The Best Knitted Christmas Gift Ideas

Christmas knitted gifts

Christmas is the time of the year that we all gather together with our loved ones and friends to celebrate the kindness, joy and peace. Also, this is the time when we exchange gifts to value each other’s presence in our lives. This is the time of the year that we — the knitters — surprise our loved ones and friends with our completed masterpieces that are hand knitted with lots of love.

Hand knitted goodies are the best gifts that they can receive from us. These Christmas themed knitted goodies don’t really have to be ultra fancy or expensive! In fact, most of them won’t even cost more than a few pounds to knit. However, the value these gifts provide to your loved ones is priceless!

Here are some Christmas gift ideas that will get your needles clicking for the festive season.

Knitted Stockings

The hand knitted stockings make lovely Christmas gifts. All you have to do is select some yarn that you like, pick vibrant colours as a traditional theme or go with greys and browns for a more contemporary look. Santa red and while are always cheerful colours for children of all ages.

Hand knitted stockings are in demand during the cold winter evenings, they make great ornaments on a mantlepiece. So knit some for your loved ones. Create a stocking and fill it with goodies for the kids in your family. They will adore them.

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Deck the halls—and the fireplace! Knit 4 unique Christmas stockings with this must-have festive knitting pattern collection.

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A stocking straight from the North Pole! Knit this festive Santa stocking, perfect for filling with Christmas gifts and treats.

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Here is a twist on a traditional Christmas favourite. He is a larger knit than our usual patterns so you can get your needles clicking with this one. Fill the reindeer with Christmas goodies.

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Here is a twist on a traditional Christmas favourite. He is a larger knit than our usual patterns so you can get your needles clicking with this one. Fill the snowman with Christmas goodies.

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Hand Made Gift Bags

Hand knitted gift bags make trendy and usable presents. The best thing about knitting these little bags is that you can create them with all the leftover yarn from your main projects.  They will make great accompaniments if you have made a main gift and have some leftovers.

This is a one size that fits them all!   Pop little gifts into the bags and make a double gift. You can improvise with your creativity further and switch them up into other items such as eyewear pouches, TV remote keepers, cosmetic bags, mobile phone covers.

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Cold hands, warm heart, sweet stash.  He is a snowman with a treat pocket.

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Knit a Santa Who’s Stuffed With Sweetness — Santa Tuckeroo Knitting Pattern With a Pocket for Treats

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Let it snow… with treats! Knit this adorable Snowman Gift Bag to hold Christmas surprises.

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No need for wrapping paper—this knitted reindeer bag is a festive and reusable way to package treats and gifts. Great for holiday markets or stocking fillers.

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Knitted Toys

Toys are your go to knitting idea if you want something traditional for little ones. If you have grandchildren, then knit them some beautiful Christmas themed toys. Toys can be a lifetime keepsake at any age and look great on a shelf as well as in the toybox with the other toys. 

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Make Christmas mornings even more special with a Santa pyjama case. This knitting pattern is a great way to add a festive touch to bedtime and be a little extra surprise on Christmas morning.

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Here is Santa on Boxing Day. With a break from the traditional red, he is relaxing after all those Christmas deliveries.

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A festive little robin that has a chocolate orange in his belly. A double winter gift.

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The world is on it's head at the moment so here is a Snowman knitting pattern to capture the moment. He is doing a very clever hand stand.

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Knitted Decorations

This idea knows no boundaries whatsoever. You can create decorative ornaments to hang on to your Christmas tree, decorate your mantlepiece, tables, doors and bathroom too!   House decorations and Christmas themed decorations like knitted Christmas crackers never go out of fashion.  Gifting decorations can be an unusual and unique gift that will be cherished.  You can also decorate your home knitted Christmas trees, baubles and table decorations.  Don’t forget Santa characters and Christmas themed doorstops.  There are even Christmas themed toilet roll covers for your bathroom.

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Kneedles to Say He is Too Cute For Elf-Control.  Miniature Hanging Elf.

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Ho, ho, hold onto your toilet rolls—Santa’s here to keep them covered. A lighthearted Christmas knitting pattern that makes bathroom storage a little more merry.

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Deck the halls with a knitted Christmas tree! This unique pattern lets you create a festive, handmade tree with individually attached leaves.

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It's a chillingly good snowman knitting pattern you won't want to flake on.

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These are some ideas for you to start ticking off your Christmas gift list. Christmas is a time when hearts are filled with joy and your art of knitting is pure joy. These ideas are only to show you the doors. Choose the one you like, improvise and get knitting!

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Get 5 knitting patterns for the price of 4. Buy this collection of 5 knitting patterns.

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This little duck is sweet inside and out! A fun and creative knitting pattern designed to hold a small chocolate egg or treat.

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Prescribed: One knitted nurse soft toy! This adorable pattern is perfect for thank-you gifts or get-well surprises.

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BearWick mum bear is here.  Knit the mum of our family of four with this knitting pattern.

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Here is our take on a World War 2 Sailor soft toy knitting pattern.  Created to commemorate 75 years since VE Day in 1945.

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Don't get your tinsel in a tangle, this Santa pattern is knit-tastic

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