🎄 Free Mini Polka Dot Christmas Stocking Pattern + Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

There’s nothing sweeter than a handmade holiday ornament -especially one small enough to hang on your tree, top a present, or tuck into a festive garland! 🧶✨

This week on The K4 Project, I’m sharing a Free Mini Polka Dot Christmas Stocking Knitting Pattern  -complete with a step-by-step YouTube tutorial and a printable PDF version available in my shop.

This adorable stocking coordinates beautifully with my Christmas Stocking Collection and is a wonderful stash-busting project you can finish in just an afternoon!

🌟 About the Project

This mini stocking ornament measures approximately 3” x 5.5” and can be knit in the round with double-pointed or circular needles.

The simple polka dot Fair Isle design makes it a great introduction to colorwork, and the small size makes it perfect for using up leftover yarn from larger projects.

You can fill it with candy canes, hang it on your tree, or use it to decorate a holiday wreath or mantel. 🎁✨

📹 Watch the Free Tutorial

👉 Watch the full video tutorial here:
🎄 Mini Polka Dot Christmas Stocking Tutorial | Free Pattern

I’ll walk you through every stitch from the cuff, to turning the heel, to the toe.

🧶 Materials You’ll Need

Finished Size: approx. 3” x 6”

Yarn: Medium worsted weight (#4), 3 colors

• Color A (Main): Yellow – ~20g
• Color B (Dots/Contrast): Red – ~20g
• Color C (Trim): Green – ~10g
  

Needles:

• Size US 6 (4mm) circular or double-pointed needles (for knitting in the round)
  

Other Supplies:

• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Small crochet hook (for hanging loop)

*I knit my sample using Loops & Threads Impeccable Yarn on double-pointed needles.

🧦 Pattern Instructions 

Cuff:
With optional Color C or Color B, cast on 30 stitches using the long-tail method. Place a stitch marker and join to knit in the round.
Knit 3 rows in stockinette stitch (knit every round).

Leg:
Switch to the Polka Dot Chart colors.
Work rows 1–19 following the Polka Dot Chart

Heel:
Work the heel with Color A using German short rows, as shown in the video tutorial.
Continue shaping until 1 stitch remains unwrapped on each side of stitch marker (center of heel).
On the next knit round (chart row 20), knit across all stitches, knitting the double stitches together as one. (30sts total)

Foot:
Continue working the chart pattern for rows 19–31. Cut Color B.

Toe:
With Color A:

• R1: K3, k2tog repeat 6× → (24 sts)
• R2: K2, k2tog repeat 6× → (18 sts)
• R3: K1, k2tog repeat 6× → (12 sts)
• R4: K2tog repeat 6× → (6 sts)

Cut yarn, thread through remaining stitches, and pull snug to close. Weave in ends.

Hanging Loop:
With Color B, crochet a 2” chain and slip stitch it to the top edge of the cuff to create your hanging loop.

Block lightly to shape.

💕 Get the Printable Pattern

You can knit along with the free video tutorial or download the PDF version for easy reference:

🛍️ Mini Polka Dot Christmas Stocking Pattern - The K4 Project Shop
🧶 Mini Polka Dot Christmas Stocking Pattern - Etsy

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🎁 Ways to Use This Pattern

• Hang as mini ornaments on your tree
• Use as gift toppers or stocking stuffers
• Create a garland or advent calendar set
• Fill with small treats or notes of gratitude

Mix and match colors to match your home décor or holiday theme

📸 Share Your Mini Stockings!

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🧵 Copyright Notice

This pattern and tutorial are © 2025 The K4 Project.
For personal use only — please do not copy, distribute, or sell the pattern.
You may sell finished items made using this pattern as long as you credit The K4 Project as the designer and link to my website.

🎄 Final Thoughts

Small projects like this mini stocking are a wonderful reminder that handmade doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. Each one adds a little sparkle, a little warmth, and a lot of heart to your holidays.

So grab your yarn, get cozy, and let’s make something festive.

Happy Knitting! ❤️🧶
-Lisa @ The K4 Project