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Are you thinking about the upcoming Christmas Season yet? Gearing up for Christmas can be a slow process when it comes to crochet. Whether you are making gifts or home decor, you will find yourself crocheting Christmas projects in the heat of July.

So how about joining other crocheters around the world in making a Loopy Purl Stocking. Learn the Tunisian Purl stitch and make a fun Christmas stocking in the process!

You just need to decide if you want to get instant access to the PDF right now and work at your own pace or join the FREE CAL (with ads) and get access to each part of the pattern one at a time.

There are 2 ways to join this exciting Christmas in July crochet along to make the Loopy Purl Stocking pattern and have it ready for Christmas.

Purchase the ad free PDF version in my Ravelry or Etsy store at a discount using the code LOOPYCAL or get the pattern free by following my socials and blog to see when the next part has been released.

Each section will post by 12 pm EST on designated dates:
July 15th – Toe and Heel
July 17th – Stocking Body
July 19th – Loopy Edging

I encourage all who participate to share their stockings on social media by using the hashtag #loopypurlstockingcal and tagging me or by sharing in the OVC Designs Community Facebook Group. I will spin the wheel of names to choose 2 lucky winners who will win a copy of both the Loopy Purl Stocking crochet pattern and a pattern of their choice! Winners will be announced on July 25th!

The Loopy Purl Stocking is a gorgeously textured pattern that is approximately 6″ wide and 12″ tall.

This pattern is written here using US crochet terms.

You will learn how to do the tunisian purl stitch in making this pattern. The PDF includes photos to help you with these stitch patterns and don’t forget there is also a free Tutorial.

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This pattern has been tested for errors by a team of crocheters with varying skill ability, this helps to ensure the pattern is free of errors, but should you find any errors or run into difficulties please reach out to me so I can help.

NOTE ON SELLING ITEMS AND COPYRIGHT: The pattern and all images are Copyright Owensvillachick Designs, all rights reserved. You may not copy any part of this pattern or use photos without permission. You may sell finished items (handmade in small quantities by you). Designs credit is apprecieated (tag on social media or link to this post). Thank you.

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Skill Level

Advanced Beginner. Uses simple, common stitches and techniques. Tutorials available for tunisian purl stitch and loopy edging.

Recommended Yarn

Any worsted #4 weight yarn approx. 175-225 yards.

Yarn used: I love this yarn 355 yds (325 m) per 7 oz (198 g).

This is a lovely acrylic yarn that is very soft. I used it because I already had it in my stash and knew it was a great yarn for a cozy stocking.

Hooks & Other Materials

• US Size J/10 or 6 mm hook
• Yarn Needle
• Stitch Marker
• Scissors

Sizes/Finished Measurements

Size is approximate and may be slightly different based on ability to meet gauge. Stocking measures approximately 6″ x 12-15″.

Abbreviations

Ch(s) – Chain(s)
Dc – Double Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Hdc Cluster     (See Special Stitches)
TPS – Tunisian Purl Stitch
MC – Magic Circle
Rd(s) – Round(s)
Sc – Single Crochet
Slst – Slip Stitch
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Yo – Yarn Over

Notes

1. Stocking worked in unturned rounds.
2. Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
3. Ch 3 does count as a stitch.

Gauge

With US size J/10 (6 mm) hook: 4 sc and 4 rows = 1 “/2.5 cm. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Special Stitches/Techniques

Hdc Cluster: Yo, insert hook, yo, pull up a loop, yo, insert hook, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 5 loops on hook.  Repeat starting each hdc cluster in same st as previous st ended
Crossed Double Crochet: Skip a st, dc in next st, dc in skipped st working behind previous dc made
Tunisian Purl Stitch (see photo tutorial)
Loopy Edging (see photo tutorial)

PART ONE: Toe, Arch and Heel

Check these tutorials out to get a better understanding of how to complete these stitches and joins when working part one!

Tunisian Purl Stitch Tutorial

Joining Linked Tunisian In The Round

TOE and ARCH

Begin with a MC or ch 3 and join to 1^st ch to create a circle.

Rd 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in MC, join. (8 sc)

Rd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join. (16 sc)

Rd 3: Ch 1, (Sc, inc) repeat 8 times around, join. (24 sc)

Rd 4: Ch 1, (Sc 2, inc); repeat 8 times around, join. (32 sc)

Rd 5: Ch 1, (Sc 3, inc); repeat 8 times around, join. (40 sc)

Rd 6: Ch 1, (Sc 4, inc); repeat 8 times around, join. (48 sc)

Rd 7: Ch 1, Sc in each st around, join. (48 sc)

Rd 8: Ch 1, hdc cluster blo in each st around, join. (48 hdc clusters)

Rd 9: Ch 1, sc blo in each st around, join. (48 sc)

Rd 10: Ch 3, dc behind into last sc of previous rd, work 23 crossed dc’s around, join to beginning of ch 3. (24 crossed dc)

Rd 11: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (48 sc)

Rd 12: Ch 3, TPS in each st around, join. (48 TPS)

[TPS Tutorial & Joining linked Tunisian in the Round Tutorial]

Rd 13: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (48 sc)

Rd 14-17: Repeat rds 10-13 once.

