Simple Striped Crochet Santa Stockings
These easy-to-make crochet stockings are great for adding some homemade pizzazz to your mantle this Christmas season!
This set of simple striped Santa stockings will make decorating your mantel for Christmas a breeze! This is the perfect project for someone just learning to crochet. Make new stockings for the whole family!
Use a variety of colors or create these crocheted stockings in one solid color. This is a fun and easy crochet project for any crochet fan, as it really allows you to be creative with design and color. Santa is sure to appreciate these cute handmade crochet stockings, and so will your friends and family!
Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Crochet Gauge12 sts = 4"; 15 rows = 4" in sc.
Materials List
- 1 skein Red Heart® Super Saver® yarn in Cherry Red
- 1 skein Red Heart® Super Saver® yarn in Soft White
- 1 skein Red Heart® Super Saver® yarn in Paddy Green
- 5.5mm [US I-9] crochet hook
Instructions
Leg
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With MC, ch 31 (43, 47).
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Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 30 (42, 46) sc.
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Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.
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Repeat Row 2 and work stripe pattern of 8 rows MC and 2 rows CC until 6 (9, 11½)” from beginning, end wrong side row. Fasten off.
Heel
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With right side facing, skip 23 (32, 35) sc; join CC and sc in last 7 (10, 11) sc; bring other side of leg around and sc in first 7 (10, 11) sc; turn – 14 (20, 22) sc.
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Next Row: Ch 1, dec, sc in each sc to last 2 sc; dec; turn – 12 (18, 20) sc.
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Repeat last row to dec 1 st each end of every row until 4 sts remain. Now increase 1 st at each end of every row until there are 14 (20, 22) sc. Fasten off.
Foot
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With right side facing, skip first 7 (10, 11) sc of heel, join MC and sc in last 7 (10, 11) sc, [dec over next 2 sc of leg] twice, sc in next 8 (14, 16) sc of leg, [dec over next 2 sc of leg] twice, sc in remaining 7 (10, 11) sc of heel; turn – 26 (38, 42) sc. Work even in sc and stripe pattern until foot measures 3 (5, 6)” from last row of heel, end wrong side row. Cut MC.
Toe
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Next Row: With CC, ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.
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** Next Row: Ch 1, dec, sc in next 9 (15, 17) sc, dec; turn – 11 (17, 19) sc.
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Dec 1 st each end of every row until 3 sc remain. Fasten off. **
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With wrong side facing, join CC in next sc of last long row. Repeat from ** to **.
Finishing
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Sew toe, foot, heel, and back seams.
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Top Edging and Hanging Loop: With right side facing, attach CC at back seam.
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Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st of beginning ch around; join with a slip st to first sc.
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Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join; ch 12, slip st in same st as joining; slip st in each ch of ch-12. Fasten off.
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Weave in ends.
Special Abbreviations
- dec (decrease)
- draw up a loop in next 2 sc, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
- inc (increase)
- 2 sc in a st.
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princess6860504
Nov 28, 2017
I can't get enough of these Christmas crochet projects lately! I want to make all of these, all three, as shown. I like the look, that it resembles an actual sock. I think this is a great housewarming gift for the young couple starting out. You don't think of gifting holiday decor, and it's something the young couple probably doesn't have much of!
kellyka4317 882206 5
Jan 18, 2016
Hi, I have made four so far, you work on one side for the toe - you start out with I believe 15 stitches, next row 13, then 11, etc. De.creasing down to four stitches. then join yarn to make the other side of the toe doing the exact same
Umbergera2
Dec 22, 2015
Is there a video? I am so confused with directions for the toe... Plz help!
Kaylee
Dec 23, 2015
Hi Member 4696623, Unfortunately, we do not have a video for this specific project. For questions about specific patterns, I suggest reaching out to the designer (in this case Red Heart) and asking for their guidance. Happy holidays! - Kaylee, Editor
Kaylee
Dec 23, 2015
Good news! I found a video on Red Heart's website, hope this helps: http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/quick-easy-stocking
kattaylor69 905925 0
Sep 14, 2014
I am really confused on the directions for the foot. Help please!
