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From fun, colourful styles to beautiful knitted designs.
Nothing signals Christmas quite like hanging a line of stockings over the fireplace. Whether you're looking for a more traditional or understated design, or want to go all out with colour, texture and pattern, there are lots of great options for the whole family.
They say the best things come in small packages and nothing beats the unwrapping of small, thoughtful gifts from loved ones. While stockings are great for their intended purpose (i.e. holding stocking fillers) much like Christmas sacks, they also serve as a decorative element and are often the finishing touch to a festive living room scheme.
Stockings are usually hung by the fireplace along the mantelpiece, but you can choose wherever you want if that doesn't work for you. Options include a sideboard, bannister, door knob, chest of drawers, or the foot of a bed.
Remember, if you want to hang your Christmas stocking from a mantelpiece, shelf, or anything with a flat surface (e.g. somewhere without a hook), you'll need a stocking holder or hanger. If you need a set of stocking holders, you can head to Amazon or eBay for purse-friendly prices, or opt for a statement design like this marble stocking holder from Garden Trading (£22) or this star stocking holder from Nkuku (£35).
From wool to velvet and personalised designs, discover the best Christmas stockings for 2024 – there's something here for every taste and budget. Happy shopping!
Bows are one of the biggest Christmas decor trends this year, which is why we can't get enough of this gorgeous pink velvet bow stocking from Anthropologie. It's also available in red, if that's more your style.
You can't go wrong with this timeless knitted stocking. Finished with two hanging pom poms and with a design to suit all interior styles, you can grab this for less than £20.
Add a fun and colourful touch to your mantel or bed post this year with this velvet patchwork option from Oliver Bonas. This is one you'll look forward to bringing out again every Christmas.
Just look at this jumbo hand-knitted Christmas stocking from Lauren Aston. In a red and white pattern, this chunky knit is made from soft Merino wool with a quality leather strap.
This soft traditional stocking with a Fair Isle knit gives us the ultimate cosy vibes. Measuring 44cm long, it's got plenty of space for those all-important stocking fillers, and it's pretty timeless, meaning you can use it every year.
This gorgeous velvet stocking features a textured jute rim, making it the perfect finishing touch to rooms with a Nordic-inspired Christmas scheme.
Cosy and snuggly, this faux fur ivory Christmas stocking is incredibly soft. We can't get enough of the super cute pom poms either.
Available in every letter of the alphabet, you can't go wrong with this 100 per cent wool red Christmas stocking. Pictured here in a contrast felted 'A' letter, it's finished off with cute pom poms. And if you love personalised Christmas decor, a few of these Christmas tree baubles can be personalised, too.
We love the bright, vibrant feel of this stocking. With colourful stars, a red trim, and equally colourful pom poms, this is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of adults and children alike at Christmas.
Delight little ones with this super cosy borg reindeer stocking from The White Company. Featuring their adorable Jingles character, it's sure to be a hit with children.
There's no denying that this is a pricey option, but it's also one of the most special, luxury stockings we've seen so far this year. Hand-embroidered with an array of festive florals and foliage, and made with luxe velvet, this Aspinal of London stocking can also be personalised to make for a really meaningful gift that can be used year after year, and no doubt a special family heirloom.
This embroidered red and white Christmas stocking is utterly charming and will be enjoyed for many years to come. The tactile red pom pom adds a lovely touch.
For the eclectic friend or family member, pick up this brilliant Christmas stocking from Damson Madder. Combining a number of current trends – leopard print, bows and stripes – into one stylish stocking, it's ideal for adding a touch of glitz and glamour to proceedings this December.
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