Christmas Crochet for Hearth, Home & Tree: Stockings, Ornaments, Garlands, and More

by Edie Eckman

Overview

Create a festive holiday with handmade Christmas stockings, ornaments, and more. With 20 projects geared toward a variety of skill levels, including a useful tutorial on techniques for beginners, crocheters of all types can join in on the fun. Edie Eckman’s passion for crafting is evident in these inspired designs that cover not only traditional stockings and tree skirts, but delightful twists on other Christmas traditions, like a sock-and-mitten advent calendar. Crochet a holiday full of joy for the whole family.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612123301
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	09/20/2014
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	184
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About the Author

Edie Eckman is the author of Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs, Around the Corner Crochet Borders, Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs, The Crochet Answer Book, and Christmas Crochet for Hearth, Home & Tree, as well as co-editor of Crochet One-Skein Wonders® and Crochet One-Skein Wonders® for Babies. She is a nationally known teacher, designer, writer, and editor in both the crochet and knitting worlds. She lives in Waynesboro, Virginia.

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CHAPTER 1

For the Hearth

CHAPTER CONTENTS

Mix-and-Match Stockings Colorful Stripes Stocking Peppermint Pinstripes Stocking Flame-Stitch Stocking Snowstorm Stocking Creamy Textured Stocking Basketweave Stocking Ripple-Stitch Stocking Candy Cane Stocking

Mix-and-Match Stockings

One Pattern + Four Colors = Make It Your Own. From color combinations to embellishments, this stocking pattern is an empty palette for creating your own style. The stitch pattern is easy enough to memorize and creates its own rhythm. It's fun to use the mix-and-match concept to see how many different color combos/patterns can be generated from so little yarn. Four balls of yarn made three complete stockings, with yarn left over.

Finished Measurements

13"/33 cm in circumference, 19"/48.5 cm long

Yarn

Brown Sheep Nature Spun yarn weight 4, 100% wool, 245 yds/224 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 1 skein each Colors 109 Spring Green (A), N78 Turquoise Wonder (B), N85 Peruvian Pink (C), and 740 Snow (D)

Crochet Hook

US H/8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

14 sts and 10 rnds = 4"/10 cm in stitch pattern

Other Supplies

Yarn needle

Pattern Essentials

sc2tog (single crochet 2 stitches together). (Insert hook into next st and pull up a loop) two times, yarnover and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

sc3tog (single crochet 3 stitches together). (Insert hook into next st and pull up a loop) three times, yarnover and pull through all 4 loops on hook.

sc-dec (single crochet decrease). Into the 2 stitches indicated, insert hook from front to back through first stitch and from back to front through 2nd stitch, yarnover and pull up a loop, yarnover and pull through both loops.

standing sc (standing single crochet). Beginning with slip knot on hook, insert hook into stitch indicated, yarnover, pull up a loop, yarnover and pull through both loops on hook.

working into back bump of chain. With the wrong side of the chain facing, insert hook into the bumps on the back of the chain. (The right side of the chain is a series of Vs.)

Basic Stocking

Cuff and Leg

With cuff color, ch 46, join with slip st to form a ring, being careful not to twist chain.

Setup rnd: Ch 1, sc in each ch around, join with slip st to first sc. (46 sc)

Beginning with Rnd 1 of Stitch Pattern, work 5 repeats (25 rounds), changing colors as directed (see Color & Cuff Variations), until piece measures approx. 10"/25 cm from beginning, ending with Rnd 5 of stitch pattern. Fasten off.

Divide for heel: With heel color, place a slip knot on hook, leaving a 6"/15 cm tail, skip 35 sc, slip st in back loop of next sc, ch 23, skip 23 sc, slip st in back loop of next sc. Fasten off, leaving a 6"/15 cm tail.

Foot

With heel color, working into back bump of chain, standing sc in 11th ch, sc in remaining 12 chs, sc in next st (same st as slip st), sc in next 22 dc, sc in each remaining ch, join with slip st to first sc. (46 sc)

Continuing in established stitch and color pattern, work three pattern repeats as established; foot measures approximately 6"/15 cm from chain. Fasten off, leaving a 6"/15 cm tail.

