Get Started On Those Christmas Stockings, NOW!

Christmas, is not just around the corner, but, if you are planning to Knit, Crochet, or sew Christmas stockings for the family, the time to get started is  NOW!

KNITTED

 

If knitting is what you do best, you might want to check out Mickey Landau's 8 original patterns by clicking on the photo below of his book called, The Stockings Were Knit.  Not willing to leave anyone out, he's even included patterns for the family pet.

The following book, Knitting Christmas stockings, has a whopping 19 different patterns and many are easy enough for even the rank beginner to follow.  It can be ordered in regular form, or in a Kindle edition if you prefer. Click the photo to read reviews by many of those who have purchased the book, or to order your own copy.

This book,  Nicky's Knitted Christmas Stockings, has 18 different designs by Nicky Epstein, and you are bound to find several that appeal to you.  Everyone in the family can have a different design and be able to tell their stocking from everyone else's at a glance.  Click on the photo to order.

CROCHETED

If you prefer to crochet your Christmas stockings, don't overlook the Leisure Arts book entitled, Crocheted Christmas Stockings.  Its 36 pages are packed with stockings suitable for everyone on your gift list and each features embellishments like appliques, beads, bells, and bows to make sure each one stands out.  Click the photo to see inside for yourself.

This pattern features two festive little Christmas stockings measuring  13 ¾” tall x 10 ¼” wide at toe.  Crochet several to hang around your house, or  to fill with goodies and present to friends as Christmas gifts.  Very simple to crochet.  Click on photo for more information.

This book, Crochet Christmas Stockings, is out of print, but there are a few copies still  available if you are interested.  It has 38 different patterns so it is well-worth adding to your Christmas stocking crochet pattern collection.  To order your own copy, click on the photo.

MISC. (Cross Stitch, Felt, & Sewn)

 

Cross Stitch has become increasingly popular over the last few years.  Why not hop on that popularity and create some astounding cross stitched Christmas stockings this year?  Donna Kooler's Ultimate Stocking Collection,  contains 15 designs that all sure to become favorites with your family.  Click the photo below to get a peek at the collection, and maybe even decide to order it for yourself, or as a gift for the avid cross stitchers in your family.

 

Felt has been used for Christmas stockings for a long, long  time, but it is still a favorite with many people  In addition, felt items are quick and easy to make so even small children can join in  the fun, and make some stockings of their own.  Use pinking shears to make them stand out and finish with a variety of felt designs, lace, sequins, or other items you have around the house.  This book of designs, Felt & Bead Christmas Stockings, will give you scads of other interesting ideas.  Click on the photo to order one for you and the other craft-lovers in your house.

If you're not so handy with the knitting needles or crochet hook, but pretty good with the sewing machine, the Christmas stocking patterns you'll find in, Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Stockings, will be just the thing for you.  This vintage magazine has 30 different stockings for you to sew---plenty to make sure each member of the family has something different.  If you want to see more of them than are shown on the cover, click the photo below, and then on where it says, "Look Inside."  You'll love the variety.

Hope you've enjoyed this review of a number of Christmas stocking patterns.  If you get started right away, you'll have a collection to be proud of when Christmas rolls around.