Chunky Christmas Stockings - Crochet

 

Chunky Christmas Stocking - Crochet

Requires

UK Chunky weight yarn – or 2 strands of DK knitted together

6mm hook

 

(For my stocking - I used 1 strand of white and 1 strand of red DK for the main part then 2 strands of red DK for the top border).

Any Christmas colours would also look good – or sparkly / glittery yarn

 

Terminology

This pattern is written in UK terminology

ch = chain       sl st = slip stitch          dc = crochet         

htc = half treble crochet          tc = treble crochet        

Note - The toe and heel are worked in half treble crochet, the rest of the stocking is worked in treble crochet 

 

Instructions

Chain 3 and join into a circle with a slip stitch

Round 1: Ch2, and work 5htc into circle, join with a sl st (6sts)

Round 2: Ch2, 1htc in the same st, 2htc in each st all around, sl st to join (12sts)

Round 3: Ch2, 1htc in same st, 1htc in next st, 1htc in next st, continue (2htc, 1htc, 1htc) all around, sl st to join (16sts)

Round 4: Ch2, 1htc in same stitch, 1htc in next 3sts, continue (2htc, 1htc, 1htc, 1htc) all around, sl st to join   (20sts)

Round 5: Ch2, 1htc in same stitch, 1htc in next 4sts, continue (2htc, 1htc, 1htc, 1htc, 1htc) all around, sl st to join   (24sts)

Round 6: Ch2, 1tc in each st all around   (24sts)

Repeat round 6 for 2 more rounds.  Place a stitch marker on the join.

Now work the heel -

Ch2, 1htc in next 13sts     (14sts)

Turn, ch2, htc2tog, 1htc in next 8sts, htc2tog, 1htc  (12sts)

Turn, ch2, htc2tog, 1htc in next 6sts, htc2tog, 1htc   (10sts)

Turn, ch2, htc2tog, 1htc in next 4sts, htc2tog, 1hrc   (8sts)

Turn, ch2, 1htc in each st  (8sts)

Turn, ch1, 2htc in next st, 1htc in next 4sts, 2htc in next st, 1htc   (10sts)

Turn, ch1, 2htc in next st, 1htc in next 6sts, 2htc in next st, 1htc   (12sts)

Turn, ch1, 2htc in next st, 1htc in next 8sts, 2htc in next st, 1htc   (14sts)

Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Fold back the heel and sew each short angled side using whip stitch. Turn right side out again.

Now work the top part of the stocking in rounds -

Round 9:  Rejoin yarn at stitch marker, Ch2, work 1tc in each st along the top of the heel, then continue working 1tc in next 10sts along the front of the foot, sl st to join into a round   (24sts)

Repeat Round 9 until your stocking measures around 8½ʺ - 8¾ʺ (22cm)

Last Round: Using a contrast colour if desired, work a round of dc all around.

Fasten off. Darn away ends. 

Add a little ribbon bow or Christmas button if desired.

Chunky Christmas Stocking 

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Chunky Christmas Stockings - for Children

Chunky Christmas Stockings

 

Chunky Christmas Stocking ~ 9ʺ

 

Size:

Width - 3½ʺ across, (7" all around)    Length - around 9ʺ

Requires:

UK Chunky yarn OR 2 strands of DK knitted together

(For my stocking - I used 2 strands of white DK for the top border – then 1 strand of white and 1 strand of King Cole Glitz DK for the main part.

Red would also look good – or any Christmas colours -  sparkly or glittery yarn

6mm needles

Instructions:

Cast on 28sts

Knit 6 rows

Beginning with a knit row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 22 rows

 

Shape heel as follows -

Row 1:  Slip 1 knitwise, k15, turn

Row 2:  Slip 1 purlwise, p3, turn

Row 3:  Slip 1 knitwise, k5, turn

Row 4:  Slip 1 purlwise, p7, turn

Row 5:  Slip 1 knitwise, k9, turn

Row 6:  Slip 1 purlwise, p11, turn

Row 7:  Slip 1 knitwise, k13, turn

Row 8:  Slip 1 purlwise, p15, turn

Row 9:  Slip 1 knitwise, k17, turn

Row 10:  Slip 1 purlwise, p19, turn

Row 11:  Slip 1 knitwise, k21, turn

Row 12:  Slip 1 purlwise, p23, turn

Row 13:  Knit to end

Beginning with a purl row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 12 rows

 

Shape toe as follows -

P2tog all across row  (14sts)

K2tog all across row  (7sts)

Break off yarn.

Thread the yarn on to a needle and thread it through the remaining stitches.

Pull tightly and fasten off.

 

Sew up side seam

Darn away ends

Add a little ribbon bow or Christmas button if desired

 

 

Chunky Christmas Stocking ~ 11” 

Size:

Width - 4ʺ across, 8" all around      Length - around 11ʺ

Requires:

UK Chunky yarn OR 2 strands of DK knitted together

(For my stocking - I used 2 strands of white DK for the top border – then 1 strand of white and 1 strand of King Cole Glitz DK for the main part.

