Crochet Buffalo Plaid Christmas Stocking

The holidays are just around the corner, and there’s no better way to add a cozy, rustic charm to your holiday décor than with a crochet buffalo plaid Christmas stocking.

This iconic pattern, with its bold checks and timeless appeal, is a favorite among crochet enthusiasts. Whether you’re crafting for your family or gifting something heartfelt, this crochet buffalo plaid stocking is sure to become a cherished keepsake.

The free pattern for the crochet buffalo plaid Christmas stocking can be found below, or you can find an ad-free print friendly version on Ravelry, or on Etsy (aff).

While you’ll find a large variety of design styles from stocking to stocking, many of them also seem to have a classic flare. What’s the best part of a classic crochet Christmas design? The simple fact that you are crafting an heirloom your family will cherish for years to come.

Then, once a year at Christmas time, even after you’ve left this earth, that simple crochet stocking you made years before will fill their hearts and minds with memories of Christmases past.

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2019 Christmas Stocking Crochet Along

This stocking was designed for the 2019 Christmas Stocking Crochet Along.  You’ll find links to all 5 crochet stocking patterns.

My 2019 Christmas Stocking Crochet Along has been a fan favorite for several years, but I hope you’ll find a new favorite with the Christmas Stocking Crochet Along! While designing this year’s stockings I had a really hard time deciding on just one or two, so I ended up with five new crochet stocking designs. I’ve included a variety of styles in hopes to provide a little something for everyone.

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Why Buffalo Plaid?

Buffalo plaid, with its signature red and black and grey and black checks, brings warmth and nostalgia to any space. It’s a pattern that evokes images of snowy cabins, crackling fires, and festive gatherings. Paired with the texture of crochet, it creates a stunning holiday decoration that’s as stylish as it is practical.

Why Handmade Stockings Are Special

Crocheting your own Christmas stocking isn’t just about creating a decoration—it’s about infusing your holiday traditions with love and creativity. Every stitch tells a story, making your buffalo plaid stocking a meaningful part of your festive celebrations.

How to Crochet a Buffalo Plaid Stocking

For this buffalo plaid stocking pattern, I chose to begin with the top of the leg opening, not the foldover cuff. This is so that you could choose which type of cuff was your favorite.

You’ll begin with a chain and join it to form circle. Working with 2 colors at a time, stitch and change colors as you crochet around. There is both a color chart and written pattern included that tells you when to change colors.

Once the leg is complete, You crochet a short row heel.  After the heel, you begin the foot of the stocking and work into both the stitches from the heel and leg. When the foot is complete, you’ll add decreases to form a shaped toe.

Lastly, choose which cuff you’d like to add, crochet it and attach it along with a hanging loop.

Yarn

For this stocking I chose Lion Brand Yarns Vanna’s Choice in Silver Heather, White & Charcoal Grey. Vanna’s Choice is a great worsted weight acrylic yarn that’s available in 54 colors! You’ll have a hard time choosing colors, but this crochet buffalo plaid Christmas stocking will look great in any color combination.

Crochet Buffalo Plaid Christmas Stocking – Free Stocking Pattern

The free stocking pattern is below, but if you love to work offline, or need to order your yarn, I’ve got a couple other great options for you.

Purchase the ad-free, printable PDF that includes all photo tutorials, on Ravelry, or Etsy (aff).

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Materials

• Yarn: Worsted Weight / 4 yarn / I used Lion Brand Yarns Vanna’s Choice in Silver Heather, White & Charcoal Grey for my stocking.
  • MC: Silver Heather (160 yards)
  • CC1: White (90 yards)
  • CC2: Charcoal Grey (80 yards)
• Crochet Hooks: J/10/6.00mm; I/9/5.50mm or size needed to obtain gauge (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Crochet Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching).
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle
• Scrap piece of yarn

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• invsc2tog: invisible single crochet decrease
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side
• Rep: repeat
• Rnd: round
• yo: yarn over
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• Join yarn with a standing single crochet
• MC: Main Color (Silver Heather)
• CC1: Contrasting Color 1 (White)
• CC2: Contrasting Color 2 (Charcoal Grey)

Size

• One Size: 6.5″W  x 18″L (laid flat)

Gauge

• See individual sections for gauge.

Notes

• Beginning chain(s) are not included in stitch count, unless noted otherwise.
• First stitch of each row is worked in the same stitch as the turning chain, unless otherwise specified.
• I tend to crochet on the tighter side. You may find yourself needing to go down a hook size (or two) to properly meet gauge, but gauge isn’t as critical with this design.
• Lion Brand Yarns Vanna’s Choice was used for the stocking shown in the photos. (100% acrylic / 3.5 oz/ 100 g / 170 yards / 156 m) (solids).
• Yardage: 
  • MC: Silver Heather (160 yards)
  • CC1: White (90 yards)
  • CC2: Charcoal Grey (80 yards)
• This stocking is worked from the top down to the toe. A cuff and tassels are then made and attached.

Special Stitches

• Invisible Single Crochet Decrease (invsc2tog): Insert hook into the FLO of stitch indicated, insert hook into FLO of next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru all loops on hook.

 

Buffalo Plaid Christmas Stocking Instructions

Leg of Stocking

Foot of Stocking

Tip! After working a couple rounds in the Foot of Stocking, use a yarn needle and tail of yarn & 8″ piece of yarn to stitch closed the small gaps near the first and last stitches of the heel. It’s easier to do this now, rather than waiting until you’ve completed your stocking.

Toe

Cuff

Cuff Seam

Prepare Cuff for Attaching to Stocking

Attaching the Cuff

Hanging Loop

Poms & Tie