Every year around this time, I take a look at who all is left on my gift list and start panicking. Since my greatest skill when it comes to knitting lies in procrastination, it’s always great to have a few “last minute” quick knitting projects up my sleeve just in case. While there’s still quite some time before the holiday season officially begins, it’ll be here before you know it. Don’t get caught scrambling to finish your knits at the last minute this year. Besides, it’s always nice to be able to sit back and relax with some stress-free knits once the craziness of holiday knitting is over.
If you’ve got a few stragglers left on your list this year and need a little help, try some of these lovely little knitted accessories on for size. For the coffee lovers in your life, why not try the classic knit cup cozy patterns? For teens, bring a little innovation and knit jewelry or other beloved accessories. From knitted appliques to knit cowl patterns, you’re to find some great inspiration here.
Beautiful Knitted Applique Patterns
Incorporate even more of your personality into all of your knitting projects by adding beautiful knitted appliques. What makes free applique patterns so great is that they’re a great way to bust your way through your overflowing yarn stash. So, adorn a knitted sweater with a subtle knit flower or top off a knit hat with a bow. However you choose to add to your knits, just remember one thing: make it yours!
Pretty Petaled Cardigan Pin
Headband Flower
Knit Elbow Patches
Garter Stitch Bows
Little Knitted Flowers
Flower Power Knit Applique
Fashion-Forward Knitted Jewelry Patterns
Silver and gold may be nice, but did you know that you could make the jewelry you love with needles and yarn? Cast on one of these quick and easy knitting patterns for fashionable knits you’ll just fall in love with. These pieces of knitted jewelry also make great gifts for all of your friends. From Friendship Bracelets to the adorable 20-Minute Bow Necklace, you’re sure to find something for everyone.
Easy Knit Necklace
Friendship Bracelets
Country Charm Cuffs
20-Minute Bow Necklace
Easy Stacking Bangles
Two Hour Wristband
Knit Cup Cozy Patterns Perfect for Coffee-Lovers
This winter, what could be better than curling up under a beautifully knit afghan with a steaming cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate? Don’t settle for just your typical run-of-the-mill knit cup cozy. Instead, make one with a little pizazz. They’re so quick and easy to make that it won’t take you long at all to knit up enough cup cozies for every person on your gift list.
Mustache Cozy
Reindeer Christmas Cup Cozy
Vintage Charm Cup Cozy
Simple Sweater Cup Cozy
Flying Birds Cozy
Cabled Pocket Cozy
French Press Coffee Cozy
Other Great Knit Gifts for the Holidays
Everyone always wants different things for the holidays which can make it a little bit difficult on you when you’re knitting for ten different people. From knit fingerless gloves to the ever-popular knit scarf patterns, we’ve got everything you need to make someone’s Christmas merry and bright. So, cast on and knock out those last few people on your gift list today!
Seed Stitch Handwarmers
Blue Ice Winter Scarf
Last Minute Hat
Snuggly Snowman Phone Cover
Easy Infini Cowl
Social Media Mitts
Bonus!
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This year it’s going to be cowls, ear warmers, slippers, and fingerless mitts.
I’ve been knitting a lot of hats/mittens/scarves for charity again this year.
I love fingerless gloves/arm warmers.
Cowls, hats, fingerless mitts, and wash/dish cloths!