There’s no denying that the granny square is a traditional crochet technique, and I wanted to make a classic, beginner friendly pattern with simple assembly for a holiday project, so when I thought about old timey Christmas, a granny square stocking seemed like the perfect solution! It’s a bit bigger than I envisioned, but not unreasonably large. It’s made of 27 three-round grannies that are whip stitched together and the cuff is made with post stitches and a crocheted in hanging loop for extra stability and a wee challenge for adventurous beginners. Enjoy!

This pattern is also available for free on my website. You can find more free patterns here: http://www.crochetcetera.com/free-patterns

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES:

• Single Crochet
• Double Crochet
• Foundation Single Crochet
• Standing Double Crochet
• Front and Back Post Stitches
• Whip Stitch Seaming

SUGGESTED MATERIALS:

• Cascade 220 by Cascade Yarns in 3 colors (100g, 220 yds each) Worsted (4) Weight: C1 2409 Palm Green, C2 8010 Natural, C3 9488 Christmas Red Heather
• H/5.0mm Crochet Hook
• Stitch Marker(s)
• Scissors
• Darning Needle
• One 1” Jingle Bell (optional)

A NOTE ON GAUGE:

Each motif should measure approximately 3” across. Finished measurements are 6” wide and 20” tall.

Pattern includes photo tutorial for whip stitch seaming as well as joining schematics.

Also, here is the specific yardage I used:

• green: 66 yds
• white: 88 yds
• red: 165 yds
• cuff (white): 66 yds

I invite and encourage you to sell any items made from my patterns; I simply ask that you credit me for the design, especially if listing online, by linking back to the source of the pattern. Copying, redistributing, or selling the pattern itself or a derivative thereof is strictly prohibited.