For years, the humble Christmas stocking has long been synonymous with the 25th of December. After all, you know how the old poem goes...
"T'was the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there."
Sure, Christmas sacks can be more convenient (and yes, roomy!) for safely hiding away your little ones' larger gifts ready for Christmas morning, but there's just something lovely about hanging a Christmas stocking ready for stocking fillers, waiting to be unwrapped on Christmas morning.
But sometimes those stockings just aren't quite large enough for the bigger items on your kids (probably) lengthy Father Christmas list.
Black Friday deals on large Christmas Stockings
While Black Friday officially starts on 29th November, many retailers have released their best deals early so if you're looking for a large Christmas stocking for 2024, now could be the time to buy.
Shop Black Friday deals on Christmas Stockings: Not on the High Street | Mamas&Papas |
Half price: Personalised Nordic Knit Christmas Stockings - Was £25, now £12.50
Save 25%: Mamas&Papas Large Stocking – Bella Pink 2024 - Was £22, now £16.50
Save 25%: Mamas & Papas Large Santa Stocking - Was £22, now £16.50
So if you're on the hunt for a large Christmas stocking, fear not! We've pulled together our favourites including traditional options, personalised versions and even some luxury choices if you're after something really special.
Best large Christmas stockings
SAVE 25%
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At 60 x 35 x 3 cm, this large Christmas stocking should be big enough to fit in your tot's largest gifts. Not only that, but it'll look cute as anything on the fireplace or at the end of their bed. The ultra-soft red fabric has a thick snow-white faux fur trim. There's an adorable envelope stitched onto the side, labelled, "To Santa - The North Pole" with a Santa toy inside. It's embellished with white stars and forest green stitched Christmas trees and can be personalised with your little one's name for a truly special keepsake. A red fabric hanging loop with a gold '2024' 3D detailed motif makes it a perfect gift for babies born this year.
Size: 60 x 35 cm
www.dunelm.com
From the silky soft material to the striped Santa embroidery and pom pom detailing, this Santa stocking is a cute option for kids and big kids alike. The knitted design gives it a traditional look, while the Santa detailing adds a fun twist. It's also machine washable so can be easily cleaned.
Size: 48 x 29cm
One reviewer said: "Very good quality, traditional looked brilliant on fireplace grandchildren loved them."
www.notonthehighstreet.com
Made from crushed velvet these opulent stockings can be personalised for an extra special Christmas touch. With a quirky curled toe and dotted with working sleigh bells that really jingle, the stocking features stripes of festive green and red that are set off beautifully by the gold piping and tassel.
Size: 45 x 20cm
Review: "I am delighted with my Christmas stockings, I bought them for my adult children and they are beautiful, well made and of excellent quality."
www.etsy.com
If you're after a more traditional stocking, this is the one for you! Made from thick, plush material, this stocking can be hung from any hook or fireplace with the loop. You can even personalise with a name.
Size: 57cm
A customer reviewed: "Absolutely beautiful! I bought four and was delighted."
www.johnlewis.com
If you're buying a stocking for everyone in the family, make sure they don't get mixed up by opting for personalised stockings. These large stockings come with letters so you can buy one for each of your family members.
Size: H55 x W31 cm
One reviewer said: "What a gorgeous personalised stocking. We had our first baby this year and wanted personalised stockings for the three of us. This one is excellent quality, really affordable compared to others on the market and it's a good size! It also has a large loop meaning I can hang it easily anywhere in the house, either on the mantlepiece before Christmas or around a door knob for Christmas Eve. Can't wait to get all the other Christmas decorations up now!"
www.sophieallport.com
One for the big (and little) kids amongst us - this charming Festive Forest stocking is dotted with hedgehogs, badgers, hares and squirrels in a snowy festive forest on a rich olive background. Made from 100 per cent cotton with a linen trim, it features two red decorative pom-poms.
It can also be personalised so Santa knows which presents to put in.
Size: 22 x 60cm
www.my1styears.com
One of the largest on our list, this stocking is a sizeable option for the bigger gifts that Santa might have in his sack. Designed in the style of a personalised red reindeer, this cute Christmas stocking is made to look just like their favourite reindeer friend with a red nose created with a fun pompom, fluffy antlers and textured ears. You can even personalise is with their name to give them a Christmas morning they’ll never forget.
Size: 80 x 30 cm
One reviewer said: "Love this, nicest ones I've seen on the Internet, so pleased with them, I've bought 1 each for my twins first Christmas 🤶🎄 they are a good size, was shocked how big they were actually, good quality + packing is always lovely with my 1st years 🙂."
Crafted from white fluffy faux fur, this set of two pretty stockings are embroidered with silver snowflakes designs. Larger and longer than your average stockings, there is plenty of room for all those Christmas gifts to be packed into.
Size: 28.6 x 24.2 cm
Review: "You never really know what you're going to get when you order online, but I'm very impressed. These are larger, fluffier and more luxurious than I was expecting. They are approximately 20in long and would easily hold a few decent sized gifts, such as chunky candles, a bottle of bubbly, rolled up magazine etc. Great purchase!"
www.notonthehighstreet.com
If you're after a large Christmas stocking, we've got just the one for you. Available in two styles, this jumbo knitted stocking comes in two sizes: 70cm or 95cm. They're made from soft Merino wool with a quality leather strap which makes it easy to hang the stocking in whichever spot you choose.
Size: 70cm or 95cm
Review: "Beautifully made and well worth paying that bit more for something extra special."
www.next.co.uk
The perfect stocking for any Gruffalo fans, this JoJo Maman Bébé knitted stocking puts a cute twist on the traditional Fair Isle knit with its lovely Gruffalo motifs. The soft knit is made from 30% Wool and 70% Acrylic and there's a hanging loop to pop it on the fireplace or the end of the bed. It also comes in Cream, and there's a ridiculously cute matching jumper!
Size: 52 x 19cm
Rebecca Lancaster is a Digital Writer for Mother&Baby, drawing on ten years of parenting her two children to help others navigating their own parenting journey. As a freelance writer, she spent ten years working with leading lifestyle brands, from travel companies to food and drink start-ups, and writing everything from hotel reviews to guides to the best British cheeses. She’s particularly interested in travel and introducing her children to the excitement of visiting new places, trying different foods (less successfully) and experiencing different cultures.