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December 8th, 2020

Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern — Free Elf-ie Seed Stitch Stocking

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This crochet christmas stocking pattern — the Elf-ie Stocking — is the third in my free 3-pattern Christmas Stocking Series, inspired by elves and their cheerfully bright wardrobe. 🧝‍♀️ The classic red-white-and-green color story plus seed stitch texture make this a quick weekend project that works beautifully on a mantel or as a personalized gift for a little one.

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Worked from the toe up to the cuff, the seed stitch alternates single and double crochet for that gorgeous textured fabric. The 3-pattern series gives you matching options for every kid in the house — see below for the other two stocking patterns!

crochet christmas stocking pattern

Why you’ll love this crochet christmas stocking pattern

  • Beginner-friendly — uses single crochet, double crochet, and basic post stitches for the cuff
  • Quick weekend project — finishes in 1-2 days with worsted weight yarn
  • Classic Christmas colors — Cherry Red, White, and Spring Green for that traditional holiday feel
  • Customizable — swap colors easily for personalized stockings (every kid gets their own color story!)
  • Heirloom-quality — handmade stockings get pulled out year after year
  • Part of a coordinated series — make all 3 patterns for matching family stockings

Pattern details

  • Skill Level: Beginner / Confident Beginner
  • Finished Size: 18″ long × 8″ wide
  • Construction: Worked from the toe up in continuous rounds; heel added separately
  • Time: A weekend project
  • Yarn Weight: Worsted weight (#4)

Pattern Notes:

This pattern is worked from the toe up to the cuff and uses the seed stitch to create texture. The body of this pattern is worked in continuous (rounds without attaching to the top of the prior round stitch).

Materials

Gauge:

4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) 12 sc and 15 rows with a 5.5 mm (U.S I-9) crochet hook

Finished measurements:

18in long, 8in wide

Abbreviations:

RND: Round

CH = Chain

Sts: Stitches

SC = Single crochet

DC = Double crochet

SK: Skip

FPTC: Front post triple crochet

FPDC: Front post double crochet

BPDC: Back post double crochet

Seed St:

Row 1: *DC, SC* Repeat across

Row 2: *SC, DC* Repeat across (SC will be on top of prior row DC and DC will be on prior row SC)

Pattern:

Toe: With Cherry Red, ch 16

Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch across, continue to work next stitches on the opposite side of the ch, sc in ea ch across (30)

Rnd 2: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in next st (you should now be back to your first 2sc at the beginning of this round) (34)

Rnd 3: (2 SC in next st, SC in next 15 sts, 2 sc in next 2 SC, sc in next 15 sts, 2 SC in next st (38)

Rnd 4: (2 SC in next st, SC in next 17 sts, 2 SC in next 2 SC, sc in next 17 sts, 2 SC in next st (42)

Rnd 5: (2 SC in next st, SC in next 19 sts, 2 SC in next 2 SC, sc in next 19 sts, 2 SC in next st (46)

Rnd 6: (2 SC in next st, SC in next 21 sts, 2 SC in next 2 SC, SC in next 21 sts, 1 SC in next st (49)

Rnd 7-10: SC in ea SC around (49)

crochet christmas stocking pattern

Rnd 10 -12 : Change to White, *Begin working seed stitch (see above) (49). Change to Spring on the final stitch of Rnd 12 (change to Spring to close out the final loop of the final stitch so that the colours have an invisible seam).

Rnd 13-15: With Spring, Continue in Seed stitch. Change to White on the final stitch of Rnd 15 (change to white to close out the final loop of the final stitch so that the colours have an invisible seam).

Rnd 16-18: [WHITE] As Rnd 10-12

Rnd 19-21: [SPRING] As Rnd 13-15

Rnd 22-24: [WHITE] As Rnd 10-12

Begin working heel space for heel:

Rnd 1: With Spring, ch 25, sk 25 sts and join with a slst (You are now on the opposite side of the foot.), continue in Seed St over the next 24 sts, returning back to where all the colour changes have occurred.

Rnd 2: Continue in Seed Stitch over the next 25 ch and then over the remaining 24 sts from prior round. You are now back to working the leg of the stocking with a gap made for the heel (later in pattern).

Rnd 3: Continue in Seed stitch. Change to White on the final stitch of Rnd 15 (change to white to close out the final loop of the final stitch so that the colours have an invisible seam).

Begin working the leg:

Rnd 1-3 : Change to White, *Begin working seed stitch (see above) (49). Change to Spring on the final stitch of Rnd 12 (change to Spring to close out the final loop of the final stitch so that the colours have an invisible seam).

Rnd 4-6: With Spring, Continue in Seed stitch. Change to White on the final stitch of Rnd 15 (change to white to close out the final loop of the final stitch so that the colours have an invisible seam).

Repeat Rnd 1-6 3more times. Then Rnd 1-3 one more time (you want to end with White)

Cuff:

Rnd 1: With Cherry Red, ch2, dc in each st across, join with a slst to the top of the ch2 at start.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, *FPDC, BPDC* repeat from * around, join with a slst to the top of the ch 2 startRepeat Rnd 2 5 more times making sure your FPDC are always aligned with the previous rnd FPDC, and same with BPDC.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Heel:

With right-side facing, join Cherry Red with slst in 1st st* of heel opening. (This will be the stitch at the very right, on the bottom of the opening, see picture below)

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in ea st to chs, over chs work. Do not join. Heel is worked in a spiral. 50 sc

Rnd 2 (dec): (Sc2tog in 1st 2 sts, sc in next 17 )2x. 48st

Rnds 3-12 (dec): (Sc2tog in 1st 2 sts, sc to next dec)2x. 28 sc remain after last round – 14 on top, 14 on bottom)At the end of last round, finish off keeping a long tail to sew heel shut. Sew heel shut.

Make the full Christmas stocking series

This Elf-ie pattern is one of three free Christmas stocking designs in my coordinated series. Make all three for matching family stockings, or pick the one that suits each person’s style:

More Christmas patterns you’ll love

Made one? I’d love to see your handmade stockings! Tag me on Instagram @seeloveshare or share your makes in our free Facebook community. Happy crocheting! 🧶🎄

Looking for more holiday patterns… check these out!

All Christmas Patterns Here!:

Tree Skirt –

Cabin Socks!

Striped socks!

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