30 Festive Free Crochet Christmas Stocking Patterns
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This selection includes 30 festive crochet Christmas stocking patterns from some of the best designers. Decorate your home with these amazing stockings this holiday season.
One of the best parts of Christmas morning is waking up and discovering treats, small toys, and other surprises tucked inside your stocking. There’s something so special about having your own unique stocking with your name on it.
As crocheters, we can make Christmas stockings even more personal by choosing colors and patterns that reflect each person. It’s a fun and festive way to exercise your creativity while adding a warm and sentimental touch to the holiday.
This collection of free crochet stockings includes a wide variety of Christmas stockings, from mega stockings to mini ones, gift card holders, and even one for your furry friends! They’re made with different colors, gorgeous textures, and interesting stitch patterns.
Pick a free crochet Christmas stocking pattern you like and make several. Or choose a different one for each member of the family. Whatever you choose, hopefully, your crochet Christmas stockings will become a cherished family tradition, and you look forward to bringing them out each year.
Why you should crochet your own stockings this year:
- Customization: you can truly create your own special stocking for every member of the family. You can customize with colors, designs and styles.
- Quality & Durability: Handmade stockings are often sturdier and can last for years, making them perfect for family heirlooms.
- Sentimental Value: A crocheted stocking holds more meaning and can become a cherished part of holiday traditions.
- Creative Expression: Crocheting gives you the chance to be creative and put a personal touch into every stitch, making it truly one-of-a-kind.
If you still need more Christmas crochet patterns, you may find inspiration in my collections of Christmas trees, ornaments, tree skirts, peppermint, and 20 other jolly Christmas patterns, too!
Reindeer Christmas Stocking Using Fair Isle
This crochet stocking pattern features the knit-like waistcoat stitch which makes color changes the easiest and smoothest – using tapestry crochet (or fair isle) to carry the unused yarn with you. This classic design uses only basic stitches, which gives it a skill level of advanced beginner. However, it’s enough of a challenge that intermediates will enjoy it as well.
To make the stocking, you’ll follow a pixel graph to make snowflakes, stars, a light and ornament garland, a beautiful spiral Christmas tree, and flying reindeer on top.
I designed this pattern with white and red yarn. But you could totally add more colors and highlight each image with different colors, as many crocheters have done before to make your own Christmas stockings.
The free pattern, graph, and video tutorial for the FAIR ISLE REINDEER CHRISTMAS STOCKING is available on my website.
Chevron Wave Christmas Stocking
This chevron Christmas stocking, with its bold waves of red, white, and green, will stand out in your holiday display. It’s finished off with a cuff of faux fur yarn, which makes it look extra cute.
The chevron pattern uses stitches of various heights, along with simple increases and decreases, to create ripples of color. This stocking looks gorgeous in classic Christmas colors. But it would also be beautiful in wintry shades of blue and white.
You’ll find the free written pattern for the CHEVRON CROCHET CHRISTMAS STOCKING, along with many detailed photos, on my blog.
Faux Fur Christmas Stocking
The Faux Fur Christmas Stocking is a free crochet pattern and ideal for a quick project. You can crochet it in different colors and make this Suzette stocking with a faux fur cuff for the whole family.
An easy fix for old, tired Christmas decorations is making your very own crochet stockings. Nothing is better than actually making your own stockings. You can completely personalize them by choosing your favorite colors or adding your name to them.
The tutorial on HOW TO CROCHET A FAUX FUR CHRISTMAS STOCKING EASILY WITH THIS FREE PATTERN is available on my website.
White Spruce Crochet Stocking
If you love the reindeer fair isle stocking above, you can try out a different colorwork technique with this gorgeous stocking, which shows off a design of Christmas trees.
This crochet stocking pattern uses the split single crochet stitch, which produces a knit-like fabric. It’s worked from toe-up, with the heel portion added on at the end.
FOLLOW THIS LINK for the free pattern with graph and video tutorials.
One-Hour Stocking
If you have a whole family to make stockings for, this easy crochet Christmas stocking pattern works up in an hour! With basic double crochet stitches and simple shaping, you can make a whole bunch of handmade Christmas stockings in no time.
It’s the perfect blank canvas to customize, too. Make the whole thing in a solid color. Or alternate colors to make stripes. CLICK HERE for the free pattern.
Upcycled Stocking with Crochet Cuff
For those who enjoy both sewing and crocheting, you can give new life to an old plaid shirt with this upcycled stocking. You’ll sew the body of the stocking from pieces cut from the shirt. Then crochet the cuff and sew it on. There are also instructions to adjust for any type of yarn – so you can truly use what you have in every aspect.
