: ch2, turn work, dc in next 19 spaces (20 stitches)

Tie off yarn, attach colour B.

Round 19-22: Ch2, turn work, dc across (20 stitches)

Fold work right sides facing, dc around edge working through both thicknesses (Working over colour A only) Tie off yarn and continue dc around work using colour B.

Sew in ends and turn right side out.

Pom pom: Attach yarn towards the front of the stocking. *Ch6, cs in 3rd ch from hook. Ch3, cs in top of last cluster, fold to stitches onto each other and ss together. Repeat from * once more.

These stockings look great in alternative colours so if traditional Christmas colours aren’t your thing don’t be afraid to try different colour combinations. The stockings pictured below are made using the following yarn. Left Stocking Style Craft Special DK in Mushroom (1832) and Cream (1005). Right Stocking: James C Brett Twinkle DK in silver (8) and Style Craft Special DK in Pale Rose (1080).

Video Tutorial

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For more Christmas crochet ideas why not check out these patterns all available on the blog: Baby Elf Hat, Alpine Tree Skirt, Christmas Stocking, Crochet Snowflake and Crochet Christmas Tree.

I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet

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