Five fabulous Christmas stockings
We round up our favourite Christmas stockings on the market this winter.


Now's the time to snap up a smart new stocking for Christmas. We've picked out the ones that are guaranteed to appeal to children and grown-ups alike.
A Dachshund Linen Stocking (above) is perfect for dog lovers of all ages. They're made to order using printed linen from Emily Bond. £35, Mutts and Hounds (www.muttsandhounds.co.uk, also available from Not On The High Street)
This Pony Hessian Santa Stocking can be personalised with a sweet name-tag. £29, Santa Sacks (http://santasacks.co.uk)
These Harris Tweed Christmas Stockings from Jock and Morag look timelessly stylish above the fireplace. £29.99, available at Not On The High Street (www.notonthehighstreet.com)
This Winter Woodland Stocking has it all: falling snow, Christmas trees, foxes, hares, owls, deer and squirrels. £12, Sophie Allport (www.sophieallport.com)
The embroidery on this Night Before Christmas stocking can be fully personalised. £48, Poppy Treffry (www.poppytreffry.co.uk)
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Emma Hughes lives in London and has spent the past 15 years writing for publications including the Guardian, the Telegraph, the Evening Standard, Waitrose Food, British Vogue and Condé Nast Traveller. Currently Country Life's Acting Assistant Features Editor and its London Life restaurant columnist, if she isn't tapping away at a keyboard she's probably taking something out of the oven (or eating it).
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