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A Hand Knit Holiday: Knit Stocking Patterns & More

November 20, 2014 by AllFreeKnitting 6 Comments

One of my favorite things about Christmas is the anticipation leading up the holiday. I start my annual countdown the day after Thanksgiving and literally count the minutes until 12:00 AM on Christmas morning. Now, this may make me sound like a giddy school girl waiting to rip apart wrapping paper with reckless abandon, but it’s so much more than that. It’s not the presents I’m excited for—it’s the season in general!

Decorating my home for the holidays is as much a ritual for me as eating my grandmother’s heart-stopping breakfast casserole Christmas morning. There’s something so heartwarming about dashing around the house singing along to Bing Crosby and dusting off the old nutcrackers from my Uncle Fred.

As I became a more skilled knitter, I began creating some Christmas decorations of my own. I started small – a simple stashbuster ornament that my mother hid near the trunk of our Christmas tree and later lied about the dog eating. As I gained confidence and skill, I began knitting garland and stockings for all of my siblings (thankfully the dog didn’t “eat” any of those).

Although each Christmas decoration we brought down from the attic carried special significance, selfishly my favorite pieces were always the ones I had knit myself. Even today, I think the easiest way to add a unique touch to your home décor is just a few stitches away.

So, without further ado, here are some of my favorite holiday knitting patterns from AllFreeKnitting. I’ve chosen patterns that will add warmth and personality to your Christmas décor. This season, don’t go to the store. Stay home and knit some memories you’ll cherish for years to come.

 

 

Striped StockingKnit Stocking Patterns

Christmas Colors Stocking
Fantastic Fair Isle Stocking
Striped Stocking
Cabled Christmas Stocking
Folkways Christmas Stocking
Colorful Keepsake Stocking
Stuffed Stocking
Fireplace Christmas Stocking

 

 

Snowball WreathKnit Wreath Patterns

Classic Christmas Wreath
Snowball Wreath
Season’s Greetings Wreath
Holiday Sweater Wreath
Scarf Wrapped Wreath
Festive Knit Wreath
Circle of Leaves Knit Wreath

 

 

Tiny Toque OrnamentsKnit Ornament Patterns

Tiny Tree Ornaments
Patridge in a Pear Tree Ornament
Colorful Christmas Ornaments 
Tiny Sweater Ornament
Silver Star Ornament
Star of Bethlehem Christmas Ball
Hanging Heart Ornament
Tiny Toque Ornaments

 

Mini Cabled Pine TreesKnit Table Toppers & Garland

Santa Gnome Ornaments
Whimsical Tabletop Trees
Mini Cabled Pine Trees
Cheerful Snow Gear Garland
Felted Christmas Ornaments
Snowbird Mantle Toppers

 

 

The Best Darn Yarn Tenders (aka Yarn Bras)
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What is your favorite holiday memory? 

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Comments

  1. Eileen Higgins says

    November 21, 2014 at 8:50 pm

    Having real candles on the tree instead of artificial lights.

    Reply
  2. Linda says

    November 21, 2014 at 11:21 pm

    Watching me kids see the wonder of Christmas the first time they were old enough to wake up and see the tree and presents and the excitement.

    Reply
  3. Pam Keith says

    November 22, 2014 at 7:43 am

    Every memory is special. We used to let the kids open 1 gift on Christmas Eve which would be a pair of pjs. Now we give all kids and grandkids pjs plus a gift card.

    Reply
  4. L Young says

    November 22, 2014 at 9:46 am

    What is your favorite holiday memory? The year my brother surprised us and came home for the holidays!

    Reply

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