Briana K Designs
Prancing Deer Holiday Stocking in burgundy and cream with a deer and snowflakes
Skill levelIntermediate
SizesOne size
Yarn weightDK (3)
HookG (4.0mm)
VideoTutorial included

About this pattern

There's something so classic about a deer stocking hanging by the fireplace. This one has that cozy, knit look charm thanks to the waistcoat stitch. Make one for everyone in the house and watch the mantel fill up.

The stocking is worked toe up, leaving space for the heel to be worked last. The colorwork uses the split single crochet (ssc), also known as the waistcoat stitch, which gives it a dense, knit look fabric.

Why you'll love it

  • Prancing deer colorwork
  • Toe up with the heel worked last
  • Waistcoat stitch for a knit look finish
  • A keepsake stocking for the whole family

What you'll need

How it works in the app

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Open it anywhere

It's in your Library the moment you buy, ready on any device.

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Tick off rows

Tap each row as you finish it. Close the app and it opens right where you left off.

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Any device

Start on your phone, pick it up on your tablet. Your progress follows you.

Only in the appPlan your colors

Pick your three colors and see the deer chart in your own shades.

What makers are saying

5.0★★★★★97 reviews from our Etsy shop
Finished project photo from Eryn T.
★★★★★

I would buy anything from this seller. The instructions are clear, and the videos are so helpful. I’ve purchased several patterns from this shop and I’d recommend to anyone. There’s some tricksy new stitches and color changes in these stockings, but I am SO proud of how they came out, and that’s in large part to the excellent pattern packet.

Eryn T. · Verified Etsy buyer · Feb 2026
Finished project photo from Ashley S.
★★★★★

Easy to follow pattern with excellent video tutorial if you get stuck. Beautiful final product.

Ashley S. · Verified Etsy buyer · Dec 2025
Finished project photo from Enfys B.
★★★★★

Fantastic and detailed pattern. Really appreciate the grid view!

Enfys B. · Verified Etsy buyer · Dec 2025
Finished project photo from Emily G.
★★★★★

Great gift!! The pattern was super easy to follow and the video was super helpful for the trickier parts. I loved making this!

Emily G. · Verified Etsy buyer · Dec 2025
Finished project photo from Cassandra C.
★★★★★

Easy to follow pattern with both written instructions and graph. Love the end result!

Cassandra C. · Verified Etsy buyer · Dec 2025
Finished project photo from Heather S.
★★★★★

Absolutely love this pattern! Pattern very detailed and these are so fun to make.

Heather S. · Verified Etsy buyer · Dec 2025
Finished project photo from Lorraine G.
★★★★★

Great pattern easy to follow, looks great

Lorraine G. · Verified Etsy buyer · Nov 2025
Finished project photo from Janet D.
★★★★★

Easy to follow! Beautiful finished product. Ive only crocheting for about 2 years and ive made 6 stockings using Brianna k patterns. They've all come beautifully / 1

Janet D. · Verified Etsy buyer · Nov 2025
Finished project photo from Catherine S.
★★★★★

This pattern was very well written, and easy to follow. I am very pleased with my stocking.

Catherine S. · Verified Etsy buyer · Nov 2025
Finished project photo from Melissa M.
★★★★★

Pattern was well-written and easy to follow. I altered the color pattern a bit just based on my personal preferences. The videos were also very helpful!

Melissa M. · Verified Etsy buyer · Nov 2025
Finished project photo from Paula D.
★★★★★

Stocking worked up well, easy to understand pattern.

Paula D. · Verified Etsy buyer · Jan 2025
Finished project photo from Jenny P.
★★★★★

Love the pattern and was glad there is a YouTube video

Jenny P. · Verified Etsy buyer · Dec 2024
Finished project photo from Minnette V.
★★★★★

I am so in love with these patterns and with this new style of crocheting. Beautiful, thank you.

Minnette V. · Verified Etsy buyer · Dec 2024
Finished project photo from Linda M.
★★★★★

Easy to follow pattern with clear diagrams. I used the Reindeer for one side then added a different motif on the other using the same grid. I skipped the cuff so I could add a name that wrapped around. Lots of fun to make!

Linda M. · Verified Etsy buyer · Dec 2024
Finished project photo from Amy S.
★★★★★

Great pattern, super easy to follow, I love how it turned out!

Amy S. · Verified Etsy buyer · Dec 2024
Finished project photo from Kelly Y.
★★★★★

This pattern is great. The video really helps, since the cuff and heel get a bit tricky.

Kelly Y. · Verified Etsy buyer · Dec 2024
Finished project photo from Courtney S.
★★★★★

This pattern is very well written and easy to follow if you’re familiar with colorwork! I love how my finished product turned out.

Courtney S. · Verified Etsy buyer · Nov 2024
Finished project photo from Claire R.
★★★★★

Absolutely love this pattern. I think I’ve made about 8 stockings now and I’m just about to start another mixing the designs from a few of the stocking patterns. Would definitely recommend.

Claire R. · Verified Etsy buyer · Nov 2024
Finished project photo from Jocelyn D.
★★★★★

Pattern was very easy to follow! Having the chart for the colour changing parts was soo helpful!! I ended up buying and making 3 of the stocking patterns!!

Jocelyn D. · Verified Etsy buyer · Oct 2024
Finished project photo from Renee W.
★★★★★

This pattern was very easy to follow. For my first time at crocheting like this and following the instructions, it came out (I think) like a pro did it. Thank you so much. I'll be making more for gifts.

Renee W. · Verified Etsy buyer · Sep 2024
Finished project photo from Lori S.
★★★★★

Great pattern. Well written. Results are great.

Lori S. · Verified Etsy buyer · May 2024
Finished project photo from Corina R.
★★★★★

Making this stocking helped make our first family Christmas extra special

Corina R. · Verified Etsy buyer · Jan 2024
Finished project photo from Gabby S.
★★★★★

This pattern is very well-written and easy to understand, especially with the charts. I love that there is an accompanying YouTube video with tips. This is my first time making a Christmas stocking and I think it came out great. I was even able to modify a section of it to include some initials.

Gabby S. · Verified Etsy buyer · Nov 2023
Finished project photo from Karina M.
★★★★★

I’ve never done a pattern with a colorwork grid before, but I loved this pattern! The seller’s video tutorial is extremely helpful to use alongside the written pattern. I love my stocking :)

Karina M. · Verified Etsy buyer · Nov 2023

Questions

Do I need a subscription?

No. You buy the pattern once and it is yours to keep. No monthly fee.

Do I have to use the app?

No. Untick "Save to my free app" at checkout and we'll email you the PDF. If you make a free account with the same email later, the pattern will be waiting in it.

Can I print it?

Yes. The PDF is attached to your purchase email, and you can download it from the pattern in the app any time.

Is there a video?

Yes, a full video tutorial is included with the pattern.

Where do I find it after I buy?

In your Library in the app, on any phone, tablet or computer you sign in on. The PDF is attached to your purchase email too.

Made by Briana K

Crochet designer since 2014. Every pattern is tech edited and test crocheted, and sizes are graded by her team.

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