Crochet Christmas Stockings by Salena Baca Book Review

When it comes to adding holiday cheer to your home, there’s something magical about handmade crocheted stockings. In Crochet Christmas Stockings: Delightful Designs for the Holidays, Salena Baca delivers a collection of 10 patterns that combine simple shapes with festive flair.

Whether you’re looking for small projects to gift or want to learn new skills, this booklet is packed with inspiration to bring the joy of crochet to your holiday season.

Don’t miss your chance to win a copy of this book! Thanks to Stackpole Publishing, I’m hosting a giveaway for Crochet Christmas Stockings. Keep reading to learn how you can enter to bring a little extra crocheted holiday spirit to your home this year!

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About the Author

Salena Baca is no stranger to the world of crochet books. As the author of Crochet Market BagsMy Crocheted ClosetCrochet Tops and other popular titles, her library of crochet work is extensive. Salena is also the founder of several crochet organizations, including the American Crochet Association.

Patterns Included in Crochet Christmas Stockings

This booklet includes 10 unique stocking crochet patterns, each with its own fresh twist. From classic holiday color schemes to patterns featuring granny squares and even a fun Santa hat-inspired stocking, there’s something for every style of holiday spirit.

The patterns found in the book are called:

  • Alpine Stocking
  • Cable Stocking
  • Homespun Stocking
  • Jumbo Stocking
  • Mitten Stocking
  • Motif Stocking
  • Santa Hat Stocking
  • Starlight Stocking
  • Striped Stocking
  • Thick and Quick Stocking

I found the patterns to be relatively simple to follow and understand.

The patterns use mostly bulky and super bulky weight yarns and larger crochet hooks so they will work up quickly.  

content page of Crochet Christmas Stockings by Salena Baca

Crochet Terminology

All patterns use US crochet terminology, with a helpful list of abbreviations included on page 5. There is no conversion chart for those used to working with the UK terminology.

Skill Level

Although no official skill levels are assigned to the patterns, most designs fall into the easy to intermediate range. An adventurous beginner ready to learn new skills through online resources could tackle many of these delightful designs.

Supports Included for Makers in Crochet Christmas Stockings

This book does not include stitch tutorials or detailed technique explanations. However, Salena provides links to her websites in the Resource section on page 5, which is where makers can search for easy lessons for various stitches and techniques.

image of a crocheted cable christmas stocking sample in a book in a christmas flat lay
crochet christmas stocking made from granny square motif in a christmas flat lay

Supplies Needed

The book provides a comprehensive list of supplies for each project. Here’s a breakdown for your convenience:

Yarn

    •    Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (6)

    •    Lion Brand Basic Stitch (4)

    •    Lion Brand Homespun (5)

    •    Lion Brand Wool-Ease Wow (7)

    •    Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (4)

    •    Lion Brand Hue & Me (5)

    •    Lion Brand Feels Like Butta Thick & Quick (6)

Crochet Hooks Used:

    •    5mm (H)

    •    5.5mm (I)

    •    6.5mm (K-10.5)

    •    8mm (L-11)

    •    9mm (M/13)

    •    15mm (P/Q)

Notions:

    •    Yarn needle

    •    Stitch markers

    •    3” pom-pom maker

If you want to buy a copy of Crochet Christmas Stockings, it is available here on Amazon.

Overall

This booklet is a nice collection for anyone who loves crocheting Christmas stockings or would like to create custom crochet stockings to match their holiday color scheme. While the lack of in-depth supports might make it challenging for absolute beginners, the designs are accessible and inspiring for those who are already familiar with basic crochet techniques. 

Crochet Christmas Stockings Giveaway

I’m giving away a copy of Crochet Christmas Stockings by Salena Baca!

This giveaway is only open to U.S. and Canadian participants (excluding Quebec and where prohibited by law). The giveaway ends on Friday, December 6th, 2024, at 11:45 pm Eastern Standard Time.

To enter, simply use the King Sumo form below. If you’re on mobile and run into any trouble, try switching to a desktop computer. Only your email and name are required to enter—everything else, like following on social media, is optional and just for bonus entries!

Can’t see the entry form below? Click here: Giveaway Form

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