Here is a new twist on an old mini Christmas stocking pattern. This loopy trim option uses the chain 8 fold-over cuff that I wrote about in this recent post.

Instead of chaining 12 for the upper leg portion of the stocking, just chain 8. Once you complete the leg portion, you are ready to add the loopy edging trim.

Attach yarn at back of stocking. I used a contrasting yarn as shown. I always work from the inside so I can fold over the trim with right sides showing. Single crochet (Sc) around evenly 2 times. Then three row: Chain 5, skip 1 st, slip st in next st and repeat around. Chain 10 for hanging loop and join.

These mini Christmas stockings measure about 6 inch long. They make excellent little gifts and are cute ornaments to add to Christmas gift packages. I crochet mini Christmas stockings all year around for the Warmth for Warriors stocking drives each year.