This adorable mini Christmas stocking makes a great festive decoration, make multiple and create a festive garland or why not add a little treat inside and gift them throughout the festive season. And if you’re feeling up for a challenge why not make 25 and embroiderer numbers onto them and create an advent calendar for you or a loved one!

Full free pattern and video tutorial can be found at https://blog.bellacococrochet.com/mini-christmas-stocking/

Written in UK terms

Crochet skills needed:

Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through

Slip Stitch(s): sl st: Insert hook, yarn over pull through stitch and loop on hook

Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Double Crochet 2 together: dc2tog: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through rall three loops on the hook.

Cluster Stitch(s): cs(s): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 (2 loops on the hook) Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 (3 loops on the hook). Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 (4 loops on the hook) Yarn over, pull through all 4 loops on the hook. Ch 1 to secure.