I’m so excited to bring you the first Christmas themed project of the season, my Farmhouse Christmas Stockings!
It’s part of Lion Brand Yarn’s annual 12 Weeks of Christmas promotion and I hope you stay tuned to read more about this design and the others in the collection before scrolling down to the free pattern. Let’s get festive!
The Design
I’ve made Christmas stockings before but they never felt unique to me and my taste. If you’ve been following along around here on the blog, all year I’ve been focusing my intention on creating things that feel really in line with my style – trends be damned! (that’s right, I said it). So when imagining what I wanted to make for a holiday decor piece, I knew I needed to revisit the idea of a classic christmas stocking but add a bit of a feminine, romantic twist.
So what did I add? LACE. Simple lacy stitches that will let ya peek in on what Santa brought you! I knew I wanted to keep the design simple enough to be accomplishable in a weekend without lots of fuss. That heel turn gave me a run for my money, but I think it came out really nicely in the end (and I put together lots of photos to help you through that tricky area).
OTHER CHRISTMAS PATTERNS I LOVE (& you should too)
1. Crochet Santa Plushy / 2. Crochet Heirloom Cable Afghan / 3. Christmas Traditions Ornament Collection
The Yarn
This stocking still needs to be functional though, right? And with lacy open stitches how am I – I mean SANTA – how is Santa supposed to fill it with goodies and not stretch it out?
By using super durable cotton yarn, of course! Lion Brand’s 24/7 Cotton yarn is the perfect choice, really the only choice in my opinion, for this project. You need a somewhat stiff/durable yarn that will stand the test of time, but you also want something beautiful. The 24/7 Cotton is a mercerized cotton which has a beautiful sheen that looks really polished and pretty in the holiday twinkle lights!
There are a ton of color options (24 to be exact!) to go with any holiday decor, but I love the simplicity of the cream colored Ecru. They will go with anything as your tastes change over time and you inevitably change your ornaments, garlands, and other holiday accessories.
The Collection
Lion Brand has put together a kit for this project with all the yarn you need and a printed copy of the full pattern (yes – photos and all!) that will be delivered right to you. Neat, huh?! You can shop my kit HERE.
This farmhouse stocking is part of the annual 12 Weeks of Christmas promotion from LB & I’m so excited to be involved! There are 11 other stunning kits from some of my favorite designers for knit and crochet projects from sweaters to stockings. Check out the entire holiday collection HERE.
I’ve got all sorts of resources for you below, from photo help to stitch charts! If you’d like a handy printable version that includes all these helpful tools, grab the inexpensive PDF download here!
PATTERN
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To sum it up: These crochet farmhouse Christmas stockings are gorgeously decorative and simple to make. They’ll last year after year because they’re made with durable 24/7 Cotton from Lion Brand that’s as beautiful as it is strong! Simple lace stitches are made up of double crochet and chain stitches that result in a modern design inspired by vintage holiday décor. Happy Holidays!
Materials:
–3 skeins Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn in Ecru (Weight: 4/Medium – 3.5oz, 186 yds)
Makes 2 stockings
– Size G/6 4.25 mm crochet hook
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Gauge:
15 sts x 9 rows in dc = 4”
Measurements:
Width at toe: 5.5”
Width at heel: 6.5”
Width at cuff: 7.5”
Length: 18”
Abbreviations (US terms):
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
dc3tog – double crochet three together
sl st – slip stitch
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch(es)
rpt – repeat
rnd – round
t – turn
Skill Level:
Level 2/Easy
Pattern Notes
- This stocking is oversized and intended to be large enough to hold plenty of holiday goodies.
- Pattern is worked from the toe up in 5 sections: the toe, instep, heel, ankle, and cuff. Do not break yarn unless instructed to do so.
- Get creative with color and utilize any of the 24 color options of 24/7 Cotton to match your décor.
- 2 Dc, Dc 2 = 2 Dc in same st, Dc in each of next 2 sts
- Beginning ch 2 does not count as a stitch.
Farmhouse Stocking
Toe:
Rnd 1: Begin with a magic ring, Ch 2, 10 Dc in ring, sl st to join to first dc, Ch 2 (10)
Rnd 2: 2 Dc in each Dc around, sl st to join, Ch 2 (20)
Rnd 3: *2 Dc, Dc; rpt from * around, sl st to join, Ch 2 (30)
Rnd 4: *2 Dc, Dc 2; rpt from * around, sl st to join, Ch 2 (40)
Rnds 5-6: Dc in each Dc around, sl st to join, Ch 2 (40)
Instep:
Rnd 7: Sk first Dc, *(2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) in next Dc, sk 3 Dc; rpt from * 9 more times, sl st to join, Ch 2 (40 Dc)
Rnd 8: Sk to first Ch 1 (between pairs of 2 Dc, center of fan shape), *(2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) in Ch 1 space, sk to next Ch 1 space; rpt from * 9 more times, sl st to join, Ch 2 (40 Dc)
Rnds 9-18: Rpt Rnd 8
Heel:
*Note: You will work back and forth in turned rows across half of your stocking, decreasing gradually to 4 sts and then increasing gradually back up to 20 sts. We will break yarn and seam before reattaching to continue with the instep.
