Free Merry Mini Stockings: Knit Christmas Socks

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with these adorable Merry Mini Stockings?

These small Christmas stockings are perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your holiday décor.

Whether you use them as tree ornaments, festive garlands, or thoughtful gift wrap embellishments, these little stockings are sure to bring joy to your celebrations.

Best of all, this free pattern is perfect for knitters of all levels, making it a great stashbusting project to dive into during the holidays!

Scroll down to view the free pattern, or grab the printer-friendly ad-free PDF in my shop here.

Knit Christmas Socks: About The Pattern

These mini Christmas stockings are knit with DK yarn and 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles, making them quick to complete and ideal for using up your scrap yarn.

The design features a traditional look with a short row heel, stockinette stitch for the main portion of the sock, and simple finishing techniques.

Whether you prefer working with circular needles or double-pointed needles, you’ll find this pattern accommodating to your preferred knitting tools.

Why You’ll Love This Project

Perfect for Stashbusting: Use up leftover yarn from other projects. These stockings are small, so even the tiniest scraps can become festive décor.
Advanced Beginner-Friendly: If you’re getting more into knitting, this project is an excellent way to practice techniques like knitting in the round (circular needle), working short row heels, and shaping.
Customizable: Add a personal touch with stripes, color blocks, or embellishments like beads, pom poms, or embroidery to make each stocking unique.
Versatile Holiday Decor: These mini knit Christmas socks can be hung on your tree, strung together as a garland, or used to hold small treats and gifts for a family member or friend.

Key Techniques Used:

Stockinette Stitch: Every stitch is knit in the round, creating a smooth and classic look for the main body of the sock.
Short Row Heel: This technique shapes the heel and gives the stocking its traditional sock-like appearance.
Finishing: A tapestry needle is used to weave in ends and close any gaps, ensuring a neat and polished result.

Who Can Knit This?

This free knitting pattern is designed for advanced beginner or intermediate knitters.

Advanced beginners will enjoy the straightforward instructions, while more advanced knitters can experiment with colors and patterns to personalize their stockings.

The compact size also makes this project a delightful break from larger, more time-consuming knits.

Ideas for Using Merry Mini Stockings:

Tree Ornaments: Hang them on your Christmas tree for a whimsical touch.
Advent Calendar: Knit 24 mini stockings and fill them with small treats for a DIY advent calendar.
Gift Wrap Add-ons: Attach a mini stocking to a wrapped gift for an extra-special presentation.
Holiday Garland: String several stockings together for a festive garland to decorate your mantel or staircase.

Merry Mini Stockings Knitting Pattern

Skill Level – Easy (Advanced beginner knitters)

These Merry Mini Stockings are not just fun to knit but also a delightful way to spread holiday cheer.

With free knitting patterns like this, you can create handmade treasures that your family and friends will adore.

So grab your yarn, circular needles, or double-pointed needles, and get started on this festive stash-busting project today.

Happy knitting, and may your holiday season be merry and bright!

Please scroll down to view the free pattern, or grab the printer-friendly ad-free PDF in my shop here.

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Size Information

The sock length measures – 5 inches.

The width measures – 2.5 inches.

Gauge – 21 stitches/28 rows in 10 x 10 cm/4 inches in stocking stitch.

The supplies you need…

Yarn

DK/light worsted/8 Ply yarn.
DK weight yarn in festive colors (scrap yarn works perfectly!)
Amount of yarn – around 10g/40 meters.
I used a favorite yarn: DK yarn Drops Lima in Green (7810), Red (3609), and White (0100).
You could use any yarn weight and needle size for this project, but it will affect the sock’s finished size.

Knitting Needle Size

4 mm (US 6) circular needles or double-pointed needles.
Use sock circulars or use the magic loop method with a longer cable.

Notions

Tapestry needle for sewing up and weaving in ends.
Scissors.
Tape Measure.

Knitting Abbreviations

CO – Cast on
BO – Bind off
Cont – Continue
DPNs – Double-pointed needles
K – Knit
K2tog – Knit the next two stitches together to decrease
P – Purl
P2tog – Purl the next two stitches together to decrease
Sl1 – Slip one stitch
St(s) Stitch(es)
SSK – Slip, Slip, Knit
Rep – Repeat
RS – Right side
WS – Wrong side
2×2 ribbing – K2, P2, every round.

Knit Christmas Socks: Pattern Instructions

Cuff:

CO 24 stitches using the color of your choice.

Divide stitches evenly across 3 DPNs or arrange for the magic loop.

Join to knit in the round, being careful not to twist.

Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 6 rounds (or desired cuff length).

Leg:

Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every stitch in the round) and work for 10-12 rounds.

Adjust the length for your desired stocking size.

Heel Flap (worked flat):

Knit 12 stitches onto one needle (this will be the heel flap; leave the remaining stitches on hold).

Work back and forth on these 12 stitches:

Row 1 (RS): Sl1, K1 repeat to end.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1, P to end.

Repeat these 2 rows for a total of 8 rows (or desired heel depth).

Turn Heel:

Row 1 (RS): K7, K2tog, K1, turn.

Row 2 (WS): Sl1, P3, P2tog, P1, turn.

Row 3: Sl1, K4, K2tog, K1, turn.

Row 4: Sl1, P5, P2tog, P1, turn.

Row 5: Sl1, K3, K2tog, K1, turn

Row 6: Sl1, P2, P2tog, P1, turn, (6 stitches remain).

Gusset:

Knit across the heel stitches. Pick up and knit 6 stitches along the side of the heel flap.

Knit across the stitches on hold for the instep.

Pick up and knit 6 stitches along the other side of the heel flap.

Knit half of the heel stitches onto the next needle to reposition (you’ll now be back in the round).

Arrange stitches evenly on 3 needles (DPNs) or across 2 if using circulars. You should have 30 stitches total.

Gusset Decreases:

Round 1: Knit.

Round 2: Knit to last 2 stitches of first needle, K2tog.

Knit across instep stitches. On last needle, SSK, knit to end.

Repeat these 2 rounds until you’re back to 24 stitches total.

Foot:

Knit in the round until the foot measures 2 inches from the heel (or desired length).

Toe:

Round 1: K4, K2tog repeat to end (20 sts remain).

Round 2: Knit.

Round 3: K3, K2tog repeat to end (16 sts remain).

Round 4: Knit.

Round 5: K2, K2tog repeat to end (12 sts remain).

Round 6: Knit.

Round 7: K1, K2tog repeat to end (8 sts remain).

Cut yarn, leaving a tail.

Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends.

Add a hanging loop with a knitted length or a small knitted i-cord (optional).

Decorate with embroidery, pompoms, or small appliques if desired!

Hanging Loop:

CO 30 sts, bind off.

Sew to the inner top side of the sock (see photos for reference).

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