Merry & Bright Christmas Stocking

There’s something truly magical about handmade holiday decor, especially when it’s stitched with love. If you’re looking for a quick and cozy project to bring that extra festive charm into your home, this easy, beginner-friendly Granny Square Christmas Stocking is the perfect make.

With just 16 simple squares, you can create a timeless stocking that feels nostalgic, cheerful, and ready to hang by the fireplace. Whether you're crafting for your own home or gifting to someone special, this stocking is a piece that will be treasured for years to come.

Even better? You can make the entire stocking in a single day while watching your favourite holiday movie and sipping something warm and delicious.

Below you’ll find the free granny square pattern and a photo showing how to assemble the squares into a stocking shape. 

Grab your yarn, put on the twinkle lights, and let’s get started!

Granny Square Pattern (Make 16)

Yarn: Worsted/Weight 4 (red, green, white)

Hook: 5mm - 5.5mm

(Colour A — green or red)

Ch 4.
SL ST in first ch.

First round (in circle):
Ch 3 (counts as first dc). 2DC. Ch 2. 3DC. Ch 2. 3DC. CH 2. 3DC. Ch 2. SL ST to join. Fasten off.

(Colour B — white)

Second round:

1. In any corner space, attach yarn and: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). 2DC in open corner space. Ch 2. 3DC in the same open corner space. Ch 2.

2. Now working in the next corner space: 3DC. Ch 2. 3DC.

3. Repeat row above two more times.

4. Ch 2. SL ST in top of first ch 3, fasten off.

(Colour C — green or red)

Third round:

1. In any corner space, attach yarn and: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). 2DC in corner space. Ch2. 3DC.

2. In next open space (ch-2 from previous row): 3DC.

3. Now in next corner space: 3DC. Ch 2. 3DC.

4. Repeat Row 2 and 3 twice

5. Repeat Row 2.

6. SL ST in top of first ch 3, fasten off.

Assembly

Arrange your 16 squares following the layout and seam them together using your single crochets or slip stitches on the wrong side.

Weave in all your ends and turn inside out.

Add a hanging loop with some yarn, twine, or crochet one, and you’re done!

I did fold the top granny square down once for the cuff.

Happy Holidays!

I hope this easy and cheerful stocking adds a little extra sparkle to your festive season. I would love to see your finished Merry & Bright Christmas Stocking, be sure to tag me @othcrochetnook 

Wishing you cozy stitches and the happiest holiday season! ✨🎄