One Piece Crochet Christmas Stocking

If you are looking for an easy one piece crochet stocking pattern that is quick and beginner friendly, give this one a try!

Crocheting a Christmas stocking is not just a creative project, it’s a heartwarming tradition that brings joy and a personal touch to your home.

Designed with ease in mind, this pattern is perfect for beginners who are looking to learn and do more, and seasoned crocheters who need a fun and easy project.

By using a one-piece construction method, you’ll find yourself totally hooked in the joy of this crochet stocking pattern without the hassle of assembling multiple pieces together.

Featuring classic holiday elements like a solid body to showcase your favorite yarn colors, and a hanging loop for display, this pattern is a blank canvas to make your very own.

Ready to start one right now?

The Noel Christmas Stocking embodies the spirit of the season, whether you’re making these one piece stockings as thoughtful gifts or as a special addition for your own mantle:

You can use yarn you already have on hand!
These make great gifts for the holiday season!
Stockings use very little yarn, so they’re great stash-busters!
You’ll get to practice a lot of crochet skills: Yarn and color choice, continuous rounds, simple stitch and round repeats, shaping, one-piece project with dimension, finishing techniques & more!

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Noel Christmas Stocking: Introduction
- One Piece Seamless Construction
- Working in Continuous Rounds
Selecting The Perfect Yarn
- What yarn was used for this crochet stocking?
- Get Creative With Yarn Color and Weight
Sizing Options
- Do I have to use weight 4 yarn?
- How many sizes are included?
Helpful Resources
Policy for Individual Use
- Purchase a PDF file on Ravelry
Marly Bird – 24 Days of Quickies
Making the Noel Christmas Stocking Pattern
Instructions
Video Chat

Estimated reading time: 13 minutes

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Noel Christmas Stocking: Introduction

One Piece Seamless Construction

The Noel Christmas Stocking is made from the toe up in continuous rounds of crochet – that means you won’t join each round as you go, which will eliminate a seam and give your stocking a really clean look.

Yes, even the heel of this easy crochet stocking pattern is worked into the one piece design – that means you won’t fasten off your yarn at any point of this pattern.

And, when you do get to the heel section of the pattern, just follow the written instructions to work back and forth in simple rows – it really is that easy!

Finally, the shaft and hook hanger are added in the same seamless and clean rounds of continuous crochet work, making this a really easy crochet stocking pattern to work up!

Working in Continuous Rounds

In crochet, continuous rounds are not joined after each round is complete.

Instead, after the first round is worked, the second round begins directly into the top of the first stitch of the firs round – this creates a spiral, and eliminates the need to join rounds of crochet.

And, if you’ve never worked in continuous rounds of single crochet before, this pattern walks you through each round of repeats (including the end stitch counts) so that you’ll have exactly what you need to make the perfect stocking.

For a guided tutorial to see exactly how single crochet stitches are worked in continuous rounds, check out our video: How to crochet in continuous increasing rounds

Selecting The Perfect Yarn

What yarn was used for this crochet stocking?

To get the exact same size and color shown in the example pictures, you’ll have to use Lion Brand Yarn Ombre.

Lion Brand Ombre is the perfect yarn for this project because:

one cake holds about 344 yards, which is plenty for even the largest size stocking!
there are 12 color variations to choose from!
a single color gives tonal stripes of many colors!
Lion Brand Yarn is a trusted source that you can find in most yarn stores, at a great price.

The color used in the examples is called Cool, which shows stripes of Medium Grey, Elephant Grey, Dark Hunter Green, and Pale Gray.

Colors are shown in an Ombre effect that allows the creamy neutral color to peek through, giving this yarn a gorgeous stone-washed and boutique look!

Get Creative With Yarn Color and Weight

You cannot make a wrong color choice with this pattern!

Because the Noel Christmas Stocking is made in a solid fabric, it can be worked in absolutely any color combination you think looks best: solid, variegated, stripes, or even a new color for every round.

Each stocking you make is totally unique depending on the colors, and placement of those colors, that you choose.

Sizing Options

Do I have to use weight 4 yarn?

In addition to using literally any color of yarn you want, you can also use any yarn weight, yarn fiber, or yarn texture you want, making this project the ultimate holiday stash-buster!

That means you don’t have to feel stuck choosing the same yarn weight or type that the pattern suggests.

Be sure to note that the yarn weight you choose will change the overall measurement of the stocking, and that is okay!

