Bring timeless charm to your holiday décor with this Vintage-Inspired Christmas Stocking, a free crochet pattern designed to add elegance and warmth to your home. This classic stocking combines nostalgic design elements with beautiful texture.
It’s a standout piece for your mantel, staircase, or as a heartfelt gift. Its vintage appeal evokes the cozy, handmade charm of Christmases past, perfect for creating new holiday traditions.
Free pattern by Carol Hladik from Carol Hladik Designs
Worked in worsted weight, this stocking is substantial enough to hold festive goodies while remaining soft and elegant. An ideal size for candy, small gifts, or even a special keepsake. Its flat construction is then seamed, giving it a polished, professional look that feels classic yet approachable.
This intermediate-level pattern offers the perfect balance of texture and simplicity. Crocheters with basic stitch knowledge will enjoy the rhythmic flow of the pattern, while the subtle stitch details add interest and sophistication.
It’s a satisfying project for those looking to create a meaningful, handmade holiday piece that can be treasured for years to come.
Whether you’re displaying it on the mantel, hanging it by the hearth, or gifting it to a loved one, this vintage-style stocking brings cozy elegance to any Christmas setting. Elegant, nostalgic, and delightfully handmade, it’s a project that captures the spirit of the season and adds a personal touch to your festive celebrations.
Carol Hladik from Carol Hladik Designs
Skill Level
Easy – confident beginner
Gauge
Approximately 12 double crochet per 4 inches
Size
Finished Stocking is 15.5” tall and 12.5” wide at widest point.
Materials
250 yards Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Red
50 yards Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in White. (I used a vintage fuzzy yarn, Pinguin mouse, double stranded)
Supplies
Size G Crochet Hook 4.0mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