Toe

Rnd 1: With toe color, ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with slip st to first sc. (46 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc, *sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc; rep from
Rnds 3, 5, and 7: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with slip st to first sc.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc; rep from
Rnd 6: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sc, sc-dec; rep from
Rnd 8: Ch 1, *sc-dec, sc in next sc; rep from
Rnd 9: Ch 1, (sc2tog) around, join with slip st to first sc. (7 sc)

Fasten off, leaving a 6"/15 cm tail. Thread yarn tail through remaining sts and pull tight to close hole.

Heel

Rnd 1: With heel color and right side facing, standing sc in first st of round (back heel), sc in next 9 sc, sc3tog in next 2 sts and next ch, sc in next 20 ch, sc3tog in next ch and next 2 sc, sc in next 10 sc, join with slip st to first sc. (42 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in next 9 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 18 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 9 sc, join with slip st to first sc. (38 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in next 8 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 16 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 8 sc, join with slip st to first sc. (34 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in next 7 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 14 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 7 sc, join with slip st to first sc. (30 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 12 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 6 sc, join with slip st to first sc. (26 sc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in next 5 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 5 sc, join with slip st to first sc. (22 sc)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 8 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 4 sc, join with slip st to first sc. (18 sc)

Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc3tog, sc in next 3 sc, join with slip st to first sc. (14 sc)

Rnd 9: Ch 1, *sc2tog, rep from
Fasten off, leaving an 8"/20.5 cm tail. Thread tail through outside loop of remaining 7 scs. Pull tail to inside and draw tight to close the hole.

Edging

Rnd 1: With edging color and RS facing, standing sc in first foundation chain at center back leg, sc in each foundation ch around, join with slip st to first sc. (46 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 8 or desired length for hanging loop, sc in each sc around, join with slip st to first sc.

Fasten off.

Finishing

Use yarn tails at heel corners to close any existing gaps. Weave in all ends.

Color & Cuff Variations

Stocking #1

First cuff color and set-up rnd, heel color, toe color: C

Stripe Pattern: All sc rnds in B, all dc rnds in A

Edging color: C

Stocking #2

First cuff color and set-up rnd: B

Stripe Pattern: *C C D C C B B D B B; rep from
Heel, toe, and edging color: A

Stocking #3

First cuff color, set-up rnd, and edging color: C

Heel color: A

Toe color: B

Remainder of stocking: D

Circles: A, B, and C

Large Circle

Make 3 in A, 3 in B, 6 in C.

Leave a 6"/15 cm tail for sewing, begin with sliding loop.

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring, join with slip st to top of ch-3. (12 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from
Fasten off, leaving a 6"/15 cm tail for sewing.

Small Circle

Make 6 in A, 6 in B, 3 in C

Work as for Large Circle through Rnd 1. Fasten off.

Finishing

Arrange circles in a pleasing pattern on main portion of stocking leg and foot.

Sew center of circles to stocking using yarn tails. If desired, sew outer edges of circles to stocking. Weave in ends.

EASY

Colorful Stripes Stocking

The bright colors in this striped stocking are reminiscent of old-fashioned ribbon candy. Single crochet stitches worked in the back loops throughout create a unique pattern and texture. This stocking offers the perfect opportunity to use up odd balls of yarn and practice your stripe-making at the same time.

Finished Measurements

12 ½"/32 cm in circumference, 19"/48.5 cm long

Yarn

Cascade Yarns Cascade 220, yarn weight 4, 100% wool, 220 yds/200 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 1 skein each Colors 8891 Cyan Blue (A), 9463B Gold (B), 8010 Natural (C), 2409 Palm (D), 8913 Cherry Blossom (E), 9466 Zinnia Red (F)

Crochet Hook

US H/8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

14 sts and 14 rnds = 4"/10 cm in back loop single crochet

Other Supplies

Yarn needle

Pattern Essentials

BLsc (back loop single crochet). Work 1 single crochet into the back loop only.

