Free Christmas Stocking Knitting Patterns

One thing that really symbolizes Christmas is the ever present Christmas stocking. Some people have special stockings that they use every year. Knitting a Christmas stocking is a great way to start a tradition of using the same stocking year after year. Here are 10 free knitting patterns for Christmas stockings.

1. Candy Cane Boot

This free Christmas stocking pattern will help you make a wonderful candy cane boot. Making it in red and white will make it have the candy cane look, but you can always make it in a variety of colors and it will still be a great looking stocking.

2. Basic Sock

This pattern is for a basic Christmas stocking. You can add a satin bow to the stocking to dress it up a bit. The directions look very clear and easy to follow and the picture helps you see what the finished product should look like.

3. Beginner Stocking

This pattern claims to be easy and for beginning knitters. There are very clear instructions and links to topics that you might need help with if you are a beginning knitter.

4. Decorative Stocking

This stocking is very colorful and will bring a room to life with extra embellishments on the stocking such as a star, tree, gifts, candy cane, gingerbread man, and holly leaf that really make the stocking stand out. The pattern tells you how to make each of the so you can really decorate the stocking however you choose.

5. Tree Stocking

This free Christmas stocking knitting pattern is for experienced knitters and features a stocking with a band of Christmas trees at the top of it. It has a great picture so you can see the finished project, but seems like it would be pretty complicated to do if you are a beginner.

6. Non-Traditional Stocking

This free knitting pattern is for a non-traditional Christmas stocking, but will still look great on your mantle just the same. The instructions do not specify the difficulty level for this stocking.

7. Christmas Tree Motif

This stocking is mostly solid in color but also has Christmas trees that are sort of stacked on the leg of the stocking. It would be great if you did it in red and green. This pattern also does not specify the difficulty level.

8. Little Christmas Stocking

This is another cute free Christmas stocking knitting pattern. The directions seem to be very thorough and it has a picture so you can see the finished product.

9. Mini Christmas Stocking

This free knitting pattern is for a mini Christmas stocking. You can use this to make ornaments for your Christmas tree or to decorate a small tree.

10. Simple Stocking

This simple stocking free knitting pattern should be pretty easy to make and would dress up your mantle nicely.

These are 10 great free knitting patterns for Christmas stockings that are available to you. Have fun and happy knitting!

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