Welcome to the Granny Square Christmas Stocking Crochet pattern! This delightful pattern is designed to add a touch of vintage and rustic charm to your holiday decor. With just eighteen traditional granny squares worked in double crochet stitches, you can create a beautiful Christmas stocking that will impress everyone.
This pattern allows you to customize the size of your stockings. Whether you prefer a smaller or larger stocking, simply adjust the number of rounds you crochet. For a petite version, crochet three rounds, while for a more generous size, opt for four rounds.
A step-by-step tutorial demonstrating the creation of the small stocking is available on YouTube to make the process even easier. This tutorial will guide you through each stitch and technique, ensuring your success in making these lovely Crochet Christmas stockings.
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Designed with the cozy and rustic Brava Tweed Worsted weight yarn from WeCrochet, these stockings offer a warm, inviting feel that wonderfully complements the holiday season.
Below, you will find everything you need to make this Crochet stocking pattern, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you love this free crochet Christmas pattern, please share!
Tis the season for Granny Squares
Are you ready for another project featuring Granny squares? I certainly am! Granny squares are incredibly versatile, allowing you to create a wide range of beautiful items. If you’re in the mood for a delightful Christmas stocking pattern, look no further. This particular pattern utilizes 18 Granny squares to craft a charming and festive design. What’s more, it’s a quick and easy project that is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Let your creativity shine this holiday season by making this lovely Granny Square Christmas stocking pattern a part of your festive decorations.
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Crochet stockings are a charming and timeless addition to any holiday decor, and if you’re on the hunt for the perfect pattern, look no further than my granny square stocking crochet pattern. This pattern offers a delightful twist on the classic stocking design, combining the nostalgic beauty of granny squares with the festive spirit of the holiday season. By creating your very own crochet stocking using this pattern, you’ll not only unleash your creativity but also have a unique and personalized decoration that is sure to become a cherished heirloom for years to come.
Yarn Recommended for a Granny Square Stocking
When it comes to selecting the perfect yarn for your Granny Square Stocking Crochet Pattern, WeCrochet Brava Tweed Yarn is a top-notch choice. This yarn offers a multitude of benefits that will enhance your crafting experience and the final result of your project. Crafted with a premium acrylic base, Brava Tweed is infused with flecks of viscose tweed, adding depth and sophistication to your creations. This yarn delivers a visually appealing texture and maintains the durability and affordability that you can expect from the Brava family of yarns. The range of coordinating colours in Brava Tweed all feature cream, coffee, and charcoal tweed flecks, ensuring a cohesive and elegant look to your stocking.
Brava Tweed can be combined seamlessly with Brava Worsted or Brava Speckle to expand your colour options and create truly beautiful projects. With the added benefits of being hypoallergenic, hard-wearing, and machine washable, Brava Tweed ensures a hassle-free maintenance and joyful crafting experience. Elevate your Granny Square Stocking with the elegance and versatility of WeCrochet Brava Tweed Yarn.
Crochet Stocking Yarn Requirements
218yd/100g, 100% Acrylic, Shown in Wren (MC), Boysenberry, Wreath, Poinsettia and Elderberry
Small Stocking
A small amount of each colour (for multi) or a total of 2 balls or 330 yards per stocking
Large Stocking
1 ball of each contrasting colour and 2 balls of MC or a total of 3 balls or 575 yards per stocking
Substituting Yarn
Yarn substitution is a valuable skill for crocheters as it allows you to adapt patterns when the original yarn listed is unavailable. This is also applicable to the Granny Square Christmas Stocking pattern.
When it comes to yarn substitution for the Stocking pattern, you have plenty of flexibility to get creative and achieve different sizes and textures. Since the stocking is a decorative piece rather than a garment or accessory, feel free to have fun experimenting with different weight yarns.
Selecting a yarn with a similar weight to the one specified is recommended to achieve a similar size as suggested in the pattern. Starting with a yarn of similar weight will give you a good foundation. Additionally, creating a gauge swatch before beginning your project is highly recommended. This will help ensure that your tension and stitch count align with the pattern’s specifications.
Enjoy the creative process, and happy crocheting!
Yarn Substitutes
Brava Worsted 218yds/100g
Mighty Stitch worsted 208yds/100g
Wool of the Andes Worsted or Tweed 110yds/50g
Comfy Worsted 109yds/50g
Crochet Hooks Needed
US I/9 (5.5mm)
Or size needed to obtain Gauge
Additional Supplies for the Crochet Stocking
Wooden Beads (20mm)
Construction
To create your granny square motifs, you’ll start by crocheting them in the round. For the small stocking, work a total of 3 rounds. For the larger stocking, work a total of 4 rounds. Crochet 18 squares for each and seam them together per the diagram. Finish with a fold-over join-as-you-go ribbed cuff and add embellishments.
Gauge
Small Granny Square
3 Rounds equal to 3.25″ x 3.25″ Blocked
Large Granny Square
4 Rounds equal to 4″ x 4″ Blocked
Video
In the comprehensive video tutorial for the Small Granny Square Christmas Stocking Crochet pattern, you will find step-by-step instructions on various aspects of the project. Here’s a breakdown of what the tutorial covers:
- Supplies Needed: The tutorial starts by showcasing all the supplies you will need to crochet the Granny Square Stocking. This includes the specific yarn and crochet hook required.
