Crochet Christmas Stockings

Adorn your mantle with handmade crocheted stockings!Whether you are looking for a stocking reminiscent of Christmases past or love a fresh twist on tradition such as the Santa hat or mitten "stocking," you'll find just what you need in this collection. Styles include colorful textured patterns, granny squares, stripes, bobbles, cables, and more; some with tassels and ties and all with a loop for hanging. Change up the colors to go with any holiday color scheme.All patterns are achievable by a beginner to intermediate crocheter, and small projects like this are the perfect place to learn and practice new skills. Your unique stocking may also give Santa a clue as to what he should put in your stocking—more yarn!10 crochet stocking patterns with classic designs and new ideasIncludes classic, jumbo, mitten, granny square, Santa hat, stripes, and thick and quick designsLearn techniques like cables, back loop only, bobbles, back and front post half double crochet, popcorn stitches, granny stitches,tassels, and puff stitchesPatterns use size 4, medium weight yarn with a H-8 (4mm) hook, size 5, bulky yarn with a L-11 (8mm) hook,size 6, super bulky yarn alsowith a L-11 (8mm) hook, and size 7, jumbo weight yarn with a US-P/Q (15mm) hook, depending on pattern chosenBulky - jumbo weight yarn make these quick, easy patterns ready for ChristmasUS crochet terminologyAppropriate patterns for beginner to intermediate crochetersFull color photos of finished pieces8.5in x 11in pages make it easy to see written instructionsWritten and designed by humans, for humans!