13 Crochet Christmas Stocking Free Patterns
A crochet Christmas stocking is one of those projects that becomes a family heirloom. You hang it every December, kids remember it for years, and it is a lovely gift for a new baby’s first Christmas or a newly married couple.
We opened and checked all 13 of these free patterns. You will find classic styles with fluffy cuffs, buffalo plaid, Fair Isle snowflakes, bobble texture and a few fast super bulky options. Most use worsted yarn, and there is something here for confident beginners up to intermediate crocheters.
Crochet Christmas Stocking Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted weight acrylic yarn in red, white and green
- Crochet hooks from 4 mm to 6.5 mm
- Faux fur yarn for fluffy cuffs
- Pom-pom maker
- Locking stitch markers
- Yarn needles
- Stocking holders for the mantel
1. Dreamy Christmas Stocking
Photo: Kinga Erdem / My Hobby is Crochet
A cheerful stocking that pairs white with a long self-striping yarn, so the colors change on their own as you go. It has a ribbed cuff, shell details and mini pom-poms. The finished stocking is about 15.5 inches long. The designer includes a photo tutorial for the special ribbing stitch.
- Designer: Kinga Erdem / My Hobby is Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Red Heart Soft and Red Heart Super Saver (see pattern)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Buffalo Plaid Christmas Stocking
Photo: A Crocheted Simplicity
A gray, white and charcoal buffalo plaid stocking with a contrast cuff and a tie. It measures about 6.5 by 18 inches laid flat. Plaid looks tricky, but it is built with simple color changes. Try it in classic red and black too. A great match for a cabin or farmhouse mantel.
- Designer: A Crocheted Simplicity
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: worsted (#4)
- Hook: 6 mm (J) and 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Matilda Stocking
Photo: Dorianna Rivelli / The Lavender Chair
A classic red stocking made with single, half double and double crochet. It is rated intermediate. The shape is simple and timeless, so it works for every person in the family. Add a name to the cuff with surface crochet or a felt tag.
- Designer: Dorianna Rivelli / The Lavender Chair
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Reindeer Stocking
Photo: Sincerely Pam
A stocking with a reindeer design, shared as a crochet-along, so the pattern comes in weekly parts. The samples use green and wheat colors for a cozy, woodland feel. It is rated intermediate, and following along one week at a time keeps it from feeling like too much.
- Designer: Sincerely Pam
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: worsted (#4)
- Hook: 6 mm (J)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Malia Christmas Stocking
Photo: Rebecca Langford / Yarn + Chai
A tall, roomy stocking, 16.5 inches folded or 20.5 inches with the cuff unfolded, and 9 inches wide. The sample pairs a red main color with a soft white cuff yarn. The designer calls it “easyish,” and the gauge swatch comes straight from the pattern. A good choice if you want big stockings that hold lots of gifts.
- Designer: Rebecca Langford / Yarn + Chai
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (I)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Cozy Cottage Christmas Stocking
Photo: Pattern Paradise
A two-color stocking in bulky yarn, about 5.5 by 15 inches, with a soft, textured cottage look. It uses about 150 yards in total, so it works up quickly. There is a video tutorial on the page too. Make a matching set for the whole family in one weekend.
- Designer: Pattern Paradise
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: bulky (#5)
- Hook: 6 mm (J)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Alix Stocking
Photo: Divine Debris
An easy stocking in worsted yarn, with step-by-step photos for the heel and seaming. It is part of the designer’s line of stockings, so you can mix styles for each family member. A nice pick if this is your first stocking and you want lots of photo help.
- Designer: Divine Debris
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Nordic Snowflake Fair Isle Stocking
Photo: Heather / The Unraveled Mitten
A Scandinavian-style stocking with a Fair Isle snowflake pattern, shown in light sage and cream. It is 18 inches from top to toe. You work the colorwork from charts, which you can download from the page. The designer went up to a 6 mm hook for the colorwork rows to keep the tension even.
- Designer: Heather / The Unraveled Mitten
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver or similar (see pattern)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I), 6 mm for colorwork
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Free Crochet Christmas Stocking (Simply Yarn)
Photo: Jennifer May / Simply Yarn
A bright stocking worked from the toe up in rounds, with a heel in turned rows, a fringe and surface crochet details. It is about 9.5 inches from cuff to heel. Note that it is written in UK terms, but the page links to a guide that converts them to US terms.
- Designer: Jennifer May / Simply Yarn
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: aran / worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H) and 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Bernat Pop! Crochet Christmas Stocking
Photo: Bernat / Yarnspirations
A stocking made in self-striping Bernat Pop! yarn, topped with a pom-pom. The yarn does the color work for you, so you get bold stripes without changing colors. It measures about 7 by 17 inches and is a free PDF download with no sign-up needed.
- Designer: Bernat / Yarnspirations
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Bernat Pop! (see pattern)
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free (PDF download)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Santa Stocking with Fur Border
Photo: Left in Knots
A classic Santa-red stocking in super bulky yarn, finished with a faux fur border at the top. With a 10 mm hook, it works up very fast. The finished stocking is 8 inches wide and 19 inches long. This is the one to grab if you need a stocking by this weekend.
- Designer: Left in Knots
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: super bulky (#6)
- Hook: 10 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Bobble Crochet Christmas Stocking
Photo: April Garwood / Banana Moon Studio
An all-white stocking covered in bobble stitches for a soft, snowy, modern look. It is about 6 by 16 inches. The sample uses a large skein of worsted acrylic, which is handy if you plan to make a full matching set. Rated intermediate because of the bobble work.
- Designer: April Garwood / Banana Moon Studio
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: worsted (#4)
- Hook: 6.5 mm (K)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
13. Chevron Wave Christmas Stocking
Photo: Nicole Riley / Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
A pretty stocking with chevron and wave stitch stripes in three colors, topped with a fluffy faux fur cuff. The waves add movement and make it look more detailed than it is. A fun choice if you like stripes but want something beyond plain rows.
- Designer: Nicole Riley / Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: worsted (#4) plus faux fur yarn
- Hook: 4 mm (G) and 6 mm (J)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- First stocking ever? Start with #7, the Alix stocking, or #5, the Malia stocking.
- Need it fast? #11 uses super bulky yarn and a 10 mm hook.
- Love Scandinavian style? Try #8, the Fair Isle snowflake stocking.
- Want a farmhouse look? Go with #2, buffalo plaid, or #12, the white bobble stocking.
- Don’t like changing colors? #1 and #10 use self-striping yarn to do it for you.
FAQ
How much yarn do I need for a crochet Christmas stocking?
Most worsted weight stockings use roughly 150 to 400 yards, depending on size and cuff. For example, the Malia stocking uses about 275 yards of the main color plus 95 of the cuff color. Bulky stockings use fewer yards but heavier yarn. Always buy a little extra so all your stockings match.
How do I add a name to a crochet stocking?
You have a few easy options. Use surface crochet or a yarn needle to stitch letters onto the cuff. Cut letters from felt and sew them on. Or make a small crochet tag and attach it to the hanging loop. Work the name after the stocking is done so you can center it.
What is the best yarn for a Christmas stocking?
Worsted acrylic is the most popular because it is sturdy, affordable and easy to wash. It holds its shape when filled with gifts. Self-striping yarn gives stripes with no color changes. For a plush cuff, try faux fur or a soft chenille. Bulky yarn is great if you want speed.
Choose one style, make one for each person, and you will have a handmade set to hang every Christmas.