Winterland Stocking – Free Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern 

This free crochet Christmas stocking pattern is my favorite quick holiday make. The Winterland Stocking is large, chunky, and worked in a cozy waffle stitch with #5 bulky yarn — from the toe up, all in one piece. I finished mine in just over an hour, and I absolutely love how it turned out!

Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year — I love everything about it! The cozy evenings, the festive decorations, and of course, the joy of making handmade gifts and decor.

I usually start my Christmas crochet list early (it’s a long one that keeps growing, lol!), and by December, I’ve made a little something for everyone — hats, ornaments, wine bottle bags, and cozy blankets.

This year, I’m so excited to share my Winterland Stocking crochet pattern — a large, chunky Christmas stocking that fits beautifully into any holiday décor. I used the waffle stitch for this design, and I just love the cozy texture and simple, modern look it creates.

This easy crochet stocking pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters! It’s worked from the toe up in one piece using #5 bulky yarn. Why bulky yarn? It gives the stocking great structure, makes the waffle stitch stand out, and, best of all, it works up fast! I finished one in just over an hour.

In this post, I’ll share everything you need — yarn, hook, stitch guide, and full step-by-step instructions — to make your own Winterland Stocking. Keep reading for the free pattern!

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Free Crochet Stocking Pattern: Start Here

Recommended Yarn: Any #5 bulky-weight yarn works. For the 3 stockings, I used:

• Loops & Threads Charisma Tweed yarn, Color shown: White
• Loops & Threads Charisma Heather Yarn. Colors shown: Forest & Burgundy

Yardage: About 180 yds

Yarn Substitution

• Premier Yarns Basix Chunky Yarn
• I Love This Chunky Bulky Yarn
• Paintbox Simply Chunky
• Lion Brand Hue + Me Yarn

Crochet Hook: (K) 6.5mm

Other Materials

• Faux leather tags
• Tapestry needle: to weave in ends

Gauge: 4” square = 7 rows and 11 pattern ST

Abbreviations

• CH: Chain
• ST: Stitch
• STS: Stitches
• SL ST: Slip stitch
• SC: Single crochet
• HDC: Half double crochet
• DC: Double crochet
• FPDC: Front post double crochet
• BPDC: Back post double crochet
• HDC2TOG: Half double crochet 2 together
• HDC INC: Half double crochet increase
• INC: Increase
• YO: Yarn over
• MS: Marked stitch
• SM: Stitch marker
• RS: Right side
• WS: Wrong side
• Rnd: Round
• Rep: Repeat

Finished Dimensions: W = 6“/  H = 15 1/2“

Pattern notes

• Terminology: Written in US terms.
• Difficulty: Intermediate.
• Construction:  
  • This stocking is crocheted from the bottom up using the waffle stitch.
  • The stocking is made of 4 connected sections the toe, the foot  the heel and the leg.
  • The toe is crocheted in the rounds.
  • The foot and leg are crocheted in rounds and turning: Work each round in a circle, join with a SL ST, then turn and continue in the opposite direction. Watch here. Pay close attention to the pattern for when turning is required.
  • The heel is crocheted in rows.
• The numbers at the end of the row are the st count for that row.

Special stitches

• HDC2TOG (Half Double Crochet 2 Together): YO, insert the hook into the next ST and pull up a loop, insert the hook into the following ST and pull up a loop. YO and pull through all 4 loops on the hook.
• HDC INC (Half Double Crochet Increase): Work 2 HDC in the same ST.
• FPDC (Front Post Double Crochet): YO, insert the hook from front to back to front around the post of the indicated ST. YO and pull up a loop. YO and pull through 2 loops. YO and pull through the remaining 2 loops.
• BPDC (Back Post Double Crochet): YO, insert the hook from back to front to back around the post of the indicated ST. YO and pull up a loop. YO and pull through 2 loops. YO and pull through the remaining 2 loops.

Step 1 — Crochet the Toe

Rnd 1: Make a magic circle and CH 1. Work 8 HDC into the circle. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC and CH 1. (8 HDC)

Pull the tail tightly to close the magic circle, then secure it with a few knots.

