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Charcoal Puff Stitch Stocking with Acorn Pocket Free Crochet Pattern

IngredientGrid: Fiber Blends, Wool Guides & Yarn Elements • November 04, 2026

Charcoal Puff Stitch Stocking with Acorn Pocket — Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This cozy charcoal stocking is made for anyone who loves woodland charm and a little texture in their autumn decor. The plush chenille yarn gives it a soft, velvety feel, while the puff stitch leg adds a bumpy, cloud-like surface that looks beautiful hanging by the fire. A sweet oatmeal acorn pocket with a charcoal cap sits on the front, perfect for tucking in a small treat or a handwritten note. It works up quickly in super bulky yarn and makes a warm, fairycore-inspired heirloom you'll want to display year after year.

Materials Needed

Yarn: Chenille plush yarn, super bulky (#6), 100% polyester, 200 g / 120 yd per skein.
- Color A (Charcoal): 2 skeins (approx. 200 yd)
- Color B (Oatmeal): 1 skein (approx. 40 yd)
Hook: 6.5 mm (US K-10.5) crochet hook
Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors
Finished size: Approx. 16 inches (40 cm) from cuff to toe, 10 inches (25 cm) wide at the cuff, 12 inches (30 cm) foot length

Abbreviations

ch — chain
sc — single crochet
sc2tog — single crochet two stitches together (a decrease)
inc — increase (work 2 single crochet in the same stitch)
puff st — puff stitch: yarn over, insert hook in stitch, pull up a loop; repeat 3 more times in the same stitch (9 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all loops, ch 1 to close
MR — magic ring (adjustable ring)
sts — stitches
R / Rnd — row / round

Gauge

8 sts and 8 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in puff stitch pattern. To check, work a small swatch in the puff stitch pattern and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if needed.

Tips Before You Start

Chenille yarn can shed and is hard to unravel, so count your stitches often and keep a stitch marker at the start of each round.
Work puff stitches loosely — tight puffs make the leg stiff and hard to shape.
Because the yarn is fuzzy, use a slightly larger tapestry needle and split the yarn plies when sewing the pocket on for a secure hold.
Try the stocking on a flat surface as you go to keep the heel and toe symmetrical.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Stocking (Color A)

Cuff

Setup: Ch 32, join to form a ring, being careful not to twist.

R1–4: Sc in each st around (32 sts).

Leg

R5: [Puff st, sc] around (16 puff sts, 16 sc).

R6: Sc in each st around (32 sts).

R7–36: Repeat R5–6 (approx. 16 puff rows), ending with R6, until the piece measures 8 inches from the cuff.

Heel

Row 1: Sc in next 16 sts, turn (16 sts).

Rows 2–8: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (16 sts).

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts (14 sts).

Row 10: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts (12 sts).

Row 11: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts (10 sts).

Row 12: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts (8 sts). Fasten off.

Foot

Setup: Join A at the heel edge.

R1: Sc evenly around heel and instep (32 sts).

R2–10: Sc in each st around (32 sts).

Toe

R1: [Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts] around (28 sts).

R2: Sc in each st around (28 sts).

R3: [Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts] around (24 sts).

R4: Sc in each st around (24 sts).

R5: [Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts] around (20 sts).

R6: Sc in each st around (20 sts).

R7: [Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts] around (16 sts).

R8: [Sc2tog] around (8 sts). Fasten off, weave the tail through the remaining sts and pull tight.

Acorn Pocket (Color B)

Cap

Setup: With B, make a magic ring.

R1: 6 sc in the ring (6 sts).

R2: Inc x6 (12 sts).

R3: [Sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).

R4: Sc in each st around (18 sts). Change to A.

R5: Sc in each st around (18 sts). Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Body

Setup: With B, ch 2.

R1: 6 sc in second ch from hook (6 sts).

R2: Inc x6 (12 sts).

R3: [Sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).

R4–6: Sc in each st around (18 sts).

R7: [Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts] around (15 sts).

R8: Sc in each st around (15 sts).

R9: [Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts] around (12 sts).

R10: Sc in each st around (12 sts).

R11: [Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts] around (9 sts).

R12: Sc in each st around (9 sts). Fasten off.

Hanging Loop (Color A)

R1: Ch 10, join to form a loop. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly and Finishing

Sew the acorn cap to the body, aligning R4 of the cap with R1 of the body so the charcoal cap sits on top of the oatmeal nut. Sew the finished acorn pocket flat onto the front of the stocking, centered, about 2 inches below the cuff. Sew the hanging loop to the top back of the cuff. Weave in all ends, using the yarn plies to hide them in the chenille. Block lightly by misting with water and shaping flat; do not apply direct heat to the chenille.

Pro Tips and Variations

Swap the oatmeal acorn for a cream or rust-colored pocket to match a different autumn palette.
Add a small pom-pom or a tiny crocheted leaf to the acorn cap for extra woodland detail.
For a taller stocking, work a few extra puff rounds in the leg before starting the heel.

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