How to crochet Christmas stockings- FREE mini stocking pattern & tutorial

This adorable MINI Granny Stitch Stocking Crochet Pattern is perfect for your family & friends during the Christmas season, and works up extremely easily and quickly. This beginner friendly crochet pattern will having you stitching the granny stitch with ease and enjoyment. Let me know what you are going to use your MINI stocking for.

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Click here to watch the LEFT handed Crochet MINI Christmas Stocking tutorial

What can you do with crochet mini stockings?

The possibilities are endless when it comes to using mini stockings for holiday decorations and festivities. You can customize them to suit your style and preferences, making them a charming addition to your holiday decor. Here are several creative ideas for what you can do with them:

Christmas Tree Ornaments
Mini stockings make adorable Christmas tree ornaments. You can hang them from the branches of your tree and stuff them with small goodies & gifts, or even personalize the stockings to match each of your loved ones style.
Advent Calendar
Create a DIY advent calendar using mini stockings. Number the stockings from 1 to 24, and each day leading up to Christmas you can put a small treat, activity, or tiny treasure for your family to enjoy.
Table Decorations
Use mini stockings as table decorations for your holiday gatherings. They can be placed at each table setting, and you can fill them with small party favors or name cards.
Gift Wrapping
Incorporate crochet mini stockings into your gift wrapping. They can serve as an additional gift bag or unique way to present smaller gifts.
Gift Tags
Use crochet mini stockings as a unique way to label each gift under your tree.
Stocking Stuffers
Crochet mini stockings can be used as traditional stocking stuffers. Fill them with small presents, cany, or small trinkets for friends and family.
DIY Christmas Garland
String several mini stockings together to create a garland to hang on your wall or mantel.
Place Cards
Use crochet mini stockings as place cards for your holiday dinners or winter wedding receptions. Write your guests’ names on them and place them at their designated seats.
Pet Stockings
Create a crochet mini stocking for your pets and fill it with treats, toy, or a special gift for your furry (or not furry) friends.
Holiday Craft Projects
Incorporate crochet mini stockings into various holiday craft projects. You can crochet embellishments by using different yarn types to create personalized decorations.
Christmas Countdown
Use mini stockings to count down the days until Christmas by hanging them in a row and removing one each day until Christmas arrives.
Memory Keepsakes
Create unique mini stockings that reflect the past year filled with precious memories and special events. Fill mini stockings with small mementos or notes that capture memorable moments from the past year. Hang them on your Christmas tree as a reflection of the year’s highlights.
Holiday Party Favors
Use crochet mini stockings as party favors for your holiday gatherings. Fill them with small treats and gift for your guests to take home.
Wreath Embellishments
Attach crocheted mini stockings to holiday wreaths for a festive touch. You can hang them all around the wreath or create a focal point with one stocking in the center
Gift Card Holder
Mini stockings can be a creative way to present gift cards. Simply slip the gift card into the stocking for a cute and practical presentation.
Engagement Ring Holder
Imagine opening up a mini stocking and finding an engagement ring! What a epic idea and festive engagement ring holder!
Gender Reveal Stocking
Mini stockings create an epic gender reveal! Crochet a pink or baby blue stocking for a fun gender reveal party
Teacher’s Gift
Personalize your mini stocking for your kids’ teachers by adding a gift card along with their favorite candy, pen/pencil, and notepad.
Baby Shower Game
Imagine creating unique mini stockings for fun baby shower games. The attendees can then take home a mini stocking as a fun memento.
Office Decorations
Personalize your cubical or office with these space efficient mini stockings. Add a little Christmas cheer by hanging them on your door, cupboard, or computer.

How to crochet the Granny Stitch

How to crochet the Granny Stitch LEFT Handed

Necessary materials to create a crocheted mini stocking

MATERIALS:

HOOK
5mm • US size I (or hook to obtain gauge)

YARN
Color A
#4 Worsted Weight • Approx 50 yds used

Color B (faux fur yarn)
#6 Super Bulky • Approx 10 yds used

NOTIONS
Scissors, Stitch marker, Darning needle.