BLsc-dec (back loop single crochet decrease). Into the 2 stitches indicated, insert hook from front to back through back loop only of first stitch and from back to front through back loop only of 2nd stitch, yarnover and pull up a loop, yarnover and pull through both loops on hook.

standing BLsc (standing back loop single crochet). Beginning with slip knot on hook, insert hook into back loop only of stitch indicated, yarnover and pull up a loop, yarnover and pull through both loops on hook.

standing sc (standing single crochet). Beginning with slip knot on hook, insert hook into stitch or space indicated, yarnover and pull up a loop, yarnover and pull through both loops on hook.

working into back bump of chain. With the wrong side of the chain facing, insert hook into the bumps on the back of the chain. (The right side of the chain is a series of Vs.)

Stocking

Leg

With A, ch 46, join with slip st to form a ring, being careful not to twist chain.

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each ch around; with B, join with slip st to back loop of first sc. (46 sc)

Rnd 2: With B, ch 1, BLsc in each sc around; with C, join with slip st to back loop of first sc.

Continue working 1-round stripes of each color as established, until stocking measures approximately 10"/25 cm from beginning, ending with A. Fasten off.

Divide for heel: With A, place a slip knot on hook, leaving a 6"/15 cm tail, skip 35 sts, slip st in back loop of next st, ch 23, skip 22 sts, join with slip st in back loop of next st.

Fasten off, leaving a 6"/15 cm tail.

Foot

With B, sc in back bump of 12th ch and in back bump of remaining 11 chs, BLsc in next st (same st as slip st), BLsc in next 22 sc, sc in back loop of each remaining ch; with C, join with slip st to first sc. (46 sts)

Continuing in established stripe pattern, work even until foot measures approx. 5"/12.5 cm from chain, ending with a rnd of A.

Toe

Rnd 1: With A, ch 1, BLsc in each sc around, join with slip st to first sc. (46 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, BLsc in next 2 sc, *BLsc-dec, BLsc in next 2 sc; rep from
Rnds 3, 5, 7 and 9: Ch 1, BLsc in each st around, join with slip st in back loop of first sc.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc; rep from
Rnd 6: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog; rep from
Rnd 8: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next sc; rep from
Rnd 10: Ch 1, (sc2tog) around. (7 sc)

Fasten off, leaving a 6"/15 cm tail. Thread yarn tail through remaining sts and pull tight to close hole.

Heel

Rnd 1: With A and right side facing, standing BLsc in first st of round (at back heel), BLsc in next 10 sc, BLsc-dec in next st and next ch, BLsc in next 21 ch, BLsc-dec in next ch and next sc, BLsc in next 10 sc, join with slip st to first sc. (44 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, BLsc in each sc around, join with slip st to back loop of first sc.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, *BLsc in next 2 sc, BLsc-dec; rep from
Rnd 4: Rep Rnd 2.

Rnd 5: Ch 1,
Rnd 6: Ch 1, (BLsc-dec) around, join with slip st to first sc. (11 sc)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in next sc, (BLsc-dec) around. (6 sc)

Fasten off, leaving a 6"/15 cm tail. Thread yarn tail through remaining sts and pull tight to close hole.

Edging

Rnd 1: With A and RS facing, standing sc in first foundation chain at center back leg, sc in each foundation ch around, join with slip st to first sc. (46 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 8, join with a slip st to same stitch, sc in each sc around, join with slip st to first sc.

Fasten off.

Finishing

Using yarn tails, close gaps at heel corners. Weave in ends.

Peppermint Pinstripes Stocking

Simple crochet seed stitch is transformed into something special with just a change of color. Using nothing but single crochet and chain stitches, even beginning crocheters can create this charming seamless stocking. Use your favorite worsted-weight yarn and change up the colors to make stockings for the entire family.

Finished Measurements

12"/30.5 cm in circumference, 21"/53.5 cm long

Yarn

Red Heart Soft yarn weight 4, 100% acrylic, 256 yds/234 m, 5 oz/141 g, 1 skein each Color 9925 Really Red (A), 4601 Off-White (B) and 4420 Guacamole (C)

Crochet Hooks

US I/9 (5.5 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge

US H/8 (5 mm), or one size smaller than hook needed to obtain gauge

Gauge

16 sts and 17 rnds = 4"/10 cm in Seed Stitch with larger hook.

Other Supplies

Stitch marker

Yarn needle

Pattern Essentials

sc2tog (single crochet 2 stitches together). (Insert hook into next st and pull up a loop) two times, yarnover and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

standing sc (standing single crochet). Beginning with slip knot on hook, insert hook into stitch or space indicated, yarnover, pull up a loop, yarnover and pull through both loops on hook.

