Christmas Stockings to Knit or Crochet

EASIEST Christmas Stockings to Knit or Crochet by Kristin Omdahl

This is a flat construction worked back in forth in rows with the simplest of increases and decreases to create the shape of stockings but easy enough for beginners to make. Both the knit and crochet versions are close in size and shape and would be fun to mix and match for an ensemble. For a more adventurous project, add stripes or other colorwork to this simple design.

What you will need:

• 290 yds (264m) #5 bulky weight yarn
• US 13 (9mm) knitting needles
  or
  M/13 (9mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Best #5 Bulky-Weight Yarns for Knitting and Crochet

Note: The knit stocking is made with pine green and bisque. The crochet stocking is made with bisque and ruby red.

Finished Size:

Both stockings are 6 in (15.2cm) wide x 16 in (40.6cm) long.

Gauge: 

8 sts / 8 rows = 4 in (10cm) in single crochet

8 sts / 10 rows = 4 in (10cm) in stockinette stitch knitting.

Stitch Guide: 

Knit: Cast on (CO), bind off (BO), knit (k), purl (p), knit into front and back of next st (kfb), purl into front and back of next st (pfb), knit 2 together (k2tog), knit 3 together (k3tog), purl 2 together (p2tog) and purl 3 together (p3tog).

Crochet: Chain (ch), single crochet (sc), single crochet 2 together (sc2tog), single crochet 3 together (sc3tog), front post double crochet (fpdc), back post double crochet (bpdc), and slip stitch (slst).