Dog Bone Christmas Stocking Crochet Pattern
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Do you have a dog that you love to spoil with treats, toys, and clothes? I’m betting that if they don’t already have one hanging on the mantel, you’re ready to make them a dog bone stocking using this free crochet pattern!
Dog Bone Christmas Stocking
Here we are at the end of 2024 and I almost can’t believe it. I say it every year but they really do just fly right on by, don’t they? This year has been absolutely wonderful with the Dog Crochet Series of patterns. We have had 12 useful, cute, helpful, and even silly patterns in this series.
Here’s a list of the 2024 Dog Crochet Series patterns in order of popularity:
Dog Poncho (November)
Wild Berry Dog Sweater (February) and the matching human version – also a free pattern!
How to Crochet a Dog Leash (January)
Crochet Cat Cave (May)
C2C Kennel Blanket (March)
Collar Embellishments (Flower & Bow Tie) (April)
Dog Snood (October)
Dog Treat Bag (July)
Dog Bandana (June)
How to Crochet a Dog Bed (August)
Toy Basket (September)
And I have a feeling that the December installment will be well-loved as well!
Since we are in December and many of us hang stockings for our dogs, I wanted this to be the most adorable dog bone stocking you ever did see! If you made just one of them, it would be a cute rug or small blankie for their kennel instead.
For this dog bone crochet Christmas stocking we are using worsted weight yarn. You could also use a fuzzy or boucle style yarn to make an adorable fluffy version. How cute are these?!
This dog bone stocking is make using two bones that are sandwiched together. We’ll crochet around the edges of the two bones going through both thicknesses to form a pocket. Then we’ll add a hanger and add any embellishments you like. You could add their name, a pom pom in contrasting color, or a cute little paw print. Adorable!
Great worsted weight yarn options include Brava Worsted (pictured in “red” and “grass”), Mary Maxim Starlette, Premier’s Stitch Please, Herrschners Worsted, Red Heart Super Saver, or any of these worsted weight yarns from Lion Brand.
I did make one using some left over Boucle Yarn I had on hand. I double stranded it to make it thick enough and it turned out beautifully! A great option if you have some as well, or Homespun from Lion Brand, or the Little Bunny fuzzy yarn from Premier. I’m thinking a BRIGHT PINK one using the Bubbly Boucle in “Popping Candy” that I used for my Odette cardigan would be perfect for a sweet little sassy dog.
And now for the dog bone pattern! Grab your hook and let’s work up the cutest little dog bone stocking you ever did see!
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Materials:
Brava Worsted or similar worsted weight yarn
-approx. 230 yards
Crochet hook in size H/5mm
Gauge: 14 sts in 4” width using Double Crochet
Finished Dimensions: approx. 16” long and 10” wide (widest point)
Pattern Notes:
Pattern written using US terms.
The ch-2 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
Feel free to crochet around the yarn tails in the first round instead of having to weave them in later.
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Pattern:
Foundation chain base: Ch-21. Fasten off. Attach in the center-most chain, Ch-37. Fasten off. Attach in the 11th ch from hook, ch-12.
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Round 1: 3dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 8 chs, dc3tog, dc in next 8 chs, 7dc in final ch, going down opposite side, dc in next 8 chs, dc3tog, dc in next 23 chs, dc3tog, dc in next 8 chs, 7dc in final ch, going down opposite side, dc in next 8 chs, dc3tog, dc in next 8 chs, 7dc in final ch, going down opposite side, dc in next 8 chs, dc3tog, dc in next 23 chs, dc3tog, dc in next 8, 4dc in same as first sts. Join to top of first dc. (144)
Round 2: Ch-2, 2dc in each of first 2 sts, dc in next 8 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in each of next 5 sts, dc in next 8 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 21 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in each of next 5 sts, dc in 8 next sts, dc3tog, dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in each of next 5 sts, dc in next 8 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 21 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in each of next 3 sts. Join to top of first st. (152)
Round 3: Ch-2, * dc in next st, 2dc in next st * repeat between ** one more time, dc in next 7 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 7 sts, repeat between * * five more times, dc in next 7 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 19 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 7 sts, repeat between * * five more times, dc in next 7 sts, dc3tog, dc in 7 next sts, repeat between * five more times, dc in next 7 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 19 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 7 sts, repeat between * * three more times. Join to top of first st. (160)
Round 4: Ch-2, * dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st *, repeat between * * one more time, dc in next 6 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 6 sts, repeat between * * five more times, dc in next 6 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 17 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 6 sts, repeat between * * five more times, dc in next 6 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 6 sts, repeat between * * five more times, dc in next 6 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 17 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 6 sts, repeat between * * three more times. Join to top of first st. (168)
Round 5: Ch-2, * dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st * repeat between one more time, dc in next 5 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 5 sts, repeat between * * five more times, dc in next 5 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 15 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 5 sts, repeat between * * five more times, dc in next 5 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 5 sts, repeat between * * five more times, dc in next 5 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 15 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 5 sts, repeat between * * three more times. Join to top of first st. (176)
Round 6: Ch-2, * dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st * repeat between ** one more time, dc in next 4 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 4 sts, repeat between * * five more times, dc in next 4 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 13 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 4 sts, repeat between * * five more times, dc in next 4 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 4 sts, repeat between * * five more times, dc in next 4 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 13 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 4 sts, repeat between * * three more times. Join to top of first st. Fasten off using Invisible Join. (184)
Weave in all ends and set aside. Make a second bone and do NOT fasten off the second.
Construction:
Sandwich the two bones so that the “wrong sides” are touching. Line up the sts and “pin” using stitch markers. There should be 34 sts open across the top of each bone for 68 sts total.
Ch-1, turn so you’re looking at the “right side”, and sc through both thicknesses around the bone, ending at the opposite top corner.
Where attached, ch-1 and sc around the entire top opening. Join to top of first st. (68)
Hanger:
Fsc-25 9or ch-26, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. Fasten off and sew to form hanger.
Optional: Switch to contrasting yarn… Ch-1, Crab Stitch around, fasten off and weave in all ends.
That’s it! I hope you love this fun, fast, and adorable dog bone crochet pattern and Christmas stocking. Even more, I hope your dog loves opening their stockings this year and every year. ♥ I can’t wait to see yours! Be sure to tag @HeartHookHome across all social media, or share in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community on Facebook.
Stay tuned for NEXT year’s crochet series. For 2025 we’re doing all things we can DONATE. Whether that’s to hospitals or shelters or long term care facilities, the 2025 Donation Crochet Series is going to be both exciting and rewarding!
More free dog patterns:
Tiny Berry Dog Sweater: Free Crochet Pattern for TINY Dogs
Giant Dog Sweater Free Crochet Pattern
Easy Dog Poncho Crochet Pattern
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