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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

DIY Christmas Stockings

I love the whole tradition of hanging stockings, and it is even better when you can DIY the Christmas Stockings yourself!  The tradition of hanging stockings started a man named Nicholas who was born in 280 A.D.  He dedicated his life to Jesus and was well known for his kind heart and generous spirit.

A wealthy merchant had a change of fortune and he was worried about his daughter's dowries. It would be embarrassing not to have the funds to help marry his daughters.  It is said that Nicholas heard of the merchant's plight, and rode up to his home in the middle of the night and tossed three bags of gold coins into the chimney.  They landed in the stockings of the daughters who had hung them to dry by the fireplace. The next morning the family was thrilled to find the coins. The story spread around the village and other children hung their stockings in hopes of finding a gift in their stocking.

We have hung stockings in our family for 41 years. Our daughter says it is her favorite tradition of Christmas.  Start your own tradition by trying one of these amazing DIY Stockings for your family.


15 Festive Christmas Stocking DIYs

Woven Stocking by a Beautiful Mess


Sweater Stockings by Confessions of a Serial DIYer


Felt Stockings by Homemade Ginger


Fur and Flannel Stockings by Girl Inspired

Elf Toe Christmas Stockings by Artsy Fartsy Mama

Burlap Stockings by Taryn Whiteaker

Retro Stockings by Simply Notable

Classic Cuffed Stocking by Positively Splendid

Mini Stockings by Flamingo Toes

Burlap Christmas Stocking by Craft Passion

No Knit Knitted Stocking by Red Ted Art

Distressed Gingerbread Man Stocking by Dream a Little Bigger

Which one is your favorite?  What is your favorite tradition at your home?

Would you like to comment?

  1. We actually need new stockings, so thank you for this. The flannel stockings caught my eye, and they look do-able!

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  2. I love these! All of our Christmas stockings are homemade. We loved making them together, and they make Christmas that much more personal.

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  3. This post is very special to my heart. My Mum made my Christmas stocking, and at the age of 32, I still treasure it! I look forward to making some of my own :)

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  4. A great selection of stocking ideas - its lovely to personalise them x We like hand knitted ones x

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  5. What a fantastic collection of stocking ideas! We have our own stockings already but I am super tempted to actually make some this year!

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  6. Those stocking are adorable! We love decorating for the holidays and we especially love DIY projects.

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  7. This DIY stocking is something that my kids would really love. I love how creative these are. I would love to try making this.

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  8. Those stockings are so cute and I am sure that this is something that my nieces would love.

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  9. THese stockings look like a lot of fun. Now that the Halloween candy is away, I am fully ready to dive into Christmas decorating.

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  10. I love those DIY Christmas stockings very gorgeous designs. Perfect for this coming Christmas!

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  11. We need new stockings as well! Making your own is so much more rewarding and gets you in the Christmas spirit!

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  12. So sweet! I love Christmas stocking tradition! And your stocking options sure are sweet

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  13. I wish I had more patience to do this. I love how unique and personalized they can be.

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  14. That's actually a lovely idea! I don't have kids, but would like to make this for me and my partner! A great festive idea!

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  15. Christmas dyi stockings is absolutely incredible! Love the process and I might just have to make new ones this year!

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  16. What a lovely story! I didn't know this legend about hanging stockings :)

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  17. The story was so cute. this is such a lovely idea for the family.

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