Free Colorwork Holiday Stocking Pattern to Create Your Own Style

Special Stitches for Crochet:

Split Single Crochet (ssc): Insert hook between the legs of the stitch (on the back of work the hook should be under the horizontal bar and between the upside-down ‘V’ shape as well), yarn over, pull up a loop to the height of a single crochet, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
Tip: Keep a loose tension so the stitches are easily worked. https://brianakdesigns.com/split-single-crochet-round-flat/

Magic Circle: Start by creating a loop with your yarn. The tail of the working yarn will be over the working end. Insert your hook into the loop from behind. Yarn over and pull through the loop. Work the stitches as instructed into the loop. https://brianakdesigns.com/magic-crochet-circle-ring/

Notes for the Crochet Stocking

How to read the colorwork instructions:
In the colorwork section Color A will be abbreviated as (A), and Color B as (B).
Example: (B) x 9 = with Color B ssc the next 9 stitches
The chart will be worked from right to left for each round and repeated until the end of the
round.

If you would like to only use two colors, that’s perfectly fine! If you would like to rotate your
color B to change in some sections like the example, that can be done as well.
Color A: Snowbank (white)
Color B: Blue Blood (red)
Color B: Toad (green)

Written Instructions for the Crochet Stocking

The toe of the Crochet Stocking

Rnd 1: With Color A, sc 8 into a Magic Circle, do not join, work continuously. (8)sts

Rnd 2: 2sc in each stitch around. (16)sts

Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (16)sts

Rnd 4: 2sc in the first, sc in the next; repeat from * to * around. (24)sts

Rnd 5: Rep Rnd 3. (24)sts

Rnd 6: 2sc in the first, sc in the next 2; repeat from * to * around. (32)sts

Rnd 7: Rep Rnd 3. (32)sts

Rnd 8: 2sc in the first, sc in the next 3; repeat from * to * around. (40)sts

Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 3. (40)sts

Rnd 10: 2sc in the first, sc in the next 4; repeat from * to * around. (48)sts

Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 3. (48)sts

Rnd 12: 2sc in the first, sc in the next 5; repeat from * to * around. (56)sts

Rnd 13: Rep Rnd 3. (56)sts

The Foot of the Crochet Stocking

All the stitches for the foot will be worked as ssc. Repeat each round instructions 2 times for one round. The stitch count will remain 56 sts.

If you've purchased the VIP Experience with the Create Your Holiday Style, this is where you get to be the designer! Use your colorwork swatches from the course to fill the 25 rounds of crochet for the foot. It is okay if you go a little over or under the 25 rounds for this section.

Rnd 1: (B) x 28
Rnd 2: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 14
Rnd 3: (B) x 28
Rnd 4: (A) x 28
Rnd 5: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 7
Rnd 6: [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 14
Rnd 7: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1] x 7
Rnd 8: (A) x 28
Rnd 9: (A) x 4, (B) x 1, (A) x 17, (B) x 1, (A) x 5
Rnd 10: [(A) x 2, (B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 2, (A) x 5, (B) x 1, (A) x 6, [(B) x 1, (A) x 3] x 2
Rnd 11: (A) x 1, (B) x 1, [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 2, (B) x 2, (A) x 2, [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, (A) x 3, (B) x 1, [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 2, (B) x 2, (A) x 2
Rnd 12: [(A) x 3, (B) x 3, (A) x 3] x 3, (A) x 1
Rnd 13: [(B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, [(A) x 1, (B) x 3] x 2, [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 2, [(B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B)x 1] x 2, (A) x 1
Rnd 14: [(A) x 3, (B) x 3, (A) x 3] x 3, (A) x 1
Rnd 15: (A) x 1, (B) x 1, [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 2, (B) x 2, (A) x 2, [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, (A) x 3, (B) x 1, [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 2, (B) x 2, (A) x 2
Rnd 16: [(A) x 2, (B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 2, (A) x 5, (B) x 1, (A) x 6, [(B) x 1, (A) x 3] x 2
Rnd 17: (A) x 4, (B) x 1, (A) x 17, (B) x 1, (A) x 5
Rnd 18: (A) x 28
Rnd 19: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 7
Rnd 20: [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 14
Rnd 21: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1] x 7
Rnd 22: (A) x 28
Rnd 23: (B) x 28
Rnd 24: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 14
Rnd 25: (B) x 28

Creating The Heel Space for the Crochet Stocking

Rnd 26: With A ssc 17, ch 22, skip 22, ssc 17. (This creates the heel opening.) 

This is where your custom chart for the foot will end, and next the leg custom chart will begin. If needed, work another round in your main color so that you work across the chain stitches before beginning the leg of the stocking.

Crochet Stocking Colorwork Leg

All the stitches for the leg will be worked as ssc. Repeat each round instructions 2 times for one round. The stitch count will remain 56 sts. 

