Snowdrift Christmas Stocking: Quick & Easy Crochet Pattern

"If you love to crochet holiday decorations, give this Christmas stocking a try! The Snowdrift Christmas Stocking is made from the toe up in joined rounds. The stocking is worked in one piece, then the heel is made and joined last. This is a quick and easy crochet pattern because simple stitches are used: chain, single crochet, double crochet, slip stitch. Rounds of repeating stitches alternate to create the solid and open fabric that look a bit like a snowdrift on a winter day. An interesting feature in this pattern is that it can be worked in so many different color combinations: solid, variegated, stripes, a new color for every round – each stocking you make can be totally unique! In addition to the color, you can choose a yarn you already have on hand, or one you really love, to work up a stocking. The yarn weight will change the overall measurement of the stocking, which can be a really fun way to work up various sizes, like these samples I made: Worsted yarn: 11” around (5.5” flat) x 15” long Super Bulky yarn: 17.5” around (8.25” flat) x 25.5” long This Snowdrift Christmas Stocking is a great design to crochet because: You can use yarn you already have on hand! These make great gifts for the holiday season! These projects use very little yarn, so they’re great stash-busters! You’ll get to practice a lot of crochet skills: Yarn and color choice, joined rounds, simple stitch and round repeats, shaping, seaming pieces together, finishing techniques & more!"

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge24 pattern Sts = 5.5”
12 pattern rows = 4”

Finished Size11” around x 15” long

Materials List

• Knit Picks Dishie, worsted weight #4 yarn (100% Cotton; 190 yds/173 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein): Swan x 1 skein
  
  
• US Size H8/5.00 mm Hook
  
• Measuring Tape
  
• Yarn needle