How to Crochet a Mini Christmas Stocking

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Obtain yarn and a suitably sized crochet hook.

   Chain two.,,,,, Chain two.,, Note that you should have TWO bunches of three double crochets in EACH "corner" hole, for a total of 12 bunches total on this row.,,, Two in the corners, one in the sides.
   
   Note that this row is a little tricky, as you will crochet TWO bunches of three dc into each corner hole, but only ONE bunch of three into each hole along the flat sides of your hexagon. ,, Fold it AT the corners... not in the middle of a long straight side.,,,,
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   Step 2: Chain six.

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   Step 3: Slip stitch the chain to close the loop.

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   Step 4: Chain three.

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   Step 5: Double crochet three.

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   Step 6: Repeat until you have six bunches of three dc separated by two ch.

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   Step 7: Slip stitch to close the row of six bunches.

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   Step 8: Add a new color at this point if you like.

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   Step 9: Chain three in both strands of the new color.

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    Step 10: Double crochet three into the hole to the right of your "fat" chain.

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    Step 11: Double crochet three

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    Step 12: chain two

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    Step 13: double crochet three

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    Step 14: chain two into EACH corner hole.

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    Step 15: Finish the row with a slip stitch.

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    Step 16: Slip stitch the row closed to begin the next row.

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    Step 17: Change colors again at this point if you like.

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    Step 18: Chain up three

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    Step 19: double crochet three into the hole to the immediate right of the chain

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    Step 20: then continue to your left and chain two.

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    Step 21: Notice that the project now has enough fullness to fold over on itself.

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    Step 22: Fold your hexagon in half

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    Step 23: folding it over onto itself so that the long flat edges align with each other.

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    Step 24: Slip stitch four of the sides together

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    Step 25: leaving the remaining two sides open to form the "lip" and opening of the stocking.

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    Step 26: Chain 20 and slip stitch back to its base to form the hanging loop.

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    Step 27: Turn down the remaining

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    Step 28: point to form the cuff or "lip" of the stocking.

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    Step 29: Fill with whatever Christmas favors you like.

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