If you are looking for an easy one piece crochet stocking pattern that is quick and beginner friendly, give this one a try!
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.Â
Even the heel of this easy crochet stocking pattern is worked into the one piece design, so you won’t fasten off your yarn at any point of this pattern.Â
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’s that easy!
Then, 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!
You’ll be able to quickly crochet this stocking pattern because it only calls for simple stitches: chain, single crochet, slip stitch.
That’s it – even a beginner can crochet this easy stocking pattern!
If you’ve never worked in continuous rounds of single crochet before, this pattern will walk 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.
An interesting feature in this pattern is that it can be worked in so many different color combinations: solid, variegated, stripes, a new color for every round – each stocking you make can be totally unique! Â
In addition to the color, you can choose a yarn you already have on hand, or one you really love, to work up a stocking – you don’t have to feel stuck choosing the same yarn weight or type that the pattern calls for.Â
The yarn weight will change the overall measurement of the stocking, which 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:
Calculator tool: How to measure a circle for the overall project size
This pattern gives instructions for seven different size of stockings, so you’re sure to find a size 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” tall8” around x 9” tall
The Noel Christmas Stocking is a great design to crochet because:
- You can use yarn you already have on hand!
- These make great gifts for the holiday season!
- These projects 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!
Before you get started…
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Let’s get started!
Pattern Designed By: Salena Baca Crochet. This pattern is copyright protected; it is unlawful to distribute this pattern in any form (free, sale or trade).
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YARNÂ
Lion Brand Yarn Mandala Ombre, Medium weight #4 yarn (100% Acrylic; 344 yds/315 m per 5.3 oz/150 g Cake):Â
- Cool 100 (150, 190, 200, 240, 290, 340) yds
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MATERIALSÂ
- 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)Â
- Sl St = slip stitch
SPECIALTY STITCHES / TECHNIQUES
- Adjustable Loop
- BLO = Back Loops Only
SIZEÂ
- 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 Sts = 4”
- 18 rows = 4”
NOTESÂ
- 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).Â
- 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 ScÂ
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 ScÂ
Round 4: [Work 2 Sc into next St, Sc into following 2 Sts] 6 times – 24 ScÂ
Round 5: [Work 2 Sc into next St, Sc into following 3 Sts] 6 times- 30 ScÂ
Round 6: [Work 2 Sc into next St, Sc into following 4 Sts] 6 times – 36 ScÂ
Size 1 only:
Round 7-16: Sc into each St around – 36 Sc
Do not fasten off, continue to Heel.
Size 2-7 only:
Round 7: [Work 2 Sc into next St, Sc into following 5 Sts] 6 times – 42 ScÂ
For size 2 only:Â
Round 8-20: Sc into each St around – 42 Sc
Do not fasten off, continue to Heel.
Size 3-7 only:
Round 8: [Work 2 Sc into next St, Sc into following 6 Sts] 6 times – 48 ScÂ
Size 3 only:
Round 9-24: Sc into each St around- 48 Sc
Do not fasten off, continue to Heel.
Size 4-7 only:
Round 9: [Work 2 Sc into next St, Sc into following 7 Sts] 6 times – 54 ScÂ
Size 4 only:
Round 10-28: Sc into each St around – 54 Sc
Do not fasten off, continue to Heel.
Size 5-7 only:
Round 10: [Work 2 Sc into next St, Sc into following 8 Sts] 6 times – 60 ScÂ
Size 5 only:
Round 11-32: Sc into each St around – 60 Sc
Do not fasten off, continue to Heel.
Size 6-7 only:
Round 11: [Work 2 Sc into next St, Sc into following 9 Sts] 6 times – 66 ScÂ
Size 6 only:
Round 12-36: Sc into each St around – 66 Sc
Do not fasten off, continue to Heel.
Size 7 only:
Round 12: [Work 2 Sc into next St, Sc into following 10 Sts] 6 times – 72 ScÂ
Round 13-40: Sc into each St around – 72 Sc
Do not fasten off, continue to Heel.
Heel (All Sizes)
Row 1: Ch 1 (not a St), turn, Sc into next 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 32) Sts – 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 32) Sc
Row 2-7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15): Ch 1, turn, Sc into each St across – 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 32) Sc
Row 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16): Ch 1, turn, Sc into next 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16) Sts – 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16) Sc
With Right Side facing, fold Heel in half by length so that the last 2 rows are parallel. Ch 1, Sl St both thicknesses of fabric together using BLO of next St and FLO of last St worked across Heel rows. Do not fasten, continue on to Shaft – 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16) Sl Sts
Shaft (All Sizes)
With Right Side of Toe facing, Ch 1 (not a St).
Round 1: Work 1 Sc into each Sc end row from Heel, work 1 Sc into each St from final round of Toe – 36 (42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72) Sc
Round 2-21(25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45): Sc into each St around 36 (42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72) Sc
Round 22 (26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46): Ch 15 (hanger loop), Sl St into BLO ofÂ
each St around – 51 (57, 63, 69, 75, 81, 87) Sts; 36 (42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72) Sl St + 15 Ch
Round 23 (27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47): Sl St into BLO of each St around – 51 (57, 63, 69, 75, 81, 87) Sl Sts
Work round 23 (27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47) 3 times, until 25 (29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49) rounds complete. Fasten off.
Finishing
Sew in all yarn ends, trim excess.
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Salena
I have done stockings in the past which is a great way to use up scrap yarn! Thank you for this great design!!!
I just finished making a bunch of your stockings as quick, fun gifts to give out. 🙂 Thanks for all your wonderful patterns!
Very clever design and it creates a unique look. I think it would be perfect for those still learning stitches and how to identify them. I need to try this one for fun.
I taught myself to crochet at age 12, I would go to Good Will to get yarn and hooks, so I could make things for people. Since I joined ACA I have learned quite a few new techniques and problem solving issue. This looks almost like the stocking I make at 13 only the heel was not rounded.
This pattern is so beautiful! I’m so excited to get started on this for next Christmas. Stockings are always a fun project.
Such a cute stocking pattern! I want to try this one!
This would be a great way to use up partial skeins of yarn. Nice to have multiple size instructions, too!
Cute!!! I may have to start now making some to give away with gifts next Christmas 🎄
What a great design! Looks cute, and the fact that it’s one piece is incredible!
This pattern is so easy to understand and works up quickly. And 7 different sizes. How awesome is that?! And you can go through your stash. I used 2 different yarns. I will definitely make more.
Great pattern