Free Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern: Large & Chunky

Ready to whip up the coziest Christmas stockings ever? If you’re looking for a free crochet Christmas stocking pattern that works up fast and makes a large, chunky, beautiful stocking you’ll love to use or gift, you’re in the right place!

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. You can also use two strands of #4 medium-weight yarn if that’s what you have on hand.

Free Crochet Stocking Pattern: Start Here

Recommended Yarn: #5 bulky weight yarn. 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
• SL ST: Slip stitch
• HDC: Half double crochet
• DC: Double crochet
• FPDC: Front post double crochet
• BPDC: Back post double crochet
• HDC2tog: Half double crochet two together
• INC: Increase
• YO: Yarn over
• MS: Marked stitch
• SM: Stitch marker
• Rnd: Round
• Rep: Repeat

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

Pattern Notes

• This pattern is written in US terms.
• Skill level: Intermediate.

Special Stitches

• HDC2tog: Yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch, and pull up a loop; insert your hook into the next stitch, and pull up a loop. You now have 4 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops.
• HDC INC: Place two HDC in the same stitch.
• Front post double crochet (FPDC): YO, insert the hook from front to back to front around the post of the indicated stitch, YO, and pull up a loop around the post (3 loops on hook). YO and pull through 2 loops, YO and pull through the remaining 2 loops.
• Back post double crochet (BPDC): YO, insert the hook from back to front to back around the post of the indicated stitch, YO, and pull up a loop around the post (3 loops on hook). YO and pull through 2 loops, YO and pull through the remaining 2 loops.

Construction

This stocking is crocheted from the toe up and is made of four connected parts: the toe, the foot, the heel, and the cuff.

• Toe – Crocheted in rounds.
• Foot and cuff – 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.
• Heel – Crocheted in rows.
• Pay close attention to the pattern for when turning is required.

Wintertland Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern

This free crochet Christmas stocking pattern has everything you need to make your own Winterland stocking. In this post, you’ll find the complete materials list and detailed step-by-step instructions to guide you through every stitch.

If you’d prefer a printable, ad-free PDF, you can grab a copy for a small fee in any of my shops—links are below.

Step 1- Crochet the toe

** A full photo tutorial is available in the Premium version**

Rnd 1: Make a magic circle, CH1, 8 HDC in the circle, join with a SL ST into the 1^st HDC, CH1. (8) Close the magic circle by pulling the tail tight, then secure it with a few knots.

Rnd 2: 2 HDC in each ST around, join with a SL ST into the 1^st HDC, CH1. (16)

Rnd 3: *2 HDC in next ST, HDC in next ST*, rep *to* around, join with a SL ST into the 1^st HDC, CH1. (24)

Rnd 4: *2 HDC in next ST, HDC in next 2 ST*, rep *to* around, join with a SL ST into the 1^st HDC, CH1. (32)

Rnd 5: DC in each ST around, join with a SL ST into the 1^st DC, CH1, turn. (32)

Step 2- Crochet the foot

Rnd 6: (WS) *FPDC in next 3 ST, BPDC in next ST* rep *to* around, join with a SL ST into the 1^st ST, CH1, turn. (32)

Rnd 7: (RS) *FPDC in next ST, DC in next 3 ST,*rep *to* around, join with a SL ST into the 1^st ST, CH1, turn. (32)

Rnd 8 -12: Rep rounds 6 and 7. At the end of Rnd 12, turn, and crochet the heel next.

Step 3 – Crochet the heel

You will switch from crocheting in rounds to rows. After finishing the heel, fold it inside the stocking. Attach one corner, crochet around to the other corner, and attach it. Then, resume working in rounds. The heel sides stay open until you close them at the end.

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

Row 2: HDC2tog, HDC in each of next 9 ST, HDC2tog, CH 1, turn. (11 HDC)

Row 3: HDC2tog, HDC in each of next 7 ST, HDC2tog, CH 1, turn. (9 HDC)

Row 4: HDC2tog, HDC in each of next 5 ST, HDC2tog, CH 1, turn. (7 HDC)

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

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

Row 7: HDC INC in 1st ST, HDC in each of the next 9 ST, 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 into the base of the heel (in the MS), CH 1, *FPDC in the next ST, DC in the next 3 ST,* rep *to* around until you reach the next MS.
2. Attach the other end of the heel: Insert your hook into the (MS) (already holding the last DC) and into the corner stitch of the heel. YO and complete a SL ST. CH 1.•
3. *FPDC in the next HDC, DC in the next 3 HDC,* rep until you reach the next (MS), join with SL ST, CH 1, turn. (12 ST)

Note: This is your new starting point. From here on, crochet in rounds, turning at the end of each round. Leave the sides of the heel open; you will close them later. Next, crochet the cuff.

Step 5 – Crochet the cuff

Rnd 13: (WS) *FPDC in next 3 ST, BPDC in next ST* rep *to* around, join with a SL ST into the 1^st ST, CH1, turn.

Rnd 14: (RS)*FPDC in next ST, DC in next 3 ST,*rep *to* around, join with a SL ST into the 1^st ST, CH1, turn.

Rnd 15 -29: Rep rounds 13 and 14. At the end of Rnd 29, do not turn.

Rnd 30: SL ST in each ST around, join with SL ST into the 1^st ST, fasten off.

Step 6 – Finish the stocking

Crochet the hanger loop: Slip knot, then SL ST in the top corner (on the heel side), CH12, SL ST the same ST to form a loop, CH1, SL ST in each CH around, SL ST in the first ST, fasten off.

Close the sides of the heels: Turn the stocking inside out. Sew the sides of the heel, using a tapestry needle and the yarn. Weave in all ends, and you are all done!