Christmas is coming.......
you will find lots of great ideas here ~ for decorations and fun gifts
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How about some cute little Christmas stockings for family & friends -
with some sweet treats of a little gift inside?
These come in 3 sizes ~ 4", 5" and 6"
So quick & easy to knit
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4" Christmas Stockings
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Santa!
Here is a cute little Santa to knit
Pattern on this link ~
https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2023/09/tiny-santa_5.html
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Mini Santa Hat and Mini Elf Hat
Knitted in 'next-to-no-time' these cute little hats make a great Christmas decoration - or put a Fererro Rocher inside for a little surprise !
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Or make a Snowman version ~
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Knitted Christmas Trees
Quick and simple to make -
It is a very tight knit, but the finished product is quite stiff so hangs nicely.
Knitted Christmas Tree Decoration
Using 2 strands of red DK yarn and 4mm needles cast on 5sts
Knit 4 rows, Cut off red yarn.
Join in 2 strands of green (or green & white)
Cast on 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows (17 sts).
Knit 2 rows.
Decrease row: sl1 k1 psso, k to last 2 sts, k2tog (15 sts).
Repeat the last 3 rows until 3 sts remain.
Knit 2 rows.
Sl1 k2tog psso, tie off this stitch leaving about 6 inches of yarn to create a loop for hanging the decoration.
Weave in the ends at the cast on edge.
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Santa Hat for a Baby (Preemie - Toddler) or a Baby DollSo Cute !
* * * * * Cute Christmas Baubles
Every Christmas I like to make a cute little decoration for each of my family. I often put them on the dinner table. Today I have made a start on this year's - and I think they would be great as hanging decorations too - so I will add a hanging cord to make them festive baubles that can be kept and re-used next year.
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Sparkly Star Coasters
I found some sparkly silver and sparkly green yarn in my stash that is just perfect for this!
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Little Knitted Christmas Tree Decorations
I have had so much fun making these little Christmas Trees ……
They would make cute decorations if you add a little hanging cord.
I think I will make a few Christmas cards by sticking one of these onto coloured cardboard. Who wouldn’t love that?
Very simple to make, these only require a small amount of yarn.
Tree height ~ 4” (10cm)
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Christmas Chain Decoration
This cute chain garland is a lot of fun to make! Each chain requires only a small amount of yarn ~ so small amounts, left over from other projects, are ideal. Use bright colours for a colourful decoration – or sparkly yarn for a bit of extra glitz. I made my chain garland using DK yarn and 4mm needles ……. but, as size is not critical at all, any yarn weight would work. You will find the pattern instructions here ~ https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2020/11/christmas-chain-decoration.html
* * * * *Quick and Easy Knitted Gift Bags
I love giving gifts ~ and I think even small gifts can be presented in a fun way ! These cute gift bags are knitted with 2 DK yarns knitted together - so they are quick to make.
Perfect for tubes of sweets ~ After Eight Mints, Rolo, Fruit Pastilles, Smarties, Chocolate Buttons, etc or a mini bottle of Wine (18.7cl) or Prosecco (20cl) or a hand Hand Crème or Body Wash or Cocktail Can (250ml) like Pimm’s or G & T – other brands are available of course!
* * * * *Quick and Easy Christmas Crackers
Another quick and easy idea. Hope you like it. Cute Christmas Crackers for a little gift, or decoration ...... or to put on your Christmas table. Fill with each person's favourite tube of sweets - or go for a lucky dip !
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Gift Card Purse
This cute little Gift Card Purse is an ideal solution to making a gift card more personal.
They can be made very quickly ……. and they look especially pretty in sparkle yarn, with a contrast colour border.
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Christmas Keyrings
I made lots of these for the school's Indoor Christmas Market.
They really are quick to knit. And they make a fun little gift.
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Tiny Christmas Stocking Keyrings
Length ~ 3”
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Christmas Flower Keyrings |
* * * * * Christmas Egg Cosy
How about some cute little festive Egg Cosies for the breakfast table?
https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-egg-cosy.html
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Striped Festive Bows
these look so cute in candy cane colours!
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2016/09/striped-decorative-bows.html
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Marianna's Little Star Decorations
I think this little star is a cute little decoration that can be used as an adornment to add to projects - or as a hanging decoration.
It will look especially cute in sparkly yarn or Christmas colours!
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Christmas Pudding Surprise
These are a great little fun last-minute gift idea.
Knit the Christmas pudding and then hide a little surprise inside !
