Everyone in my family has a knit Christmas stocking, so it would never occur to me to cross stitch a stocking, but it’s possible (albeit a lot of work!) and would definitely be an heirloom piece for anyone you make one for.
There are so many options out there you can make one to suit anyone’s style or favorite things. I’ve gathered a few patterns from Etsy to get you started but it’s easy to search and find Christmas stocking cross stitch patterns with just about any theme you can think of.
Let’s start with some Santa patterns. Cross Stitch Kits Ala has a gorgeous Santa wearing a while cloak and surrounded by white animals. Or go the opposite direction with tons of color on the Santa cross stitch stocking from Zanna Cross Stitch. On this one Santa is checking his list in front of a house with elves and gifts all around.
If you’re looking for something with a religious theme, this personalized stocking has a manger scene at the top, as well as flowers, trees, ornaments, reindeer and candy canes. The design is from Happinesst.
This vintage style snowman cross stitch stocking pattern has space for a name at the top and comes with a full alphabet. I love all the animals gathered around. You can get this pattern from Sampler Antique Stitch.
If I were going to make a cross stitch stocking I would find it hard to resist this retro deer design from Satsuma Street. The ornaments in the antlers are so cute, and you can make them whatever colors you want to suit your decor. I also love it on the black cross stitch fabric because it’s unexpected for the holiday season but really striking and fun.
Looking for even more patterns? White Raven Patterns has two sets of 15 designs you can buy as a set. The first one includes trees, retro cars, animals, Santas, gingerbread men and more, while the second includes ornaments, nutcrackers, some very cozy looking critters and more.
