Christmas Sock Garland Tutorial (Dollar Store Craft)

A FUN AND FESTIVE STOCKING GARLAND FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Are you looking for a simple and quick Christmas decorating idea?  A wonderful addition to your Christmas decorations is garland made with socks. This sock garland can be whipped up in less than a half-hour.

Besides being able to make this holiday decoration so quickly, this sock garland is budget-friendly as well because all the items can be purchased from the dollar store.

Want some other budget-friendly holiday crafts? Check out these dollar store craft ideas: 

• Bead Garland Christmas Ornament
• Ribbon Filled Ornament
• Snowman Tea Light Ornament
• Mitten Tree Ornaments
• Candy Cane Vase

We have more popular Christmas tutorials at the end of this post. Also, you can purchase ready-made, handmade stocking garland at Etsy by using the link near the end of this article.

To learn how to make a simple sock garland, watch this video and read on for a photo tutorial with step-by-step instructions.

how to make the stocking garland

STEP 1: Supplies

To make the sock garland, gather the supplies.  All these supplies I bought were purchased at the dollar store for $1 each.  So the entire project only cost me $7.  

I purchased 5 pairs of socks for my garland.  However, you can purchase more or fewer socks to make the garland shorter or longer.

Another option would be to make a mitten garland.  The dollar store and craft store sell mini mittens for only $1.

STEP 2: Remove Packaging

It goes without really having to say, but remove the tags from the socks and the clothespins from the bag.  Be careful with removing the sock tags.  You don't want to cut the socks.

Take the wrapper off the clothesline and start to unwind it.  You will only be using part of the clothesline.  The balance can be saved for another project.

STEP 3: hanging loop

To hang the sock garland, you will need a loop.  To make the loop,  tie an overhand knot at the end of the clothesline. 

STEP 4: attach Socks

Let's begin attaching the socks.  Just take a craft or regular size clothespin and attach a sock to the clothesline.

You may want to use a ruler to measure an equal distance between the socks.

STEP 5: Pinning

Continue pinning socks to the line.

STEP 6: Finishing

When the stocking garland is the length you want, with a scissor cut the clothesline and tie another overhand knot.

The sock or stocking garland is done.  SO QUICK!  SO EASY!

How can you decorate with the sock garland?  String the sock garland across a hutch, along a mantle, in a window or around the door.

I am really happy how simple and quick this stocking garland was to make.  And I love the way it looks in my home.

Want to make it into a Christmas stocking garland event calendar?  Simple purchase enough socks, cut out numbers from felt fabric and use fabric glue or hot glue to attach them to the front of socks.

A super quick tree trimming idea is to hang Christmas socks individually on the Christmas tree.

Did you like this tutorial?  We would love to hear from you.

Happy Holidays to You!

A Few More Popular Christmas Tutorials for You to Check Out:

• Snow Covered Winter Wreath
• Bird's Nest Christmas Ornament
• Thread Spool and Bead Garland
• No-Sew Fabric Snowflake
• DIY Candy Sleigh Tutorial
• Snowman Tea Light Ornament
• Holiday Fold 'n Stitch Wreath