The free waffle Christmas stocking crochet pattern is a one-piece, no-sew design. I hope you love it as much as I do! So, I wanted to make sentimental gifts for my family and decided on Christmas stockings! Firstly Christmas stockings are timeless, and secondly they are a massive part of the Christmas tradition. Above all a handmade, good quality stocking could be treasured for years to come and also be handed down through generations.
Waffle Christmas stocking description
The crochet pattern will help you create a festive Christmas stocking with a lovely thick texture using the waffle stitch. The completed stocking will measure 17” x 6”. So I would describe it as a full sized Christmas stocking, the perfect size to hang over your fireplace ready to be filled with gifts.
How to crochet a Christmas stocking with the waffle stitch
The waffle Christmas stocking is worked up in one piece, as a result you can complete the project faster without fussing over the heel. To make the stocking I used Aran (weight 4) yarn and a 5mm crochet hook. In this case I used cotton but other fibres such as acrylic would also work with this crochet pattern. Of course, you will also need some handmade or ready made pom-poms to decorate your stocking. To conclude this crochet pattern is intermediate skill level. In order to complete the project you’ll need to know basic crochet stitches and also the bobble stitch. In addition you will also need to know how to work into front/back loops and posts.
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Crochet pattern information
Hook sizes
5mm crochet hook
Yarn
Aran (weight 4) yarn in 2 colours. I used ‘Epic yarn and colours cotton’ acrylic would also work for this pattern
A – Red 250m / 273yd
B – White 30m / 33yd
Terminology
USA
Abbreviations
ch – Chain
MR – Magic ring
st/sts – Stitch/stitches
sl st – Slip stitch
sk – Skip
rep – Repeat
sp/sps – Space/spaces
sc – Single crochet
hdc – Half double crochet
dc – Double crochet
bo – Bobble stitch
blo – Back loop only
FP – Front post
BP – Back post
inc – Increase (2 stitches in 1 space)
Gauge / Tension
5mm hook – 2” x 2” square = 5 rows of 7 hdc
Pattern notes
I do not count chains in my stitch count.
Numbers in brackets are the number of rounds/stitches.
Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces eg. (sc, inc) would mean sc in first stitch then inc in next stitch.
Supplies
You will need the following supplies to complete the crochet project (links will take you directly to my recommended supplies)
– Stitch markers (optional)
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Waffle Christmas stocking – Free crochet pattern
Use a 5mm crochet hook
Completed size H 17” x W 6”
Use yarn colour A (red)
Toe
Round 1
hdc x 10 into MR
sl st to join & ch 1
(10 sts)
Round 2
inc x 10
sl st to join & ch 1
(20 sts)
Round 3
(inc, hdc) x 10
sl st to join & ch 1
(30 sts)
Round 4
(inc, hdc x 2) x 10
sl st to join & ch 1
(40 sts)
Round 5
(inc, hdc x 19) x 2
sl st to join & ch 2
(42 sts)
Round 6
(BPdc x 2, dc x 1) x 14
sl st to join & ch 2
(42 sts)
Foot
Round 7
(dc x 2, FPdc x 1) x 14
sl st to join & ch 2
(42 sts)
Round 8 – 17
Rep rounds 6 & 7
(10 rounds of 42 sts)
Heel
Round 18
We will now start the heel
Work this round only in blo
sc x3, hdc x4, dc x6, hdc x4, sc x3
ch 1 & turn
(20 sts)
Round 19
sc x3, hdc x4, dc x6, hdc x4, sc x3
ch 1 & turn
(20 sts)
Round 20
sc x3, hdc x4, dc x6, hdc x4, sc x3,
Work the next sts into round 17
FPdc x1
(BPdc x2, dc x1) x 6
BPdc x 2, FPdc x1
sl st to join & ch 1
(42 sts)
Round 21 & 22
sc x3, hdc x4, dc x6, hdc x4, sc x3
ch 1 & turn
(2 rows of 20 sts)
Round 23
sc x3, hdc x4, dc x6, hdc x4, sc x3,
Work the next sts into round 20
(FPdc x1, dc x2) x 7
FPdc x1
sl st to join & ch 1
(42 sts)
Round 24 & 25
sc x3, hdc x4, dc x6, hdc x4, sc x3
ch 1 & turn
(2 rows of 20 sts)
Round 26
sc x3, hdc x4, dc x6, hdc x4, sc x3,
Work the next sts into round 23
FPdc x1
(BPdc x2, dc x1) x 6
BPdc x 2, FPdc x1
sl st to join & ch 2
(42 sts)
Leg
Round 27
blo dc x 20,
(FPdc, dc x2) x 7
FPdc in last sp
sl st to join & ch 2
(42 sts)
Round 28
(BPdc x2, dc x1) x 14
sl st to join & ch 2
(42 sts)
Round 29
(dc x2, FPdc x1) x 14
sl st to join & ch 2
(42 sts)
Round 30 – 45
Rep rounds 28 & 29
(16 rounds of 42 sts)
Round 46
BPhdc x 42
sl st to join
(42 sts)
Cuff
Round 47
Change to colour B (white) & ch 1
hdc x 42
sl st to join & ch 2
(42 sts)
Round 48
Turn work
(BO, sc x2) x 14
sl st to join & ch 2
(42 sts)
Round 49
Turn work
sc x 42
sl st to join
(42 sts)
Round 50
Change to colour A (red) & ch 1
hdc x 42
sl st to join and ch 2
(42 sts)
Round 51
BPhdc x 42
sl st to join & ch 1
(42 sts)
Hanging loop
Round 52
We will now work a sl st around the top to neaten the edges and make a hanging loop
sl st x10
ch x16
sl st into next sp
sc x 15 along ch
sl st back into stocking
ch 3 behind hanging loop
sl st around the rest of the stocking
sl st to join, fasten off, weave in ends
(42 sts)
Pom-poms
Use colour B (white)
ch x 101
sl st x 100 start in 2nd ch from hook
Fasten off & sew pompoms to ends
Tie bow onto the hanging hoop leaving one end dangling slightly longer than the other
Your Christmas stocking is now complete