Kaylee
Dec 23, 2015
For specific project questions, I suggest reaching out to the designer (in this case Red Heart) or our lovely Facebook community. Unfortunately, I have never made this project, so I am not much help! Happy crocheting! - Kaylee, Editor
dianah
Dec 11, 2013
Hi. I am completely baffled by where it starts at the foot and the main color is joined at the heal, then it says to decrease at the leg. So do I join the MC yarn that I attached to the heal to the leg, and if so, where do I join it at , or where to I decrease at? I hope I am making sense. I would really like to make this in time for Chrismas . Thank you.
Kaylee
Dec 23, 2015
Hi dianah! I would suggest reach out to the designer (Red Heart) with any questions! Thanks. - Kaylee, Editor
Tracyhoughton71 16 96724
Dec 09, 2013
this is my first project in a long tim, I have completed the leg and heal. the instructions for the foot have lost... Foot With right side facing, skip first 7 (10, 11) sc of heel ((what im assuming this means is I start in the bottom of the heal?? using the main color or CC s7nce its says join MC next?)), join MC and sc in last 7 (10, 11) sc, [dec over next 2 sc of leg] twice, sc in next 8 (14, 16) sc of leg, [dec over next 2 sc of leg] twice, sc in remaining 7 (10, 11) sc of heel; turn 26 (38, 42) sc. Work even in sc and stripe pattern until foot measures 3 (5, 6) from last ... if someone can help me understand these steps id be greatful.
Kaylee
Dec 23, 2015
Hi! I reccomend watching the video over on Red Heart's site for some clarification: http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/quick-easy-stocking
stephaniereedfaceb ook 2444523
Dec 09, 2013
made this last night, very easy and fun.
Tracyhoughton71 16 96724
Dec 09, 2013
would you be able to assist with questions about the foot im so lost! Thanks Tracy
dianah
Dec 12, 2013
Hi. Maybe you can help the rest of us then. We seem to be stuck at the foot. Thank you :)
Nichles
Dec 06, 2013
I am stuck on the heel as well. Decreasing to 4 sts seems okay for the small version, but what about the other two larger ones? I am making the largest and decreasing to 4 sts makes the heels GIANT! I was trying to think about what a logic number of sts would be to decrease to, but I am just learning to crochet, and since the patter doesn't really seem to have a logical ratio from size to size, I think that I am stuck. HELP, please someone!
Kaylee
Dec 23, 2015
Hi! I reccomend watching the video over on Red Heart's site for some clarification: http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/quick-easy-stocking
Member 4576532
Dec 04, 2013
Anyone know - Is the yard amounts for all three stockings or just one stocking? I have approx 150 yds of red yarn but am scared I'll run out making the medium size (super saver is approx 360 yds)
hopelesspoet2002 4 882512
Nov 20, 2013
I didn't write this pattern but I can help with the Heel being a little hard to understand. It should read like this: Heel 1. With right side facing, skip 23 (32, 35) sc; join CC and sc in last 7 (10, 11) sc; bring other side of leg around and sc in first 7 (10, 11) sc; turn 14 (20, 22) sc. 2. Next Row: Ch 1, dec, sc in each sc to last 2 sc; dec; turn 12 (18, 20) sc. 3. Next Rows: Ch 1, sc in each sc to last 2 sc; dec at end of each row until 4 sts remain. Now increase 1 st at each end of every row until there are 14 (20, 22) sc. Fasten off.
GoCrochet
May 25, 2012
This pattern is attributed to me, but I did not design this pattern. I don't know who did. Ellen Gormley.
Kaylee
Dec 23, 2015
Hi Ellen! I am so sorry this comment was never addressed. I have edited the byline to simply attribute it to Red Heart Yarn. Thanks for letting us know! - Kaylee, Editor
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