- Making a Magic Ring: The video tutorial provides a detailed demonstration of how to create a Magic Ring.
- Crocheting the Granny Square Motif: The tutorial guides you through crocheting the granny square motif. It explains how to change colours within the square, providing instructions for both using multiple colours and working the square in a solid colour.
- Knotting the Tails: Instead of weaving the ends of the yarn, the tutorial introduces an alternative method of knotting the tails to avoid the need for weaving, saving you time and effort.
- Finishing the Granny Square with a Seamless Join: The video tutorial teaches you how to finish the Granny Square with a seamless join. This technique ensures that the seams are nearly invisible, leaving you with a polished and professional-looking square.
- Seaming the Squares to Form a Stocking: The tutorial provides clear instructions on how to seam the individual granny squares together to assemble the stockings.
- Join-as-you-go Ribbed Cuff: The tutorial demonstrates how to finish the stocking with a fold-over join-as-you-go ribbed cuff. This technique involves crocheting single crochet stitches in the back loop only (blo) and attaching it to the body of the stocking.
- Tassel: The tutorial includes instructions on how to make the tassel and attach it to your stocking. This final embellishment adds a playful and festive flair.
Granny Square Stocking
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Abbreviations
Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Cluster – 3 dc in the same sp
Dc – Double Crochet
Flo – Front Loop Only
Rep – Repeat
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch
Seamless Join – After the last stitch of the round, fasten off. With a yarn needle, weave under both loops of the first st, then weave through the blo of the last stitch. Weave in tail.
Pattern
Granny Square: Make 18 per Stocking
SMALL STOCKING
Work in 1 colour or change colour for each round.
Round 1:
Magic Ring, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc, ch 1, *3 dc, ch 1; rep from * 2 more times, pull ring tight, sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in ch-1 sp, change colour on last sl st or continue in the same colour. Work your preferred method throughout the pattern.
Round 2:
(Ch 3, work 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch-1 sp, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp; rep from * around, sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in ch-1 sp.
Round 3:
(Ch 3, work 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch-1 sp, 3 dc in sp between clusters, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, 3 dc between next clusters; rep from * around, fasten off and finish with a seamless join. Knot and trim tails. Proceed to Blocking.
LARGE STOCKING
Repeat Rounds 1-2.
Round 3:
(Ch 3, work 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch-1 sp, 3 dc in sp between clusters, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, 3 dc between next clusters; rep from * around, sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in ch-1 sp.
Round 4:
(Ch 3, work 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch-1 sp, 3 dc in each sp between clusters, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, 3 dc in each sp between clusters; rep from * around, fasten off and finish with a seamless join: knot and trim tails. Proceed to Blocking.
BLOCKING
- Fill a basin or sink with lukewarm water and add a small amount of soak wash. Alternatively, use a spray bottle to dampen the squares.
- Allow the squares to soak for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the squares from the water and gently squeeze out the excess water.
- Use a blocking peg board or blocking mats with measuring lines to block the squares to a 3.25″ OR 4″ measurement. Pin the squares to the board or mats.
- Allow the squares to fully dry. This usually takes 2-4 hours, but the drying time may vary depending on the size of the squares.
- It is suggested to batch block as you go to save time and effort.
SEAMING
Refer to the diagram. Seam all squares together using the single crochet join method. If you need assistance in this process, please check out our informative video tutorial for added support.
Diagram 1
When joining your crochet squares together, follow these steps:
- Start by placing two squares with the right sides facing each other.
- Put a slip knot on your hook.
- Go through the ch-1 sp corner of each square, working a sc to join.
- Work through the flo of the first square and the blo of the second square, completing a sc stitch.
- Work in this manner across, ending with a sc in the ch-1 corner.
- Continue joining as many squares as you can without fastening off.
- Continue until all squares are joined.
Diagram 2 & 3
To make the stocking, follow these steps:
- Fold the stocking at the dotted line on Diagram 1 with the right sides facing.
- Fold heel and foot squares at the dotted lines on Diagram 2. Finish seaming into the stocking shape per Diagram 3. Knot and trim tails.
CUFF:
The cuff is worked in rows and joined as you go to the setup round of the stocking.
Setup Round:
With a slip knot on the hook, join yarn to the hanging side of the stocking edge, ch 1, work 1 sc in each st and corner of each granny square around, sl st in first sc to join—44 (56) sts.
Row 1:
Ch 29 (35), sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at the stocking edge, sl st in the next 2 sts (edge), turn—28 (34) sts.
Row 2:
Sk sl sts, sc in the blo of each st across, turn—28 (34) sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (edge), turn—28 (34) sts.
Rows 4-44 (56):
Rep Rows 2-3, ending after completion of Row 2 repeat. To join the cuff, ch 1, sl st the last row to row 1, working through the blo of each st across. Fasten off and weave in ends.
TASSELS
Cut 30 yarn strands that are 14-16 inches long each. Cut one 20-inch length of yarn for each tassel ball and one 36-inch length of twine for tying to the stocking.
Next, tie and knot the 30 strands together with the twine at the halfway point. Tie the 20-inch yarn length tightly around all the strands, creating a small ball shape. Knot and weave ends under the ball. Trim. If adding decorative wooden beads, thread them down the twine toward the tassel ball with a yarn needle. Finally, attach the tassel to the stocking by tying it securely with the twine. You can use twine or a faux leather tag to hang the stocking.
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