Christmas stockings often become family heirlooms that are treasured and passed down from year to year. Crocheting your own Christmas stockings is a lovely way to add to your Christmas decor and create beautiful family traditions. Here are 25 crochet Christmas stocking patterns to help you find the perfect stockings for your Christmas season.
Christmas Stocking Crochet Patterns
Whether you’re tired of your family’s stockings not matching or simply want to create a new look for your living room at Christmas time, crocheted Christmas stockings make a fun, cozy holiday project.
In this post, I’ve collected all kinds of stocking patterns, from farmhouse to vintage granny squares to festive bobbles and pompoms (there’s even a stocking for your pup!). Take a look, and you’re sure to find something you love!
Many of these free Christmas crochet stocking patterns are perfect for beginners. If you’re in a hurry (we all know how fast Christmas sneaks up on us!), choose a design made with bulky yarn, which tends to work up more quickly.
Love crocheting Christmas stockings? Stockings also make excellent gifts for friends, family, and neighbors. Or, if you really get in the groove, make up a bunch to sell online or at your local craft fair.
Free Crochet Christmas Stocking Patterns
Enjoy these free Christmas stocking crochet patterns. Happy crocheting!
Little Christmas Socks
These cute and simple socks are made using the single crochet stitch. The author breaks this pattern down step-by-step with lots of pictures. Enjoy this fun and easy-to-follow sock design!
Yarn weight: Aran
Suggested yarn: Nako Vizon
Christmas Tree Crochet Stocking
This farmhouse-inspired stocking is so cute. It’s worked in rounds from the toe up. You’ll use bobble stitches to create the Christmas tree and add some ribbing at the top to complete the rustic look.
Yarn weight: Aran
Suggested yarn: Snuggle Puff
Nordic Snowflake Fair Isle Christmas Stocking
The color changes in this stocking are created by using the Fair Isle technique. For this method, you’ll use two colors per row, but only crochet with one at a time (holding the other color to the back of your work).
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Vintage Stocking
This vintage crochet Christmas stocking is so cute and homey! This pattern is best for intermediate crocheters. The V-stitch helps create the vintage design in this pattern.
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Luxe Boho Christmas Stocking
The tassel edging makes this stocking extra celebratory and fun! The bulky yarn used allows these stockings to work up quickly. Don’t forget to grab some stitch markers to help keep track of your rows.
Yarn weight: Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me
Bernat Pop! Crochet Christmas Stocking
Complete your home’s cozy Christmas look with these cheerful stockings. You’ll practice basic shaping with this pattern, but the self-striping yarn makes color changes super simple.
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Bernat Pop
Alex Stocking
These cute and cozy stockings are worked in one piece, starting from the toe. You can purchase your pompoms pre-made or make your own using a pompom maker (video tutorial included!).
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Yarnspirations Caron Cake
African Flower Crochet Stocking
This stocking is made using African flower hexagons. You’ll need to make 17 hexagons to complete the pattern. These hexagons are fun to make using mostly double crochets. Once you get in the groove, you can work them up quickly.
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘N Cream
Berry Beautiful Stocking
This stocking pattern is made with – you guessed it – the berry stitch! This pattern actually comes in three options: standard-sized, mini-sized, and cabled.
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘N Cream
Crochet Farmhouse Christmas Stocking
This lacy, oversized farmhouse stocking allows a peek of its contents and is large enough to hold plenty of goodies! Make sure to use a durable, quality yarn to ensure that your beautiful stockings hold up for years.
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
Reindeer Stocking
How cute is this little reindeer with the button nose?! For this stocking, you’ll start with a magic circle toe and work your way up. The reindeer will be worked into the leg.
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease
Waistcoat Stocking
The waistcoat stitch (also called the split single crochet) is what gives these stockings their knit look. There’s a graph included to allow you to design your own colorwork for this stocking. This pattern is best for intermediates.