Row 1: Dc in each of next 20 Dc sts (skip all Ch 1s), Ch 2, t (20)
Row 2: Dc3tog, Dc in each Dc across heel, Dc3tog last 3 sts, Ch 2, t (16)
Rows 3-5: Rpt Row 2 (12, 8, 4)
Row 6: 3 Dc in first st, Dc in each Dc across heel, 3 Dc in last st, Ch 2, t (8)
Rows 7-9: Rpt Row 6 (12, 16, 20)
Row 10: Dc in each Dc across heel, Ch 2, t (20)
Break yarn & hold heel flap with right sides together as pictured.
With a spare piece of yarn whip stitch along rough edges taking care to match up rows. Stitch up both sides, finish off, weave ends.
Ankle:
*Note: Rnd counts will continue from Instep through the rest of this pattern.
Join yarn to last Dc of instep Rnd 18, Ch 2
Rnd 19: Working across Heel Row 10, Sk 1 Dc, *(2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) next Dc, sk 3 Dc; rpt from * 4 more times.
Work (2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into Dc edge at Row 1 of Heel as pictured.
Without breaking yarn, continue working (2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) in each Ch 1 space of unworked sts of instep Rnd 18.
Work (2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) into Dc edge at Row 1 of Heel as pictured.
Sl st to join, Ch 2 (44 Dc)
Rnd 20: Sk to first Ch 1 (between pairs of 2 Dc, center of fan shape), *(2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) in Ch 1 space, sk to next Ch 1 space; rpt from * 9 more times, sl st to join, Ch 2 (44 Dc)
Rnds 21-34: Rpt Rnd 20
Cuff:
Rnd 35: Dc in each Dc around (skip all Ch 1s), sl st to join, Ch 2 (44)
Rnd 36: Dc in next 8 Dc, sl st in next Dc, Ch 14, sl st in next Dc, Dc in remaining 30 sts, sl st to join (44 Dc)
Rnd 37: Sl st in next 8 Dc, sl st in each Ch st of Ch 14 (to make our hanging loop more sturdy for holding goodies!), sl st in each of remaining 30 Dc sts, sl st to join, finish off, weave all ends (56 sl sts)
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I am really excited to try to put! Can I please have some clarification. On the instep section it says round 9-18: repeat round 9. Should that actually read repeat round 8? Or am I missing something?
You’re correct Dawnetta! I’ll make the adjustment. Thanks!
Love the stocking! Went out the same day to get yarn! I’m having a little issue. The first row after the heel (row 19), my stitch count is 48 (or 52 depending where I start row ) but NOT 40. Pattern states Row 20 has 13 dc clusters which is 52 stitches NOT 40. Can you clarify, please? Am I missing something?
Hi there! I have altered the pattern a bit from another readers’ question, The change happened in Rnd 7 of the instep – you should total 10 clusters of (2 Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc)
I’m having the same problem. No matter how many times I try I cannot get 40 stitches on route 20. I am unsure hoots too deal with the corners where the instep meets the heal. I end up with 44 stitches. I love the pattern-HELP me please…
I’m having the same problem. No matter how many times I try I cannot get 40 stitches on route 20. I am unsure hoots too deal with the corners where the instep meets the heal. I end up with 44 stitches. I love the pattern-HELP me please…u
So excited to get started!! My vision is to embroider our names onto the cuff with yarn. Would this pattern easily lend itself to a longer cuff that could possibly be folded over? Or just a longer cuff for more room to embroider? I’d love advice on where to make the adjustment, for example, do I just add rounds at round 35? Thanks!
You could certainly add rounds at round 35 but you may want to end the lacy repeat a few rounds short so that your stocking isn’t too long on the top. Sounds beautiful!
Love your version of a farmhouse Christmas stocking! It inspired me to try my own. While yours is lacey and farmhouse light, mine is “sturdy”. I say Santa can fit more goodies in it. LOL Yours is absolutely lovely and I can’t wait to work it up.
Thank you!
I’m having a problem getting the correct stitch count for row 20. I end up with 48 stitches or two bigs holes on each ankle can you please clarify this row. Also the pattern takes the instep to row 18, however the sample in your picture only has 16 rows. I have attempted this pattern three times and the instep is too long and row 20 is off can you please clarify further. Thank you.