Christmas stocking

I was going over some files and ran across my pattern for a Christmas stocking ornament. It's a simple pattern, just a 5 point granny, a pentagon. I'm sure many others have thought of it too. I had it on the web site many years ago. You can still find the pattern at Crochet Cabana, along with more information on how to form the pentagon into a stocking. You can also find other holiday patterns there.

Since we're getting closer to Christmas, I thought I'd share it with you here. They are quick to  make and you could include one with your Christmas gifts if your recipients appreciate handmade items.




Christmas Stocking Ornament
c2009 Sandra Petit, http://www.crochetcabana.com

Materials:  small amount of 4 ply worsted weight yarn in desired color (green, red, Christmas variegated work well), H hook, large eye needle for sewing in ends
If you want a more delicate stocking, you can use thread and a steel hook 

Abbreviations
hk = hook
YO = yarn over
dc = double crochet
ch = chain
rep = repeat
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
wk = work
ea = each
beg = beginning

shell = 3 dc

Pattern:
ch 6, join with a sl st to form a ring OR use the adjustable ring as your starting point.
Round 1: ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 3,  * 3dc in ring, ch 3* rep from * 3 times (5 shell groups), join with a sl st to top st of beg ch-3

Round 2: Sl st in ea of next 2 dc, sl st in ch-3 sp, then in same sp wk (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, shell) (first corner),
ch 1, in next ch-3 sp wk (shell, ch 3, shell) (2nd corner), 
ch 1, in next ch-3 sp wk (shell, ch3, shell) (3rd corner), 
ch 1, in next ch-3 sp wk (shell, ch3, shell) (4th corner)
ch 1, in next ch-3 sp wk (shell, ch3, shell) (5th corner)
ch 1, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. 

At this point, you will have 10 shells.
If you want to make a larger stocking with more rounds, remember that you will always put 3 chains between your corner shells, that you will have a chain-1 space separating your corners from each other, and that a shell consists of 3 double crochets. 

Round 3: sl st in ea of next 2 dc, sl st in ch-3 sp, ch3, 2dc, ch3, shell in same sp (1st corner made),
ch 1, shell in ch-1 sp between groups to form side, ch 1, in next corner ch-3 sp work (shell, ch 3, shell), (2nd corner)
ch 1, shell in ch-1 sp between groups to form second side, ch 1, in next corner ch-3 sp work (shell, ch 3, shell), (3rd corner)
ch 1, shell in ch-1 sp between groups to form third side, ch 1, in next corner ch-3 sp work (shell, ch 3, shell), (4th corner)
ch 1, shell in ch-1 sp between groups to form fourth side, ch 1, in next corner ch-3 sp work (shell, ch 3, shell), (5th corner)
ch 1, shell in ch-1 sp between groups to form fifth side, ch 1, join with sl st to top of ch-3.
Finish off.

You can finish your stocking in one of two ways. You can put a border around your entire pentagon and then fold and sew the sides together, leaving the top open and adding a strand for hanging, OR you can fold now and join with a single crochet stitch. I chose the second method. 

With front side facing up, with two corners at the top and three at the bottom, join contrasting yarn on the top right side, east corner.
Work 1 sc in corner ch-3 space and 1 sc in ea st and space across. Do not finish off.
Fold right side of pentagon to the back, leaving the opposite front side facing you, toe pointing east. The white border you just completed should be on top.
 
(You could do a ch-10 here for your hanging loop if you want to.)
 
Using a single crochet, join stitches along left side, putting one sc in ea dc and in ea ch-1 sp, 3 single crochets in the ch-3 corner space (heel of stocking), then continue with one sc in ea dc and in ea ch-1 sp along the bottom, finishing up in the ch-3 at the tippy toe.

Sew ends in and then add a hanging strand if you haven’t already done so. 

Once you've made one, you'll have a very easy time making many more. You can vary it up by using different colors for the main stocking and/or the edging. Gold or silver would make a nice edging.

Happy crocheting!
Sandie