GAUGE (4″x4″)
5 sts x 10 rows in pattern

FINAL SIZE
7″ X 3″

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Yarns Used to crochet Mini Stockings:

CUFF: any #6 Super Bulky Weight Yarn

Yarn Recommendations:

–Lion Brand Go For Faux

–WeCrochet Fable Fur Eisbar

STOCKING: any #4 Worsted Weight Yarn

Yarn Recommendations:

–Premier Basix Worsted

–Red Heart Super Saver

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Abbreviations:

ch chain
dc double crochet
sc single crochet
dc3tog double crochet 3 stitches together
st stitch
sl st slip stitch
mc magic circle
inc increase
dc-cluster 3 double crochets into 1 space
dc-inc-cluster 6 double crochets into 1 space
dc-cluster-dec 2 dc into first sp, 1 dc in next sp
rnd(s) round(s)
sp space
** repeat stitches
( ) number of clusters at end of rnd

SPEICAL STITCHES

dc-cluster dc 3 into space.

dc3tog **Yarn over insert, yarn over pull through, yarn over pull through 2 loops** repeat 3 times, then pull through all 4 loops.

PATTERN NOTES:

Between each granny cluster, do NOT ch 1 as it makes too many holes.
You may need to adjust the hook sizes depending on what weight of yarn you use for the stocking and cuff.
If desired, the ch 2 to begin each rnd can count as your first dc.

How to crochet a mini stocking for beginners

TOE
Using color A and 5mm crochet hook:

*Note* For whole pattern, sl st into first dc of each round.

*Note* Ch 2 will be at the beginning of the first cluster on alternative rounds.

Rnd 1: Make a magic circle, ch 2, dc 15 into ring, sl st to join. (15 sts/5 clusters)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc-cluster between the 3rd and 4th st around, sl st to join. (5 clusters)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc-cluster in first sp, dc-inc-cluster in next sp, dc-cluster in next sp, dc-inc-cluster in next sp, dc-cluster in last sp, sl st to join. (7 clusters)

*Note* some of the clusters for this round will fall between the cluster increases in round 3.

Rnds 4-8: Ch 2, dc-cluster in each sp around, sl st to join, (5 rnds). (7 clusters)

Do NOT tie off, continue to heel.

HEEL
Using color A and 5mm crochet hook:

At this point you are going to begin the heel part of stocking, so you will work a couple of rows of decreases, then 2 rows of increases (see pic 1).

*Note* For the heel, you will work into the SPACES and STITCHES.

Row 9: Ch 2, dc-cluster in first 4 sps. (4 clusters)

Row 10: Ch 2, TURN, dc in first st, dc-cluster in next 3 sps, dc in last st. (3 clusters)

Row 11: Ch 2, TURN, dc in first st, dc-cluster in next 2 sps, dc in last st. (2 clusters)

Now you are going to begin the increase rows!

Row 12: Ch 2, TURN, dc-cluster in first st, dc-cluster in next sp, dc-cluster in last st. (3 clusters)

Row 13: Ch 2, TURN, dc-cluster in first st, dc-cluster in next 2 sps, dc-cluster in last st. (4 clusters)

The heel part is now done, and you are going to crochet up the sides (see pic 1).

Fold the top half of the heel back, (see pic 2), then Ch 1, turn, working into both layers, sc 4 up the side. Tie off, and then working down the other side (see pic 3), sc 4, working into both layers, TURN, flip up the rows which are folded down, and begin Rnd 14 (see pic 4).

FINISHING BODY OF STOCKING
Using color A and 5mm crochet hook:

Rnd 14: Ch 2, dc-cluster in next 3 sps across top of heel (see pic on previous page), then dc3tog where the heel and stocking connect (see pic), dc-cluster in next 3 sps, then dc3tog where heel and stocking connect once again, sl st to join. (8 clusters)

Rnd 15-23: Ch 2, dc-cluster in each sp around, sl st to join (9 rnds). (8 clusters)

Cut yarn, and continue to Cuff.

CUFF
Using color B and 5mm crochet hook:

Rnds 24-26: Ch 2, dc-cluster in each sp around, sl st to join (3 rnds). (8 clusters)

Tie off, weave in ends! FLIP the faux fur cuff down.

Congratulations on completing the cutest little stocking ever! Please tag me with your creation @SweetCreekPatterns! I would LOVE to cheer you on!!

HANGAR
(Optional) Using color A and 5mm crochet hook:

Row 1: Ch 25, dc in 3rd ch from hook, sk 2 chs in 3rd ch dc-cluster, *in 4th ch dc-cluster, repeat from* to end of row, you should have 3 chs left, dc in last ch. (5 clusters)

Tie off leaving long tail. Sew the top and bottom together (making a loop), then fasten to, the inside of stocking.

I would love to see your completed Mini Granny Stocking, please tag me at @sweetcreekpatterns on Instagram, so I can share in the joy or your stocking!