Stocking

Leg

With A and larger hook, ch 48, join with slip st in first ch to form a ring, being careful not to twist chain.

Work Seed Stitch in the Round using one round of each color in the following sequence: A, B, C, A, B, C, A, B, C. Cut C. Working stripes of one round each of A and B only, work even until piece measures 12"/30.5 cm from beginning, ending with a round of B. Do not cut B.

Divide for heel: With A, work in pattern, ending join with slip st to first ch. Continuing with A, ch 24, skip 24 sts, slip st in next sc. Fasten off, leaving an 8"/20.5 cm tail.

Foot

With B and larger hook, pull up a loop in same st as slip st; (sc in back bump of next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch) 12 times, sc in next ch-space (same st as slip st), (ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next space) 11 times, ch 1, skip 1 sc; with A, join with slip st to first sc. Work even in stripes of A and B until foot measures 5"/12.5 cm. Cut A and B.

Toe

Rnd 1: With C and larger hook, work in established pattern. Remainder of Toe is worked in rounds without joining. Place marker in first st of round and move up each round as you work.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch-1 space around. (48 sc)

Rnd 3: *Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog; rep from
Rnd 4: *Sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc; rep from
Rnds 5 and 7: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 6: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; rep from
Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 6. (12 sc)

Rnd 9: Sc2tog around. (6 sc)

Fasten off, leaving a 6"/15 cm tail.

Heel

Rnd 1: With C and larger hook, standing sc in 7th ch-1 space at back heel, (ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next space) five times, skip (sc, space, sc), do not ch 1, sc in next space, (ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next space) 10 times, skip (sc, space sc), do not ch 1, sc in next space, (ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next space) four times, ch 1, skip 1 sc; do not join. (42 sts) Place marker in first st of round and move up each round as you work.

Rnd 2: Sc in each sc and ch-1 space around.

Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, sc2tog; rep from
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog; rep from
Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog; rep from
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog; rep from
Rnd 8: *Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog; rep from
Rnd 9: Sc2tog around, slip st in next st. (6 sc)

Fasten off, leaving a 6"/15 cm tail.

Edging

With A, smaller hook and RS facing, standing sc in space at center back leg, ch 8, sc in each sc and ch-1 space around, join with slip st to first sc. Fasten off.

Finishing

Using yarn tails, sew holes at toe and heel closed. Close any gaps at corners of heel. Weave in ends.

Flame-Stitch Stocking

You get a big design punch for little work from this Flame-Stitch pattern. It's easy to learn and works up in a snap. To keep colors from twisting, keep the color you are working on to the left [lefties, to the right], and keep the other colors to the right [left]. Use up leftover yarns and play with color combinations — we've shown you two colorways to get you started.

Finished Measurements

12 ½"/32 cm in circumference, 18 ½"/47 cm long

Yarn

Version 1: Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride yarn weight 4, 85% wool/15% mohair, 190 yds/173 m, 4 oz/113 g, 1 skein each Colors M-06 Deep Charcoal (A), M-03 Grey Heather (B) and M-04 Charcoal Heather (C)

Version 2: Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride yarn weight 4, 85% wool/15% mohair, 190 yds/173 m, 4 oz/113 g, 1 skein each Color M-38 Lotus Pink (A), Color M-174 Wild Mustard (B) and Color M-22 Autumn Harvest (C)

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Table of Contents

Welcoming the Holidays
Quick-Start Guide

FOR THE HEARTH
Mix-and-Match Stockings
Colorful Stripes Stocking
Peppermint Pinstripes Stocking
Flame-Stitch Stocking
Snowstorm Stocking
Creamy Textured Stocking
Basketweave Stocking
Ripple-Stitch Stocking
Candy Cane Stocking

FOR THE TREE
Felted Ornaments
Beaded Garland
Angel Ornaments
Bird Trio
Modern Tree Skirt

FOR THE HOME
Beautiful Bows
Tabletop Trees
Advent Garland
Snowflake Pillows

Abbreviations
Symbol Key
Glossary
Guide to Yarn Weights
Acknowledgments
Contributing Designers
Index