November 13, 2024 8 min read
Hey there! It’s Christa from The Secret Yarnery! Today, I’m sharing an exciting and super fun project to get you into the holiday spirit—crochet mini stocking ornaments! These adorable crochet stocking ornaments are quick, stash-busting projects. They’re perfect for decorating your home, adding a handmade touch to gifts, or hanging on your Christmas tree. If you love to crochet and want to make something festive, these ornaments are for you!
You can follow along with the step-by-step tutorial I’ve made just for you:
What’s even better is that all of my Christmas project tutorials, including this one, can be found on my website. I'll guide you every step of the way, and if you'd rather follow a written pattern, I’ve got you covered.
Let’s dive right in and get creative!
The beauty of this project is that you don’t need to run out and buy anything fancy—use what you've already got in your craft room! Here’s what you’ll need to crochet these mini stocking ornaments:
You can use any standard worsted weight acrylic yarn—though don't feel restricted by that. If you’ve got some scrap yarn lying around, go for it!
Each stocking uses just 4 grams of yarn, which means this is the perfect stash-busting project. Tiny yarn remnants can find a new home in these decorations. It’s a thrifty way to make something beautiful!
Also, if you're looking for more Christmas crochet inspiration, check out other options for Christmas Crochet Ornaments on the website.
I’m using a 5.5 mm crochet hook (also known as an I-9). Why 5.5? Simply because it's green, and it helps me remember that it’s my Christmas hook! But you can choose any hook that pairs well with the yarn you're using.
Pro tip: The bigger the hook, the larger and floppier your stocking ornament will turn out. Likewise, a smaller hook will tighten those stitches and give you a sturdier ornament.
You could also check out sharp tip needles — they make working in tails much faster and cleaner. Sharp Tip Needles work like a dream if you’re sewing into tighter spaces.
These crochet stocking ornaments aren’t just cute; they’re super quick to whip up! They require very little yarn and minimal time, so you can make several in one sitting. Here’s why you’ll enjoy this project:
Before diving into the project, let’s go over a couple of basic techniques that are used in the stockings. Don’t worry—these are simple once you get the hang of them:
To get started, you’ll create a slip stitch and chain 3. This forms the ring you're going to work around.
Next, slip stitch into the very first chain to make your circle. Hold onto this chain—the tail will follow a little "U" shape beneath your hook. Keep everything open and easy to manipulate.
Now, chain 3 more times and begin working your first double crochet into the center of the ring. Continue by chaining 2 and creating another set of two double crochets into the ring.
Repeat these steps, working double crochets and chains until you complete 6 groups in total. Keep working over your yarn tail as you go, which will save you a step in weaving in ends later.
Once you’ve done all six groups and joined them together, you’re done with Round One. Yay!
Here comes the fun part—changing up your colors! Make sure to leave enough of a yarn tail for sewing in at the end. To swap colors, just insert your hook into any corner space from the previous round (not the one where you joined). Picking a contrast yarn will help those ornaments pop!
Chain 2 (or 3 if it feels more comfortable with the yarn you're using) and start working your subsequent sets of double crochets into the next groups of spaces, creating full and happy stitches as you go. Need to adjust your treble crochets? No problem! Just make sure they’re evenly spaced and following the pattern.
Once you've finished the rounds, fold your work in half. Remember, your double crochet stitches will be like stepping stones, meaning they need to line up smoothly.
Now, grab your yarn needle and get ready for some simple single crochets. You'll crochet the sides of your stocking together, ensuring both sides align. I like to use my fingers to poke between the stitches to keep everything lined up properly.
When you're ready to close up the heel and boot area, just single crochet around it, adding chain stitches where needed to shape the heel.
No Christmas ornament is complete without a loop to hang it on the tree! When you're ready to cut your yarn, leave enough tail to form the hanging loop. I usually recommend around 8 or 9 inches.
Using your yarn needle, sew the tail back into the work. Be careful not to pull too tight—you don't want to cinch the top of your stocking. Once you're happy with the loop size, go ahead and trim any excess yarn.
I always keep a piece of cardstock handy to measure each loop to keep them consistent—it's a lifesaver!
Here's a detailed stocking pattern you can check out: Crochet Mini Stocking Ornaments.
One of the best things about crochet is how easily you can personalize your projects. When making these stocking ornaments, don’t be afraid to experiment with other colors, yarns, or even hook sizes. Here's another great Christmas Crochet Pattern to inspire you!
Want to take multiple ornaments at the same time? It’s a great idea to work in steps, completing all of Round One for several stockings before moving on to Round Two. This is a great tip if you're making a whole batch of ornaments for gifts or decoration. Plus, it helps keep the momentum going!
If you’d love to try a larger stocking project, be sure to check out this Granny Square Christmas Stocking, which is perfect for those looking to expand their crochet skills. It’s another beautiful, festive treat for your hook!
