DIY Christmas Stockings to Hang on the Mantel

I love everything about these stockings: thrift store sweater cuffs, tassels, pom-poms, and even a bell!

If you love mid-century as much as I do, this inspired stocking will be right up your alley. The classic Christmas stocking shape gets a modern twist with a 1950s color palette and lots of modern geometric shapes.

Don’t throw away those pants . . . turn them into a colorful stocking with your sewing machine! Simple and inexpensive.

This classic DIY Christmas stocking pattern will look great with any type of fabric – and of course you have to add the pom poms.

Cintia lives in Australia where Christmas is during the summer. Fruity stockings just seem to make more sense, don't they?

Why pay a lot when you can make a Christmas stocking on your own? Casey saw a boho version at World Market and decided she had to make it - the results are beautiful.

This little guy lost part of his head! And looks really cute on the front of a felt DIY Christmas stocking.

Can’t find stockings you love at the store? Here’s how to make your own Christmas stockings in just a few minutes using basic burlap to start.

Feeling a little retro? These space age stockings are amazing. If you like DIY Christmas stockings with a science fiction feel, these are perfect.

I like the way Nikki did this project. She used an existing cross stitch pattern, but broke it up and created it on linen for the stocking. Such a good idea!

Stephanie saw a Pottery Barn stocking and knew she could make it with one of her daughter's stuffed animals. Great upcycling project!

Here is another summer themed Christmas stocking from Cintia in Australia. These are really making me rethink the whole snowy Christmas idea!

You can make this DIY Christmas stocking the night before – by picking clip art or even cookie cutter shapes. Choose a simple design and learn how to make a stocking in minutes.

When Michelle needed to replace her worn out felt 90s, stockings (you know, the red ones), she put these beautiful and simple stockings together pretty quickly. I like how she added the initials hanging from a button. Great idea!

Make a stocking out of an old cable knit sweater, then add a pretty white poinsettia to top it off.

These are made of wood so they don’t hold anything – but they look REALLY cool on a mantel!

This easy to sew stocking will be the favorite at your next Christmas party! Perfect for party or as a cute decorating idea for adults.

These aren't your typical stockings. The kids will have fun practicing their yarn sewing with these free printable stockings. Hang them, or use as gifts or party favors.

Not a fan of sewing? You can still have cute Christmas stockings with this easy tutorial from Andrea! All you need is a glue gun.

Jackie made these bold stockings using a reverse applique technique and the font “Helvetica.” I think they are perfectly modern and I love that they don't use traditional Christmas colors.

A drop cloth is perfect for making stockings. It is inexpensive, stiff and can hold a great shape. You can make four stockings from one small drop cloth!.

See how Nikki was able to make these along with a matching tree skirt, ornaments, and a small quilt all without knowing how to quilt!

Use your Cricut Maker to cut felt in different colors to make these super cute DIY Christmas stockings. The iron on script gives them a very unique and pretty touch.

Here is another thrift store stocking creation. She used a sweater and flannel fabric, but you could also use flannel pajamas or old flannel bedding!

Using felt is a pretty (and inexpensive) way to make simple stockings. These embellished booties with blanket-stitched edges are just begging to be filled by Santa. Among the chic yet simple felt flourishes: pinwheels, faux foliage, stripes, and more.

DIY Christmas stockings don’t have to be made from fabric. Don’t throw those coffee bags away – turn them into vintage inspired stockings.

I really like that this blogger used different fabrics for each stocking. Each family member could pick out their own fabric! It works well on a mantel as long as the patterns coordinate (but hey, they don't have to!).

Cintia has so many cute, non-traditional Christmas stocking ideas! These cacti stockings are a favorite of mine, with embroidery floss "needles" and pom-pom flowers.

If you aren’t comfortable with sewing linings for your Christmas stockings, this tutorial shows you a simple way to do it.

Jamie made these sweet stockings using her grandmother’s old dresses – don’t you just love the toes? They remind me of Whoville!

Time to get out your crochet hook! This crochet stocking is easy to make by connecting granny squares, and it has a perfectly vintage vibe.

I love the traditional look of this crocheted Christmas stocking. Bonus? You can make it in a weekend!

For a budget Christmas stocking option that looks great on the fireplace, use thrift store sweaters. I love that Kelly left the buttons on the front of one. These are so unique!

Johnnie created these cute stockings out of tea towels! If you are looking for a quick, easy, inexpensive sewing machine project for your stockings this year, these are perfect. You can also use a drop cloth.

Don't want to make really big stockings for your mantel? Make this garland instead. It will look so cute draped across your mantel! Plus, you can use up your holiday fabric scraps.

These stockings could be for anyone, not just the dog. Just change up what is written on it. They can be hung on the mantel or used as a planter outside.

I love the paw print—so cute! This would work for any pet with paws. Claire also has a post showing how to make that denim dog bone.

This version doesn't hang from a mantel, but I had to include it because it is so cute! There are three spots in this little Christmas stocking to hide dog treats.