About the Designer:
I’m Janet Pippin and I’m the crochet designer behind Simply Hooked by Janet. I specialize in creating refined crochet patterns for crocheters to enjoy making either to wear, use in their home or to gift. I have been designing for 7 years and began crocheting at the age of 12. I currently have over 170 patterns published independently and with yarn companies and magazines. My favorite types of projects to make are shawls, scarves and cowls.
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Pattern Description:
The Pippin Stocking crochet pattern can be made in 2 different sizes – Small and Large. It can be made using a #5 bulky weight yarn or 2 strands of a #4 worsted weight yarn held together. It is worked by making 2 separate panels first that are then seamed together leaving the top open. The faux fur cuff is then added last after the 2 panels have been seamed together. The texture of the stocking is made by crocheting into the third loop of a half double crochet stitch. This crochet stocking with its classic look will look great hanging in any home at Christmas time.
Materials:
Yarn: #4 Worsted Weight, 2 skeins Lion Brand Heartland (A); #6 Super Bulky, 1 Skein Lion Brand Go For Faux (B) or suitable substitutes
- US Size (K/10.5) 6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge,
- needle
- scissors
Stitch Guide: (US Terms)
|
ch sl st |
chain slip stitch |
|
st(s) |
stitch(es) |
|
sc fhdc |
single crochet foundation half double crochet |
|
hdc sc2tog hdc2tog sc3tog |
half double crochet single crochet 2 sts together half double crochet 2 sts together single crochet 3 sts together |
Special stitch: 3rd loop hdc = behind the top loops of the hdc there is a horizontal loop in which to work (this loop will always be facing you to work into when working it in rows)
Notes:
Gauge: 12 hdc worked in 3rd loop x 10 rows = 4”/10 cm
Sizes: Small – 6”/15 cm x 14.5”/37 cm;
Large – 7”/18 cm x 17”/43 cm
- This stocking is crocheted in rows and is worked in 2 pieces that are sewn together.
- The cuff is worked in the round after the stocking is sewn together.
- This pattern is worked holding 2 strands of #4 yarn held together.
- Similar #4 weight yarns double stranded or #5 weight single strand may be substituted; please check gauge.
- Beginning ch-1 does NOT count as stitch.
- Sl st to first stitch of each round to join when working the cuff.
- This can be made in a Small or a Large size. Be sure to follow the correct size instructions when indicated in the pattern.
Instructions: Small (Large)
Leg
Row 1: With A, fhdc 30 (36), turn – 30 (36) sts.
or Ch 31 (37), hdc in second ch from hook and in each across, turn – 30 (36) sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc across to last, 2 hdc in both top loops of last, turn – 31 (37) sts.
Row 3: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc across to last, hdc in both top loops of last, turn – 31 (37) sts.
Rows 4-12 (14): Repeat Rows 2-3 ending on a Row 2 repeat – 36 (43) hdc after completion of Row 12 (14).
Toe Both Sizes
Row 13 (15): Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc across 14 (17), hdc in both top loops of last, turn – 15 (18) sts.
Row 14 (16): Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc2tog, 3rd loop hdc across to last, 2 hdc in both top loops of last – 15 (18) sts.
Row 15 (17): Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc across to last, hdc in both top loops, turn – 15 (18) sts.
Continue to appropriate Toe size.
Small
Row 16: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc2tog, 3rd loop hdc across to last 2, hdc2tog, turn – 13 sts.
Row 17: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc2tog, 3rd loop hdc across to last 2, hdc2tog, turn – 11 sts.
Row 18: Ch 1, [sc2tog in 3rd loop] 2 times, hdc3tog in 3rd loop, [sc2tog in 3rd loop] 2 times – 5 sts.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Repeat instructions once more to have 2 pieces.
Large
Row 18: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc2tog, 3rd loop hdc across to last, 2 hdc in both top loops of last – 18 sts.
Row 19: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc across to last, hdc in both top loops, turn – 18 sts
Row 20: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc2tog, 3rd loop hdc across until 2 remain, hdc2tog, turn – 16 sts.
Row 21: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc2tog, 3rd loop hdc across until 2 remain, hdc2tog, turn – 14 sts.
Row 22: Ch 1, sc3tog in 3rd loop, sc2tog, [hdc2tog in 3rd loop] 2 times, sc2tog in 3rd loop, sc3tog in 3rd loop – 6 sts.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Repeat instructions once more to have 2 pieces.
Joining Pieces
1. Align pieces with toes facing right.
2. Join yarn at top long straight edge on left of stocking, ch 1, sc evenly around to top right corner, working in both layers to seam the stocking
3. At top opening, working in one layer, ch 1, sc evenly around to next seam, ch 9 (hanging loop made), sc evenly around to beginning, join.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Cuff
Round 1: With B, ch 1, hdc in each around to hanging loop, push loop forward, hdc in each around, join.
Rounds 2-4: Ch 1, hdc in each around, join.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
