16 Christmas Stocking Sewing Patterns

Find a stocking sewing pattern suited to your taste and skill level with this collection.

By: Dana Byerwalter, Editor, FaveCrafts.com

Christmas stocking sewing patterns are the perfect craft to add to your Christmas decorating. Sew an heirloom that will be a treasured part of your holiday decor for years to come.

Maybe you have a new little one in the family that you need a stocking for, or Toby chewed up the stockings last Christmas and you need all new ones (our dog DID eat our stockings one year). Well you can make new stockings for the family AND for Toby---there's a dog-friendly stocking pattern below for your favorite pet!

These patterns range in difficulty from beginner to intermediate, and a few different techniques are used as well. If you're looking for a quilted christmas stocking pattern, scroll down for a bright and colorful option. If you want an embroidery project, we have one of those below, too! There are even great ideas for scrap fabric, upcycling, and there are some cute felt stockings below as well. Last, we have free small christmas stocking sewing patterns that can be used as DIY ornaments or mini gift bags. Enjoy all the cute options featured in this article!

Christmas Stocking Sewing Patterns

Easy Christmas Stocking

This is a fabulous easy stocking pattern that's perfect for decorating the banister! Dress up the staircase with stockings in complementary Christmas colors. This pattern is perfect for beginners!

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Christmas Stocking Pattern

Need a simple and sweet stocking to sew? If you're a beginner, this pattern is for you! Grab complementary fabric and trim and learn how to sew this stocking.

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Stylish Homemade Stocking

Make pom poms and baubles your new best friends. This stocking has fantastic, snowy texture, and it's surprisingly easy to sew!

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Elf Stocking Pattern

This adorable pattern is so fun and cute and whimsical! The curly pom pom toes and matching pom poms on the top are too darling to pass up.

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Personalized Pet Christmas Stocking

Don't leave out man's best friend! Sew a stocking for your precious pet, and make a dog toy for Christmas to boot!

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Easy and Creative Christmas Stocking

Create a fringe stocking with cute adhered elements like doilies and fabric paint designs! A spray of glitter certainly doesn't hurt!

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T-Shirt Stockings for the Holidays

These are an editor's pick! I love these T-shirt stockings. The Cheer Up Emo Kid stocking in particular cracks me up. If you're looking for a spunky stocking that upcycles old T-shirts, give this adorable project a try!

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Bohemian Christmas Stocking

Add beautiful frills, doilies, and other textural elements in bright shades of red for a stocking fit for any boho fan.

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Rainbow Quilted Christmas Stocking Pattern

Not only will you be able to work with kids to make adorable quilted stockings, but you'll use up your fabric scraps in the process! Select your most colorful scraps to make this cute project.

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Victorian "Quilted" Stocking

The beautiful Victorian "Quilted" Stocking gives you the look of a quilted stocking without all the work! Make a faux quilted project with this stunning tutorial.

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Embroidered Christmas Stocking

Make a stocking with elfin fringe with this fabulous pattern! The embroidered details are a great way to take your sewing skills to the next level, and embroidery is such a classic and traditional element to include.

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Ruffled Holiday Stocking

Learn how to make a traditional Christmas stocking with this easy tutorial! The ric rac ribbon detailing is the perfect touch.

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Easy Stitch Felt Stocking

Learn how to hand stitch a basic stocking! This is a fantastic project to do with the kids, especially for a Christmas party craft! Help them sew their stockings using yarn and darning needles, and they can embellish with glitter paint!

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