Very Merry Christmas Knit Sweater Ornament – Free Pattern
Deck your halls and add a handmade touch to your holiday decor with the Very Merry Christmas Knit Sweater Ornament! This miniature knit sweater is the perfect addition to any tree, garland, or festive display. With its playful garland-inspired stitch details and cozy charm, this ornament will quickly become your favorite holiday crafting tradition.
Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or looking for a satisfying intermediate-level project, this adorable pattern is quick, enjoyable, and perfect for gifting. Keep reading for tips, tricks, and all the details you need to make this miniature knit masterpiece.
Why You’ll Love the Very Merry Christmas Knit Sweater Ornament
- Adorable Holiday Decor: This mini sweater brings the warmth and charm of a handmade project to your Christmas tree, mantel garlands, or wreaths.
- Quick & Satisfying: Finished in just a few hours, this is the perfect bite-sized project for busy holiday crafters.
- Great for Gifting: Tie one to a wrapped present or gift it as a keepsake ornament—this little sweater adds that extra-special handmade touch.
- Skill-Building Fun: Intermediate knitters will love the colorwork elements and garland-inspired stitches, all knit seamlessly in the round.
What Makes This Sweater Ornament So Special?
This Very Merry Knit Sweater Ornament is designed to mimic the coziness of a full-sized holiday sweater—complete with festive garland pops and perfectly placed slip stitches. Knit from the bottom up in the round using double-pointed needles, this project offers knitters a chance to play with colorwork and texture in an approachable, small-scale design.
The Garland Pop stitch adds whimsy and holiday cheer, creating the illusion of garlands strung around the sweater. Combine that with the smooth stockinette body and ribbed cuffs, and you have a tiny, festive masterpiece!
Imagine this: It’s a cozy winter evening, your favorite holiday movie is on, and your needles are clicking away as you bring this little treasure to life. Before you know it, you’ll have a charming handmade ornament to hang on the tree or gift to someone special.
Tips for Knitting the Very Merry Christmas Sweater Ornament
- Use High-Quality Yarn
- Choose a worsted-weight yarn that provides excellent stitch definition for the Garland Pop stitches and ribbing. A tweed yarn like Patons Evermore adds extra texture and rustic holiday charm.
- Practice Knitting in the Round
- Double-pointed needles (DPNs) are key for this project since the entire sweater is worked seamlessly in the round. If you’re new to DPNs, practice on a swatch first to get comfortable. We suggest learning how to do the No Cuss Cast-on.
- Choose Your Colors
- Traditional red and green are perfect for holiday charm, but you can mix it up with wintery blues, creams, or metallics for a modern twist.
- Block for the Perfect Shape
- Lightly block your finished sweater to smooth out stitches and shape the body and sleeves. This step ensures the ornament looks polished and ready to display.
- Add a Hook or Ribbon
- Attach an ornament hook or festive ribbon to the collar for easy hanging on the tree or gift wrapping. Get the cute clothing hanger here : 65mm size
Yarn Substitutes for Very Merry Christmas Knit Sweater Ornament
Brava Tweed Worsted
97% Premium Acrylic, 3% Viscose, 218yds/100g
Brava Worsted
100% Premium Acrylic, 218yds/100g
Wool of the Andes Tweed
80% Peruvian Highland Wool, 20% Donegal Tweed, 110yds/50g
Wool of the Andes
100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 110yds/50g
Creative Ways to Use Your Knit Sweater Ornament
Once you’ve finished this little beauty, the possibilities are endless! Here are a few fun and festive ways to showcase your Very Merry Christmas Knit Sweater Ornament:
- Tree Trimming: Hang it front and center on your Christmas tree for a handmade touch.
- Gift Toppers: Tie the ornament to holiday gifts or treat bags for a charming finishing touch.
- Mantel Garlands: String several sweaters together to create a whimsical garland for your fireplace or staircase.
- Keepsake Ornaments: Personalize the sweater with initials or small embroidery to make a treasured family heirloom.
- Festive Wreaths: Attach the sweater to a holiday wreath for a unique and crafty centerpiece.
The versatility of this ornament makes it the ultimate holiday knitting project.
