28 Free Christmas Stocking Ideas, Patterns, & Projects

Made from discarded clothing pieces around your home, this DIY Christmas stocking can remind you of fond memories yearly. An additional bonus to this seasonal decor piece is that you won't be spending big bucks putting it together.

If you're looking for a way to make a Christmas stocking that will save you money while looking cute, this is your solution. Made by upcyling old sweaters, this homemade holiday dcor is going to look super cute hanging from your mantel.

Homemade stockings are such a nice decorative touch at Christmas, and these adorable DIY stockings won't cost much to make. Use a few different sweaters to give them a nice patterned look that ties the set together without being identical.

Make a DIY Christmas decoration that is eco-friendly with this Recycled T-Shirt Stocking. Use your walking foot to add quilted detailing to the basic jersey material. Make stockings for your whole family this Christmas that are cute and unique.

All you need to make this thrifty DIY Christmas stocking is a few old shirts. Just plant yourself in front of the fireplace, turn on some Christmas music, and save the day with this awesome refashion project.

With this stocking project, your kids can create their very own personal stocking that doubles as a coloring sheet! This Christmas craft is perfect for sewing beginners and kids.

Learn how to make a stocking for one of the most important members of your family: the canine! This is an adorable way to celebrate your pup during the holiday season.

This is a simple, fun, straightforward project for moms and grandmas to make with their kids. All that you have to sew in this project is the outline of the stocking, so it really is easy for newbies.

Learn how to sew a bohemian Christmas stocking by using this free sewing pattern. Vintage embellishments and red dye make this stocking extra festive.

Make a Christmas stocking with this fun Christmas craft idea! This stocking looks like a Christmas tree, but it's really a stocking to be hung from the mantel.

This tutorial will help you easily learn how to make Christmas stockings that will bring your home to a new level of chic style using the ever-popular chevron pattern that's modern and trendy.

Add some festive flair to your fireplace and use up some scraps with this stocking pattern. This DIY stocking has quirky details like polka dots and animal print edging.

This pattern teaches you how to make stockings using fabric that once belonged to a precious item that can be repurposed as a memento year after year during Christmas.

This tutorial shows both beginners and more seasoned sewists how to sew a Christmas stocking with diverse fabrics. Beginners are absolutely encouraged to try this one - and love it.

If you're a fabric lover and need to spruce up your home for the holidays, you'd do well to learn how to make a Christmas stocking. Made from whatever yardage you have available, this pattern will become a quick fave.

This is an ingenious sewing tutorial that upcycles an old drop cloth into a fabulous Christmas decoration. Make this easy DIY Christmas craft for your home before the holidays hit!

This pattern uses beginner quilting techniques and comes with a free stocking pattern that you can print out at home. Made using a half yard of your main print, this DIY Christmas stocking is topped with soft fleece and uses ric-rac or ribbon to add to the unique argyle design.

Make the perfect, classic Christmas stockings with this free Christmas stocking tutorial. A step-by-step tutorial with pictures also includes a free printable PDF pattern to make it super easy.

This holiday stocking tutorial shows in detail how to sew Christmas stockings. For those who need special attention to detail, these tips are catered to you!

Nothing says Christmas more than hanging adorable holiday stockings around the fireplace. So instead of buying pre-made stockings from stores, create some family favorites of your own!

These DIY Christmas stockings are the perfect size for candy and Christmas treats. They're such a breeze to make, you could whip up one for every family member in a single afternoon.

This Christmas craft tutorial shows you how to sew Christmas stockings and how to embroider names on them. Free printable patterns are included, so you can easily sew a stocking for everyone in your family.

This free sewing pattern is just what you need for Christmas! Create a classic red-and-white stocking with this sewing pattern. Imagine how great it will look hanging on your mantel as you beam with pride after learning how to make a stocking.

These personalized stockings make easy-to-sew Christmas gifts for everyone on your list. Appliqué your whole family's names onto each stocking for a festive fireplace vignette.

This tutorial shows you how to make Christmas stockings that you can customize for your family and friends. These DIY Christmas decorations are easy, quick, and will add a personal touch to your home during the holiday season.

If you're looking for a way to make DIY holiday home decor that is all class and no frills, this pattern is the holiday sewing pattern for you. Sleek, stylish, and sewn up in sassy silver, this Christmas stocking will romance your mantel in the chicest way possible.

Embrace traditional Christmas designs, patterns, and prints with a free sewing pattern that will transform your living space into your dream Rocky Mountain lodge. This Plaid Christmas Stocking Pattern is the best way to create Christmas stockings for the whole family.

This design is so cute and cozy, it'll bring a little warmth to your table no matter how cold the weather is outside. Whether you're following this quilted mug rug pattern as a gift to yourself or to someone else, spend a quiet evening on this great project.

This is the ideal gift for family members who need that perfect holiday bag. Not too big and not too small, this recycled denim purse is just right for carrying a wallet, car keys, phone, and every other holiday party necessity.

Christmas requires many things, including several rolls of wrapping paper. This neat organizer serves as an excellent tutorial for DIY storage.

This season, impress friends and family with this pattern to make your desserts look as good as they taste! Add a fancy touch to even the simplest dishes with this!

Simple crafts to do at home are such a life-saver during the holidays. Christmas can be as stressful as it is fun, so give yourself a break with this easy homemade placemat that will make Christmas dinner looks as great as it tastes.

This perfect stocking stuffer idea uses thermal fabric to keep your coffee hot without burning your fingers. It uses a cardboard coffee sleeve template as a pattern, making it just about the cheapest DIY gift this holiday season.

The folded design of this mug rug is elegant, understated, and adds a festive flair to your countertop! The folding technique is simple but looks incredibly intricate. Impress all your friends with your secret sewing skills.

Gift cards never really look very impressive when wrapped or shoved into a gift bag, right? This year, take leftover burlap and make a quick, easy holder to dress up that gift card that you've been fretting over.

Save money and the environment during the holiday season with these Drawstring Fabric Gift Bags. These DIY gift bags are easy to make, adorable, and a thoughtful way to show your affection this Christmas (or anytime).