Add a cheerful burst of color to your holiday decorating with this Rainbow Christmas Stocking crochet pattern. This full-size stocking features bright rainbow stripes against a classic white background, creating a playful design that’s perfect for children and adults alike.
Hang it by the fireplace, on a staircase, or wherever you display your family’s Christmas stockings for a fun handmade touch.
Free pattern by Rose Hudd from Hookfully
Designed with an easy construction, this pattern uses basic crochet stitches, simple increases, and straightforward color changes. The stocking is crocheted in one piece with a built-in heel, eliminating the need to sew separate sections together.
The only finishing required is attaching the decorative bow, which is made separately and sewn on at the end.
Worked with Aran weight yarn, this stocking uses white along with four bright rainbow colors to create its colorful striped design. It’s a quick and satisfying holiday project, making it a great choice for crocheting multiple stockings for the whole family or creating a special handmade gift for someone you love.
Whether you’re looking for a playful stocking for a child, a colorful addition to your own Christmas décor, or a thoughtful handmade gift, the Rainbow Christmas Stocking is a fun project to crochet. Its bright colors, classic stocking shape, and clever one-piece construction make it a festive favorite that’s sure to bring a little extra cheer to your holiday traditions.
Skill Level
Easy – confident beginner
Gauge
Approximately 2” x 2” = 5 rows of 6 hdc
Size
Finished Size: Length 16″ x Width 7″
Materials
- Stylecraft Special Aran
- A – White: 132 yards
- B – Yellow: 17 yards
- C – Lilac: 22 yards
- D – Turquoise: 20 yards
- E – Pink: 25 yards
- Total – 216 yards
Supplies
Size J Crochet Hook 6mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
