MULTI USE MINI CHRISTMAS STOCKING

Multi Use Mini Christmas Stocking – Free Crochet Pattern

 This cute Multi Use Mini Christmas Stocking is part of the 2018 Christmas In July Crochet Along!
A collaboration me (Creative Crochet Workshop); Mistie from American Crochet  and Gracie from Graceful Fibers.

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MATERIALS:
Yarns:
Scheepjes Cotton 8 (4 ply) – 4 colors – green (2 variants); cream and gold beige
Small amounts approx 20 – 50 yards

For the stars I used – Vinnis Colours – Nikkim 100% cotton yarn – Ruby Grapefruit

Hooks & Notions:
Hook 3.2 5mm
Yarn needle

Notes:
I use US Crochet stitch terminology.
Due to the nature of this pattern – the yarn and hook used is only a suggestion and any substitute may be used.
Size of finished product will vary depending on yarn and also size of hook used.

Size: approx 4 inches in length (10 cm)

Abbreviations:

CH – chain
SL ST – slip stitch
SC – single crochet (UK – DC)
HDC – half double crochet (UK – HTR)
DC – double crochet (UK – TR)
TR – treble crochet (UK – DTR)
BLP – back loop

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INSTRUCTIONS:

NOTE: for each sock – I changed colors randomly – making each sock different!

TOE:
with yarn make a magic ring

RND 1: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work 11 DC into ring; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH;
RND 2: CH 2 (does NOT count as a ST); work 2 HDC into each DC all around (24 HDC); SL ST into first HDC worked.
RND 3-6: CH 2 (does NOT count as a ST); work 1 HDC into each DC all around (24 HDC); SL ST into first HDC worked.

FORMING THE HEEL:

ROW 7: [Note – the following is worked over the next 14 STS]
CH 1; work 1 SC into same ST as 1 CH; work 1 HDC into next ST; work 1 DC into next 8 STS;
work 1 HDC into next ST; work 1 SC into next ST; SL ST into next ST. TURN

Note – the inside of the sock will now be facing you

ROW 8: CH 1; SKIP ST; SL ST into next ST; work 1 SC into next ST; work 1 HDC into next; work 1 DC into next 4 STS; work 1 HDC into next ST; work 1 SC into next ST; SKIP ST; SL ST into next ST. TURN
ROW 9: CH 1; SKIP ST; SL ST into next ST; work 1 SC into next ST; work 1 HDC into next ST; work 1 DC into next 2 STS; work 1 HDC into next ST; work 1 SC into next ST; SKIP ST; work 1 SL ST into next ST.

DO NOT TURN – continue in the round;

ANKLE/LEG:

RND 10: CH 2 (does NOT count as a ST);; work 1 HDC into each ST all around – you should have 24 HDC at the end of the round; SL ST into first HDC worked.
RND 11-18: CH 2 (does NOT count as a ST); work 1 HDC into each DC all around (24 HDC); SL ST into first HDC worked.
RND 19: CH 1; work 1 SC into each HDC all around – the loop – CH 10; SL ST into first SC worked.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

 STARS:

Make a magic ring;

RND 1: work 10 SC into ring;
RND 2: SL ST into first SC worked; CH 4; work 1 SC into 2nd CH from hook;
work 1 HDC into next CH; work 1 DC into last CH.
*SL ST into next 2 SC; CH 4; work 1 SC into 2nd CH from hook;
work 1 HDC into next CH; work 1 DC into last CH.**
Repeat from * to ** 3 more times.
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Sew each star onto a stocking!

THE USES FOR THE MINI CHRISTMAS STOCKING:

• Decorate the Tree
• Decorate a Card
• Decorate a Gift

Add little trinkets, sweet, chocolates, money or other goodies.
Sew on Crochet Letters or Other Appliques!
Looking for crochet letters – check this out!

I am decorating my Christmas table this year with my mini socks!

  

How To Join the 2018 Christmas In July Crochet Along:

• Share your progress and post pictures of your finished projects. Tag your projects and posts #2018ChristmasInJulyCAL on all social media.
• There is NO official sign up – you can make these patterns ANYTIME and at your own pace!
• For full details on this crochet along – CLICK HERE!