Stocking Cutie

Hanging from this free crochet Christmas stocking amigurumi pattern are all the warm wonders of the holiday season—ornaments adorning the mantel of a roaring fireplace, holly leaves and pine needles hanging over the sides, and lettered stockings swaying as they wait to stuffed come Christmas night. While you wait to see what will be waiting beneath the tree this year, there’s no better way to celebrate the merriest season than with this free crochet Christmas stocking amigurumi pattern! **Pattern Information:** This free crochet Christmas stocking amigurumi pattern has a difficulty rating of **intermediate**. This pattern includes directions for two stocking variations: a hollow stocking (usable for putting items inside) or as a plushie toy (closed and stuffed on the inside). The finished dimensions are **4.5 inches (height) by 3.5 inches (width) by 2 inches (depth)**.∗ You may also make your pieces larger or smaller by increasing or decreasing your yarn weight and/or hook size, respectively. ∗Finished dimensions are calculated from a model using medium weight yarn, a size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook, the YU/YO method and the following gauge: **18 sc x 21 rows = 4 inches**. **Supplies:** * Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook * Medium (4) weight yarn in 2 colors: * Yarn A – red (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Cherry Red) * Yarn B – white (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Aran) * 10 mm black safety eyes (x2) * Black embroidery floss * Pink embroidery floss or pink yarn (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Perfect Pink) * Polyester fiberfill * Yarn needle * Scissors * Stitch markers **Alternate Yarn Supplies:** Color Variation 2 (as seen on the left in cover photo): * Medium (4) weight yarn in 2 colors: * Yarn A – green (example uses Big Twist Value: Forest Green) * Yarn B – white (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Aran) * Pink embroidery floss or pink yarn (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Perfect Pink) **Terminology:** This free crochet Christmas stocking amigurumi pattern uses English (US) terminology: * st (sts) = stitch (stitches) * ch = chain stitch * sl st = slip stitch * sc = single crochet * sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (over the span of 2 stitches), also known as a decrease * FPdc = front post double crochet * FLO = front loop only * sk = skip * rep = repeat **Follow us for more crochet content and amigurumi adventures!** https://virkadia.com/ | Blog https://virkadia.etsy.com | Etsy https://www.instagram.com/virkadia | Instagram https://www.pinterest.com/virkadia | Pinterest https://www.facebook.com/virkadia | Facebook https://www.tiktok.com/@virkadia | TikTok **Thank you for all of your support!**