Festive Wheat Stitch™ Crochet Stocking Pattern

There’s nothing quite like the charm of a cozy, handmade stocking waiting to be filled with delightful treats and holiday magic! The Festive Wheat Stitch Crochet Stocking pattern brings that magic to your home! With its elegant mock-cable texture created using puff stitches and the snowy Wheat Stitch pattern, this stocking is as cozy as it is beautiful. To see the gorgeous wheat stitches in the round, check out the NEW Wheat Stitch™ Stocking!

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Crochet Supplies

Yarn

Brava Worsted – 100 % Premium Acrylic; 218yds/100g

OR

Lion Brand Color Theory – 100% Acrylic, 246yds/100g

Yarn Quantities

Small (Large): 230 (250) yds; 1 (2) balls

Yarn Substitutions

Mighty Stitch: 80% Acrylic, 20% Superwash Wool; 208yds/100g

Mary Maxim Starlette Worsted: 100% Ultra Soft Acrylic; 180yds/100g

Brava Tweed Worsted: 97% Premium Acrylic, 3% Viscose; 218yds/100g

Herrschners Worsted 8 Heathers Yarn: 100% Acrylic, 489yds/226g

Remember always to check the gauge and drape when substituting yarns.

Crochet Hook

Size US G+/7 (4.5mm) Crochet Hook or hook to obtain gauge.

Notions

Scissors
Yarn Needle
Removable Stitch Marker
Rivets
Burlap Ribbon
Wooden Tags

Skill Level

Advanced Beginner

Two sizes: Big or small, this stocking can hold it all! (Of course, I’m talking about all the Christmas goodies!)

Simple stitch repeat: Once you start, you won’t want to stop making these stockings. The stitch repeat is so simple and fun!

Festive and Fast: You can work up a stocking in the time it takes to watch two of your favorite holiday flicks!

Two Sizes

Small (Large)

15″ (17″) x 5.75″ (6.5″)

Abbreviations

blo – back loop only
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together
RS – right side
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side

Gauge

15 sts and 13 rows = 4″ by 4″ in st pattern, unblocked

How to Crochet A Gauge Swatch

Working a gauge swatch will let you know if you will have the correct sizing for this pattern. It will also help you practice the stitches used in this project and improve your stitch work for a flawless look.
Are you struggling to match the gauge? Check out the blog post on What is Crochet Gauge and How To Fix It

Special Stitches

Puff Stitch: Yarn over and insert your hook into the stitch/space. Yarn over again and pull up a long loop. Yarn over and insert your hook into the same stitch/space. Yarn over again and pull up a long loop (5 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through the first 4 loops, yarn over and pull through remaining loops.

Pattern Notes

• A ch 1 at the beginning of a row is not counted as a stitch.
• Using a stitch marker at the beginning of each row is recommended.
• Work the first row of sts in the back humps of the starting chain.

Video Tutorial for the Festive Wheat Stitch Stocking

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Written Crochet Pattern Instructions

Row 8:

Ch 1, sc in first st, [skip the next st, sc in next, work a puff st into the skipped st] work until the last 11 sts, sc 1, blo sc in last 10 sts, turn.

Rows 9-16:

Repeat Rows 5-8.

Rows 17-18:

Repeat Rows 5-6.

Top Section – Size Small

Row 1 (WS):

Ch 1, blo sc 10, sc 1, [skip the next st, sc in next, work a puff st into the skipped st] 11 times, sc in the next st, turn leaving the remaining sts unworked. | 34 sts

Row 2 (RS):

Ch 1, sc in first st, [skip the next st, sc in next, work a puff st into the skipped st] work until the last 11 sts, sc 1, blo sc in last 10 sts, turn.

Rows 3-4:

Ch 1 (turning ch does not count as a st throughout), blo sc in each st across, turn.

Row 5:

Ch 1, blo sc 10, sc 1, [skip the next st, sc in next, work a puff st into the skipped st] work until the last st, sc in last st, turn.

