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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Ladder of Success Scarf

 

Ladder of Success Scarf

This is an easy to knit scarf, with a simple 2 row pattern repeat. 

Ladder of Success Scarf ~ Child, Teen or Adult

 

Requires:

DK yarn, around 70g – 100g

4.5mm needles

 

Sizes:

Child ~ 40” x 4.5”  (102cm x 11.5cm)  ~ easy to adjust 

Teen  ~ 48” x 5”  (122cm x 12.5cm)  ~ easy to adjust 

Adult ~ 48” x 5.5”  (122cm x 14cm)  ~ easy to adjust 

 

Instructions:

Cast on 27sts for a child’s scarf

For a bigger scarf for a teen or adult -  cast on any odd number of stitches…… for a teen around 31sts, for an adult around 35sts, and work until your scarf is around 48” in length.

 

Row 1:   S1, k1, * k2tog tbl , yon, repeat from * to last 3sts, k1 tbl, k2

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

 

Repeat these 2 rows until you are happy with the length of your scarf.

Cast off

Darn away ends.

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Mobius Fidget Balls

Mobius Fidget Balls

A mobius crochet fidget ball is created by forming a single twisted loop that can be continuously pulled from the center. Great for stimulation or to help with anxiety. 

I didn’t invent these cute fidgets – but when I looked for clear simple instructions – I found that most were complicated to understand, and in US crochet terms.

So I tried a few different patterns, and decided to write down my own instructions in UK terminology.    dc = double crochet

Cotton or a cotton mix yarn is especially good for these - as they can be easily washed.

This is what I did ……….

Using DK yarn and a 3.5mm hook -

1.  Make a chain of 15 stitches, turn

2.  Miss the first chain, then work 1 dc in each chain stitch across the row

3.   Now you will join the row into a ring with a slip stitch - and you will continue by working in rounds. But this is the IMPORTANT part. Before you join – make a twist and join the last stitch you worked (which is at the top of the row) to the bottom of the first stitch you worked at the start of the row. The twist is what makes the infinity loop and it is all straightforward from this point !!  If you don’t make a twist you will end up with a tube shape.

Chain 1, and work a dc into the same stitch, then work 2dc in each stitch all around, join with a slip stitch (note - because you twisted the first row you will find that you are working into the base of your original chain). Now work in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to denote the first stitch if you find this helps.

5.   Chain 1, and work a dc in the same stitch, then work 2dc in each stitch all around, join with a slip stitch.

6.     Repeat the last round 3 or 4 times more, or until you are happy with the size of your fidget.

7.     Optional - For a contrast edge – work one dc stitch in each stitch all around in a contrasting  colour.

8.     Darn away ends.

Once you have made your first – the next one will be much quicker and easier. 😊  Have fun!  

For a tighter, smaller toy, use a smaller hook and thinner yarn; for a larger, "fluffier" result use a bigger hook and thicker yarn. 

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Child's Play Pencil Case

 

Child's Play Pencil Case

This is a fun pencil case - easy to knit and practical too. 

A great little gift idea. 

Child’s Play Pencil Case

 

Requires:

DK yarn (around 17g – 20g, if using acrylic DK)

4mm needles

I large button

 

Tension / Gauge:

22sts = 4” (10cm)

 

Instructions:

Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 36sts

1^st Row:  S1, knit to end

2^nd Row:  S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 25 times, or until work measures around 7½ “

Next Row:  S1, knit to end

Place a stitch marker or safety pin on the first stitch of the last row worked

Next Row:  Cast off 18sts knitwise, purl to last st, k1               (18sts)

Next Row:  K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                                 (16sts)

Next Row:  S1, k2, purl to last 3sts, k3

Next Row:  S1, knit to end

Next Row:  S1, k2, purl to last 3sts, k3

Next Row:  S1, knit to end

Next Row:  S1, k2, purl to last 3sts, k3

Next Row:  S1, k6, cast off 2sts, knit to end

Next Row:  S1, k2, p4, cast on 2sts, p4, k3

Knit 3 rows

Cast off

 

Fold in half lengthways, and join the side seam (from the cast on up to the stitch marker)

Join the lower edge seam

Darn away ends

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LILY Hat ~ Child, Teen, Adult Woman

 I am really pleased that you like my recent LILY Baby Hat. 

