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Persia Lou

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African Flower Crochet Stocking: Free Tutorial

African Flower Christmas Stocking - free pattern using African Flower hexagons

I have wanted to make a project using African Flower hexagons for a while, and I finally got to it with this stocking. I am really happy with the way it turned out. Hope you like it too!

I’m calling this post a tutorial rather than a pattern because it is not a comprehensive written pattern, but it should give you everything you need to make your own.

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn in three colors [I used Sugar N Cream cotton in Red (2 balls), Tangerine (2 balls), and White (1 ball)]
H hook (5.0 mm)

First off, you will need to make 17 African Flower Hexagons. Heidi Bears has a great photo tutorial for the African Flower Hexagons that you should definitely check out. My version is just slightly different.

African Flower Hexagon:
Rnd 1: Start with magic loop, in loop, ch 3, dc, ch 1, *2 dc, ch 1, repeat from * 4 times, sl st to join (12 dc, 6 ch 1 spaces). Finish off.
Rnd 2: Change color. Join yarn in ch 1 space. Ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2dc in same ch 1 space; *2 dc ch 1 2dc in next ch 1 space, repeat from * 4 times, sl st to join (24 dc, 6 ch 1 spaces).
Rnd 3: Sl st to next ch 1 space. ch3, 6 dc in same ch 1 space, *7 dc in next ch 1 space, repeat from * 4 times, sl st to join (42 dcs). Finish off.
Rnd 4: Change color. Join yarn in first stitch of last round. Working in back loops only, ch 1, sc, sc in back loops of next 6 stitches, dc in space between the 2 dc clusters in round 3 below (this will create a long dc that forms the petals of the flower. See Heidi Bear’s tutorial for a great visual), *sc in back loops of next 7 stitches, dc in space between 2 dc clusters in rnd 3 below, repeat from * 4 times, sl st to join (42 sc, 6 dc).
Rnd 5: Ch3, dc in next 2 sts; dc, ch 1, dc in next st to form corner; *dc in next 7 sts; dc, ch 1, dc in next st to form corner; repeat from * 4 times, sl st to join (48 dc). Finish off. Weave in ends.

Pretty soon you will have a pretty little stack of hexagons.

You need 17 hexagons to build your stocking. The stocking is made up of five rows (really more like tubes I suppose) of hexagons. You can see how many hexagons are in each row below.

African Flower Christmas Stocking - free pattern using African Flower hexagons

I used white yarn and my H hook to crochet the hexagons together. Hold the two hexagons wrong side together and work your stitch through the top loops of each stitch as shown in the photo below.

A few guidelines for piecing your hexagons together: Work one single crochet into each stitch and a sc, ch 1, sc into each corner space.  I tried to keep going with one piece of yarn as much as possible, but you will have to cut and add in new yarn many times. When joining into a corner slip stich into the chain 1 space as shown below.

I started piecing my stocking together at the top by joining three hexagons into a tube. Then I added hexagons to form the next row.

When you get to the fourth row, you will form the foot part of the stocking with two more hexagons than the previous rows.

To form the toe of the stocking, you will stitch three hexagons together as shown in the picture below.

I finished the stocking off by joining my white yarn to the back (where the heel of the stocking is) of the top row. I formed a ch 12 loop to hang the stocking, then single crocheted in each stitch all the way around (work a sc, ch 1, sc in the corner spaces). Then I made a pair of little fluffly pom-poms to tie on. (Learn how to make pom-poms with just your fingers here).

African Flower Christmas Stocking - free pattern using African Flower hexagons

All done! If you make one, I would love to see it or hear about it. You can tag me on instagram or share it to my facebook page. And definitely let me know if you have questions or if you find any problems with my little tutorial. 🙂

Some of my blogging friends have also been crafting up a holiday storm! Check out their projects below:

9 Christmas projects
 
1) DIY Flocked Ball Ornaments by Sugar Tart Crafts
2) African Flower Crochet Stocking by Persia Lou (you’re here!)
3) Washi Tape Christmas Tree by Keeping it Simple
4) Ombre Holiday Wreath by Homemade Ginger
5) Christmas White Chocolate Crispies by Cupcake Diaries
6) DIY Chunky Candy Canes by Whistle and Ivy
7) Felt School Picture Ornament by Cutesy Crafts
8) Pine Cone & Berry Tree by Cook and Craft Me Crazy
9) DIY Christmas Stockings by Tiny Sidekick

 

African Flower Christmas Stocking - free photo tutorial to help you make your own crocheted stocking out of african flower hexagons

December 4, 2013 5:00 pm Alexis Middleton Filed Under: Crochet

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  1. megan {homemade ginger} says

    December 4, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    Oh my goodness, so pretty! I love the colors you used. I wish I could crochet!

