25 Free Christmas Knitting Patterns

Calling all sock lovers! These tiny little Christmas socks are so cute and are perfect for stringing on a garland or hanging on the Christmas tree. You’ll need US size 1 knitting needles and fingering weight yarn to complete this itty bitty project.

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Comfy Fingering

These mini, colorwork stockings are knitted flat and are so much fun to add to your holiday decor! The pattern features three different colorwork charts for you to choose from: fairisle, zig zag, and little trees. Or, choose simple stripes!

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Palette

After knitting these simple stars, a bit of stuffing is added to bring them to life. Hang these lovely stars anywhere that you want to add some Christmas cheer! This pattern includes instructions for two different stars that offer slightly different stitch patterns and textures.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Garnstudio Drops Merino Extra Fine DK

What’s cozier than Christmas mittens? These mini mittens are a faster version of regular mittens and are sure to add a cozy warmth to any room! They would also be perfect for decorating a vehicle or office for the holidays. Knit them plain or bring out your creativity by adding stripes or colorwork.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted

Love sweater knitting, but not sure you’re ready for the commitment of a regular-sized sweater? These tiny sweaters are a rewarding and adorable alternative! Use them as Christmas ornaments or as a festive token to attach to your wrapped gifts.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: West Wool Tandem

Do you have extra bits of sock yarn lying around? Why not use them to make a silly and sweet gnome family? You can also use different yarn weights to create your gnomes in slightly different sizes. In addition to your yarn and needles, you’ll also need some rice (to fill the body), stuffing (to fill the hat), a small bit of cardboard, and some pipe cleaners.

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Comfy Fingering

These simple, textured stars measure about 6.5”. This pattern is fairly easy to make and would be an excellent holiday decoration for beginner knitters.

Yarn weight: Super bulky

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Fifty Fifty Yarn

These little gnome ornaments are so quick and simple to make! You’ll start by crocheting a basic, tiny hat. Then, simply glue it on a pompom, add a nose, and hang your cheery gnome!

Yarn weight: Sport

Suggested yarn: Wandering Cat Yarns Stray Cat

The decor options are endless with these festive little pompom hats! String them on a garland, hang them on your Christmas tree, or give them out as token gifts. They measure about 2” tall, depending on your yarn and needle size.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted

For this easy project, you’ll need to know how to knit, purl, and knit 2 together. These little trees are great for beginners, and the instructions include lots of pictures to guide you. Knit them in green, or in any color you’d like!

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Coboo

Create your own Christmas forest with this festive garland! These fun little trees are quick to make. They’re worked from the top down using the garter stitch. 

Yarn weight: Aran

Suggested yarn: DROPS Paris

These fun and festive little trees are knit from the top down and stuffed with polyfil. They offer so much room for creativity! Knit them all the same, or use different colors and yarn weights to create a unique Christmas forest. You can also get fancy by adding beads, tiny lights, or small ornaments.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Heartland

These fancy little ornaments offer a unique knitted Christmas decoration. They’re great for using up extra fingering weight yarn. Get as creative as you’d like with your designs!

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Indigo Moon Island Time Fingering Weight Merino

This snowy-white tree skirt features peppermint stripes for adding a cozy, handmade feel to your Christmas tree decor. It’s created using the garter stitch.

Yarn weight: Bulky

Suggested yarn: Purl Soho Super Soft Merino

These beautiful little trees are knitted, felted, and then decorated with embroidered stars (or anything else you can think up!). Instructions are included for a small (6”) and large (11”) tree.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Cascade 220

This cable-knit tree skirt is worked from the center to the outside. It measures approximately 45” in diameter. This festive, holiday tree skirt is best for intermediate knitters. The super bulky yarn knits up quickly and makes for a cozy holiday project.

Yarn weight: Super bulky 

Suggested yarn: Berroco Macro

This cozy sweater wreath measures approximately 18” in diameter, but is easily adjustable. It’s knitted flat and then sewn around a styrofoam wreath. 

Yarn weight: Super bulky

Suggested yarn: Yarn Bee Cozy Occasion

This gorgeous star garland is a stunning decoration for any holiday! The stars can be made with fingering, sport, or DK yarn, so they’re great for using up whatever extras you have on hand. Alternatively, they can also be hung as regular tree decorations or used as coasters.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Coboo

Get celebratory and stay warm with this stretchy, festive Santa hat. It’s available in 5 different sizes. Be sure to measure head circumference first (if possible) for the best fit!

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash

This cute and simple hat is available in a variety of sizes from baby to adult large. It’s knit in the round from the bottom up and is appropriate for both beginner and advanced knitters alike. 

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Sweater

This pattern features two different 3” angels - one made with a garter stitch pattern and one with a lace pattern. The angel is assembled using simple sewing.

Yarn weight: DK & lace

Suggested yarn: DROPS Cotton Merino and DROPS Kid-Silk

What says festive and cozy like a pair of vintage knitted Christmas pillows? These pillow covers measure 14”x14”. This pattern is best for intermediate knitters.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Wool of the Andes

You’ll find this simple wreath to be very similar to knitting a scarf, making it excellent for beginners. If you want an even quicker wreath knitting project, use bulky yarn instead.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Soft

There’s not much that’s more snug and homey than a warm cup of cocoa. This cheerful little cocoa mug even features a floating marshmallow! It’s perfect for an ornament or for decorating anywhere. Don’t forget to make yourself a steaming cup of cocoa as you knit! 

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

Here’s a garter stitch pillow that features mitered squares. The front of the pillow features the Intarsia technique while the back is made with a solid garter stitch.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Wool of the Andes