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
Flannel
Christmas Stockings by Lia Griffith
Sweater
Stockings by Confessions of a Serial DIYer
Falling
Flakes Quilted Stocking by Imagine Gnats
Felt
Stockings by Homemade Ginger
Cactus
Christmas Stockings by My Poppet
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?
We actually need new stockings, so thank you for this. The flannel stockings caught my eye, and they look do-able!
ReplyDeleteI love these! All of our Christmas stockings are homemade. We loved making them together, and they make Christmas that much more personal.
ReplyDeleteThis 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 :)
ReplyDeleteA great selection of stocking ideas - its lovely to personalise them x We like hand knitted ones x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic collection of stocking ideas! We have our own stockings already but I am super tempted to actually make some this year!
ReplyDeleteThose stocking are adorable! We love decorating for the holidays and we especially love DIY projects.
ReplyDeleteThis DIY stocking is something that my kids would really love. I love how creative these are. I would love to try making this.
ReplyDeleteThose stockings are so cute and I am sure that this is something that my nieces would love.
ReplyDeleteTHese stockings look like a lot of fun. Now that the Halloween candy is away, I am fully ready to dive into Christmas decorating.
ReplyDeleteI love those DIY Christmas stockings very gorgeous designs. Perfect for this coming Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWe need new stockings as well! Making your own is so much more rewarding and gets you in the Christmas spirit!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! I love Christmas stocking tradition! And your stocking options sure are sweet
ReplyDeleteI wish I had more patience to do this. I love how unique and personalized they can be.
ReplyDeleteThat'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!
ReplyDeleteChristmas dyi stockings is absolutely incredible! Love the process and I might just have to make new ones this year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story! I didn't know this legend about hanging stockings :)
ReplyDeleteThe story was so cute. this is such a lovely idea for the family.
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