Granny's Mini Stocking Ornament

"I had a lot of fun designing this mini granny square stocking ornament. So many Christmas stockings made with granny squares try to fold the squares in odd ways and the resulting stocking never looks quite right. So, instead of using squares for the entire ornament, I chose to use them just for the cuff and work a single crochet foot. The foot is slightly shaped to look more like an actual heel and toe. And a fun top border is folded out to the right side with 4 points you can add tiny bells to. Do you have some faux fur in your stash? Instead of working the top border, you can substitute a faux fur border at the top for a fun look. I chose DK weight yarn because I wanted this mini granny square stocking ornament to be lightweight so that it would hang without drooping on those delicate evergreen branches. A lighter weight yarn gives the little stocking a less clunky appearance."

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook, H/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)

Finished SizeSquare = 2.25” across; Foot = 3.75” w x 2” high

Materials List

• Stylecraft “Special DK” or any DK weight (#3) yarn in 2 colors, approx. 4oz. The sample was made in Red (Cuff/Boot) and White. (Top Border)
• 4 tiny bells (optional)
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and sewing seams