Hexagon Stocking Crochet Pattern
If you’re looking for a fun and unique holiday project, this Hexagon Stocking Crochet Pattern is a beautiful addition to your handmade Christmas décor! This festive stocking is made from puff stitch hexagons, creating a cozy, textured design that stands out on any mantle. Whether you choose striped hexagons or solid-color hexagons, this stocking works up quickly and is the perfect project for holiday gifting.
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About the Hexagon Stocking Crochet Pattern
The Hexagon Stocking Crochet Pattern is constructed entirely from puff stitch hexagons that are joined together to form the stocking shape. The unique construction makes it an enjoyable project for confident beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. Add a ribbed cuff and a simple hanging loop, and your custom Christmas stocking is ready to display!
This is a great stash-busting project—you can crochet each hexagon in a different color, create bold stripes, or keep it simple with a classic solid look. No matter your style, these puff stitch hexagons add amazing texture.
Crochet Skills & Materials
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in your choice of holiday colors
- Hook: 5.0 mm (H) crochet hook (or size needed for gauge)
- Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle
- Skills Used: Puff stitch, joining motifs, ribbing, seaming
This crochet Christmas stocking pattern is approachable yet satisfying, thanks to the repetitive nature of the hexagons and the puff stitch texture.
Making the Hexagon Stocking Crochet Pattern
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Materials
200g worsted weight yarn in 4 colors (I used WeCrochet Wool of the Andes)
H/5.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors
Level
easy+
Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
PS – puff stitch (*yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop* repeat from * to * 3 more times, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook)
· written in US terms
· ch 2 does not count as dc
· Join the hexagons using your preferred method (sewing, slip stitching, join-as-you-go. I used join-as-you-go.)
· Hexagons can be made in stripes or solids. There are notes in the pattern for each type.
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HEXAGON STOCKING CROCHET PATTERN
HEXAGON (make 14)
ch 4, join to first ch with sl st to make a circle
Work round 1 into the circle
Round 1: ch 2, *PS, ch 2* repeat from * to * 5 more times, join to first PS with sl st (6 PS)
For a solid hexagon: sl st to ch-2 space to begin round 2
For a stripes hexagon: cut yarn and join next color to next ch-2 space
Round 2: ch 2, (PS, ch 2, PS, ch 2) in each ch-2 space around, join to first PS with sl st (12 PS)
For a solid hexagon: sl st to ch-2 space to begin round 3
For a stripes hexagon: cut yarn and join next color to next ch-2 space
Round 3: ch 2, *(PS, ch 2, PS) in ch-2 space, ch 2, (PS, ch 2) in next ch-2 space* repeat from * to * around, join to first PS with sl st (18 PS)
Fasten off.
Join final color to a corner ch-2 space.
If using join-as-you-go joining method, start joining next round. Refer to photos below.
Round 4: ch 2, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2, 2 dc in next ch-2, 2 dc in next ch-2* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (48 dc)
Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
HALF HEXAGON (make 3)
Half hexagons are made in turned rows.
ch 4, join to first ch with sl st to make a circle
Work round 1 into the circle
Row 1: ch 2, *PS, ch 2* repeat from * to * 4 more times, ch 2, sl st to starting circle (4 PS)
Row 2: ch 2, turn, PS in space before first stitch, ch 2, (PS, ch 2, PS, ch 2) in next 3 ch-2 spaces, PS in last ch-2 turning ch, ch 2, sl st to ch-2 space (8 PS)
Row 3: ch 2, turn, PS in space before first stitch, ch 2, PS in next ch-2 space, ch 2 *(PS, ch 2, PS) in next ch-2 space, ch 2, (PS, ch 2) in next ch-2* repeat from * to * 3 more times, PS in last ch-2 turning ch, ch 2, sl st to ch-2 space (12 PS)
Fasten off.
Join final color to a corner ch-2 space.
If using join-as-you-go joining method, start joining next round. Refer to photos below.
Row 4: ch 2, turn, 2 dc in space before first stitch, *2 dc in next ch-2, 2 dc in next ch-2, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2* repeat from * to * 2 more times, 2 dc in each remaining ch-2 spaces (32 dc)
Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
SEWING
Sew the hexagons as pictured below. Lay right side up. Fold the top 3 rows in towards the center. Fold the bottom right up and at an angle. Fold the last hexagon down. Sew the stocking closed, except the toe.
Fold the toe so there are 3 seams. Sew the toe closed. Turn right side out.
CUFF
Join main color to the top corner of the stocking.
Round 1: ch 1, sc evenly around, working 1 sc in each PS, 2 sc along each dc, and 1 in each seam, join to first sc with sl st (approx. 42 sc)
Round 2: ch 2, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st
Round 3: ch 2, *fpdc, bpdc* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st
Round 4: ch 2, *fpdc, bpdc* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st, ch 8, sl st to first dc
Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
