A few years ago I created a crochet stocking for everyone in my family, and I let them choose the colors. You may have seen this on my instagram or tiktok, I was really proud of it. The colors each person chose for their crochet christmas stocking weren’t Christmasy in nature, but it resulted in a visual representation of everyone in the family and I was quite proud of it. That same year I created a Christmas Tree with only crochet ornaments.
The very next year my daughter asked me to crochet stockings for her and her husband – it was their first Christmas together, and I was honored. I chose a different pattern to make theirs unique for their home.
I’ve listed both of those patterns I have tried here along with other patterns I either love, purchased, or at least considered. I consider them beginner friendly even though one of them has a more intermediate concept because the patterns are written to be beginner friendly, not because the stitches are necessarily that way.
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- Bobble Stocking Pattern by A Crafty Concept – this is the stocking pattern I used to make each of my family members their own colorful stocking. I was able to make one stocking per day over the course of a week – it comes together really quickly.
- Granny Hexi Stocking by OriginalLovely – this is the stocking pattern I used to create my daughter and her husband their stockings for their first Christmas together in their new home.
- Basket Weave Stocking by Sonoma Oak Designs – I love this stocking pattern because it is made up of a stitch that looks super sturdy – and if you’re like me and love to stuff your crochet christmas stockings to the brim, you know sturdiness is a good thing to factor in.
- Fabulously Festive Christmas Stocking by Gleeful Things – I love the interest that the different stitches offers to this pattern – it contains the puff stitch which will always reign among my favorites.
- Hexagon Stocking by Passionate Crafter – you’ve seen the hexagon cardigan, this stocking takes the same concept only smaller and you can hang it on your mantle 😀
- Granny Square Stocking by Joann – What’s a good round up without a granny square crochet pattern?
How to Pick a Yarn for Crochet Stockings
When choosing yarn for crochet Christmas stockings, look for sturdy, medium to bulky weight yarns that will hold their shape when hung and filled. Acrylic yarn is a popular choice because it’s affordable, widely available in festive colors, and easy to work with—but it’s important to note that most synthetic fibers, including acrylic, are flammable. Natural fibers like wool or cotton can offer a more classic look and better heat resistance, but they may be more expensive and require more care. Since stockings are usually decorative and not exposed to open flame, the risk is low, but always keep them away from fireplaces or candles just to be safe. Choose a yarn that’s soft yet durable, with good stitch definition to make your holiday designs pop. Be sure to reference the pattern you’re using for yarn recommendations to ensure your stockings turn out as expected.
Have some fun with color coordination
To kick it up a notch, go all out and make some crochet christmas ornaments and a crochet christmas skirt using the same colors and yarn as your stocking to really bring everything together.
