Knit Pickle Ornament

This FREE knit pickle pattern can be found on the Yarnspirations website.

German legend has it that the Christmas pickle was the last ornament hung on the tree and the first child to find the pickle got an extra present. Whether you follow tradition or just love pickles, you’ll enjoy knitting this happy face ornament to have each Christmas season.

DOWNLOAD THE FREE PATTERN FROM YARNSPIRATIONS

FREE Crochet Pickle Ornament

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get the free pickle ornament pattern?

So here’s the thing… you can find the FREE knit pickle pattern over on the Yarnspirations website. Just click the big download button on the page!

Is this a crochet pattern or a knit pattern?

Honestly… the free pattern from Yarnspirations is for a knit Jolly Pickle Ornament. If you’re looking for a crochet one, you might need to search Ravelry for “Christmas Pickle” patterns.

What’s the story behind the Christmas pickle ornament?

Yes! German legend says it was the last ornament hung on the tree, and the first kid to find it got an extra gift. So fun, right?

Can I find a crochet version of this pickle ornament?

While this specific pattern is for knitting, there are definitely crochet pickle patterns out there! You can often find them by searching on sites like Ravelry.

What skill level is this pattern for?

This pattern is listed as Advanced Beginner, so it’s great if you’ve got some knitting basics down but aren’t quite ready for super complex stuff yet.

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  1. Elizabeth Mossberg says:

    The Yarnspirations pattern is for a knit Jolly Pickle Ornament, not a crochet one. There are crochet patterns on the web, though. You can find one of them by searching “Christmas Pickle” on Ravelry.

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