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We’re counting down to Christmas with a new holiday party tip, decorating idea or DIY project every day until December 25. Miss a day? See all the posts here.

Around our house, we need heavy-duty stockings to hold what … Santa … brings. Somehow our vintage-inspired stockings have held DVDs, chocolate, candles, makeup, magazines, CDs and more. That’s why I love these stockings made from old winter sweaters. You can tell they’re ready to prove their strength and durability. And they don’t require knitting skills, so you can get them up on your mantel in a snap.

Handmade Christmas Stockings

Have your stockings been hung by the chimney with care? If not, we have plenty of easy, handmade ideas to help finish off your holiday decor.

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3 Responses

  1. Carrie says:

    Love these stockings shown.

  2. Cynthia says:

    I made my kids' stockings this year and they look so good. Can you tell I'm proud?

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Kayla KittsKayla is a writer and assistant editor for HGTV.com. When she’s not scouring the web for delicious design inspiration, she’s shopping for home decor at local vintage stores and flea...

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