Christmas Stocking Knitting Patterns

The Cheerful free patterns for Christmas stockings pattern lives up to its name with rows of playful puff stitches that create a lovely scalloped texture in rich, vintage-inspired colors.

Worked in the round from the cuff down, this pattern is a joyful challenge for intermediate knitters comfortable with color changes and textured stitches.

Whether you go with the suggested palette or swap in your own festive shades, these stockings are sure to become heirlooms.

They’re perfect for adding handmade warmth to your holiday traditions!

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These beautifully textured Christmas stockings, featuring a charming cable knit design, bring classic holiday elegance to your mantle.

Available in festive red and winter white, the pattern combines a traditional vibe with a modern finish.

Although it includes cabling, it’s still approachable for advanced beginners and a treat for more seasoned knitters.

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Plus, the fold-over cuff adds that cozy handmade touch!

Hang these up with your favorite festive decor, or knit up a personalized gift that’ll be treasured for years to come.

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The Christmas Village Stocking is a stunning colorwork project that turns your mantle into a festive winter wonderland!

Featuring charming little houses, snowy trees, and candy cane stripes, this pattern is a delightful celebration of holiday cheer.

While the intricate stranded design is best suited for intermediate to advanced knitters, the end result is more than worth it.

The playful pom-pom ties add a whimsical touch.

Try customizing the colors to match your holiday palette or knit one for each family member for a coordinated look!

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These cheerful knit stockings come in a festive trio of designs—classic color blocking, bold stripes, and a sweet snowflake motif.

Made with chunky yarn and bright holiday colors, they knit up quickly and are perfect for beginners looking for a fun weekend project.

The pattern uses simple techniques and leaves plenty of room for personal touches like embroidery or color tweaks.

Plus, their generous size means you can tuck in lots of goodies for Christmas morning surprises!

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The Cardo free patterns for Christmas stockings are a fun and fast-knit pattern that’s ideal for beginners or anyone looking to whip up a last-minute holiday project.

Featuring bold color blocks or festive stripes, this stocking is worked in the round using simple techniques that create a clean, modern finish.

With a roomy shape perfect for stuffing with treats, it’s a great option for the whole family.

Plus, you can easily personalize it with duplicate stitch or embroidery for that extra handmade touch!

More at: Fairmount FibersFREE

This Knitted Santa Christmas Stocking is full of nostalgic charm, featuring a cheerful intarsia Santa face front and center.

Accented with a fluffy pom-pom, Nordic-style heel design, and the option to personalize with a name, it’s a fun and festive project.

While the pattern is best for intermediate to advanced knitters due to the colorwork and shaping, it’s worth the effort.

Hang it on the mantel to bring classic Christmas magic to your home year after year!

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The Homestead free patterns for Christmas stockings Trio brings a cozy, rustic vibe to your holiday décor with its charming motifs—reindeer, snowflakes, and trees—worked in bold contrast against a creamy background.

Each stocking has classic striped feet and a roomy shape perfect for filling with treats.

Designed with stranded colorwork, this pattern is great for knitters who are confident with changing colors and working in the round.

Mix and match the colors to suit your home or create a coordinated set for the whole family!

More at: Plymouth Yarn MagazineFREE

The free Stripe patterns for Christmas stockings are a festive and beginner-friendly project, featuring crisp green and white stripes and playful pom-poms for a classic holiday look.

Knit flat and then seamed, this stocking is a great choice for newer knitters ready to take on shaping and simple color changes.

The bold pattern pops beautifully against holiday greenery, and the roomy size makes it perfect for stuffing with small gifts.

For a fun twist, try switching up the colors to match your holiday décor!

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The Cozy Season Stocking is a vibrant, Fair Isle masterpiece that captures the magic of winter with motifs like snowflakes, reindeer, and evergreen trees.

Designed for knitters with some stranded colorwork experience, this pattern is worked in the round from the top down with a heel flap and gusset construction.

The bold colors and intricate details make it a showstopper on any mantle.

Plus, the cheerful “COZY” lettering adds a warm, personalized touch to your holiday decor!

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This chunky Knit free Christmas stockings pattern is perfect for anyone craving a quick and cozy holiday project.

Made with super bulky yarn, the stocking knits up in no time and features a rich texture that adds warmth to any mantle.

The faux fur cuff adds a plush, luxurious finish, while the large size is perfect for stuffing full of goodies.

Even beginners will enjoy this approachable pattern—plus, it looks gorgeous in classic cream or bold holiday colors!

