Holiday Wear Knitting Patterns
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These patterns are not my designs but links to other designers who have generously shared their patterns. If you have questions about how to knit a specific pattern, please contact the designer directly.
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Free Knitting Patterns
Santa Hat
Easy holiday hat by Edie Eckman in two sizes.
Christmas Eve Shawl
Cozy shawl in stockinette with a decorative leaf lace border and snowflake motifs. Perfect for the holiday or knit in other colors to wear all winter long. Worsted weight. Designed by Wiam’s Crafts
Kringle Cuffs
Holiday boot toppers inspired by Santa Claus and trimmed with faux fur yarn or chenille yarn. Designed by Brooke Ada. Pictured project by Jensch42
Santa and Snowman Brooches
Brooches measure about 5cm x 5cm. Ideal for parties or to sell at holiday bazaars. Quick and easy to knit. Designed by Bizzle McQuizzle
Santa Baby Sweater
Easy hooded baby cardigan with a fuzzy trim designed by Lorna Miser for Red Heart in sizes 3mos, 6 mos, 12 mos, 18 mos, and 24 mos.
Santa Baby Cocoon
This holiday set includes baby Santa hat and snuggle sack. It’s great for holiday photos for a new arrival, and will fit most babies from newborn up to 3-6 months.Designed by Danielle Lanois
Snowfall Hat
Slouchy beanie by Sara Setters features colorwork everygreens in the snow. Pictured project by Aussieraveler. Many Ravelrers have said the pattern knits up small so you may want to adjust.
Santa Mittens
These holiday mittens use a loop stitch for Santa’s beard and sewn on eyes, but you can also embroider eyes and nose for the face. Designed by Theresa Pendlebury.
Santa Baby Set
This pattern set includes santa hat and pants set in bulky yarn for sizes Newborn, 0-3 Month, 3-6 Month, 6-12 Month. Great photo prop! Designed by Crochetmylove Designs for Melody’s Makings. Free for sharing on a social network.
Reindeer Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover with a reindeer face, antlers, and Rudolph red nose. Sizes from XS to 5XL.
Rudolph Hat
Carissa Browning’s easy holiday hat is sized for Infant – 10 years.
Santa’s Baby Elf
Baby hat and sweater set. Easy pattern by Cindy Craig. Sizes 3 to 12 months
Rudoph Sweater
This pullover by DROPS Design features fair isle reindeer with red bobble noses. Sizes XS/S – M/L – XL/XXL – XXXL. Pictured project by tahoediva
Noel Cape
This knit version of the classic carolers cape is from Willow Yarn. Quick knit in bulky yarn. Child’s 2 (4, 6)
A Christmas Story – Schwartz’s Stocking Cap
LaDonna Bubak recreates the iconic long striped hat worn by Schwartz in the classic “triple dog dare” scene in A Christmas Story. Pictured project by knitforewe.
Baby Santa Suit
Lorna Miser’s cardigan, belt, and hat make the perfect Santa outfit for your little one. Sizes 6 months to 2 years.
Elf the Movie – Jovie’s Hat
Bezzi’s cabled toque is inspired by the scene where Jovie is with the crowd in Central Park while Buddy and Santa are escaping the Central Park Rangers. Jovie leads the crowd in singing Santa Claus is Coming To Town while wearing a beautiful cabled stocking cap. Pictured projectby Triknittyknots who made a few modifications.
Christmas Tree Sweater
This holiday pullover for toddlers features a tree. Sizes 1 year, 2 years, 4 years. The pattern is at the Web Archive. Pictured project by michellelsmith
Trees for Your Sweater
This holiday pullover features tree motifs formed by purl stitches. Purl stitches are used to form the tree pattern with garter stitch bands at the cuffs, hem and neck edge. This pullover has rectangle body with 3/4 drop sleeves. The neck band and the hems are garter stitch. Sizes 36-54″ finished bust
Winter’s Night Vest
Jenna La Due’s Christmas vest features Santa’s sleigh flying over a sleeping town on the night before Christmas.
Patterns for Purchase
Let It Snow Scarf
This scarf features separately knitted snowman, snowflake & robin details which are stitched to the finished scarf
Snowman Baby Bunting
Baby cocoon and hat set in worsted weight yarn.
Little Deer Hoodie for Babies and Children
Adorable reindeer hooded sweater, complete with ears, antlers and that all-important red nose. Sizes 12 months to 10-11 years. Designed by Jane Burns. One of the 34 patterns in Simply Knitting 152, December 2016
Lone Buck Vest
Pullover vest with holiday stag motif in stranded colorwork. Sizes 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 50.5 )” bust circumference. Designed by Irina Anikeeva. One of the 17 patterns in Knitscene, Winter 2017
Eight Tiny Reindeer Hat
This creative earflap hat features a lacy pattern that looks like Santa’s eight reindeer. Great for the holidays or all year one.
Ms. Claus Costume
This seamless Santa costume is perfect for your holiday events! Includes instructions for dress, hat, scarf, and belt for sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL
Holly Hat
This holiday hat pattern features hollies and berries motif and texture. Sizes from newborn to adult: Newborn * 3-6 months * 6-12 months * Toddler * Child * Adult
Santa Baby Booties
Designed to be stretchy and very comfortable. Sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months
Snowflake Cowl
Stranded colorwork cowl inspired by traditional Scandinavian motifs. Designed by Celeste Young. Pictured project by sherry-h who said it was a very quick project.
Holiday Hat
Debby Ware’s Christmas tree hat is sized for babies and children three months to three years. Available as pattern or kit or you have it custom made.
Santa’s Christmas Cutie
This baby dress with hood would be adorable for Christmas card photos or pictures with Santa. Size 6-9 months. Designer says it can be knit in a weekend.
Terry Matz
Terry is a knitting late-bloomer, learning to knit as an adult from Internet tutorials, because she wanted a craft that was useful, fun, and portable. Knitting hats for cancer patients inspired her to design her own patterns—available for free at her blog, intheloopknitting.com. Terry met her husband Ken at a science fiction convention and moved to the Kansas City area to be with him more than 30 years ago. Terry supports her yarn stash by creating websites and other digital media. Terry firmly believes in Knitting in Public—it's a great conversation starter!
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