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Let’s have some festive fun with this stunning Mosaic Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern! With 5 different mosaic crochet designs to choose from, you can create unique stockings for everyone.
Hanging stockings on the fireplace is such a wonderful tradition. What better way to make these moments even more special than by crocheting your own stockings to cherish year after year?
In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to make these overlay mosaic crochet stockings, including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.
Did you know that overlay mosaic crochet only uses single and double crochet stitches? They are just ever so cleverly placed in the front and back loops to create wonderful designs and patterns.
There are five different mosaic crochet designs to choose from for your stocking, so you’ve really been spoilt for choice. You can keep it simple with a stripe design, or go all out with the Mix It Stocking. Or maybe just make them all!
I now have quite a selection of mosaic crochet patterns in you would like more inspiration.
The stockings pair beautifully with my crochet Christmas blanket pattern, and you can even choose the same yarn to match!
Yarn
To make the mosaic crochet stocking I used Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday DK from Mary Maxim, which is 100% Acrylic, 250m/273yds/100g for the solid colour, and Premier Colorfusion DK from Mary Maxim, 100% Acrylic, 298m/325yds/100g for the multi-colour yarn.
I also made some of my stocking using Mellowspun DK, which is 100% Acrylic, 260m/284yds/100g for the solid colour, and Prism DK, which is 100% Acrylic, 265m/290yds/100g for the multi-colour yarn.
Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday DK is a 100% acrylic fiber that is specially formulated to reduce the formation of pills over time. As it is made with fibers that resist pilling, it will last longer, look newer, and feel softer. This yarn is ideal for apparel and home décor projects like afghans, baby clothing, sweaters, and baby blankets.
ColorFusion DK is perfect for soft, easy care knit and crochet projects. Featuring the same gorgeous range of self-striping hues from Colorfusion Chunky, it is perfect for creating colorful pieces with ease.
Mellowspun DK is an updated and enhanced collection from Mary Maxim perfect for everyday makes! Crafted from 100% premium acrylic with a unique twist in 33 delectable hues that harmonise and elevate one another.
Prism DK is available in more than 10 unique, rippling colour schemes, offering you the best of both worlds in feel and appearance. A soft yarn spun in both bright and subtle beautiful colour schemes, making it perfect for all your creative crochet projects.
These are all category 3, light weight yarns which gives a soft and delicate drape to the stockings. Check our handy yarn weight chart and guide to find out more about yarn weights and categories.
Yarn Substitutes
You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some other great options are:
- Solid Colour Yarn A: Paintbox Simply DK, 100% acrylic, 302yds/100g or Premier Basix DK, 100% acrylic, 306yds/100g
- Multi Colour Yarn B: Lion Brand Mandala Ombre, 100% acrylic, 344yds/150g or King Cole Riot DK, 70% acrylic, 30% wool, 322yds/100g
Things you’ll love about this crochet Christmas stocking pattern
The real beauty of this pattern is that it uses just basic crochet stitches (just single crochet and double crochet). Once you get to grips with the overlay mosaic crochet technique, these stockings really are so simple to crochet.
Getting Started: Materials Needed for Your Mosaic Crochet Stocking
Sizing
Each stocking is 6” wide x 19” at longest point. (40.5cm x 48cm).
How much yarn do I need to crochet an overlay mosaic stocking?
This design uses 2 yarns that have been carefully selected to work well together. The below yarn amounts are approximate and any changes you make will adjust the amount of yarn you need.
You will require approximately 210 metres, 230 yards of yarn A.
This is 1 ball of the recommended solid colour yarn.
You will require approximately 140 metres, 155 yards of yarn B.
This is 1 ball of the recommended multi-colour yarn.
Other Materials
Along with your yarn, you will need the following:
- 4mm(G) crochet hook or hook needed to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
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Video Tutorial: Follow Along to Create Your Stocking
Come along as I crochet a stocking in this step-by-step video tutorial. Press play to watch here or choose to watch on YouTube:
Crochet Terms You’ll Need to Know
Glossary and Abbreviations
beg – beginning
blo – back loop only
ch(s) – chain(s)
ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)
flo – front loop only
rep – repeat
RS – right side
sp – space
ss/sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
tog – together
WS – wrong side
Yoh – yarn over hook
Stitches
The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:
sc – single crochet (UK dc – double crochet)
Mdc – Mosaic double crochet (UK Mtr – Mosaic treble crochet)
Special Stitches
This pattern uses the overlay mosaic crochet technique. Whilst it might look complicated, the only stitches you need to know are the single crochet and the Mosaic double crochet.