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease
O' Christmas Tree Christmas Stocking
Here’s a unique stocking that’s sure to be a family favorite for years to come. Special stitches in this pattern include the double crochet decrease, but instructions for completing this stitch are included if you’re not familiar with it.
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
Buffalo Plaid Christmas Stocking
What could make a living room look cozier than a buffalo plaid Christmas stocking? The colorwork in this stocking makes it best for experienced beginners to intermediates. You’ll also need to become familiar with the invisible single crochet decrease.
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
Malia Christmas Stocking
This pattern is created by crocheting each of the two sides separately and then seaming them together when you’re finished. After that, you’ll create the top ribbing and then add the buttons.
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Yarn Bee Rustic Romantic
Alpine Christmas Stocking
This textured Christmas stocking is made using the front post double crochet cluster stitch. A video tutorial is included to give you step-by-step instructions for this pattern.
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Bernat Premium
Country Crochet Christmas Stocking
These neutral, rustic stockings can be made either solid or striped. The spider stitch is what gives this pattern its texture. (Don’t worry, it’s easy!)
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘N Cream
White Spruce Crochet Stocking
Here’s a beautiful, intricate stocking pattern that uses the fair isle technique. The colorwork is done by using the split single crochet, and makes this pattern best for intermediates.
Yarn weight: DK
Suggested yarn: City Tweed DK
Crochet Stocking
Use all of your favorite Christmas colors to make this vintage crochet granny square stocking. You’ll need to crochet 13 granny squares and sew them together to complete this pattern. You can also add an optional cuff and loop when you’re finished.
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Mainstays
Crochet Christmas Stocking
The body of this stocking is worked using the shell stitch. If you get stuck on the tricky parts, just check out the video tutorial for some help!
Yarn weight: Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me
Country Cottage Stocking Crochet
Here’s an easy crochet Christmas stocking pattern that’s worked from the toe up. The bulky yarn works up quickly, so these are perfect to make for your whole family or even to give as gifts.
Yarn weight: Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me
Bobbles & Stripes Christmas Stocking
The contrasting colors used for this stocking really make the bobbles pop! Don’t forget to add your pompoms to make this stocking extra festive.
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
Infinity Crochet Christmas Stocking
This pattern gets its name because of the infinity crochet cable technique. This cable technique, combined with the multi-colors and interesting patterns, gives this stocking loads of lovely texture that will be enjoyed for years to come.
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Malabrigo Worsted
Christmas Eve Stockings
Get ready for Christmas Eve with these cozy crocheted stockings. These stockings are worked in the round. Because of the colorwork, this pattern is best for intermediates.
Yarn weight: Aran
Suggested yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Fleece Roving
Red Heart Dog Paws Christmas Stocking
With this creative dog stocking, you can make sure your favorite four-legged friend shares the excitement of Christmas morning, too! Enjoy this easy, paw-shaped pattern, and don’t forget to get some extra bones and treats to fill it!
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Favorite Crochet Supplies
When it comes to crocheting your Christmas stockings, here are some supplies you will need.
- Crochet hooks
- Yarn
- Stitch markers
- Other notions, such as a yarn needle, scissors, pompoms, or buttons. Check your pattern for the specific tools and supplies required.
What is the Best Yarn for Crochet Christmas Stockings?
The most popular yarn for crochet stockings is worsted-weight yarn. Worsted weight is durable – perfect for stockings that your family can enjoy year after year.
Some of the most popular yarns for crocheted Christmas stockings include Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, Red Heart Super Saver, and Lily Sugar ‘N Cream. For an average-size Christmas stocking, you will need approximately 200 yards of yarn (but check your specific pattern to be sure).
More Christmas Crochet Patterns
Can’t stop crocheting for Christmas? Check out these posts with dozens more ideas for enjoyable Christmas crochet patterns.
- 25 Free Crochet Christmas Patterns
- 25 Christmas Crochet Ornament Patterns
- 25 Crochet Christmas Tree Patterns
- 25 Crochet Gift Ideas (+ Free Patterns)
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