Top 5 knitted Christmas decorations

Everyone has their favourite Christmas decorations with which to adorn their festive home, whether it’s sparkly tinsel, multi-coloured baubles or traditional wreaths to hang on the door. Here at LK, we definitely know what our preferred Yuletide ornaments are – knitted ones! We’ve rounded up five of the very best just for you, and you never know – you might feel inspired to make of your very own!

Rockin’ Robins by Amanda Berry

Knitters everywhere know and love Amanda’s adorable toy designs, and these two cuties are no exception. Whether you place them on a mantelpiece to add some festive cheer to your living room or use them as a stocking filler, these sweet little birds are sure to lift the mood of any humbug. Buy the pattern here!

Stockings by Little Cotton Rabbits

What would Christmas be without a stocking to hang? These sweet little knits are a great way to use up those oddments of yarn in your stash. Work them in one solid colour, use them as a way to practise your Fair Isle skills, or make yourself a whole garland to put up in your home – the possibilities are endless! Find the pattern here for free!

Quick Knit Christmas Decorations by Nicola Valiji

Yuletide ornaments don’t have to be complicated! These quick knit tree toppers by LK designer Nicola are simple to make and won’t even take much time to whip up before December 25th. You could even put them on the front of cards and send them to friends as a sweet gift! Download the pattern as part of #LKadvent here.

Gingerbread House by Frankie Brown

Christmas is a great time of year to give to those in need. Frankie Brown is a designer on Ravelry who has over 200 patterns available to download for free – in exchange she simply asks for a donation to the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation. Not only will you end up with a brilliant new decoration, but you will also be helping a great cause! You can find the pattern for her gingerbread house and others here.

55 Christmas Balls to Knit by Arne and Carlos

Everyone’s favourite Scandi duo have got a fantastic book dedicated entirely to making knitted baubles! Inspired by traditional Norwegian knitwear and based on the pair’s own original designs, you’ll want to craft every single one of these quirky little makes. To find out more, click here.

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