Rnd 2: Work 2 HDC in each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC and CH 1. (16 HDC)

Rnd 3: *Work 2 HDC in the next ST, then HDC in the next ST; repeat from * around. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC and CH 1. (24 HDC)

Rnd 4: *Work 2 HDC in the next ST, then HDC in each of the next 2 STS; repeat from * around. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC and CH 2. (32 HDC)

Rnd 5: DC in each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the first DC, CH 1, and turn. (32 DC)

Step 2 — Crochet the Foot

Rnd 6 (WS): *FPDC in each of the next 3 STS, BPDC in the next ST; repeat from * around. Join with a SL ST to the first ST, CH 1, and turn. (32 STS)

Rnd 7 (RS): *FPDC in the next ST, DC in each of the next 3 STS; repeat from * around. Join with a SL ST to the first ST, CH 1, and turn. (32 STS)

Rnds 8–12: Repeat Rnds 6–7. At the end of Rnd 12, turn and continue with the heel.

Step 3 — Crochet the Heel

You will switch from crocheting in rounds to rows

Row 1 (RS): Place SM in the join. HDC in same ST and in each of the next 12 STS, place SM in last ST, CH 1, turn. (13 HDC)

Row 2: HDC2TOG over first 2 STS, HDC in each of the next 9 STS, HDC2TOG over last 2 STS, CH 1, turn. (11 HDC)

Row 3: HDC2TOG over first 2 STS, HDC in each of the next 7 STS, HDC2TOG over last 2 STS, CH 1, turn. (9 HDC)

Row 4: HDC2TOG over first 2 STS, HDC in each of the next 5 STS, HDC2TOG over last 2 STS, CH 1, turn. (7 HDC)

Row 5: HDC INC in 1st ST, HDC in each of the next 5 STS, HDC INC in last ST, CH 1, turn. (9 HDC)

Row 6: HDC INC in 1st ST, HDC in each of the next 7 STS, HDC INC in last ST, CH 1, turn. (11 HDC)

Row 7: HDC INC in 1st ST, HDC in each of the next 9 STS, HDC INC in last ST, CH 1, do not turn. (13 HDC). Join the heel next.

Step 4 — Join the Heel

1.Fold the heel in half toward the inside of the stocking.  SL ST in the marked ST at the base of the heel (pic1). CH 1. *FPDC in the same ST, DC in each of the next 3 STS; repeat from * around until you reach the next SM (pic 2).

2.Attach the other end of the heel: Insert your hook into the ST marked with the SM and into the corner ST of the heel. YO and complete a SL ST to join. CH 1. Do not turn, continue crocheting in the round

3.*FPDC in the next HDC, DC in each of the next 3 HDC; repeat from * until you reach the next SM. Join with a SL ST and CH 1. Turn. You should have (32 STS) around.

Note: This is your new starting point. From here on, work in rounds, turning at the end of each round. Leave the sides of the heel open for now; you will sew them closed later. Continue with the leg.

Step 5 — Crochet the Leg

Rnd 13 (WS): *FPDC in each of the next 3 STS, BPDC in the next ST; repeat from * around. Join with a SL ST to the first ST. CH 1 and turn.

Rnd 14 (RS): *FPDC in the next ST, DC in each of the next 3 STS; repeat from * around. Join with a SL ST to the first ST. CH 1 and turn.

Rnds 15–29: Repeat Rnds 13–14, alternating between them. At the end of Rnd 29, do not turn.

Rnd 30: SL ST in each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the first ST. Fasten off.

Step 6 — Crochet the Hanger Loop

Make a slip knot and join with a SL ST at the top corner on the heel side. CH 12, then SL ST in the same ST to form a loop. CH 1, SL ST in each CH around the loop, then SL ST in the first ST. Fasten off.

Close the Sides of the Heel

Turn the stocking inside out. Using a tapestry needle and yarn, sew the sides of the heel closed. Weave in all ends.

Pro Tips

• Block your stocking to relax the stitches.
• If you plan to use the stocking to hold heavier gifts, add a lining for extra strength.
• A lining isn’t necessary if the stocking is for decoration only. It’s a simple project that requires only basic hand-sewing skills—watch the tutorial here.