Half of households in the U.S. have pets and millennials are the largest age group of pet owners, says PR Newswire. So chances are good that either your house includes a pet or you’ll be going to a pet-loving house this holiday season. Include four-legged family members in holiday traditions by making a super cute pet paw stocking! It’s very easy and quick to make.
Materials: 2-3 pieces of felt in your choice of colors. Some acrylic felt is made with 100% recycled plastic bottles! Scissors, plus embroidery floss and needle OR hot glue.
I chose to sew mine since I enjoy hand sewing, but hot glue works just as well and is faster.
Make a DIY Pet Paw Stocking
First, fold the piece of felt in half* and cut a half moon shape in the bottom, as shown in the pink piece. The other shapes are 4 small ovals and 1 large oval for the paw, a large rectangle for the top, and a small rectangle for the hanger.
*This can be a dog paw stocking or a cat paw stocking. For a larger stocking, use two pieces of felt for the body instead of folding one piece. Or for a slimmer stocking, fold in thirds and trim off one third.
Of course, if the pet paw stocking is for a cat he will insist on helping to make it. This probably means delaying your progress by sitting on the pieces for a while.
Assemble and sew or glue your pet paw stocking in this order:
- Paw pieces
- Hanger piece
- Sew up the sides
- Add the accent piece to the top
Now you’re done with your dog paw stocking or cat paw stocking!
loved the part about the cat sitting on your materials – so relatable! my cat 100% sits on literally anything i lay out in front of me to work on!
So very true! Thanks for your comment.