Free knitting patterns for Christmas sweaters, hats, socks, and more for Christmas holidays. Most patterns are free. Updated 11/15/24
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Free Patterns
Red One Hats
The two hats worn by Nick (aka Santa Claus) were created by two knitter designers who have made the patterns available for anyone to knit. The Rustic Red One hat by Jessica Spiegel was Nick's everyday wear hat with it's casual ribbed look. Red Nick's Fancy Hat by Lee Meredith had stranded snowflakes and hearts. The hat used in the movie was knit with lower contrast yarns and a fur brim. (I couldn't find a great picture of it sadly.) Worsted weight yarn.
Ugly Christmas Sweaters eBook
Fun holiday jumpers to knit designed by Kim Cameron, winner of national awards for her ugly sweaters. There are six different sweaters (all using the same basic pullover design) including Reindeer, Elf, snowman, Christmas tree, ornaments in a garland, and a festive mantel with stockings. Sizes 32"to 64" chest. Worsted weight yarn.
Christmas Tree Hand Warmer
Holiday fingerless mitts with Christmas tree appliques and button ornaments. Great stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by Paleoknitter.
Candy Cane Sweater
Christmas jumper for the whole family featuring candy canes on the yoke and candy cane striped arms. Sizes for children 2 to 14 years, women, and men. Worsted weight yarn. Merry Christmas Sweater designed by Intreccidiceci. A kit is also available.
- Get the free Children's knitting pattern
- Get the free Women's knitting pattern
- Get the free Men's knitting pattern
Kids' Christmas Jumper
Baby and child sized holiday sweater with two designs, a Christmas tree and a snowman, and five sizes to fit from newborn to three years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Ruth Maddock.
Elf Socks
Free for a limited time, not sure how long. Christmas socks with sawtoothed cuff inspired by elf hats and Christmas trees above a candy cane striped leg and foot. 4 sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Penney.
Smiling Santa Hat
Santa Claus baby hat with red stocking cap and white rib beard brim. Web pattern for size 12 months is free. Aran weight yarn. More sizes and a printable pdf are available on Etsy. Designed by Cassie at Little Red Window.
More Free Patterns
Gingerbread Boy Sweater
Child sized Christmas sweater with gingerbread man on front. Sizes about 2 years to 8 years. DK weight yarn. Gumdrop Jumper designed by Yarnsmiths.
Reindeer Hats
Christmas hats complete with ears and antlers as well as cable details. Sizes Small to XX-Large. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Laura Bain.
Christmas Night Socks
Holiday themed knee high socks with Santa Claus in his sleigh flying through the sky with his reindeer above a snowy forest landscape. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Kati Rahikainen.
Christmas Scene Beanie
Holiday hat featuring a colorful scene of Santa in his sleigh with reindeer flying across the night sky above snowmen, house, trees, and more. Fingering weight yarn. Stranded Northern Winter Beanie designed by Joan Rowe.
Rudolph Sweater
Easy Christmas jumper with reindeer face and antlers decorated with ornaments in child and adult sizes. Sizes: 24 inches to 42 inches. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Cygnet.
ROFL Dog Antlers
Reindeer Antler headband for dogs or children is the perfect quick holiday headwear. 2 sizes: small to medium size dogs, big dog or small child. Takes just 2-3 hours to knit according to the designer. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by ROFL Hat Factory.
Christmas Vest Top
Baby and child sized Santa Claus vest inspired by Santa's suit complete with belt and white rib trim. Sizes To fit Chest Sizes 16” to 24”, 3 months to 6 years. DK weight yarn. Lulsley Vest Top designed by Dizzy Tyke.
Gingerbread House Socks
Christmas socks with candy cane braids framing a cabled door with wreath, with icing roof cuffs, and sweet decorations. 2 Sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Nine Worlds Designs.
Patterns for Purchase
Christmas Trees Sweater
Christmas pullover with evergreen trees crowned with stars circling the yoke on a background of stars or snowflakes. Size XS to 3XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Marie Hoff
Chim Chim-in-ney Christmas Hat
Fun holiday hat shaped like a chimney and knit in brick stitch, decorated with i-cord light garland. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cori Eichelberger
