Miniature Christmas Stockings: Free Crochet Pattern

Christmas is on it's way!  And what better way to get started (or progressing) with Christmas handmaking then some adorable miniature stockings!?

Or, as the "Big Bad Wolf" from "Toopy & Binoo's Big Bad Christmas" would say; "It's not a stocking!  It's a sock!!"  

Yeah, I watch far too much children's television programming . . . I guess that's motherhood for ya!

Welp, anyway, these miniature Christmas stockings are perfect for teacher, helper, ECE, bus driver, favourite restaurant server, mother-in-law, favourite neighbour (you get the idea!) gifts.  They are the perfect size to hold a good, old-fashioned plastic gift card & still have room to accommodate two or three (or even eight or ten) small sweets!!





Not only do they work excellent as community member gifts, they even look lovely festooning the Christmas tree (or suction cupped to the window . . . it use to be a glass snowman.  I guess my littlest had other plans!!)

And did I mention, they crochet up incredibly quickly!!  You could make several in an afternoon and be nearly ready for Christmas gifting (I say nearly because you may need to still put something actually in the stocking - or not! - entirely up to you!!)

The FREE pattern today is for the classic styling of the Christmas Red & White stocking set as pictured below.  If you would like an ads free version of the pattern or the added directions for the Frozen Inspired Set please check out the paid version below!  ↓↓

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Rustic Stars: Free Crochet Pattern

With Halloween behind us and November beginning, it's time to start making Christmas decor!!

Mother Nature got a jump on winter this year and it snowed here the other night.  I know, snow!!  Don't believe me?  Check out the pic!!!

Hey, yes, it's grainy.  It's like looking at the Lock-Ness Monster or Big Foot or something.  It's showing you something you don't really want to believe was ever actually there!

Once the storm cleared out of the atmosphere, the stars in the heavens seemed to pop out of the black velvet (yes, I was up really late - or was it early - after the storm.  Kids you know!).  Living in the country, with no street lights or security lights in sight, the stars always seem to shine just a little bit brighter and seem just a little bit closer.  When that happens it's so much easier to believe that God truly is near!!

Winter Snowball: Free Knit Pattern

It's only the beginning of November and the snow has been falling steadily on southern Ontario for most of the weekend!!  We already have almost 5 centimeters of accumulation and the big fluffy flakes are falling even now as I type.

After a weekend of being out and about in the snow, it feels like a great night to stay in and work on my little blog and finish getting this pattern posted!!  Hoss graciously agreed to be my hand model for some of these pictures.  The snowballs seem to look a wee bit tiny in his gigantic hands!  And the flannel shirt he suggested that he wear, I think, was a nice touch.

If you are a handcrafter that sells at local markets, or especially at any upcoming Christmas markets, this finished project seems to always be a huge hit.  You are of course welcome to use this pattern to make your items, but please do check out my clause at the bottom of this pattern posting.  Thanks!

skill level
easy

size
approximately 3 x 3 inches

needles & notions
5mm double pointed
tapestry needle

polyester fiberfill (stuffing)

yarns used in images
Bernat Pipsqueak, whitey white
Luv Gentle Joy Baby Blanket, blue

pattern
cast on 6 sts.  Place marker and join to work in the round

Rnd 1:  KFB all sts around (12sts)

Rnd 2 & all even rounds until Rnd 10:  knit

Rnd 3:  *KFB.  K1.  rep from * around (18sts)

Rnd 5:  *KFB.  K2.  rep from * around (24sts)

Rnd 7:  *KFB.  K3.  rep from * around (30sts)

Rnd 9:  *KFB.  K4.  rep from * around (36sts)

Rnd 11:  *KFB.  K5.  rep from * around (42sts)

weave in starting tail and ensure it is secure

Rnd 12 - 14:  Knit around (42sts)

Rnd 15:  *K2tog.  K5.  rep from * around (36sts)

Rnd 16 & all even rounds until Rnd 22:  Knit

Rnd 17:  *K2tog.  K4.  rep from * around (30sts)

Rnd 19:  *K2tog.  K3.  rep from * around (24sts)

Rnd 21:  *K2tog.  K2.  rep from * around (18sts)

Rnd 23:  *K2tog.  K1.  rep from * around (12sts)

stuff the snowball plumply at this stage

Rnd 24:  *K2tog around (6sts)

Cut yarn & pull tail through remaining live sts.  Pull tight and secure.  Weave in end

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If you use this pattern for sale items please provide a link back and give credit.  It's the nice, morally responsible thing to do! DO NOT claim this pattern as your own. Why not try writing one of your own? You can do it! I know you can!!  

All photos copyright Jocelyn Windover and Red Mitten Designs (do not use without permission).  

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