If you’re not sure how your stocking will size up with the yarn you choose, just use our quick guide to help you measure as you go (it is not just for crochet hat sizes): Easy Tip To Measure Crochet Hat Sizes: Free Calculator Tool

Easy Tip To Measure Crochet Hat Sizes: Free Calculator Tool

How many sizes are included?

There are seven different stocking sizes included in this pattern.

While this pattern is worked in one solid piece, instructions are specifically sectioned by sizes and dimensions listed assuming Lion Brand Yarn Ombre is used.

With all of these different sizes, you’re sure to find just the right one for advent, gift cards, hanging by the fireplace, or anything else you can imagine:

8” around x 9” tall
9.5” around x 10.75” tall
10.75” around x 12.5” tall
12” around x 14.25” tall
13.5” around x 16” tall
14.5” around x 17.75” tall
16” around x 19.5” tall

Helpful Resources

Noel Christmas Stocking Inspiration

To get some inspiration from other crocheters, check out dozens of finished Noel Christmas Stocking projects on Ravelry, right here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/noel-christmas-stocking-3/people

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Tips to work in continuous rounds

If you’ve never tried this technique before, working in continuous rounds of crochet might feel a bit awkward at first.

And, when you’re working continuously without joining your work, you might not know where the first and last stitch of each round are, and if you’ve actually completed a round of work.

I’ve got some tips that will help!

By using a stitch marker in the top of your stitch for each new round, then moving it when you create the first stitch in each new round, you’ll have an easier time keeping track of your work.

This article shares some tips about what counts as a stitch in crochet, and also notes where stitch markers go when working in rounds: Does the chain count as a stitch in crochet? How to count crochet stitches!

Does the chain count as a stitch in crochet? How to count crochet stitches!

Right and Wrong Sides

Except for the heel of this one piece crochet stocking (which is worked back and forth in rows), the entire fabric of this project has a very clear “right side”.

Because single crochet stitches look very different from the right side (front) and wrong side (back), it is important to note and keep the right side of the fabric showing on the outside.

As you create the toe of this project be sure to note the “right side”, so that you don’t accidentally turn that into the inside.

To learn even more on this subject, so that you can learn to spot the right and wrong sides in crochet fabric, here are some tips that will help: Right and Wrong Sides in Crochet: What does this mean?

Right and Wrong Sides in Crochet: What does this mean?

More Crochet Stocking Patterns

If you love to crochet unique Christmas ornaments and decorations, we have a few more crochet stocking patterns you can view right here:

Policy for Individual Use

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Making the Noel Christmas Stocking Pattern

Yarn

Lion Brand Yarn Mandala Ombre, Medium weight #4 yarn (100% Acrylic; 344 yds/315 m per 5.3 oz/150 g Cake):

Cool 100 (150, 190, 200, 240, 290, 340) yds
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Materials

US Size I/9 5.50 mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Measuring Tape

Stitch Key

Ch(s) = chain(s)
Sc = single crochet
St(s) = stitch(es)
Sl St = slip stitch

Specialty Stitches and Techniques

Adjustable Loop
BLO = Back Loops Only

Sizes and Finished Dimensions

8” around x 9” tall
9.5” around x 10.75” tall
10.75” around x 12.5” tall
12” around x 14.25” tall
13.5” around x 16” tall
14.5” around x 17.75” tall
16” around x 19.5” tall

Gauge

18 pattern Sts = 4”
18 pattern rows = 4”

Pattern Notes

Pattern is worked in one continuous piece from the Toe upward, however, instructions are written in 3 sections: Toe (continuous rounds), Heel (rows), Shaft (continuous rounds).
Pattern may be worked in alternate yarn weights and types as desired (finished sizes will vary).

Instructions

Toe (All Sizes)

Round 1 (Right Side): Form adjustable loop, Ch 1 (not a St), work 6 Sc into ring – 6 Sc

Round 2: Work 2 Sc into next 6 Sts – 12 Sc

Round 3: [Work 2 Sc into next St, Sc into following St] 6 times – 18 Sc

Round 4: [Work 2 Sc into next St, Sc into following 2 Sts] 6 times – 24 Sc

Round 5: [Work 2 Sc into next St, Sc into following 3 Sts] 6 times- 30 Sc

Round 6: [Work 2 Sc into next St, Sc into following 4 Sts] 6 times – 36 Sc

Size 1 only:

Round 7-16: Sc into each St around – 36 Sc