So many of you have asked for bigger sizes ...... that is quite a compliment!

LILY Hat  

I haven't had time to knit check these yet - if you find any errors, please let me know! 

LILY Baby Hat                  For a child of around 4 – 7 years               

 

Measurements:      15″ circumference, 7½″ high        

 

Requirements:       DK yarn, 4mm needles

 

Tension / Gauge:   22sts = 4” (10cm)

 

Instructions:

Cast on 82sts 

Knit 6 rows

Row 7:          S1, knit to end

Row 8:          S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9:          S1, k2, * yon, k2tog, k8, repeat from * to last 9sts, yon, k2tog, k7

Row 10:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 11:        S1, * k2tog, yon, k1, yon, s1, k1, psso, k5, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 12:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 13:        S1, knit to end

Row 14:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 15:        S1, k7, * yon, k2tog, k8, repeat from * to last 4sts, yon, k2tog, k2

Row 16:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 17:        S1, * k5, k2tog, yon, k1, yon, s1, k1, psso, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 18:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 19:        S1, knit to end

Row 20:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 21:        S1, k2, * yon, k2tog, k8, repeat from * to last 9sts, yon, k2tog, k7

Row 22:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 23:        S1, * k2tog, yon, k1, yon, s1, k1, psso, k5, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 24:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 25:        S1, knit to end

Row 26:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 27:        S1, k7, * yon, k2tog, k8, repeat from * to last 4sts, yon, k2tog, k2

Row 28:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 29:        S1, * k5, k2tog, yon, k1, yon, s1, k1, psso, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 30:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 31:        S1, knit to end

Row 32:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 33:        S1, k2, * yon, k2tog, k8, repeat from * to last 9sts, yon, k2tog, k7

Row 34:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 35:        S1, * k2tog, yon, k1, yon, s1, k1, psso, k5, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 36:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 37:        S1, knit to end

Row 38:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows until your work measures around 5½” from the cast on edge

Next Row:     S1, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                                  81sts

Next Row:     S1, purl to last st, k1

 

Shape the Top ~

1^st Row:        (K6, k2tog), repeat from * to last st, k1              71sts

2^nd, 4^th, 6^th, 8^th, 10^th  & 12^th Rows:   S1, purl to last st, k1
3^rd Row:        (K5, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                          61sts
5^th Row:        (K4, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                          51sts
7^th Row:        (K3, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                          41sts
9^th Row:        (K2, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                          31sts
11^th Row:      (K1, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                          21sts
13^th Row:      (K2tog) repeat to last st, k1                               11sts

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

                   
Cut yarn (leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up)

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining stitches. Pull to gather up.

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

LILY Baby Hat                  For an older child / teen              

Measurements:      17″ circumference, 8½″ high        

 

Requirements:       DK yarn,  4mm needles

 

Tension / Gauge:   22sts = 4” (10cm)

 

Instructions:

Cast on 92sts 

Knit 6 rows

Row 7:          S1, knit to end

Row 8:          S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9:          S1, k2, * yon, k2tog, k8, repeat from * to last 9sts, yon, k2tog, k7

Row 10:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 11:        S1, * k2tog, yon, k1, yon, s1, k1, psso, k5, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 12:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 13:        S1, knit to end

Row 14:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 15:        S1, k7, * yon, k2tog, k8, repeat from * to last 4sts, yon, k2tog, k2

Row 16:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 17:        S1, * k5, k2tog, yon, k1, yon, s1, k1, psso, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 18:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 19:        S1, knit to end

Row 20:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 21:        S1, k2, * yon, k2tog, k8, repeat from * to last 9sts, yon, k2tog, k7

Row 22:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 23:        S1, * k2tog, yon, k1, yon, s1, k1, psso, k5, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 24:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 25:        S1, knit to end