In overlay mosaic crochet we are always working our single crochet stitches into the back loop, leaving the front loops free to work a Mosaic double crochet in where necessary.
SINGLE CROCHET (sc) always worked in back loop only (blo).
Insert hook from front to back through back loop of stitch to be worked. Yarn over and pull through stitch. Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
MOSAIC DOUBLE CROCHET (Mdc)
A Mosaic double crochet stitch is worked in exactly the same way as a regular US double crochet (UK treble crochet) is. The only difference is where it is worked.
When you need to work a Mosaic double crochet you’ll need to find the front loop of the corresponding stitch 2 rounds below. This is where you will work your stitch.
Top tip – it will be in the same colour of yarn as the one you are currently working in!
Yarn over and insert hook into front loop of stitch two rounds below. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. Yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through remaining two loops on the hook.
The stitch behind the Mdc on the current round is left unworked.
FOUNDATION SINGLE CROCHET (Fsc)
Step 1: Ch 2, insert hook into second ch from hook, yarn over and pull up a loop. [2 loops on hook]
Step 2: Yarn over and pull up another loop i.e. ch1. This creates the first “chain” in your foundation row. [still 2 loops on hook]
Step 3: Yarn over and pull through both loops to complete the first Fsc.
Step 4: Next stitch and subsequent stitches: Insert hook into “chain” created in Step 2, yarn over and pull up a loop. [2 loops on hook]
Step 5: Yarn over and pull up another loop i.e. ch1. This creates the next “chain” in your foundation row. [still 2 loops on hook]
Step 6: Yarn over and pull through both loops to complete the next Fsc. Repeat Steps 4, 5 and 6 as required.
Constructing your Crochet Christmas Stocking
The stocking is made from the Toe up, with an afterthought Heel and a Join As You Go Cuff to finish.
The Foot and Leg are made using overlay mosaic crochet in the round.
Customisation
The stocking is easily customisable in length of both the Foot and Leg – just keep repeating rounds of the mosaic repeat until you have the length you’d like.
The Cuff is adjustable – work more or less chains to set the length you’d like.
Before you jump into crocheting your Christmas stocking, take a moment to read through the pattern notes—it’s a game-changer!
These handy insights will not only simplify your pattern-reading journey but also ensure a smoother crochet experience. You’ll find helpful tips on deciphering the sizing, customisation and more.
Trust me, a quick peek at these notes will set you up for crochet success!
- The pattern is worked in rounds using the overlay mosaic crochet technique for the Foot and Leg.
- All stitches in the Mosaic Sections are worked as sc in blo or Mdc.
- Each Round uses just one colour.
- A ch1 at the beginning or end of a Round does not count as a stitch.
- The Toe and Heel are worked in continuous Rounds.
- Read through the entire pattern before beginning.
- Make sure that you are familiar with all of the stitches in the abbreviations list before you begin.
- Stitch counts are given in [ ] at the end of each round. If no stitch count is given, then the count is the same as the previous round.
If you love this mosaic crochet pattern as much as I do, then you’re definitely going to love this crochet Christmas blanket pattern too!
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More Christmas Crochet Patterns You Might Enjoy
If you’ve enjoyed making this crochet Christmas stocking pattern, then why not try a few more? Here’s a few other of my designs you might like:
- Easy mosaic crochet bauble – continue your love of mosaic crochet with this cute bauble
- Easy crochet stocking pattern – using the granny stitch.
- Christmas crochet gnome pattern – an adorable decoration to make
Congratulations on crocheting your very own overlay mosaic crochet Christmas stocking! 🌟 Now that you’ve crafted this fun project, why stop here? Dive into my other Christmas crochet patterns, each waiting to be transformed into your next crochet masterpiece.
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