Let’s make your crochet stocking ornament journey as smooth as possible. Here are a few quick answers to common questions:
Got more questions? Feel free to reach out or visit the pattern forum for more answers and support from fellow crochet lovers.
These mini stocking ornaments are bound to bring a festive flair to your holiday preparations. They’re so quick and satisfying to make that you might find yourself creating them year-round, in all sorts of colors!
Now, I’d love to see your beautiful ornaments! Feel free to share your finished projects by tagging @secretyarnery on Instagram or use the hashtag #SecretYarnery so that we can admire your work together!
Happy crocheting, and don't forget to check out this other awesome Christmas stocking pattern: Crochet Christmas Stocking Boot.
Let’s keep spreading that holiday spirit, one stitch at a time. 🎄✨
Crochet mini stocking ornaments are small, handmade decorations that are perfect for adding a festive touch to your Christmas tree, home decor, or as embellishments on gifts. They are crafted using yarn and a crochet hook.
These ornaments are beginner-friendly. The pattern is designed to be easy to follow, making it suitable for those new to crochet. Basic crochet techniques such as chaining, slip stitching, and double crochet are used.
A standard worsted weight acrylic yarn is recommended, but you can use any yarn you have on hand. This project is ideal for using up yarn scraps since each stocking requires only 4 grams of yarn.
The pattern uses a 5.5 mm (I-9) crochet hook, but you can adjust the hook size based on the yarn you choose and the desired size of your stocking.
Yes, feel free to use different yarns and hooks. Keep in mind that using different weights and sizes will affect the final size and stiffness of the stocking ornament.
You can personalize your stockings by using different yarn colors, adding embellishments like buttons or beads, and varying the size by adjusting the hook and yarn weight. You can also create patterns in the stitches themselves.
These ornaments are quick projects, often taking just a short time to complete. Depending on your crochet speed, you can finish one in about an hour or less.
It's best to hand wash the ornaments gently, using mild detergent and cold water, then lay flat to dry. Avoid machine washing or using hot water, as it may distort the shape of the ornament.
If your stitches don’t line up when sewing the sides together, ensure each double crochet group is correctly aligned. Re-adjust by poking your fingers between the spaces to help guide the alignment.
You can simply join a new piece of yarn and continue crocheting. Tuck the yarn ends securely by weaving them in for a neat finish.
Christa Patel is the passionate founder of the Secret Yarnery, where she inspires crochet lovers around the world with easy-to-follow tutorials and free patterns designed to make crochet accessible to everyone. Through her vibrant YouTube channel and website, Christa brings creativity and joy to crafters of all skill levels, sharing her love for yarn through weekly live chats, a podcast, and engaging community events.
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Everything I need in one place to be creative and I can photocopy extras of the pages I use most to customise my planning. I use it as my main diary, even for work and upcoming events. It inspires me to focus on my creative pursuits too. Love it!
Love this item going to put little gifts in it on the tree ,just tying in tails.
I am really impressed with the quality of this written pattern as well as the video tutorial. Both are clear and detailed. I am not done with my striped cardigan yet, but it's coming together nicely (though I'm not so sure about my choice to use up yarn I already have with individual stripes!)... so many tails to sew in!! My advice would be to buy self-striping yarn like she does in the video.
Easy to follow pattern! Super base for the rectangle or other larger projects.
Keep the tutorials coming and with written and visual instructions to follow along so beginners can learn. Thank you for your help.
I think there is a mistake in the written pattern. It says to do a half double crochet twice, when it is only supposed to be once
Thank you to the Secret Yarnery for this pattern! Can't go wrong with this one, it really is easy and fast to make - I'm on my 2nd one already and plan to do more! You really don't need to look any further if you're looking to make a scarf - you will not be disappointed. In fact, you'll have fun making it (I did!) Happy crocheting!
Thank you for writing a pattern that is amazingly easy to follow and help me produce a stunning piece!!
Wow! I can't believe I made this beautiful toran. Well, yes I can since I followed this easy pattern! Again, wow! How fun was this to make! Super-duper easy to make and you can be as creative as you like by choosing colours, placement of colours to form pattern(s), number of leaves, etc. so it truly can be personalized for any occasion! Love the Secret Yarnery patterns and tutorials - thank you so much for your time, efforts, and for sharing your talent with the rest of us in the world!
The best pattern & tutorial I have ever come across. Loved how you used the needle to clearly point out where the stitch was to go. Have made 3 hats already. Many more on my to do list. Thanks so much
The yarn world is vast & has several yarn naming & grading systems. This chart really helps to get the right weight of yarn, size of needle, gauge & yardage/meterage when using patterns or yarns from other countries. And it covers both knit & crochet. Thank you for putting together this very useful tool, Secret Yarnery.
I love this pattern. Very easy to follow and fun to make.
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It was very easy to do. I have already made 4