You could make this stocking extra special by using a loved one’s old shirt so you can remember them year after year. You’ll find the free pattern ON THIS WEBSITE.
Simply Christmas Stocking
I just love the luxuriously textured cuff of this Christmas stocking. It uses chain loop stitches, which are special stitches that use chains in between slip stitches, to make a super thick and cushy fabric that’s reminiscent of fur or fleece.
It’s worked from the toe up in one piece, using short rows for the heel, so no need to worry about adding the heel later. VISIT THIS SITE for the free pattern.
Cranberry Christmas Stocking
This construction of this stocking is similar to the one above, both from Rich Textures Crochet. But this one employs a variation of the crunch stitch, which alternates half double crochet (hdc) and slip stitches (sl st), to give it a different gorgeous texture.
It works up quickly with super bulky weight yarn and a 10 mm crochet hook. So you will have time to try them both, if you like! FOLLOW THIS LINK for the free pattern.
Fireside Christmas Stocking
This easy pattern uses the block stitch to create pinstripe details. There are so many fun color combinations you can try, depending on who you’re making it for.
The designer used yarns from her stash but any comparable yarn will do. All you need is worsted weight yarn and a size H (5.0 mm) hook to make one of your own. You will find the free pattern by CLICKING HERE.
Grace-Filled Stocking by Grace and Yarn
We’ve seen a lot of stockings with fur cuffs. But this one takes it further. The entire stocking is made from Fable Fur yarn, which makes it incredibly soft and cuddly.
Faux fur also works up relatively quickly, especially in this stocking, as it is made almost entirely in simple sc stitches. It can be hard to see your stitches with faux fur. But you can use stitch markers to help you stay on track. Add a leather hanging loop for a classy touch. FOLLOW THIS LINK for the free pattern.
Granny Christmas Stocking
If you like the fun and colorful look of granny squares, you will love this super-sized Christmas stocking. At 20 inches long, you can fit all kinds of goodies inside!
It starts with a magic ring and uses rounds of granny stitches (or 3 dc shells) in alternating colors to make bright contrasting stripes of red and white yarn. Of course, you could use all different color combinations to achieve the look you want. You can get the free pattern by FOLLOWING THIS LINK.
Happy Holidays Crochet Stocking
The Happy Holidays Stocking uses Lion Brand Wool-Ease for a rich and elegant look. The finished crochet Christmas stocking is just a little whimsical, and full of sparkle!
The pom-poms are optional to add, however they are very on-trend right now. You can easily remove them later if you want to do so and change your mind. FOLLOW THIS LINK for the free pattern.
Gift Card Christmas Stocking Holder
Crochet Christmas stockings do not have to be just for decorating your fireplace! This clever crochet pattern makes a mini version of the traditional stocking which cleverly doubles up as a holder for gift cards!
Some people are just notoriously difficult to choose the right gift for! The easiest thing is to buy them a gift card and let them choose the perfect gift. This mini stocking is an awesome idea of adding a special touch to a voucher gift for that special person.
CLICK HERE for the free pattern.
Fireside Cottage Stocking
This beautiful crochet Christmas stocking has a modern twist on a very classical look. The style of the stocking is quite traditional. But the stitches and stitch combo used are most definitely not!
The Fireside Cottage Stocking is also the perfect gift for anyone who you consider difficult to buy. Make them a stocking, add a gift card, or some bathroom items (deodorants, aftershave, etc) to create a great gift. THIS WEBSITE has a free pattern.
Crochet Stocking for Your Furry 4-Legged Friends
This crochet Christmas stocking for your dog or cat ensures that Santa does not overlook them during his holiday visit! You can fill their Stocking with their favorite treats and toys and then enjoy watching their excitement when they receive their gifts!
This beautiful crochet Dog Stocking is made in two separate pieces that are then sewn together. The Stocking is decorated with crochet Heart Paw appliques. It also has a hanging strap so it is easy to mount it anywhere.
You can grab the free pattern by clicking on THIS LINK.
Victorian Christmas Stocking
Christmas stockings are not just for decoration, they can bring in a lot of traditions too. Imagine opening the little gifts inside the stocking as a family tradition.
You can make this occasion even more special by making crochet Christmas stockings for each member of the family. Make them as big as you want to and speed up the making process by using chunky yarn.
You can get to the pattern by FOLLOWING THIS LINK to the website.
