Granny Square Christmas Stocking Crochet Pattern

A Three-Square Cuff Sized to the Stocking Leg

Each blocked square measures about 3.25 in (8.3 cm). Three squares make a ring just under 10 in (25.5 cm), matching the 40-stitch leg without puckering. Ivory joins visually separate the motifs and reinforce the folded cuff edge.

Materials You'll Need

• About 330 yd (302 m) worsted cotton blend (stocking body), 60% cotton, 40% acrylic, in Deep cranberry.
• About 95 yd (87 m) total worsted cotton blend (cuff colors), 60% cotton, 40% acrylic, in Muted gold and Warm ivory and Forest green.
• About 3 yd (3 m) smooth waste yarn, cotton, in Contrasting waste color.
• 5.0 mm (US H-8) crochet hook.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Scissors.
• Blocking mat and pins.

Use the same yarn line for the solid stocking and motifs. A thicker ivory can make the cuff ring too tight even when every square has the correct stitch count.

Gauge and Finished Measurements

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Gauge: 16 sc and 17 rnds = 4 in (10 cm); each blocked square is 3.25 in (8.3 cm).
• Finished size: About 20 in (51 cm) from cuff to toe and 7 in (18 cm) across the leg laid flat.
• Working time: About 8 hours.

Block one full square before making the other two. If it is wider than 3.25 in (8.3 cm), change hook size; do not remove clusters from the motif.

Abbreviations and Special Stitches

Instructions use US crochet terms. Count at the end of every numbered row or round before moving on.

• mr: magic ring.
• ch: chain.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• inc: 2 stitches in the same stitch.
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease.
• BLO: back loop only.
• FLO: front loop only.
• sk: skip.
• sp: space.
• st(s): stitch(es).
• rnd(s): round(s).

Granny cluster: Work 3 dc in the same chain space.

Pattern Notes

• Work the stocking body in continuous spirals.
• Make exactly 3 matching granny squares.
• Change color after every square round.

Make and block all three squares before joining them. Their corner spaces must face the same direction and their final green rounds must have equal tension.

How to Make a Granny Square Christmas Stocking

The cranberry stocking uses the same toe-up tube and afterthought heel method throughout. A contrasting waste-yarn round reserves the heel opening. The cuff squares use four standard granny rounds, changing color after every round.

Joining Three Squares into the Cuff

1. Block all three squares to the same measurement.
2. Join Square 1 to Square 2 and Square 2 to Square 3 with ivory slip stitches through matching edge loops.
3. Join the free edge of Square 3 to Square 1, forming a ring.
4. Work one ivory round around both ring edges.
5. Sew the lower ring edge evenly to the 40-stitch leg and secure the hanging loop through cuff and leg.

Fold the cuff only after it is sewn on. This keeps the join line on the inside and lets the three centers remain upright.

Straight Motif Joins and a Smooth Fold

• Block before joining, not afterward.
• Match every corner space first.
• Keep slip-stitch joins loose.
• Catch leg stitches under the cuff seam for the hanging loop.

Crochet Granny Square Christmas Stocking Colors

The pictured sequence uses cranberry, gold, ivory and forest. Reverse ivory and green for a darker cuff, or repeat cranberry in the final round for a more solid look. Keep all three motifs in the same sequence.

Care and Storage

Hand wash and dry flat with the cuff unfolded. Refold only when fully dry, aligning the ivory edge with the leg join.