Red would also look good – or any Christmas colours -  sparkly or glittery yarn

6mm needles

 

Instructions:

Cast on 32sts 

Knit 8 rows

Beginning with a knit row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 26 rows

 

Shape heel as follows -

Row 1:  K18, turn

Row 2:  Slip 1 purlwise, p3, turn

Row 3:  Slip 1 knitwise, k5, turn

Row 4:  Slip 1 purlwise, p7, turn

Row 5:  Slip 1 knitwise, k9, turn

Row 6:  Slip 1 purlwise, p11, turn

Row 7:  Slip 1 knitwise, k13, turn

Row 8:  Slip 1 purlwise, p15, turn

Row 9:  Slip 1 knitwise, k17, turn

Row 10:  Slip 1 purlwise, p19, turn

Row 11:  Slip 1 knitwise, k21, turn

Row 12:  Slip 1 purlwise, p23, turn

Row 13:  Slip 1 knitwise, k25, turn

Row 14:  Slip 1 purlwise, p27, turn

Row 15:  Knit to end

Beginning with a purl row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 14 more rows

 

Shape toe as follows -

P2tog all across row  (16sts)

K2tog all across row  (8sts)

Break off yarn.

Thread the yarn on to a needle and thread it through the remaining stitches.

Pull tightly and fasten off.

Sew up side seam

Darn away ends

Add a little ribbon bow or Christmas button of desired.

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  
In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.  

However, please do not copy my patterns
Copyright © 2026         ‘made by marianna’          All Rights Reserved

These patterns (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, 
reproduced or republished on any webpage or website 

Christmas Egg Cosy

 

So cute  ~  a little egg cosy hat for the festive season.

Christmas Egg Cosy

Christmas Egg Cosies

Requirements:

DK yarn -  you only need a small amount, around 3g

3.5mm needles (or similar)

 

Instructions:

Cast on 24sts

Rows 1 – 4:  Knit

Row 5:    Knit

Row 6:    Purl

Row 7:    Knit

Row 8:    Purl

Row 9:    Knit

Row 10:  Purl

Row 11:  *K4, k2tog, rep from * to end  (20sts)

Row 12:  Purl

Row 13:  Knit

Row 14:  Purl

Row 15:  *K3, k2tog, rep from * to end  (16sts)

Row 16:  Purl

Row 17:  Knit

Row 18:  Purl

Row 19:  *K2, k2tog, rep from * to end  (12sts)

Row 20:  Purl

Row 21:  Knit

Row 22:  Purl

Row 23:  *K1, k2tog, rep from * to end  (8sts)

Row 24:  Purl

Row 25:  Knit

Row 26:  Purl

Row 27:  Knit

Row 28:  Purl

Row 29:  *K2tog, rep from * to end       (4sts)

Row 30:  Purl

Row 31:  Knit

Row 32:  Purl

Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times more

Row 45:  K2tog, k2tog

Row 46:  K2tog

Fasten off

 

To complete:  Fold in half lengthways with right sides together, and join by seaming from the cast on edge up for around 3½”. Turn right side out pushing the 'tail' through - and tie a knot near the end. Bend down the top third. 

 

Pop a cosy on top of a breakfast boiled egg for a little festive fun.

 I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.  

However, please do not copy my patterns

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Christmas Pudding Bath Bombs

 

Christmas Pudding Bath Bombs

Knitted Christmas Puddings are so cute! 

In previous years I have made them in a variety of sizes …….. and filled them with little Ferrero Rocher Chocolates, Tunnock’s Teacakes and Chocolate Oranges ….. as small fun gifts for family and friends.

 

This year I made them again, and filled each with a bath bomb. I love how they look!

 

 

Christmas Pudding Bath Bomb Cover

 

DK yarn

4mm needles

Using brown, cast on 33sts

1^st Row:            S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

2^nd Row:           S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last 2 rows five times more

Change to white ~

Knit 4 rows

17^th Row:          S1, knit to end

18^th Row:          S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat last 2 rows once more

21^st Row:          *K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1

22^nd Row:          *P2tog, repeat from * to last st, p1          (9sts)

Cut the yarn (leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam.  Darn away ends.

 

Holly leaves – makes 2

Using green yarn cast on 1 stitch

Row 1:  Knit

Row 2:  Knit 3 times into the stitch                                  (3sts)

Row 3:  Knit front and back into the first stitch, k1, knit front and back into the last stitch    (5sts)

Row 4:  Cast off 1 stitch, k3                                           (4sts)

Row 5:  Cast off 1 stitch, k2                                           (3sts)

Row 6:  Knit front and back into the first stitch, k1, knit front and back into the last stitch   (5sts)

Row 7:  Cast off 1 stitch, k3                                           (4sts)

Row 8:  Cast off 1 stitch, k2                                           (3sts)

Row 9:  Slip 1 stitch, k2tog, pass slip stitch over               (1st)

Row 10:  Knit 3 times into the stitch                               (3sts)

Row 11: Knit front and back into the first stitch, k1, knit front and back into the last stitch                (5sts)

Row 12:  Cast off 1 stitch, k3                                         (4sts)

Row 13:  Cast off 1 stitch, k2                                         (3sts)

Row 14:  Knit front and back into the first stitch, k1, knit front and back into the last stitch               (5sts)

Row 15:  Cast off 1 stitch, k3                                          (4sts)

Row 16:  Cast off 1 stitch, k2                                          (3sts)

Row 17:  Slip 1 stitch, k2tog, pass slip stitch over            (1st)

Fasten off

 

Berry

Using red yarn cast on 3 stitches

Row 1:  Knit in the front and back of every stitch             (6sts)

Row 2:  Purl

Row 3:  K2tog three times                                              (3sts)

Cast off purlwise

Sew leaves and berry onto pudding

 I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.  

However, please do not copy my patterns

Copyright © 2023 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced

or republished on any other webpage or website