Mini Crochet Christmas Stocking
I love these cute mini stockings. The possibilities on what you can use these for are endless! You can use them as Christmas tree decorations and hang them all over your tree. If you string them together you can decorate your fireplace or front door with them.
However, if the time is on your side, you can also make 24 of these. Hang them all together on a board, fill with little chocolates and you have your very own handmade advent calendar.
CLICK HERE for the free pattern.
Buffalo Plaid Christmas Stocking
Crochet Christmas stockings can be so much more than just a decoration. These unique handmade items will become part of family traditions and heirlooms.
They will be brought out every year during this special holiday season. Everyone will remember you made it with your hands and put a lot of effort into it. Even if you can’t be with your family one year, your handmade heirloom will still be there with them. THIS WEBSITE has the free pattern for this beautiful stocking.
Mini Crochet Christmas Stocking
These mini stockings come with so many variations and possibilities. You can really have a play with color. All you have to do is swap the two colors to make a different look. Adding a third color into the mix adds even more possibilities!
You can change colors to your heart’s content and consider adding buttons, beads, ribbon, and trim for even more fun. So many options to love with one simple pattern which you can find HERE.
Argyle Stocking
This beautiful stocking has a lovely textured pattern at the front. It shows that you do not need different colors to decorate your stocking. You can simply use textured crochet stitches to make a striking design.
Traditional colors paired with textured patterns and fun pom poms make this stocking a lovely addition to your holiday crochet decor.
THIS WEBPAGE has the free pattern.
Fur Cuff Christmas Stocking
This fun stocking pattern is perfect for the family and is made using double strands and simple stitches. It can be made in any color you’d like to go with your Christmas theme this year.
The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn for the body of the stocking and then faux fur yarn for the cuff. This is an easy and beginner friendly crochet pattern.
CLICK HERE for the free pattern.
Stacked Diamonds Stocking
This stocking pattern offers a gorgeous texture that is made very easily with basic crochet stitches. Its simple, yet so eye catching. The finished stocking will quickly become an heirloom passed down through the generations.
The best part about this pattern is that it offers three different options for the cuff: a simple cuff, ribbed cuff or the faux fur cuff. You can really make a one of kind stocking for each member of the family.
CLICK THIS LINK for the free stocking pattern.
Gingerbread Stocking
You can really combine the tradition and modern style with this gingerbread stocking. It is made using brown and white worsted weight yarn. It features simple stitches making this a beginner friendly pattern.
You can find the pattern HERE.
Country Christmas Stocking
This stocking pattern is country farmhouse style meets modern. You can make them any color you prefer; the possibilities are endless.
It is made in one piece and uses the spider stitch throughout. It calls for worsted weight cotton but can be easily switched out for any worsted weight yarn of your choice.
You can find the pattern BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK.
O’ Christmas Tree Stocking
This stocking pattern really puts you in the Christmas spirit with it’s raised Christmas tree shape design. The pattern called for worsted weight yarn and is great for the advanced or what I like to call the adventurous beginner.
CLICK THIS LINK for the pattern
Simple Christmas Stocking
This pattern is simple and only uses 100 yards of chunky yarn! It can be worked up in just 3 hours, which means you can whip a couple in a day. The pattern uses a simple shell stitch which can be so meditative and relaxing.
CLICK THIS LINK for the pattern
Granny Hexagon Stocking
This granny hexagon stocking pattern really brings the warmth and coziness of the Christmas spirit to your home. Granny hexagons are so fun and satisfying to make just like granny squares. These stockings are made using many hexagons that are seamed together to make the stocking.
For the free pattern HERE.
Merry Mosaic Stocking
This stocking is made using mosaic crochet and worked from the toe up. It is intermediate crochet pattern and fun first mosaic crochet pattern if you’ve never tried this crochet method before.
It calls for worsted weight yarn and even has a video tutorial you can follow along with!
For the free pattern and video tutorial HERE.
Granny Square Stocking
Nothing says classic Christmas more than a granny square stocking. I don’t know about you, but I LOVE a good granny square pattern. The pattern uses worsted weight yarn to bring this fun stocking to life.
You can really customize the colors and make each one one-of-a-kind for each member of your family.
For the free pattern BY CLICKING HERE.
45-Minute Quick Chunky Crochet Stocking
Does it get any better than making a whole stocking in under an hour? This stocking pattern uses chunky weight yarn and the colorwork method to really bring in the Christmas cheer.
Because it works up so quickly you can make a set for the whole family in just an evening.
For the free pattern ON THIS WEBSITE.
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