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VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS KNIT SWEATER ORNAMENT DETAILS
Designed by Marly Bird
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate level knitter – must be comfortable with double pointed needles and working in the round.
MEASUREMENTS FOR THE VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS KNIT SWEATER ORNAMENT
Finished Measurements
7” [17.5 cm] circumference around body
4.5” [11.5 cm] hem to neck
Gauge
18 stitches and 32 rows in Stockinette st = 4 x 4” [10 x 10 cm]
MATERIALS FOR THE VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS KNIT SWEATER ORNAMENT
Yarn
Patons, Evermore (90% Recycled Wool, 10% Polyester, 212 yds / 194 m, 3.5 oz / 100 g CYCA #4 worsted)
MC: Kale Tweed – 1 skein
CC: Cherry Tweed – 1 skein
Knitting Needle
U.S. 6 [4.0 mm] 3 sets of 5 double pointed needles, or size required for gauge
Notions
ABBREVIATIONS FOR THE VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS KNIT SWEATER ORNAMENT
CC – Contrasting Color
CO – Cast On
K – Knit
K2tog – Knit Two Stitches Together
MC – Main Color
P – Purl
P2tog – Purl Two Stitches Together
Slwyib – Slip With Yarn In Back
Slwyif – Slip With Yarn In Front
St(s) – Stitches
Yo – Yarn Over
PATTERN STITCHES FOR THE VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS KNIT SWEATER ORNAMENT
Garland Pop Pattern
(2 stitch and 12 row repeat)
With MC
Round 1: K2.
Round 2: K2.
Round 3: K2.
Round 4: K2.
With CC
Round 5: sl1wyib, (K1, yo, k1).
Round 6: sl1wyif, P3tog.
With MC
Round 7: K2.
Round 8: K2.
Round 9: K2.
Round 10: K2.
With CC
Round 11: (K1, yo, k1), sl1wyib.
Round 12: P3tog, sl1wyif.
Repeat Rows 1-12 for Garland Pop pattern.
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CHART FOR THE VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS KNIT SWEATER ORNAMENT
NOTES FOR THE VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS KNIT SWEATER ORNAMENT
- Sweater knit in the round from Hem to Collar.
- Sleeves are knit separately and attached to the body of the sweater before the yoke.
- The two extra sets of double pointed needles make it easy to knit the sleeves and allow them to remain on needles instead of on scrap yarn.
- The pattern colorwork is created with slip stitches on rounds 5 and 6, and 11 and 12.
- Carry yarn up the inside of project, do not cut unless indicated to do so.
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VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS KNIT SWEATER ORNAMENT – FREE PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
JOIN SLEEVES TO THE BODY OF KNIT SWEATER ORNAMENT
With the body stitches continue as follows to join the sleeves to the body:
Body Needle 1: K6, then with needle 1 of 1st sleeve, k6
1st Sleeve Needle 2: K6, then with needle 2 of body, k6
Body Needle 3: K6, then with needle 1 of 2nd sleeve, k6
2nd Sleeve Needle 2: K6, then with needles 4 of body, k6.
There are now a total of 48 stitches; 12 stitches on 4 needles.
Next Round: Knit around to end.
On each sleeve, use the tail from the sleeve to seam the bind off edge of the sleeve to the bind off edge of the body. Use the whip stitch on the WS.
YOKE OF KNIT SWEATER ORNAMENT
With CC
Round 1: *(K1, yo, k1), sl1wyib; repeat from * around to end.
Round 2: *Sl1wyif, P3tog; repeat from * around to end.
With MC
Round 3: Knit around to end.
Round 4: *K4, k2tog; repeat from * around to end— 40 stitches.`
Round 5: Knit around to end.
Round 6: *K3, k2tog; repeat from * around to end— 32 stitches.
With CC
Round 7: *Sl1wyib, (k1, yo, k1); repeat from * around to end.
Round 8: *P3tog, sl1wyif; repeat from * around to end.
With MC
Round 9: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * around to end— 24 stitches.
Round 10: Knit around to end.
Round 11: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around to end— 16 stitches.
Round 12: Knit around to end.
Rounds 13-22: *K1, p1; repeat from * around. Bind off.
FINISHING
Weave in all loose ends.
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Happy knitting, and happy holidays! 🎄✨
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