Knitted Christmas Ornaments- Free Pattern Included

If you were a knitter, then this is the best project for you. These easy, low-cost ornaments will make from your tree one exceptional decoration item this year. Check out the different designs I picked out for you, from different sites, and as a gift please find a FREE pattern at the end. Enjoy surfing How to be Super Mom.

Basic Knitted Christmas Bauble Pattern (in the round)

Materials:

• Worsted or DK weight yarn in 2 colors (main color + contrast)

• Double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circular needles (3.5–4 mm)

• Tapestry needle

• Stitch marker

• Polyester stuffing or wool roving

Abbreviations:

• K: knit

• KFB: knit front and back (increase)

• K2tog: knit two together (decrease)

• St(s): stitch(es)

• MC: main color

• CC: contrast color

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Gauge:

Not critical. Just knit tightly enough that stuffing doesn’t show.

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 Instructions:

Cast On & Increases

With MC, cast on 6 sts and distribute evenly over 3 DPNs. Join in the round. Place stitch marker.

1. R1: KFB around (12 sts)

2. R2: Knit

3. R3: K1, KFB around (18 sts)

4. R4: Knit

5. R5: K2, KFB around (24 sts)

6. R6: Knit

7. R7: K3, KFB around (30 sts)

8. R8: Knit

9. R9: K4, KFB around (36 sts)

10. R10: Knit

Insert Colorwork Chart

Work your desired stranded colorwork pattern for 12–15 rounds. You can chart simple:

• hearts

• reindeer

• trees

• snowflakes

Keep the stitch count at 36 sts. Use MC and CC as needed.

Begin Decreases

1. R1: K4, K2tog around (30 sts)

2. R2: Knit

3. R3: K3, K2tog around (24 sts)

4. R4: Knit

5. R5: K2, K2tog around (18 sts)

6. R6: Knit

7. R7: K1, K2tog around (12 sts)

8. R8: K2tog around (6 sts)

Stuff the bauble firmly.

Finish

• Cut yarn, leaving a tail.

• Thread through remaining 6 sts and pull tight.

• Weave in ends.

• Use yarn or ribbon to create a loop for hanging

Mini Santa Hat Ornament – Free Knitting Pattern

Add handmade charm to your Christmas tree with these cute and easy-to-knit Santa hat ornaments! Great for last-minute gifts, table decorations, or festive garlands.

Materials:

• Red DK or worsted weight yarn

• White fluffy yarn (eyelash, boucle, or soft acrylic) or white DK yarn

• 3.5 mm (US 4) knitting needles

• Tapestry needle

• Small amount of polyester fiberfill or yarn scraps for the pom-pom

• Optional: small crochet hook for chain loop

Finished Size:

Approx. 3.5 in (9 cm) tall and 2.5 in (6.5 cm) wide at the base

Abbreviations:

• K – knit

• P – purl

• K2tog – knit two together

• St(s) – stitch(es)

• RS/WS – right side / wrong side

Hat Body (Knit Flat):

With red yarn, cast on 24 sts

Work in stockinette stitch (K one row, P one row) for 4 rows

Begin decreasing:

Row 5 (RS): K2, K2tog, K2 across (18 sts)

Row 6: Purl

Row 7: K1, K2tog, K1 across (12 sts)

Row 8: Purl

Row 9: K2tog across (6 sts)

Row 10: Purl

Row 11: K2tog across (3 sts)

Cut yarn, thread through remaining 3 sts, and pull tight.

Brim:

With white yarn, pick up and knit across the bottom edge of the hat (approx. 24 sts).

Knit 2 rows in garter stitch (knit every row).

Bind off loosely.

Finishing:

• Fold hat in half, sew up the back seam using mattress stitch.

• Make a small pom-pom (or use a ready-made one) and sew it to the tip of the hat.

• Use white yarn or ribbon to make a hanging loop. Sew it inside the tip or crochet a short chain and attach it.

Tips:

• Mix and match red yarns for a variegated set.

• Use sparkly or metallic white yarn for an extra festive look.

• Add a tiny bell or bead to the tip for sound and sparkle.