I filled each of mine with a Tunnock’s Tea Cake - as these are a great favourite of my family!
But ....... why not fill them with a bath bomb instead?
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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And here is the mini version for Ferero Rocher Chocolates
Or you can use this pattern for Lindor Chocolates if you prefer ...........
Or make some tiny Santa Hats ~
for chocolates .......or to use as cute bottle toppers !
Santa Hat Bottle Topper
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Cute Crochet Christmas Gift Bags
Why not make your own cute festive gift bags this year?
These are really easy - and quick to make ……. and you can easily alter the width or length to suit.
Make them in stripes …… or in one colour
And add a pretty ribbon bow.
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Knitted Lacy Gift Bag
I made this cute little gift bag in a pretty gold sparkle yarn.
So sweet
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Chocolate Orange Covers
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Chocolate Orange Covers
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Everyone lovers a Terry's Chocolate Orange........ right ?
This is a cute little gift idea -
knit a Santa Hat, Christmas Pudding, Snowman or Christmas Tree,
pop a Chocolate Orange inside and give it as a cute little gift !
Chocolate Orange Covers - Christmas Pudding, Santa Hat, Snowman
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Chocolate Orange Covers ~
Christmas Pudding Santa Hat Snowman |
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Christmas Pudding Chocolate Orange Cover |
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Santa Hat Chocolate Orange Cover |
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Snowman Chocolate Orange Cover |
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
Christmas Tree Chocolate Orange Cover
A very cute idea for a little gift this Christmas ……..
Knit your tree - fill it with a Terry’s Chocolate Orange - and have fun decorating it!
Or why not use it as a sweet little decoration for your Christmas table perhaps …….
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
Elf Hat Chocolate Orange Cover
This cute little Elf Hat makes a fun little festive gift!
Knitted in 2 (or 3) colours of DK yarn (8ply)
Add a little pom-pom or jingle bell !
Santa's Belt Chocolate Orange Cover
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Holly Hangings
This year I am making Holly Hangings for little gifts - I hope my friends and family will keep them as festive decorations or maybe hang them on the tree.
They would also be lovely for fundraising events, and as teacher gifts.
I knitted mine with 2 strands of DK yarn & 5mm / 6mm needles - this changed the size a little as I wanted some variation.
Knit the leaves, then decorate with a button, bow, applique or holly berry as per the pattern.
Add a hanging cord – yarn, twine, or ribbon all look good.
Have Fun!
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Holly Bunting
Holly Bunting is a cute project.
There are lots of ways to decorate this simple holly bunting -
use knitted holly berries, or try buttons, ribbons, bows, jingle bells, flowers ......
Roses for a Christmas Table
Delightful! And really easy to knit
You will find this pattern at ~
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Mini Knitted Gift Purses
Perfect for a special little girl :)
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Mini Crocheted Gift Purses
These are great for small gifts - or why not put some chocolate coins inside ?
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Mini Festive Gift Bags |
You will find the instructions, and a photo tutorial at ~
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Crochet Rainbow Purses
These sweet little purses are fun to make - and to give - even better if you pop a little gift inside.
They are so quick to crochet with scraps of left-over yarn!
These are filled with chocolate coins!
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Rainbow Tissue Pouches
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Sweet Little Knitted Baskets
I first made these cute little baskets for Easter.....
but they look so sweet in Christmas colours too !!
You will find the pattern for this cute little basket at ~
https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/sweet-little-easter-baskets.html
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Cute little striped Mini Christmas Stockings
Mini Christmas Stockings
Using DK yarn & 4mm needles, cast on 20sts
Knit 2 rows
Beginning with a knit row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 16 rows
Shape heel as follows -
Row 1: K12, turn
Row 2: P4, turn
Row 3: K6, turn
Row 4: P8, turn
Row 5: K10, turn
Row 6: P12, turn
Row 7: K14, turn
Row 8: P16, turn
Row 9: Knit to end
Beginning with a purl row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 8 rows
Shape toe as follows -
P 2tog all across row (10sts)
K 2tog all across row (5sts)
Break off yarn.
Thread the yarn on to a needle and thread it through the remaining sts.
Pull tightly and fasten off.
Sew up side seam.
Make a twisted cord, or crochet chain, or add a ribbon for hanging.
These cute little mini stockings look great in stripes - and any combination of colours look great.
Have fun!
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Baby's First Christmas Stocking
My friend's daughter recently had a beautiful little baby girl ~ and I have really enjoyed making little garments for her. Then, as I have been making mini Christmas stocking decorations for a school bazaar I suddenly had the idea of making a little stocking to celebrate a baby's first Christmas. It's funny how two different projects have merged into a new one!
