In this post, you’ll find everything you need to learn how to crochet a mini Christmas stocking including a video tutorial. This adorable mini Christmas stocking makes a great festive decoration. Make multiple and create a festive garland or why not add a little treat inside and gift them throughout the festive season. And if you’re feeling up for a challenge, why not make 25 and embroider numbers onto them to create an advent calendar for you or a loved one!
Materials & Tools
- Yarn: I have used Style Craft Special DK in colours: lipstick red and cream
- Hook: 4mm
- Scissors
- Darning Needle
Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
Terms & Abbreviations
Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through
Slip Stitch(s): sl st: Insert hook, yarn over pull through stitch and loop on hook
Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Double Crochet 2 together: dc2tog: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through rall three loops on the hook.
Cluster Stitch(s): cs(s): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 (2 loops on the hook) Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 (3 loops on the hook). Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 (4 loops on the hook) Yarn over, pull through all 4 loops on the hook. Ch 1 to secure.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.
Pattern Notes
Written in UK terms but switchable to US crochet terms above.
Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.
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Free Crochet Pattern: Mini Christmas Stocking
Using colour A, chain 38.
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Round 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across. (36 stitches)
Pom pom: Attach yarn towards the front of the stocking. *Ch6, cs in 3rd ch from hook. Ch3, cs in top of last cluster, fold to stitches onto each other and ss together. Repeat from * once more.
These stockings look great in alternative colours so if traditional Christmas colours aren’t your thing don’t be afraid to try different colour combinations. The stockings pictured below are made using the following yarn. Left Stocking Style Craft Special DK in Mushroom (1832) and Cream (1005). Right Stocking: James C Brett Twinkle DK in silver (8) and Style Craft Special DK in Pale Rose (1080).
Video Tutorial
Christmas Crochet Patterns
For more Christmas crochet ideas why not check out these patterns all available on the blog:
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sarah-jayne
Also can you advise the dimensions of the finished Mini Xmas Stocking please?
Hi Marie I am so very sorry for the late reply the Mini stocking dimensions are 10cm x 10cm 🙂
Hello If I wanted these big enough to put a small chocolate bar in for a christmas treat how would I adjust it?
Hi Jody To make the stocking bigger you can use thicker yarn with a larger hook – if you don’t have any thicker yarn to hand you can always use two strands of the same yarn held together
I want to learn to crochet to make full-size stockings for our grandkids. Do you have a pattern and video tutorial, PLEASE?
Here is the link for the full size stocking :- https://youtu.be/AL7_3PsdcuQ I hope this helps 🙂
I love this pattern it is so good to give to my tree little sisters for chrismas!
I’m so glad that you like it 🙂
Hi I managed to make the stocking. I would like to make one a little smaller…am I best to start with less stitches or smaller hook? Also I’m not very good at the completing of it, so I’ll need to work on the edges. Thank you it was so easy to follow for a newbie.
Hi Angela You’re welcome, I’m glad you like it! To make one smaller I’d recommend using a smaller hook, and possibly thinner yarn. That way you don’t have to adjust the pattern at all.
Super, thank you.