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For the past couple of years, I’ve been using this awesome pattern I found for “Christmas Socks” to crochet cute, miniature stockings to give out as Christmas gifts, and this season was no exception!
These tiny stockings have become my go-to handmade gift for the holidays. Not only are they just the right size to hold things like gift cards and candy, but they look cute hanging from the tree, mantelpiece, and just about anywhere else you can think to put them! Plus, they’re quick and easy to make, which means they’re great for last-minute decorating or gifting.
When I hauled out my crochet supplies for this year’s batch of stockings, I knew I wanted to use up some of the yarn I’d been hoarding for future projects. After digging through several bags and boxes, I picked two skeins of Lion’s Pride Woolspun Yarn in Evergreen, and about three-quarters of a skein of Vanna’s Choice yarn in white. I loved how soft and thick the woolspun yarn felt, but I also thought the deep green would be a nice contrast to the bright red stockings that I made last year. The downside was that the green yarn was much bulkier than the white yarn, which meant I that had to make several alterations to the original “Christmas Socks“ pattern to account for the heavier-weight yarn I was using. I thought other crocheters might like to see how I did it, so I wrote out my supply list and the instructions below.
Happy crafting!
Mini Stockings – Pattern for Bulky-Weight Yarn
You will need:
- #5 bulky yarn (such as Lion’s Pride Woolspun Yarn)
- #4 medium or #5 bulky yarn for trim (such as Vanna’s Choice or Lion’s Pride Woolspun Yarn)
- size G/4.25mm crochet hook
- tapestry needle
- sewing scissors
- stitch markers (optional)
A quick note about this guide:
I’m the first to admit that I’m pretty inexperienced as far as crocheting goes, so I’ve written this guide with my fellow beginners in mind. Each step has the abbreviated instructions in bold, followed by an explanation of what they mean. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to send them to me in an email or ask them in the comments section below!
1. Row 1: Sc 8 onto a magic ring, then ch 1
Start by single crocheting eight stitches onto a magic ring (otherwise known as a magic circle). If you don’t know how to make one of those, click here to watch a tutorial video on Youtube!
Then, chain one stitch.
2. Row 2: Sc 16
On your second row, single crochet sixteen. This means you’ll be crocheting two stitches into each of the eight stitches you made in your first row. When your second row is completed, your piece should look like a small, flat circle.
Rows 1 and 2
3. Rows 3-9: Sc 16
Single crochet sixteen stitches for rows three through nine. By the last row, you should have something that resembles the toe tip of a stocking!
Rows 3 and 9
4. Row 10-15: Sc 8, ch 1*
For row ten, single crochet eight as though you were going to stitch another round. Then chain one, turn your piece, and single crochet eight, skipping that first chain stitch. Repeat this through row fifteen, *without chaining the final stitch. Row fifteen will be the only row missing a chain stitch.
Rows 10, 11, and 15
5. Sew heel
Cut your yarn about 4-5 inches from the end of your piece, and pull the tail all the way through your last open stitch tightly to knot it. Pinch the top of your piece so that the top row is folded in half with the corners touching, and use the remaining length of yarn and a tapestry needle to sew the top row together. This will form the heel.
Sewing the heel together
6. Rows 16-22: Sc 18
Starting near the heel seam, single crochet eighteen around the top edge of the stocking. Repeat for six more rows. You should have something that’s starting to look like a stocking by now!
Rows 16 and 22
7. Rows 23-30: Sc 18/20; see notes
Now it’s time for the white trim. Since I used a medium-weight yarn for this step, I added two more single crochet stitches to account for tighter stitches, for a total of twenty per row. If you’re using a bulky-weight yarn for this part, just single crochet eighteen as before.
When you get to the last row, cut your yarn a few inches from the edge of your piece, and use the tapestry needle to secure it into the trim near the top on the outside… this way, you won’t see it when the trim is folded down in the next step.
Rows 23 and 30
8. Ch 18/20; see notes
Almost done! With the white yarn, chain twenty stitches (eighteen if you’re using bulky yarn) and carefully tie the ends together in a square knot, making sure to leave a few inches of extra yarn on each side. Fold down the white trim, and use your tapestry needle to sew both loose ends into the bottommost row of trim on the inside.
Knotting the chain and securing the loose ends inside the stocking
9. Finishing touches
Now’s the time to add decorative stitching or buttons to your stocking! I think they look cute plain, but you can decorate them any way you like.
And, you’re done!
You can use just about any color combination you can think of for your stockings, so get creative and post what you come up with in the comments section! Don’t forget to click the follow button to get updates when I make posts like this, and be sure to check out Angie’s original “Christmas Sock” crochet pattern, and her crafting blog, Le monde de Sucrette!
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