  2. Amy @ Homey Oh My! says

    December 4, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    Gorgeeeoouuussss. Prettiest stocking I've seen. The pom poms! And I love that stocking holder!! And what is that wall paper!!! Everything is cute.

  3. Brooklyn at Cook and Craft Me Crazy says

    December 4, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    HOLY COW! THIS IS AMAZZZING! You're INCREDIBLE! SOO PRETTY! xo-Brook

    • Alexis Middleton says

      December 5, 2013 at 12:38 am

      Haha… You are so sweet, Brook! Thank you! 🙂

  4. Bethany says

    December 5, 2013 at 5:33 am

    I LOVE these! I love the African Flower pattern, but i hate afghans (shh, don't tell any other crocheters!). I love that you made a stocking with them! SO cute!

  5. Toni Barsi says

    December 5, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    That's gorgeous! It's completely intimidating, but still…Wow! I've wanted to try the African flower pattern for ages, but they never seem to make it to the top of the list. Now I guess they should!

  6. Jessica Anderson says

    December 5, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    This is so pretty! Makes me wish I knew how to follow a crochet pattern.

  7. adam bell says

    December 7, 2013 at 8:54 am

    really nice,so cute. I&#39;m not really a card making person, but those are so pretty I want to have a go now. You do the most beautiful work. I always look forward to your posts and go yay when I see one on Bloglovin.<br />super christmas cards, all the details are glorious :)<br />

  8. Liz says

    December 9, 2013 at 8:33 am

    Oh, I LOVE this! Definitely want to make one for my own (though I have to be fast, if I want it to be finished before X-mas, haha).

  9. Susan @ Oh My! Creative says

    December 11, 2013 at 1:28 am

    Thank you for linking to Whimsy Wednesday! Your is gorgeous and I featured it today! I haven&#39;t crocheted since I was a girl scout! I should give it a try again! You can see it here…<br />http://www.ohmy-creative.com/whimsy-wednesday/whimsy-wednesday-link-party-93/<br /><br />Hope your holidays are Merry &amp; Bright!<br />Susan

  10. RaChil Luke says

    December 11, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    I came here from the &quot;Link it or Lump it&quot; party. This is a really fresh take on both stockings and crocheted Christmas decorations! I love love love it! Thanks for sharing!

  11. The DIY Homegirl says

    December 12, 2013 at 6:17 am

    Hopped over from the Tickled Pink link party. What a creative stocking! This looks very cool and unique. <br />PS, I also really dig your wall design/wallpaper. 🙂

  12. Liz says

    December 13, 2013 at 8:22 am

    Mine is ready, too: http://howling-liz.blogspot.nl/2013/12/african-flower-x-mas-stocking.html <br />Thanks again for sharing your pattern!<br />Liz

  13. Allison @ dreamalittlebigger.com says

    December 14, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    Copying this next year. 100% so cute!

  14. Rhondda Mol says

    December 17, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    Thank you 🙂 I&#39;ve pinned this one for next year 🙂 Rhondda

  15. Samantha Orlando says

    November 30, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    I just finished one of these for my Sister-In-Law! It turned out amazing! I&#39;m not sure how to get a picture of it to you, I don&#39;t see a &quot;contact me&quot; button anywhere. 🙂 <br /><br />Thank you for sharing, it&#39;s amazing what the African Flower motifs can create! 😉

    • Alexis Middleton says

      November 30, 2014 at 7:57 pm

      Hi Samantha! I would love to see your stocking! My email address is persialou@gmail.com or you can share it to my Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/persialou

  16. Jillian says

    December 9, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Do you think a smaller version with less hexagons woulo be possible? I&#39;m working on one for my daughter for Christmas but I crochet slowly and only have 7 done. I&#39;m worried I won&#39;t finish in time.

  17. Goetzpeter says

    December 19, 2014 at 11:15 am

    9) DIY Christmas Stockings by Tiny Sidekick … <a href="http://knitstockings.blogspot.com&quot; rel="nofollow">knitstockings.blogspot.com</a><br />

  18. Gottwald says

    January 4, 2015 at 8:48 am

    I used white yarn and my H hook to crochet the hexagons together. … <a href="http://mantelstocking.blogspot.com&quot; rel="nofollow">mantelstocking.blogspot.com</a><br />

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