You will find the pattern instruction for the Mini Christmas Stockings above ~
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Cute Christmas Pudding Baby Hat
Cute! Cute! Cute! Christmas Pudding Baby Hat
Two sizes ~ 0 - 3 months and 6 -9 months
Great little gift idea ………
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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I really enjoyed knitting this cute ribbed hat & fingerless mittens -
first Christmas Present done !!!
These would look great in any sparkle yarn ........
I used King Cole Christmas Glitz DK
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Christmas Glitz Baby Hat, Headband & Mittens
Loving using this yarn! It adds instant glitz to any outfit!
Perfect for the festive season.
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Snowman Family
Such a cute little smowman family!
The medium size is 5 ½ “ high
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Crochet Santa Decoration
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Pretty Crochet Christmas Baubles
To make these cute Christmas decorations ~
Crochet small circles using white crochet cotton.
Join two together by threading ribbon through the last round.
Stuff lightly with polyester stuffing.
Tie a bow with the ribbon. Add a crochet chain or gold string hanging cord.
It's so easy.
I ran our of stuffing whilst I was making these. I was so determined to finish them that I couldn't wait to go shopping for more ....... so I looked around for something I could use to fill them......
And what did I find?
Well plastic milk bottle tops actually !!!
The decorations with the green centres have a milk bottle lid inside!
A little crazy maybe, but a great solution.
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Easy Snowflake Christmas Decoration
These little decorations are really quick and easy to make ~
They are simple to vary .....
Make them in one colour, or with a contrast colour edging
or make them two tone
with the centre and edging in the same colour
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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I have really enjoyed crocheting these hexagon motifs ~ so I played around and came up with this ~ Snowflake Placemat
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snowflake placemat |
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Cute Crochet Flower Bookmarks
A really cute gift idea. Simple & quick to make
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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LITTLE ELF Baby Hat
Just how cute would a newborn look in one of these little Elf Hats?
Super cute!
This is a fun hat for a newborn baby
Use 1,2 or 3 colours in stripes - or knit without the stripes if you prefer
Have fun :)
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Fringed Moccasin Booties
Sure to be a great talking point !!
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Cute Christmas Crochet Baby Hats 0 – 3 months
These sweet little baby hats are so cute …… and so easy to make
Have fun making them and use your imagination for the decoration
Another quick and easy project ~
a perfect gift for a December baby .....
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festive red baby hat |
This pattern is free. You will find the instructions at ~
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Awww....these are all so cute. They would make great gifts.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing variety! Your snowflakes are too cute, the baubles are wonderful, but I'm spellbound by all the mini stockings!
ReplyDeleteLoved your crafty and clever knitted trees and the top down baby jacket. Thanks !
ReplyDeleteHi Marianna I love your baby pudding hat and was wondering if you had a Christmas hat like an elf shape a long tail and a Pom Pom at the end thank you so much
ReplyDeletevery beautiful gifts, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou have provided an amazing selection of patterns.
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the little flowers will be great to add to my boring cardigan. and the other things for Christmas will be nice to make for Christmas. many thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your lovely patterns. When I finish the eyelet baby hat, I'll try to send you a picture. Thanks again
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for this posting. I have made all these patterns and am in the mood for Christmas. I made more than 100 stockings for several teachers to give a small gift to their students.
ReplyDeleteLove all your choc orange covers , will be doing lots for fundraising for local children's hospice. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your beautiful patterns . I have made so many now
ReplyDeleteall wonderful patterns thank you so much for sharing x
ReplyDeleteWOW NICE POST I LIKE CHRISTMAS GIFT VESY MUCH
ReplyDeleteHave just finished a 4" Christmas stocking. I can't believe how quick it was to make from start to finish! Thank you so much for all your lovely patterns. I shall be making more stockings, putting a couple of chox in each and , hopefully, raising money for charity at our local Xmas Lights up event. Better get a move on!
ReplyDeleteYour patterns are wonderful.Many many thanks for sharing them and inspiring me to knit and raise money for Guide Dogs They were simple to follow and people thought they were petfect stocking fillers I agree
ReplyDeleteI would love you to design a pattetn for a Robin Terrys Chocolate Orange cover for next year ! Sorry if I am too cheeky
Seasons greetings and keep safe
I am so grateful for all your lovely patterns. I really appreciate them. Thank you !
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