Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
How to crochet the Through the Window Mini Stocking, a fun mini stocking pattern that uses the inset mosaic crochet technique.
Christmas in July 2023
- 1st Project, Granny Square Ornaments: youtu.be/fy7VbniQI5A
- 2nd Project, Santa Cosmetic Bag or Hook Pouch: youtu.be/7yx9u1bdMPk
- 3rd Project, C2C Santa Coaster: youtu.be/aDAzw0wdPRI
- 4th Project, Buffalo Plaid Shay Earwarmer: youtu.be/a0SYGEkLJSU
- 5th Project, this one!
The idea of mosaic crochet may intimidate you, but please don't let it. This stitch pattern is comprised of single crochets and chains with some double crochets to create the overlap. Most of the projects from my Through the Window series stop here, but this one does incorporate some single crochet decreases to help with the shaping. Still, I think a confident beginner could do this project.
You'll need 50 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Red Heart Super Saver in (White & Cherry Red), (White & Buff) and (Light Gray & Turqua); Respectively, it’s 30 Yards of the Main Color and 20 Yards of the Coordinating Color that pops through. You'll also need an H8/5mm crochet hook, and tapestry needle.
While my favorite way to work this technique is with a variegated color underneath, and a solid coordinating color on top, it also looks great with a two solids as I've done with mine or even just one color.
I’ve used Red Heart Super Saver for my mini stocking as I wanted to use yarn that I had in my stash already, plus it's a nice, durable yarn, but you can use any worsted weight yarn from your stash. Gauge is not essential for this project. You could even go with a chunky weight yarn and respective size hook for a larger stocking.
If you want to treat yourself to an ergonomic crochet hook, I highly recommend SiennasBowtique on Etsy. Here is the Koi Fish one I'm using in the video (affiliate link): tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
Time Spent:
Just under 45 minutes.
Measurements:
- 3 3/8" Wide across Body
- 3 1/2" Wide across middle including Heel
- 5 3/4" Tall not including Hanger
- 6 3/4" Tall with Hanger
Gauge (Not Essential) - Measure in pattern:
At the end of Round 3 of 1st Half, Diameter = 2 1/4"
Pattern Notes:
If you wanted to alter the width of the mini stocking, work more or less rounds of increases keeping to a final stitch count that is a multiple of 4, then work in pattern.
If you want to alter the height of the mini stocking, add or subtract rows by 4 - this is the repeat.
You can find the free written pattern for this mini stocking on my blog: eyeloveknots.com/2023/08/through-the-window-mini-stocking-free-crochet-pattern.html
Purchase an ad-free, printer-friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/through-the-window-mini-stocking
or Etsy (affiliate link): tidd.ly/44SPnUT
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
02:37 How to Make a Slip Knot
03:09 How to Crochet a Chain
04:08 Round 1 & How to Single Crochet (US SC)
06:48 Round 2
09:42 Round 3
11:33 How to Take Gauge
12:25 Round 4
13:45 How to Weave in initial Tail End
16:26 How to Add New Yarn Color & Round 5
19:19 Round 6
20:41 How to Change Yarn Colors & Round 7
25:46 Round 8
26:40 Switch Colors & Rounds 9 - 12
27:40 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
31:35 Begin Heel & Rows 1 - 6
34:45 Overview of Body, Reattach Yarn & Round 1
39:18 Round 2
40:14 Switch Colors & Round 3
42:12 Round 4
42:50 Switch Colors & Round 5
44:09 Rounds 6 - 11
45:23 Fasten Off & Round 12
46:23 Round 13 & How to Crochet Crab Stitch Edging aka Reverse Single Crochet
49:57 Weave in Remaining Tail Ends
52:00 Crochet Hanger (Optional)
01:00:09 Outro
How to crochet the Through the Window Mini Stocking, a fun mini stocking pattern that uses the inset mosaic crochet technique.
Christmas in July 2023
- 1st Project, Granny Square Ornaments: youtu.be/fy7VbniQI5A
- 2nd Project, Santa Cosmetic Bag or Hook Pouch: youtu.be/7yx9u1bdMPk
- 3rd Project, C2C Santa Coaster: youtu.be/aDAzw0wdPRI
- 4th Project, Buffalo Plaid Shay Earwarmer: youtu.be/a0SYGEkLJSU
- 5th Project, this one!
The idea of mosaic crochet may intimidate you, but please don't let it. This stitch pattern is comprised of single crochets and chains with some double crochets to create the overlap. Most of the projects from my Through the Window series stop here, but this one does incorporate some single crochet decreases to help with the shaping. Still, I think a confident beginner could do this project.
You'll need 50 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Red Heart Super Saver in (White & Cherry Red), (White & Buff) and (Light Gray & Turqua); Respectively, it’s 30 Yards of the Main Color and 20 Yards of the Coordinating Color that pops through. You'll also need an H8/5mm crochet hook, and tapestry needle.
While my favorite way to work this technique is with a variegated color underneath, and a solid coordinating color on top, it also looks great with a two solids as I've done with mine or even just one color.
I’ve used Red Heart Super Saver for my mini stocking as I wanted to use yarn that I had in my stash already, plus it's a nice, durable yarn, but you can use any worsted weight yarn from your stash. Gauge is not essential for this project. You could even go with a chunky weight yarn and respective size hook for a larger stocking.
If you want to treat yourself to an ergonomic crochet hook, I highly recommend SiennasBowtique on Etsy. Here is the Koi Fish one I'm using in the video (affiliate link): tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
Time Spent:
Just under 45 minutes.
Measurements:
- 3 3/8" Wide across Body
- 3 1/2" Wide across middle including Heel
- 5 3/4" Tall not including Hanger
- 6 3/4" Tall with Hanger
Gauge (Not Essential) - Measure in pattern:
At the end of Round 3 of 1st Half, Diameter = 2 1/4"
Pattern Notes:
If you wanted to alter the width of the mini stocking, work more or less rounds of increases keeping to a final stitch count that is a multiple of 4, then work in pattern.
If you want to alter the height of the mini stocking, add or subtract rows by 4 - this is the repeat.
You can find the free written pattern for this mini stocking on my blog: eyeloveknots.com/2023/08/through-the-window-mini-stocking-free-crochet-pattern.html
Purchase an ad-free, printer-friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/through-the-window-mini-stocking
or Etsy (affiliate link): tidd.ly/44SPnUT
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
02:37 How to Make a Slip Knot
03:09 How to Crochet a Chain
04:08 Round 1 & How to Single Crochet (US SC)
06:48 Round 2
09:42 Round 3
11:33 How to Take Gauge
12:25 Round 4
13:45 How to Weave in initial Tail End
16:26 How to Add New Yarn Color & Round 5
19:19 Round 6
20:41 How to Change Yarn Colors & Round 7
25:46 Round 8
26:40 Switch Colors & Rounds 9 - 12
27:40 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
31:35 Begin Heel & Rows 1 - 6
34:45 Overview of Body, Reattach Yarn & Round 1
39:18 Round 2
40:14 Switch Colors & Round 3
42:12 Round 4
42:50 Switch Colors & Round 5
44:09 Rounds 6 - 11
45:23 Fasten Off & Round 12
46:23 Round 13 & How to Crochet Crab Stitch Edging aka Reverse Single Crochet
49:57 Weave in Remaining Tail Ends
52:00 Crochet Hanger (Optional)
01:00:09 Outro
