Bring a burst of holiday cheer to your handmade décor with the Christmas Stocking, a classic crochet project that’s full of festive flair! 🎄🧶 With bold red-and-white stripes, a plush white cuff, and a charming holly applique, this stocking captures the cozy magic of the season. Whether it’s hanging by the fireplace, filled with treats, or gifted to someone special, it’s sure to become a beloved part of your holiday traditions.
Perfect for crocheters who love timeless designs with a playful twist, this pattern invites you to explore cheerful colorwork, soft textures, and sweet seasonal details. Make one for each family member, personalize them with names or tiny charms, or whip up a batch for your holiday market table. The Christmas Stocking is a joyful way to stitch up warmth, nostalgia, and a whole lot of handmade love—one loop at a time! 🧵🎁
Christmas Stocking Crochet Pattern
Handmade stockings are the heart of Christmas décor — and this classic red-and-white striped stocking with a plush white cuff and festive holly applique is the perfect holiday project. Using soft chenille yarn, it works up quickly, looks professional, and will be treasured year after year.
✨ Skill Level
Confident Beginner – Intermediate
Uses basic stitches, color changes, and simple heel shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 15–16 inches (38–40 cm) tall with super bulky chenille yarn and 8.0 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (Super Bulky Chenille/Velvet)
- Red (toe, heel, body, loop)
- White (stripes + cuff)
- Green (holly leaves)
- Hook: 8.0 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Optional: fiberfill stuffing for holly berries.
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
- FO – Fasten Off
🧦 Crochet Instructions
Toe (Red)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc in each st (12)
- (1 sc, inc) around (18)
- (2 sc, inc) around (24)
- (3 sc, inc) around (30)
- (4 sc, inc) around (36)
7–9. sc in each st (36)
Foot & Striping
- Begin stripe sequence: 2 rounds red, 2 rounds white.
- Continue working even in sc until foot measures about 7–8 inches long.
Heel (Red, short-row)
- Rejoin red yarn at heel center.
- Work across 18 sts in sc.
- Turn, dec 1 at each edge. Repeat until 6 sts remain.
- FO and sew or sc heel edges closed.
👉 This creates a shallow heel, just like in the photo.
Leg Shaft
- Resume working in the round across full circumference.
- Continue 2 red, 2 white stripe pattern until leg measures about 8 inches tall.
Cuff (White)
- Attach white yarn at top edge.
- R1–12: sc around evenly (approx. 36 sts).
- FO. Fold cuff downward for plush look.
👉 The cuff must be tall (10–12 rounds) to match the thick folded look in the photo.
Hanging Loop (Red)
- Ch 30.
- Sc back along chain.
- FO and sew securely to inside of cuff.
Holly Applique
Leaves (Green, make 2):
- Ch 8.
- Work along chain: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
- Mirror along other side of chain to shape leaf. FO.
Berries (Red, make 3):
- MR, 6 sc. Tighten ring. FO.
Sew 2 leaves and 3 berries onto cuff front.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Weave in ends securely.
- Lightly steam block to smooth stripes.
- Hang on the mantel and fill with Christmas surprises! 🎁
💡 Customization Ideas
- Add embroidered names on the cuff for a personal touch.
- Swap colors for green-and-white, gold-and-white, or sparkle yarns.
- Sew on jingle bells or crochet snowflakes for extra holiday magic.
🎅 Your Candy Cane Christmas Stocking is ready to become part of your family tradition! Handmade with love, it brings warmth, cheer, and a timeless charm to your Christmas décor.