This is where you can once again be the designer! Use your colorwork swatches on the following pages to fill the 25 crochet rounds for the foot. It is okay to go a little over or under the recommended 47 rounds for this section. 

Crochet Stocking Colorwork Leg Chart

Crochet Stocking Colorwork Leg Written Instructions

Rnd 27: (A) x 28 

Rnd 28: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1, (A) x 3] x 4 

Rnd 29: [(A) x 2, (B) x 3, (A) x 2] x 4 

Rnd 30: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, [(A) x 2, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, (A) x 1

Rnd 31: [(B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 2, [(B) x 2, (A) x 2, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 3, (B) x 1 

Rnd 32: [(A) x 2, (B) x 3, (A) x 2] x 4 

Rnd 33: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, [(A) x 2, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, (A) x 1 

Rnd 34: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1, (A) x 3] x 4 

Rnd 35: [(A) x 2, (B) x 3, (A) x 2] x 4 

Rnd 36: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1, (A) x 3] x 4 

Rnd 37: (A) x 28 

Rnd 38: (A) x 28 

Rnd 39: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 7 

Rnd 40: [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 14 

Rnd 41: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1] x 7 

Rnd 42: [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 14 

Rnd 43: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 7 

Rnd 44: (A) x 28 

Rnd 45: (A) x 28 

Rnd 46: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1] x 2, (A) x 10, [(A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 2, (A) x 1, (B) x 1 

Rnd 47: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1] x 2, (A) x 10, [(A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 2, (A) x 1, (B) x 1 

Rnd 48: (A) x 3, (B) x 4, [(B) x 1, (A) x 5] x 2, (B) x 5, (A) x 4 

Rnd 49: (A) x 3, (B) x 4, [(B) x 1, (A) x 4, (B) x 2] x 2, (B) x 3, (A) x 4 

Rnd 50: (A) x 2, [(B) x 1, (A) x 3, (B) x 1] x 2, (B) x 4, (A) x 3, (B) x 2, (A) x 1, [(A) x 2, (B) x 1] x 2 

Rnd 51: (A) x 7, (B) x 1, [(B) x 2, (A) x 1] x 3, (B) x 3, (A) x 8 

Rnd 52: (A) x 6, (B) x 3, (A) x 9, (B) x 3, (A) x 7 

Rnd 53: (A) x 4, [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 2, (A) x 10, [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 2, (A) x 5, (B) x 1 

Rnd 54: (A) x 4, [(A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 2, (A) x 8, [(B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 2, (A) x 3, (B) x 1 

Rnd 55: (A) x 28 

Rnd 56: (A) x 28 

Rnd 57: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 7 

Rnd 58: [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 14 

Rnd 59: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1] x 7 

Rnd 60: [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 14 

Rnd 61: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 7 

Rnd 62: (A) x 28 

Rnd 63: (A) x 28 

Rnd 64: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1, (A) x 3] x 4

Rnd 65: [(A) x 2, (B) x 3, (A) x 2] x 4 

Rnd 66: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, [(A) x 2, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, (A) x 1 

Rnd 67: [(B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 2, [(B) x 2, (A) x 2, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 3, (B) x 1 

Rnd 68: [(A) x 2, (B) x 3, (A) x 2] x 4 

Rnd 69: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, [(A) x 2, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, (A) x 1 

Rnd 70: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1, (A) x 3] x 4 

Rnd 71: [(A) x 2, (B) x 3, (A) x 2] x 4 

Rnd 72: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1, (A) x 3] x 4 

Rnd 73: (A) x 28, fasten off A.

Crochet Stocking Cuff

Row 1: With Color B, ch 17 (or 25 for a taller cuff), blo sc in second chain from hook and across to body, sl st 2 sts on the body (these do not count as sts), turn. (16 or 24)sts 

Row 2: Skip the two sl sts from the body, blo sc in each st across, turn. (16 or 24)sts 

Row 3: Ch 1, blo sc in each st across, sl st 2 sts on the body, turn. 

Repeats: Repeat Rows 2-3 around the top of the stocking body. Join the last row to the beginning row by slip stitching through blo of first and last row at the same time with the WS of the cuff facing. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Crochet Stocking Heel

Rnd 1: With Color A, join the yarn at the corner of the heel opening. Sc around the heel opening, do not join. 

*Optional Tip: To reduce holes, sc2tog at the corners. (44)sts 

Rnd 2: *sc2tog, sc in the next 9*; repeat from * to * around. (40)sts 

Rnd 3: *sc2tog, sc in the next 8*; repeat from * to * around. (36)sts 

Rnd 4: *sc2tog, sc in the next 7*; repeat from * to * around. (32)sts 

Rnd 5: *sc2tog, sc in the next 6*; repeat from * to * around. (28)sts 

Rnd 6: *sc2tog, sc in the next 5*; repeat from * to * around. (24)sts 

Rnd 7: *sc2tog, sc in the next 4*; repeat from * to * around. (20)sts 

Rnd 8: Sc2tog around. (10)sts 

Fasten off, leaving a tail, weave the tail through the front loops of each stitch around, then pull closed. Weave in ends.

