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Handmade Christmas stockings
Crochet Christmas Stocking
1st rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in same sp as last sl st. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc. (3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next 3 dc) 3 times. Work (3 dc. Ch 1. Skip next st) 5 times evenly along heel.
Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 10 groups of 3-dc.
Next 2 rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first st.last rnd: ch 1; slips st in each sc around. Fasten off; knot all ends.
Crochet Rosette Pattern
The rose flower shown in above photo was made following the ch 53.
Ch 17 (35, 53).
Row 1 Dc in 5th ch from hook – first V-stitch made, *ch 1, skip 1, (dc-ch-dc) in next ch – V-stitch made; repeat from * across; – 7 (16, 25) V-stitches made. Turn.
Row 2 Ch 3 – counts as dc, 5 dc first in ch-space, *sc in next ch-1 space, 6 dc in next ch-1 space – shell st made; repeat from *, ending 6 dc in last ch-1 space – 7 (16, 25) shells. Fasten off, leaving long tail for anchoring Rosette.
FINISHING
Thread needle with tail and weave to base of last st. Starting at that end, roll first shell tightly to form center bud; anchor at base of shell with 2 sts. Roll remaining strip to form Rosette, then secure by stitching in and out through layers of foundation ch at bottom of Rosette.
OPTIONAL VARIATION
2-COLOR ROSETTE
At end of Row 2, work last dc of last shell until 2 loops remain on hook, drop main color, finish st with new color, ch 1, turn.
Row 3 Sc in each st across. Fasten off.
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These are way too cute!! Would you allow me to include them in a pattern roundup I’m putting together on my blog? I would love to include a photo and would, of course, link back to your website.
Thanks!
Jessica
Beautiful
Beautiful
I meant the start of rnd 9…sorry:-)
I meant the start of rnd 9…sorry:-)
I have a question? The start of rnd 4 will it be a total of 8 sets of dc?
I love these! It's a great shower gift as most people don't think of the first Christmas unless the baby is due during the holidays. Adding the option for the rosettes was a good idea. I always enjoy seeing what you've made – it inspires me.
~Adrienne~
How perfectly adorable and such a unique gift! I bet no one else would have ever thought of that 🙂
Absolutely adorable! Such a special gift:@)
I remember the good old days when you didn't find out what the baby was until it was born…lol
This is a really sweet gift. I'm sure the expectant mom will love it
Oh those are sweet and classy color combos!
LOVE LOVE LOVE these! From the colors, styles, and soft all around look, they are perfect. What a nice gift! I always want to learn to crochet when I visit here! Enjoy your week!
Delightful! I'll file the pattern to use at a later time. Thank you for sharing. They are simply adorable!
xx Beca
They are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing the pattern. xx