Row 26:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 27:        S1, k7, * yon, k2tog, k8, repeat from * to last 4sts, yon, k2tog, k2

Row 28:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 29:        S1, * k5, k2tog, yon, k1, yon, s1, k1, psso, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 30:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 31:        S1, knit to end

Row 32:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 33:        S1, k2, * yon, k2tog, k8, repeat from * to last 9sts, yon, k2tog, k7

Row 34:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 35:        S1, * k2tog, yon, k1, yon, s1, k1, psso, k5, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 36:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 37:        S1, knit to end

Row 38:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows until work measures around 6½” from the cast on edge

Next Row:     S1, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                                   91sts

Next Row:     S1, purl to last st, k1

Shape the Top ~

1^st Row:        (K7, k2tog), repeat from * to last st, k1              81sts

2^nd, 4^th, 6^th, 8^th, 10^th, 12^th  & 14^th Rows:   S1, purl to last st, k1
3^rd Row:        (K6, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                          71sts
5^th Row:        (K5, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                          61sts
7^th Row:        (K4, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                          51sts
9^th Row:        (K3, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                          41sts
11^th Row:      (K2, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                          31sts
13^th Row:      (K1, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                          21sts
15^th Row:      (K2tog) repeat to last st, k1                               11sts

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

                               
Cut yarn (leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up)

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining stitches. Pull to gather up.

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

LILY Baby Hat                  For an adult woman              

 

Measurements:      18½″ circumference, 9½″ high        

 

Requirements:       DK yarn,  4mm needles

 

Tension / Gauge:   22sts = 4” (10cm)

 

Instructions:

Cast on 102sts 

Knit 6 rows

Row 7:          S1, knit to end

Row 8:          S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9:          S1, k2, * yon, k2tog, k8, repeat from * to last 9sts, yon, k2tog, k7

Row 10:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 11:        S1, * k2tog, yon, k1, yon, s1, k1, psso, k5, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 12:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 13:        S1, knit to end

Row 14:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 15:        S1, k7, * yon, k2tog, k8, repeat from * to last 4sts, yon, k2tog, k2

Row 16:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 17:        S1, * k5, k2tog, yon, k1, yon, s1, k1, psso, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 18:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 19:        S1, knit to end

Row 20:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 21:        S1, k2, * yon, k2tog, k8, repeat from * to last 9sts, yon, k2tog, k7

Row 22:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 23:        S1, * k2tog, yon, k1, yon, s1, k1, psso, k5, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 24:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 25:        S1, knit to end

Row 26:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 27:        S1, k7, * yon, k2tog, k8, repeat from * to last 4sts, yon, k2tog, k2

Row 28:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 29:        S1, * k5, k2tog, yon, k1, yon, s1, k1, psso, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 30:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 31:        S1, knit to end

Row 32:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 33:        S1, k2, * yon, k2tog, k8, repeat from * to last 9sts, yon, k2tog, k7

Row 34:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 35:        S1, * k2tog, yon, k1, yon, s1, k1, psso, k5, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 36:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 37:        S1, knit to end

Row 38:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows until work measures around 7½” from the cast on edge

Next Row:     S1, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                                   101sts

Next Row:     S1, purl to last st, k1

Shape the Top ~

1^st Row:        (K8, k2tog), repeat from * to last st, k1              91sts

2^nd, 4^th, 6^th, 8^th, 10^th, 12^th  & 14^th Rows:   S1, purl to last st, k1

3^rd Row:        (K7, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                          81sts
5^th Row:        (K6, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                          71sts
7^th Row:        (K5, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                          61sts
9^th Row:        (K4, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                          51sts
11^th Row:      (K3, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                          41sts
13^th Row:      (K2, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                          31sts
15^th Row:      (K1, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                          21sts
16^th Row:      (P2tog) repeat to last st, k1                               11sts

                     
Cut yarn (leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up)

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining stitches. Pull to gather up.

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

You will find the smaller baby sizes here ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2024/11/lily-baby-hat.html

LILY Baby Hats 

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

However, please do not copy or share my patterns

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or republished on any other webpage or website