Finishing the Stocking and Tab

Use a strip of leather and a leather punch to create a strap and stitch to the top of the stocking. 

Or create an i-cord: https://brianakdesigns.com/how-to-crochet-an-i-cord/

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The Knit Fair Isle Stocking Instructions

Locate the knit stocking on Etsy & Ravelry!

Video Tutorial for the Knit Stocking

Special Stitches:

k2tog: The k2tog is a right-leaning decrease and one of the most commonly used decreases. With the working yarn in back, insert the right needle into the second, then the first stitches on the left needle (from left to right). Wrap the yarn under and then over the right needle. Pull a loop through the 2 stitches. Drop the 2 stitches from the left needle.

ssk: The slip slip knit is a smaller decrease twisted stitch which to the right. Slip 1 stitch knitwise from the left to the right needle. Slip another stitch knitwise from the left to the right needle. Return the slipped stitches in their twisted position back to the left hand needle. Knit the 2 stitches together in their twisted position. Video Link: https://brianakdesigns.com/how-to-decrease-knitting/#ssk

How to read the colorwork instructions:
In the colorwork section Color A will be abbreviated as (A), and Color B as (B).
Example: (B) x 9 = with Color B knit the next 9 stitches
The chart will be worked from right to left for each round and repeated until the end of the
round.
Color A: Snowshoe (Cream)
Color B: Romance (Red)
Color B: Toad (Green)

Toe of the Knit Stocking

Rnd 1: With Color A, CO 8 sts, leaving at least an 8-in tail. Divide as desired, without twisting
sts, join. (8)sts
Rnd 2: k1, m1r; repeat from * to * around. (16)sts
Rnd 3: Knit. (16)sts
Rnd 4: kfb, k1; repeat from * to * around. (24)sts
Rnd 5: Rep Rnd 3. (24)sts
Rnd 6: kfb, k2; repeat from * to * around. (32)sts
Rnd 7: Rep Rnd 3. (32)sts
Rnd 8: kfb, k3; repeat from * to * around. (40)sts
Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 3. (40)sts
Rnd 10: kfb, k4; repeat from * to * around. (48)sts
Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 3. (48)sts
Rnd 12: kfb, k5; repeat from * to * around. (56)sts
Rnd 13-15: Rep Rnd 3. (56)sts

Foot of the Knit Stocking

Repeat each round instructions 2 times for one round. The stitch count will remain 56 sts.

This is where you get to be the designer! Use your colorwork swatches on the following pages to fill the 25 rounds of crochet for the foot. It is okay if you go a little over or under the 25 rounds for this section.

Rnd 1: (B) x 28
Rnd 2: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 14
Rnd 3: (B) x 28
Rnd 4: (A) x 28
Rnd 5: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 7
Rnd 6: [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 14
Rnd 7: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1] x 7
Rnd 8: (A) x 28
Rnd 9: (A) x 4, (B) x 1, (A) x 17, (B) x 1, (A) x 5
Rnd 10: [(A) x 2, (B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 2, (A) x 5, (B) x 1, (A) x 6, [(B) x 1, (A) x 3] x 2
Rnd 11: (A) x 1, (B) x 1, [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 2, (B) x 2, (A) x 2, [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, (A) x 3, (B) x 1, [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 2, (B) x 2, (A) x 2
Rnd 12: [(A) x 3, (B) x 3, (A) x 3] x 3, (A) x 1
Rnd 13: [(B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, [(A) x 1, (B) x 3] x 2, [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 2, [(B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 2, (A) x 1
Rnd 14: [(A) x 3, (B) x 3, (A) x 3] x 3, (A) x 1
Rnd 15: (A) x 1, (B) x 1, [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 2, (B) x 2, (A) x 2, [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, (A) x 3, (B) x 1, [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 2, (B) x 2, (A) x 2
Rnd 16: [(A) x 2, (B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 2, (A) x 5, (B) x 1, (A) x 6, [(B) x 1, (A) x 3] x 2
Rnd 17: (A) x 4, (B) x 1, (A) x 17, (B) x 1, (A) x 5
Rnd 18: (A) x 28
Rnd 19: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 7
Rnd 20: [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 14
Rnd 21: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1] x 7
Rnd 22: (A) x 28
Rnd 23: (B) x 28
Rnd 24: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 14
Rnd 25: (B) x 28
Rnd 26: With A k 17, place the next 22 sts on a holder, thumb cast on 22 sts OR create a provisional cast on as in the video tutorial, k 17. (This creates the heel.)

