How to Crochet Mini Stockings For Christmas
Another exciting tutorial on crocheting mini stockings for Christmas is here! This time, you will find inspiration for five stocking variations using just 4 colors cleverly designed by XuXu Crochet. So, follow this stitch-by-stitch tutorial to crochet a stocking either in a striped design or an easier solid design with a cuff in a different color for both. In the end, you will also learn how to attach the keyring.
This will turn your finished stockings into bag charms. Crocheting them should be simple for absolute beginners and quick enough to finish within 30 minutes per design. But once you start crocheting, you will definitely not stop crocheting the complete set.
Easy Stockings for Christmas
There are many ways to customize these Christmas stockings further. So, if you have made up your mind to crochet this new set of Christmas keychains, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial. It will certainly be the best gift ever!
Know the Designer: The designer behind these easy Christmas stockings is @xuxucrochet โ She has a whole series of quick crochet Christmas projects, ornaments, including Christmas wreaths, capybara, other Christmas trees, and much more, of which the animal tree is my favorite!
Note:ย In respect of the creatorโs rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.
All Material Suggestions
Please gather the following suggested tools and materials for crocheting these mini stockings in the same dimensions:
- Yarn: Susan 5 yarn (2 mm). I think it is a cotton-acrylic blend in 4ply.
- Hook: 2.5 mm crochet hook
Other Materials:
- Tools: Stitch markers/pins, tapestry needle (for weaving in ends), scissors
- Embellishments: Small Christmas charms (e.g., snowflake) and a keychain hook for finishing
Crochet Christmas Stockings Tutorial
Quick Summary & Skill Level: Beginner. Each stocking pattern is worked in the rounds from bottom to top for an open top of the stocking using color changes in bulk. The crochet toe pattern also uses half-double crochet and double crochet together, along with single crochet as the primary stitch. For the stripe pattern, change the color after every row.
The solid stocking pattern is not worked by keeping two yarn strands together in hold since there is no need for it except toe and bottom. As for helping stitches, use the chain stitch and slip stitch for starting a new round and joining the rounds.
Quick Tips: The tutor shows two combos for the striped stocking and three for the solid stocking. These are from bottom up: red, white, and green, red and white, red, brown, and green, green, white, and red & finally, white, red, and green.
Always choose no more than three colors, whether you select the striped or solid version. As the tutorial shows, you can also add tiny snowflake or gingerbread house appliques onto it. You can also fill in the stuffing to use it as a pincushion.
For Special Stitches
To understand a bit advanced stitches used in the stocking pattern, follow through with these crochet guides:
- Single Crochet Increase (sc inc): Work two single crochet stitches into the same stitch to increase the width.
- Half Double Crochet (hdc): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all three loops.
- Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through the remaining two loops.
- Double Crochet Two Together (dc2tog): Work a partial double crochet in the first stitch, work a partial double crochet in the next stitch, then yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook; used to decrease.
Complete Video Guide
Her animal and flower bag charms, ornaments, and pouches are always oh-so-cute. She also crochets the accessories and wearables, all with beautiful touches.