Row 6:

Ch 1, sc in first st, [skip the next st, sc in next, work a puff st into the skipped st] work until the last 11 sts, sc 1, blo sc in last 10 sts, turn.

Rows 7-18:

Repeat Rows 3-6.

Fold the fabric with the WS facing out, matching up the current row with the first row.

Insert hook into the first st from the current row, then the first st from the first row, yo and sl st; repeat for each st across. Fasten off.

Bottom Section – Size Small

Row 1 (WS):

Working in the unworked st section, join to the first st, sc 1, [skip the next st, sc in next, work a puff st into the skipped st] work until the last st, sc in last, turn. | 18 sts

Row 2 (RS):

Ch 1, sc in first st [skip the next st, sc in next, work a puff st into the skipped st] work until the last st, sc in last, turn.

Row 3-4:

Ch 1 (turning ch does not count as a st throughout), blo sc in each st across, turn.

Row 5:

Ch 1, sc in first st, [skip the next st, sc in next, work a puff st into the skipped st] work until the last st, sc in last st, turn.

Row 6:

Ch 1, sc in first st, [skip the next st, sc in next, work a puff st into the skipped st] work until the last st, sc in last, turn.

Rows 7-18:

Repeat Rows 3-6.

Fold the fabric with the WS facing out, matching up the current row with the first row.

Insert hook into the first st from the current row, then the first st from the first row, yo and sl st; repeat for each st across. Do not fasten off.

Flip the fabric tube so the RS is facing out.

Toe – Size Small

Setup: Working along the toe opening and placing a st marker in the first st, sl st 1 st per row all the way around, join. | 36 sts

Rnd 1:

Ch 1, blo sc in each st around, join.

Rnd 2:

Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc 4; repeat from * around, join. | 30 sts

Rnd 3:

Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc 3; repeat from * around, join. | 24 sts

Rnd 6:

Ch 1, hdc2tog around, join. | 6 sts

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. With your yarn needle, use the tail end to weave through the flo of each st around. Pull the opening closed and weave in the end.

Heel – Size Small

Setup: Working along the heel opening and placing a st marker in the first st, sl st 1 st per row all the way around, join. | 36 sts

Rnd 1:

Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc 14, hdc2tog; repeat from * around, join. | 32 sts

Rnd 2:

Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc 12, hdc2tog; repeat from * around, join. | 28 sts

Rnd 3:

Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc 10, hdc2tog; repeat from * around, join. | 24 sts

Rnd 4:

Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc 8, hdc2tog; repeat from * around, join. | 20 sts

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming. Fold the top edge and bottom edge of the heel opening together, with the decreases at each side. With your yarn needle, use the tail end to seam the top and bottom edges together. Weave in any ends. Go to Finishing.

Body Section – Size Large

Note: For a sharper edge at the start and end of each row, sc through both loops.

Row 1 (WS):

Ch 59, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each st across, turn. | 58 sts

Row 2 (RS):

Ch 1 (turning ch does not count as a st throughout), sc in first, blo sc across until the last st, sc in last, turn.

Row 3:

Ch 1, blo sc 10, sc 1, [skip the next st, sc in next, work a puff st into the skipped st] work until the last st, sc in last, turn.

Row 4:

Ch 1, sc in first st, [skip the next st, sc in next, work a puff st into the skipped st] work until the last 11 sts, sc 1, blo sc in last 10 sts, turn.

Rows 5-6:

Ch 1 (turning ch does not count as a st throughout), blo sc in each st across, turn.

Row 7:

Ch 1, blo sc 10, sc 1, [skip the next st, sc in next, work a puff st into the skipped st] work until the last st, sc in last, turn.

Row 8:

Ch 1, sc in first st, [skip the next st, sc in next, work a puff st into the skipped st] work until the last 11 sts, sc 1, blo sc in last 10 sts, turn.

