Crochet Festive Textured Joyous Christmas Stocking Free Pattern

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in red, green, white, and brown
• Size H (5mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Popcorn stitch (p-st)

Notes

• Gauge is not critical for this project, but aiming for 4 stitches per inch with worsted weight yarn will yield a nice size.
• Change colors as indicated in the pattern.

Pattern

Stocking Body

1. With red yarn, ch 40 to start the stocking cuff.
2. Row 1: Hdc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch across. Turn. (39 hdc)
3. Row 2: Ch 2, dc in each st across. Turn. (39 dc)
4. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (39 sc)
5. Row 4: Ch 2, dc in each st across, changing to white yarn in the last yarn over of the last st. Turn. (39 dc)
6. Repeat rows 2-4 until the body is approximately 14 inches long (or desired length).

Colorwork Design

• Change to green yarn and work the following across two rows:
• Row 1: Ch 2, *dc in next 19 st, p-st in next st; repeat from * until the end. Turn.
• Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.

Heel and Toe

• With brown yarn, sc evenly around the toe, working in the round for 2 inches.
• For the heel, slip stitch the last round closed, then turn your work.
• Continue working in rows for the heel flap, joining colors as desired.

Finishing

1. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
2. Create a loop for hanging by chaining 20 and attaching it to the top of the stocking.

Enjoy your festive creation!