Leg of the Knit Stocking

Repeat each round instructions 2 times for one round. The stitch count will remain 56 sts.

This is where you can once again be the designer! Use your colorwork swatches on the following pages to fill the 25 rounds of crochet for the foot. It is okay if you go a little over or under the recommended 47 rounds for this section.

Rnd 27: (A) x 28
Rnd 28: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1, (A) x 3] x 4
Rnd 29: [(A) x 2, (B) x 3, (A) x 2] x 4
Rnd 30: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, [(A) x 2, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, (A) x 1
Rnd 31: [(B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 2, [(B) x 2, (A) x 2, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 3, (B) x 1
Rnd 32: [(A) x 2, (B) x 3, (A) x 2] x 4
Rnd 33: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, [(A) x 2, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, (A) x 1
Rnd 34: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1, (A) x 3] x 4
Rnd 35: [(A) x 2, (B) x 3, (A) x 2] x 4
Rnd 36: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1, (A) x 3] x 4
Rnd 37: (A) x 28
Rnd 38: (A) x 28
Rnd 39: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 7
Rnd 40: [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 14
Rnd 41: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1] x 7
Rnd 42: [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 14
Rnd 43: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 7
Rnd 44: (A) x 28
Rnd 45: (A) x 28
Rnd 46: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1] x 2, (A) x 10, [(A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 2, (A) x 1, (B) x 1
Rnd 47: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1] x 2, (A) x 10, [(A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 2, (A) x 1, (B) x 1
Rnd 48: (A) x 3, (B) x 4, [(B) x 1, (A) x 5] x 2, (B) x 5, (A) x 4
Rnd 49: (A) x 3, (B) x 4, [(B) x 1, (A) x 4, (B) x 2] x 2, (B) x 3, (A) x 4
Rnd 50: (A) x 2, [(B) x 1, (A) x 3, (B) x 1] x 2, (B) x 4, (A) x 3, (B) x 2, (A) x 1, [(A) x 2, (B) x 1] x 2
Rnd 51: (A) x 7, (B) x 1, [(B) x 2, (A) x 1] x 3, (B) x 3, (A) x 8
Rnd 52: (A) x 6, (B) x 3, (A) x 9, (B) x 3, (A) x 7
Rnd 53: (A) x 4, [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 2, (A) x 10, [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 2, (A) x 5, (B) x 1
Rnd 54: (A) x 4, [(A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 2, (A) x 8, [(B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 2, (A) x 3, (B) x 1
Rnd 55: (A) x 28
Rnd 56: (A) x 28
Rnd 57: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 7
Rnd 58: [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 14
Rnd 59: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1] x 7
Rnd 60: [(B) x 1, (A) x 1] x 14
Rnd 61: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 7
Rnd 62: (A) x 28
Rnd 63: (A) x 28
Rnd 64: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1, (A) x 3] x 4
Rnd 65: [(A) x 2, (B) x 3, (A) x 2] x 4
Rnd 66: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, [(A) x 2, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, (A) x 1
Rnd 67: [(B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 2, [(B) x 2, (A) x 2, (B) x 1, (A) x 2] x 3, (B) x 1
Rnd 68: [(A) x 2, (B) x 3, (A) x 2] x 4
Rnd 69: [(A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, [(A) x 2, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1] x 3, (A) x 1
Rnd 70: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1, (A) x 3] x 4
Rnd 71: [(A) x 2, (B) x 3, (A) x 2] x 4
Rnd 72: [(A) x 3, (B) x 1, (A) x 3] x 4
Rnd 73: (A) x 28

Chart for the Knit Stocking Leg

Ribbing Cuff of the Knit Stocking

Rnd 1: With Color B (or your color of choice), k1, p1; repeat from * to * around.
Repeats: Work ribbing until the cuff measures 4 inches or 6 inches, depending on the desired
height of the cuff.

Heel of the Knit Stocking

Rnd 1: Place held stitches back on needles, (22 sts along the top of the heel and 22 sts along the
bottom of the heel). If there is a gap on each side of the heel we can use our tail end to close those up later. 44 sts

Rnd 2: (ssk, k18, k2tog) two times. 40 sts

Rnd 3: (ssk, k16, k2tog) two times. 36 sts

Rnd 4: (ssk, k14, k2tog) two times. 32 sts

Rnd 5: (ssk, k12, k2tog) two times. 28 sts

Rnd 6: (ssk, k10, k2tog) two times. 24 sts

Rnd 7: (ssk, k8, k2tog) two times. 20 sts

Rnd 8: (ssk, k6, k2tog) two times. 16 sts

Rnd 9: Knit. 16 sts

Fasten off, leaving enough tail length for closing the opening. Place your tapestry needle
on the tail end and slip the remaining stitches to the tapestry needle. Pull to close the
opening and weave in the end. Fasten off the remaining tail.