Knitting patterns for Christmas tree ornaments including stars, snowflakes, angels, snowflakes, Santa, and more holiday motifs. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 11/3/25
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Free Patterns
Five-Point Star
Star ornaments with instructions for either flat star or 3-D star. The flat star can also be used as an applique. Video tutorials included. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Annanitato Lolo.
Ode to Joy Ornament
Globe ornament featuring musical notations from the beloved Ode to Joy movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Caoua Coffee.
WiP Ornament
A Christmas ornament any knitter will love depicting a Work in Progress sweater knit flat in garter stitch on toothpick needles and mini ball of yarn. Mini Knitting Decoration designed by Kate Catchpole.
Dala Horse Ornament
Christmas ornament inspired by traditional Swedish painted wood horses knit flat in garter stitch and trimmed with rick-rack. Size x 4” [10 cm] tall. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Caron.
Tiniest Angel Christmas Ornament
Angel decoration with frilled dress, wings, and halo. Knit flat with dpns. Size Height:10 cm/4". DK weight yarn. Designed by MurisKnits.
Rudolf and Friends Ornaments
Christmas tree bauble characters including a red-nosed reindeer, polar bear, and robin, all knitted flat. Size 8 cm x 6 cm / 3” x 2.5”. DK weight yarn. Designed by Claire Fairall.
Little Christmas Tree Wreath
Mini wreath ornament braided from three knit cords and a knit bow. No size listed but I'm guessing about 10cm/4" based on visual clues. DK weight yarn. Designed by Magdalena Roslaniec. Available in English and Polish
More Free Patterns
Snowmitten Ornaments
This whimisical Christmas ornament is a mitten that turns into snowman wearing a cap and scarf, holding a jingle bell. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Aprylle Cooper.
Mini Jumpers Ornaments
Tiny Christmas sweater tree ornaments with 9 different yoke designs. Sizes height: 7cm/3". Pictured in Sport weight yarn. Designed by Nicole Chevalier.
Rainbow Ornaments
Three Christmas tree ornaments including star, circle, and heart knit flat with stripes so they are great for scrap yarn. Sizes about 6 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Kirstie McLeod.
It's Snow Time Ornament
Yes, it's knit! Snowflake Christmas tree decoration with points reminiscent of the hands on a clock. Designed by Elena Maltseva.
Mini Star Trek Sweater Ornaments
TNG uniform sweater Christmas tree decorations for the fans in your life. Sizes 3-4” tall. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Kate Si.
Kemijoki Ornaments
Christmas tree shaped ornaments knit with variegated yarn. Sizes 3.5” / 9 cm tall. Sock weight yarn. Designed by Regia.
Holiday Helper Elves Hanging Ornament
Two elves knit flat, one holding a tiny tree and the other holding a Christmas stocking. Just the right size for the tree, decorations, or toys. Size Height:13 cm/5". DK weight yarn. Designed by MurisKnits.
Quiet Village Ornaments
Create a cozy Christmas town on your tree with these knit house, tower, and barn ornaments. Sizes 3” / 7.5 cm tall to 5” /12.5 cm tall. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart Design Team.
Snowman Ornament
Knit snowman decoration with cozy hat and scarf. Sizes 4 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Janine Dalton. Web pattern is free.
Patterns for Purchase
Christmas Bells Ornaments
Colorful bells with stripes knit in the round. Size 7 cm/2.8 inches tall. Sport weight yarn. Designed by KnittingPatternsGuru
Christmas Stocking Ornaments
Stockings knit flat and seamed with Tree, Gingerbread Man, Heart, Reindeer, and Star designes. Size 5" long including hanger loop. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by HandmadeMaryEllen
Fair isle Bauble Ornaments
Add color to your Christmas tree with these festive ornaments in stranded colorwork. Size 2.8" wide. DK weight yarn. Designed by ThomsonKnits
Christmas Cat Bauble Ornaments
3 Christmas ornaments including Santa Cat, Snow-Cat, and Christmas-Tree Moggy. All worked flat on two needles. Size 11 cm/ 4.5". DK weight yarn. Designed by WildWelshKnitting
Tree-shaped Ornaments
These 4 Christmas ornaments are shaped like Christmas trees in triangles including Father Christmas, Snowman, Christmas Tree and Robin. All worked flat on two needles. Size 9 cm/ 3.5". DK weight yarn. Designed by madebyeweshop
Christmas Bauble Ornaments
5 delightful Christmas ornaments all worked flat on two needles including elf, polar bear, snowman, reindeer, and Santa. Size 8 cm/ 3.14". DK weight yarn. Designed by VknitB