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The Red Heart Christmas Stocking with Fur Trim is a bold, jolly addition to your holiday decor!

Featuring candy cane stripes and ultra-cozy faux fur cuffs, this knit stocking makes a festive statement.

The pattern is beginner-friendly and works up quickly thanks to bulky yarn and simple stitches.

Whether you choose classic stripes or a self-striping yarn for a marled effect, the end result is delightfully fun.

Hang it on the mantel or gift it filled with treats and cheer!

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The Red Heart Festive Fair Isle free patterns for Christmas stockings bring timeless Nordic charm to your holiday setup with intricate snowflakes, diamonds, and stripes in traditional red, white, and gray.

Topped with a fluffy faux fur cuff, this stocking offers both cozy texture and visual impact.

Ideal for intermediate knitters, the pattern involves stranded colorwork and shaping in the round.

Hang it on your mantel for a classic Christmas vibe, or make one for each family member in their favorite colors!

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The Red Heart Holiday Stocking with Mitten Pocket is both adorable and functional, featuring classic red, green, and white stripes along with a sweet little mitten pocket on the front.

This extra touch is perfect for tucking in small treats or candy canes!

Ideal for beginner to intermediate knitters, the pattern uses basic techniques and works up beautifully in worsted weight yarn.

It’s a playful and practical stocking that adds festive cheer—and a little surprise—to your mantel display.

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The Premier Scandinavian free patterns for Christmas stockings showcase striking Nordic-inspired snowflake motifs in a bold red and white palette.

This timeless design is ideal for knitters who are comfortable with stranded colorwork and knitting in the round.

The striped cuff adds a playful contrast, while the crisp stitch definition makes the snowflakes really pop.

It’s a beautiful way to bring traditional Scandinavian style to your holiday decor—plus, the generous size makes it great for filling with goodies or even small wrapped gifts!

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The Macro Stockings from Berroco are a delightful trio of chunky knit designs that combine playful textures and festive flair.

Whether you choose the snowman motif, the elegant cabled version, or the bold striped style with a jumbo pom-pom, each stocking knits up quickly with super bulky yarn.

Perfect for beginners and seasoned knitters alike, these cozy stockings add handmade charm to your holiday decorations.

Hang them along a staircase or mantel for a warm and whimsical Christmas vibe!

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The Chunky Cabled free patterns for Christmas stockings by Knitgrammer is a beautifully textured piece featuring elegant cables and bobbles that form a star-like motif across the front.

Knit from the toe up using super bulky yarn, it’s a surprisingly quick knit that still delivers a sophisticated finish.

The pattern includes detailed instructions and is great for intermediate knitters who enjoy cablework.

Hang it by the fire or in a frosty window for a cozy Scandinavian touch to your holiday home!

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The Simple Holiday Stockings pattern offers two elegant designs—one with a timeless lattice texture and the other with a playful zigzag motif.

Both stockings are knit from the toe up and feature clean lines and a modern look, perfect for any holiday decor style.

Ideal for intermediate knitters, the pattern includes detailed charts and written instructions.

Choose neutral tones for a minimalist vibe or go bold with festive colors.

They make a beautiful handmade gift or mantle accent!

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The Langdon Stocking brings rustic charm to your holiday with its bold buffalo plaid design, perfect for a cozy cabin Christmas.

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Knit from the top down using stranded colorwork, this pattern is great for intermediate knitters looking to add a classic touch to their decor.

The contrast cuff, heel, and toe pop against the red and black checkered body.

Hang it over the hearth or on a wooden staircase for that warm lodge-style holiday feel!

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The Red Heart Knit Cable Stocking adds a timeless touch to your holiday decor with its elegant cable pattern and deep red fold-over cuff.

Worked in worsted weight yarn, it’s a great project for intermediate knitters who enjoy texture and classic design.

The pom-pom ties add a bit of festive fun, and the generous size means it’s perfect for filling with holiday treats.

This stocking blends tradition and style beautifully—ideal for gifting or displaying on the mantel!

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Arlo’s free patterns for Christmas stockings are a festive and heartwarming design featuring rows of hearts, snowflakes, and classic fair isle patterns.

Worked in two colors with stranded colorwork, this stocking is perfect for intermediate knitters who enjoy adding some traditional Nordic flair to their holiday decor.

The toe-up construction and generous size make it both fun to knit and easy to stuff with goodies.

Use bold, contrasting yarns to make the sweet motifs pop on your mantle!

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