15 Free Christmas Knitting Patterns

- Double Point: US 5 - 3.75 mm

- Aran

YARN DK or Aran Cotton yarn, I used - for white horse small amount craft cotton and 4 ply cotton for the cross stitch for the red horse Paintbox Simply Aran with Rico Essential Crochet Cotton for the embroidery NEEDLES 2 x 3.75mm/ size 5 needles, EXTRAS yarn sewing needle, toy stuffing or scraps spare yarn

Small toy, Christmas decoration size

- Double Point: set 5, 5mm (US 8) & 3.5mm (US 5) double pointed needles (dpns)

- Aran

YARN 2 x 50g of any aran (worsted/ 10 ply) yarn with 100% wool content - this is important because anything other than 100% wool content simply won’t felt (avoid Superwash yarns too!) - you will need about 115 metres/ 126 yards SHOWN AS Garn Studio Drops Alaska shade 02 Off-White NEEDLES set 5, 5mm (US 8) & 3.5mm (US 5) double pointed needles (dpns) TENSION 9 stitches and 11 rows counted over a 5cm/ 2in square as stocking stitch and as main colour using size 5mm (US 8) needles NOTIONS 2 x 18mm brown safety toy eyes, polyester stuffing or batting, stitch and row markers, tapestry needle and small ‘d’ ring or similar to hook it up, washing machine to lightly felt.

One size - 12 ins total height x 8.5 ins - total width

- Double Point: US 3 - 3.25 mm

- DK

YARN 50g ball DK yarn in main colour (MC), approximate meterage: 65 meters, small amount for neck colour (N) and tiny amount dark brown for hooves Shown in: MC - Drops Merino Extra Fine shade 07 Light Brown, & N - 01 Off white NEEDLES set 5 size 31 ⁄4mm (US size 3) double pointed knitting needles NOTIONS 6mm/ 1⁄4in snap in toy eyes, small safety pin

Length in body 20cm/ 8in, max. height 14cm/ 31 ⁄2in - although this doesn’t include the antlers

- Double Point: 1 set US Size 1 (2.25mm) needles

- Fingering

- Small amounts of fingering weight yarns, including some that is desired flesh color. Samples knit in Knit Picks Palette, colors red, blue, green, yellow, white, and tan. - 1 set US Size 1 (2.25mm) needles - Styrofoam ball – 7”(18cm) circumference, 2 ¼” (5.5cm) diameter - Flathead straight pins - Glass or plastic headed straight pins for eyes - Gold craft wire, ribbon or yarn for hanging ornament if desired. - Small brass jingle bell for Hat #2

Finished size of completed ornament is approximately 3 to 5 inches depending on style of hat selected for your elf.

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- Double Point: Set of 2mm (US 0) double pointed needles plus a 2¾ mm (C5) crochet hook

- Fingering

Row marker, material for stuffing (yarn, toy filling, a Christmas bell perhaps…), yarn needle for weaving in ends

- Double Point: US 4 - 3.5 mm

- Worsted

- 20-30 yards of worsted weight yarn (2 colors each) - Size 4 double pointed needles (dpns) - Darning needle – to weave in ends of yarn

the pattern as written will stretch to fit almost any size non-handled coffee cup. Pictured here with 12-ounce ceramic cups from Starbucks.

- Single Point: US 3 - 3.25 mm

- DK

Additional materials. - Toy stuffing - 2 Toy eyes - Pink Sharpie marker for blushing - 2 small buttons Tools. - I use size 10 knitting needles - Wool needle. - Sewing needle. - Scissors.

This toy measures 4.5 Inches tall to tip of hat.

- Double Point: US 6 - 4.0 mm

- Worsted

YARN - Any DK or sport weight in one strand and even sock yarn held double will work fine Pick 4 colors of your wish. For the classic Christmas color combination pick some from all the shades of red, green, or blue and add white. You can also go with unusual combinations, why not? - Main color for the cuff, heel, and toe (white in my case) - appr. 2.8oz/80g - Three additional colors, appr. 1.75oz/50g each. NEEDLES - US 6/4 mm or the size which is comfortable for you to knit the yarn of your choice - Circular needles for magic loop method or a set of 5 DPNs. NOTIONS - Stitch markers - Stitch holders (optional) - Tapestry needle - Scissors GAUGE - 21 sts and 34 rows in 4”/10cm in Stockinette Stitch, blocked - Is not crucial and can be changed depending on the yarn

16”/41cm from the cuff to the bottom of the heel (customizable), 11”/28cm long at the foot (customizable), 7”/18cm wide

- Double Point: US 6 - 4.0 mm

- Worsted

YARN - Main Color: BettaKnit Merino Superwash (100% superwash merino; 3.5oz/100g, 218yds/200m), color Strawberry (dark red), appr. 3.2oz/90g, 0.9 balls - Second Color: Rowan Pure Wool Worsted (100% superwash wool; 3.5oz/100g, 218yds/200m), color 102 (cream), appr. 1.75oz/50g, 0.5 balls - Any other worsted weight yarn will work fine. NEEDLES - US 6 /4 mm, or the size needed to fit the gauge - Circular needles for magic loop method or a set of 5 DPNs. NOTIONS - Stitch markers - Stitch holder (optional) - Tapestry needle - Pompom maker GAUGE - 28 sts and 35 rows in 4”/10cm in Stockinette Stitch, blocked

- Double Point: US 4 - 3.5 mm

- Worsted

- Worsted weight yarn – about 90 yards - Size 4 double pointed needles - Darning needle - 4 stitch markers - Stuffing - Embellishments of your choosing

He’s 11 inches tall when using worsted weight yarn and size 4 dpns, but can easily be made larger or smaller by changing yarn weight and needle size.

- Single Point: US 4 - 3.5 mm

- Sport

- Size 4 double pointed needles - 70 yards sport or DK weight any color wool for body and hat - 15 yards white sport or DK weight wool for face and hat trim - Tapestry needle, wool or beads for eyes, buttons, and any embellishments. - Felting tool and wool roving for beard and mustache.

3” wide by 5” tall (not including hat)

- Single Point: Size 10 - 3.5mm

- DK

Additional materials. - Toy stuffing - 2 Toy eyes 4mm - Pink Sharpie marker for blushing Tools. - I use size 10 , 3.5mm knitting needles - Wool needle. - Sewing needle. - Scissors.

This toy measures 5 Inches tall to tip of hat.

- Single Point: US 3 - 3.25 mm

- DK

Additional materials. - Toy Stuffing - 2 toy eyes - Dark Pink Sharpie marker for blushing - 5 small buttons - Red pom pom - Pipe cleaner in fawn or gold - No.10 needles. - Wool needle. - Sewing needle. - Scissors.

Size 10 needles and this toy measures 5 Inches tall to tip of antlers.

- Single Point: US 3 - 3.25 mm

- DK

Additional materials. - Toy stuffing - 2 Toy eyes - Pink Sharpie marker fro blushing - Red pompom - 2 small buttons Tools. - I use size 10 knitting needles - Wool needle. - Sewing needle. - Scissors.

Size 10 needles and this toy measures 5 Inches tall to tip of hat.

- Double Point: 2.25mm (us no 1) DPNs 4in/10cm, set of 5

- Fingering

● Yarn: 2- Ply Jumper Weight by, Jamieson & Smith - Fingering; 100% Shetland; 125yds (115m)/25g ● Additional tools: - Needle to weave in ends, stuffing, crochet hook for making chained hanger (optional)

2.5in/6.5cm diameter ball (laying flat before being stuffed) with suggested yarn and needles