Rd 18: Ch 3, dc behind into last sc of previous rd, work 23 crossed dc’s around, join to beginning of ch 3. (24 crossed dc)

Rd 19: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (48 sc)

Rd 20: Ch 1, hdc cluster blo in each st around, join. (48 hdc clusters)

Do not fasten off. 

Continue to heel flap.

HEEL

You will work the heel flap in turned rows. 

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 18 sts, turn. (18 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, Sc2tog, sc next 14 sts, sc2tog, turn. (16 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc next 12, sc2tog, turn. (14 sc)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc next 10, sc2tog, turn. (12 sc)

Row 5 Ch 1, 2 sc, sc next 10, 2 sc next, turn. (14 sc)

Row 6: Ch 1, 2 sc, sc next 12, 2 sc next, turn. (16 sc)

Row 7: Ch 1, 2 sc, sc next 14 sts, 2 sc, join to beginning heel row, turn. (18 sc)

Row 8: Ch 1, (Sc in each st across, join to beginning heel row. (18 sc)

Row 9: Ch 1, hdc cluster blo in each st across, join. (18 hdc clusters)

Do not fasten off.  Secure with a stitch marker.

Continue to body section.

PART TWO: Loopy Purl Stocking Body

BODY

Rd 1: Ch 1, sc blo in each st around, join. (48 sc)

Rd 2: Ch 3, dc behind into last sc of previous rd, work 23 crossed dc’s around, join to beginning of ch 3. (24 crossed dc)

Rd 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (48 sc)

Rd 4: Ch 3, TPS in each st around, join. (48 TPS)

Rd 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (48 sc)

Rds 6-17: Repeat rds 2-5 three times. [12 rounds]

Rd 18: Ch 3, dc behind into last sc of previous rd, work 23 crossed dc’s around, join to beginning of ch 3. (24 crossed dc)

Rd 19: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (48 sc)

Rd 20: Ch 1, hdc cluster blo in each st around, join. (48 hdc clusters)

PART THREE: EDGING OPTIONS

If you are looking for a beginner friendly classic stocking, I recommend the Simple Half Double Crochet Clusters Edging.  Skip down to Simple Hdc Clusters Edging instructions below.

  If you’re looking for a little whimsy in your life and want to push your crochet skills to the next level, go with the Loopy Edging.  Skip to the Loopy Edging instructions below.

SIMPLE HDC CLUSTERS EDGING

For the Simple Hdc Clusters Edging you will simply repeat rd 20 prior to fastening off. 

Fasten Off and weave in ends.

LOOPY EDGING

Loopy Edging – Place stitch marker.  Fasten off MC and weave in ends.

Join white yarn in the stitch previously marked.

Rd 1: Ch 1, sl st in each st around, join. (48)

Rd 2: Ch 1, sl st blo in each st around, join. (48)

Rd 3: Ch 10 (beginning of hanging loop), rotate stocking around with top inside of stocking facing towards you. Working into back (bottom) loops of round 1: sl st into 1^st st, (sl st next 2 sts, ch 12, sl st in 3rd ch from hook and next 10 chs, sl st next st, ch 12, sl st in 3rd ch from hook and next 10 chs, insert hook into ch-2 sp then sl st next st pulling through all layers on hook, pull 1^st chain worked thru center of loop just created, insert hook into ch-2 space); repeat around. Sl st last 3 sts.  Sl st in back bumps of ch 10 (hanging loop complete). (9 Loops)

Rotate stocking around with top of stocking facing away from you.

Rd 4: Ch 1, hdc clusters blo in each st around, join. (48)

Fasten Off and weave in ends.

Loopy Edging Tutorial Coming Soon…

Need a little visual help to wrap your mind and yarn around the Loopy Edging?  A photo tutorial will be posted soon!

Don’t forget to share your stocking on social media by using the hashtag #loopypurlstockingcal and tagging me or by sharing in the OVC Designs Community Facebook Group. Two lucky winners will win a copy of both Loopy Purl Stocking patterns and a pattern of their choice! Winners will be announced on July 25th!

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Until Next Time, Happy Yarning!

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