Rows 9-20:

Repeat Rows 5-8.

Top Section – Size Large

Row 1 (WS):

Ch 1, blo sc in 38 sts across, turn. | 38 sts

Row 2 (RS):

Ch 1, blo sc in each st across, turn.

Row 3:

Ch 1, blo sc 10, sc 1, [skip the next st, sc in next, work a puff st into the skipped st] work until the last st, sc in last st, turn.

Row 4:

Ch 1, sc in first st, [skip the next st, sc in next, work a puff st into the skipped st] work until the last 11 sts, sc 1, blo sc in last 10 sts, turn.

Rows 5-6:

Ch 1 (turning ch does not count as a st throughout), blo sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 7-18:

Repeat Rows 3-6.

Rows 19-20:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Fold the fabric with the WS facing out, matching up the current row with the first row.

Insert hook into the first st from the current row, then the first st from the first row, yo and sl st; repeat for each st across. Fasten off.

Bottom Section – Size Large

Row 1 (WS):

Working in the unworked st section, join to the first st and ch 1, blo sc in 20 sts across, turn. | 20 sts

Row 2 (RS):

Ch 1, blo sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 3-4:

Ch 1, sc in first st, [skip the next st, sc in next, work a puff st into the skipped st] work until the last st, sc in last, turn.

Rows 5-6:

Ch 1 (turning ch does not count as a st throughout), blo sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 7-18:

Repeat Rows 3-6.

Rows 19-20:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Fold the fabric with the WS facing out, matching up the current row with the first row.

Insert hook into the first st from the current row, then the first st from the first row, yo and sl st; repeat for each st across. Do not fasten off.

Flip the fabric tube so the RS is facing out.

Toe – Size Large

Setup: Working along the toe opening and placing a st marker in the first st, sl st 1 st per row all the way around, join. | 40 sts

Rnd 1:

Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join.

Rnd 2:

Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc 3; repeat from * around, join. | 32 sts

Rnd 3:

Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc 2; repeat from * around, join. | 24 sts

Rnd 4:

Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc 1; repeat from * around, join. | 16 sts

Rnd 5:

Ch 1, hdc2tog around, join. | 8 sts

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. With your yarn needle, use the tail end to weave through the flo of each st around. Pull the opening closed and weave in the end.

Heel – Size Large

Setup: Working along the heel opening and placing a st marker in the first st, sl st 1 st per row all the way around, join. | 40 sts

Rnd 1:

Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc 16, hdc2tog; repeat from * around. | 36 sts

Rnd 2:

Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc 14, hdc2tog; repeat from * around. | 32 sts

Rnd 3:

Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc 12, hdc2tog; repeat from * around. | 28 sts

Rnd 4:

Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc 10, hdc2tog; repeat from * around. | 24 sts

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming. Fold the top edge and bottom edge of the heel opening together, with the decreases at each side. With your yarn needle, use the tail end to seam the top and bottom edges together. Weave in any ends. Go to Finishing.

Finishing

Using some ribbon and rivets, attach a tab to the top of the stocking for hanging. Other options include crocheting a tab, or using leather and a hole punch, as shown for the Granny All The Way Stockings.

Wooden tags can add personalization and even more charm.

Handmade crochet Christmas stockings and decorations add a cozy, personal touch to your festivities, so caring for them is key to preserving their charm! To keep your crochet treasures looking their best, gently clean (by handwashing, spot-cleaning, or dusting) each item, and store in sturdy, labeled containers away from extreme temperatures and humidity. Place stockings and ornaments in breathable fabric bags or tissue paper to protect them during the off-season. Proper care not only preserves their charm but also keeps your holiday traditions alive. With a little attention, your handcrafted treasures – like a Holiday Fair Isle Rug, Red Christmas Truck Table Runner (and matching pillow), and Crochet Advent Calendar – will shine brightly every season!

Cheers, and happy crocheting!

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