Personalized Christmas Stockings: How to Choose Styles, Names and Sizes

Quick answer: Choose burlap for a rustic look, our classic designs for traditional Santa, angel and tartan plaid motifs, or Fair Isle knit if you want a larger 24.5-inch wool-blend stocking. Keep each embroidered name to about 8 characters, use the same style and font across the family set, and order by December 1 for standard US delivery before Christmas. A set of 3 or more items is 30% off with code 30OFFBUY3.

Burlap vs classic vs Fair Isle: how the styles compare

All three Gifts Journey stockings have the name embroidered on the cuff in your choice of 3 fonts, and each can also be ordered without a name. The differences come down to look, size and design choices.

Burlap: rustic and farmhouse

The personalized burlap Christmas stocking pairs natural burlap with a faux-fur cuff, which suits wood mantels, shiplap and neutral decor. There are 8 designs: Santa, Deer, White Bear, Skiing Girl, Fox, Squirrel, Bear in Train and Fairy. It is the lowest-priced of the three, and a sturdy loop fits any hook or stocking holder. The faux fur may shed slightly at first, which is normal.

Classic designs: traditional and colorful

If you picture stockings from a classic Christmas card, start with our classic personalized Christmas stocking. The 9 designs are Santa & Deer, Angel, Santa in Hat, Santa in Sleigh, Ballet Girl, Tartan Plaid, Classic Red, Deer in Trees and Reindeer. Tartan Plaid and Classic Red give a timeless look on their own, while the character designs make it easy to give each child a different picture. Like the burlap stocking, it measures 17.5 inches from cuff to toe.

Fair Isle knit: bigger and cozier

The personalized Fair Isle knit stocking is a modern take on a traditional family stocking, knit in charcoal and gray tones from 55% wool and 45% polyester, with a polyester and cotton lining. At 24.5 inches from cuff to toe it is larger than most stockings, so it holds more gifts. Designs include Santa in Red, Snowman, Cartoon Reindeer, Snowflake, Train, Penguin, Knit Reindeer, Skiing Girl, Tree on Truck and Baby Elephant. The Baby Elephant design is smaller, at 16 inches, which makes it a sweet choice for a baby's first Christmas.

Name embroidery tips

Check the spelling, then check it again

Type each name exactly as you want it stitched, including capital letters. Each stocking is embroidered to order, so a quick second look before checkout is worth it. Decide ahead of time whether you are using full names or nicknames, and keep that consistent across the set: "Katie" next to "Benjamin" can look uneven on a mantel.

Keep names short

Up to 8 characters looks best on the cuff. Names longer than 10 characters go on two lines. If a name is long, consider a nickname or first name only: "Chris" fits neatly where "Christopher" would wrap. Family titles like "Grandpa" (7 letters) and "Nana" work well too.

Know how the thread looks

We embroider white thread on red cuffs and red thread on white cuffs, which gives the clearest contrast. If you are mixing designs, check the cuff color of each so the names look the way you expect.

Matching a family set

For a uniform row, choose one style and one font for everyone. If each person wants a different design, keep the same font so the set still looks like it belongs together. Do not forget the dog or cat: a stocking with the pet's name is an easy way to include them. If you are expecting a new family member, ordering their stocking with the rest keeps the set matched.

Picking the right size for your mantel

The burlap and classic stockings both measure 17.5 inches, so they hang at the same length and can be mixed on one mantel. The Fair Isle stocking hangs 7 inches longer, at 24.5 inches. Before ordering, check the drop from your hooks to the floor or hearth, especially if a fire screen or furniture sits below. If you want an even line, use one style for the whole family.

Christmas deadline and family set savings

Order by December 1 for standard US delivery before Christmas. Each stocking takes 2–4 business days to make, then standard tracked shipping usually takes 6–9 business days. Express shipping is $15. If you are ordering after December 1, email support@giftsjourneyshop.com before you order and we will tell you honestly whether it can arrive in time.

Ordering for the whole family costs less:

• 20OFFBUY2: 20% off when you buy 2 or more items.
• 30OFFBUY3: 30% off when you buy 3 or more items.

The codes work on any mix of products, so everyone can pick a different stocking. For example, four Fair Isle stockings with names come to $167.60, and 30OFFBUY3 brings that to $117.32 before shipping and tax. Standard US shipping is free on orders of $70 or more.

Complete the look: tree skirt, Santa sack and Santa hat

Matching pieces also count toward the multi-item codes:

• Tree skirt: the personalized Christmas tree skirt comes in red velvet, red felt or green felt with your family name, and you can add a wedding or established date. The 24" size suits tabletop and small trees up to about 4 ft, 40" suits trees up to about 6 ft, and 55" suits trees 7 ft and up ($52.90–$109.90).
• Santa sack: the personalized Santa sack is a large gift sack with a child's name, in Plaid Santa, Red Velvet, Envelope or Polar Fleece, small (20" × 24") or big (33" × 40"), $44.90–$69.90.
• Santa hat: classic red or Santa beard style, in kids (20.5") or adult (23") size, $19.90–$24.90. Matching hats make family photos easy.

Personalized tree skirt, $52.90–$109.90 Personalized Santa sack, $44.90–$69.90 Personalized Santa hat, $19.90–$24.90

Browse everything in our personalized Christmas stockings and decor collection.

Frequently asked questions

When should I order personalized stockings for Christmas?

Order by December 1 for standard US shipping. Production takes 2–4 business days and standard delivery usually takes 6–9 business days after that.

How many letters fit on a stocking cuff?

Up to 8 characters looks best. Names over 10 characters are stitched on two lines.

Which personalized stocking is the biggest?

The Fair Isle knit stocking, at 24.5 inches from cuff to toe with a 7.8-inch opening. The burlap and classic stockings are 17.5 inches.

Can I mix stocking designs and still get the discount?

Yes. 20OFFBUY2 and 30OFFBUY3 work on any mix of products, so each person can choose a different design.

Can I order a stocking without a name?

Yes. Choose "No personalization" in the font option. Plain stockings start at $31.90.

Is shipping free?

Standard US shipping is free on orders of $70 or more and $7.99 under $70. Express shipping is $15.