Polka Dot Stocking SVG

About this design

Polka dots make everything more fun, and this stocking is covered in them. Round dots of all sizes are scattered from the cuff to the toe, some big and some small, spaced out evenly like a playful fabric print. The stocking has a classic shape with a straight cuff and a rounded foot, so the dots are the star of the show.

The stocking is one connected piece with nineteen dot cut-outs. In the layered version, every dot shows the cream backing. The dots are round and well spaced, so it passes our cut checks from about 3 inches tall.

Color layers

• Backing in cream, which becomes the polka dots
• Design in red, the stocking

Fun projects

• Kids’ shirts and pajamas.
• Party invitations for a holiday party.
• Gift tags.
• Felt ornaments with real pom-poms on the dots.
• Mantel banners.
• Birthday cards for December birthdays.
• Gift card holders.

Size and cutting tips

It passes our cut checks from about 3 inches tall. With nineteen dots, weeding takes a few minutes, so use a hook and work from the cuff down. For felt, choose 5 inches or more. For a child’s shirt, 7 to 8 inches.

Step by step: rainbow dot ornament

1. Set the stocking to 5 inches tall and download the color SVG.
2. Cut the red layer from red cardstock.
3. Instead of a plain backing, glue a sheet of rainbow or multicolored patterned paper behind the stocking.
4. Trim the patterned paper to the stocking’s outline.
5. Punch a hole in the cuff and hang it with ribbon.

Color ideas

• Red with cream dots, the classic
• Green with red dots
• White with multicolored dots for a candy look
• Navy with gold dots for an elegant feel

Design notes

The dots come in several sizes, with larger dots in the open areas and smaller ones near the edges. That mix makes the pattern look natural and lively, like a printed fabric, rather than a stiff grid.

Good to know

Because every dot is a separate cut-out, a multicolored backing turns this into a confetti stocking with no extra cutting. You can also glue a sequin or a rhinestone into each dot on a finished project for extra sparkle.

Variations to try

• Mirror it in the editor to point the toe the other way.
• Add a name across the cuff in your software.

Pairs well with

The Heart Pattern Stocking is another fun pattern, and the Plaid Stocking is a classic print.