11 DIY Knit Christmas Decorations And Ornaments

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If you love knitting and are familiar with different techniques, this roundup is exactly for you! This article is dedicated to the coolest and most amazing Christmas knit decor items – ornaments and decorations that you can easily make for the coming holidays and bring warmth and coziness to the space.

What a Christmas tree without a candy cane? Knit this fun red and white piece that will stand out on a green or white Christmas tree, it will be also a nice piece for holiday mantle, shelves and can be also used as a gift topper or a small gift. You can also make garlands of knitted candy canes and decorate any space with it.

DIY knitted candy cane ornament (via www.handsoccupied.com)

DIY knitted candy cane ornament (via www.handsoccupied.com)

Stockings are making a huge comeback in the holiday decor, and you can easily knit some for decorating your mantel or any other space. This tutorial will tell you how to make cool grey stockings with monograms, make them in any colors that you like and go decorating your Christmas with this vintage piece!

DIY knit grey stockings with monograms (via www.maidenmag.com)

DIY knit grey stockings with monograms (via www.maidenmag.com)

Here’s another Christmas ornament to be knitted. This is a cute green Christmas tree ornament that you can decorate with beads or a small beaded chain to make it bolder. The piece can also act as a gift topper or you can go for a whole garland of such trees.

DIY knit Christmas tree ornament with beads (via lovingtopurl.blogspot.ru)

DIY knit Christmas tree ornament with beads (via lovingtopurl.blogspot.ru)

These cute little stockings will be a colorful and whimsy garland for decorating a tree, a mantel or some other thing. The garland is made in traditional green, red and white to bring the holiday cheer to the space.

DIY mini Christmas stocking garland (via www.handsoccupied.com)

DIY mini Christmas stocking garland (via www.handsoccupied.com)

If you want some non-traditional Christmas trees, you’ll love this idea of little knitted ones! The trees are knitted of green yarn and are decorated with colorful beads and pompoms to make them look more festive. A great idea for a mantel, a shelf, a centerpiece, a console or just a table somewhere.

DIY knit Christmas trees decorated with beads and pompoms (via thetwistedyarn.com)

DIY knit Christmas trees decorated with beads and pompoms (via thetwistedyarn.com)

Stars are symbolic for Christmas, and making star Christmas ornaments is a great idea. Knit these grey-colored cuties to us them as tree ornaments, for garlands, gift toppers and just to decorate the spaces around. The tutorial is pretty simple and won’t take much time.

DIY grey knit star ornaments (via www.justcraftyenough.com)

DIY grey knit star ornaments (via www.justcraftyenough.com)

More stockings for this Christmas! This bright red stocking with whites and large red beads is an ideal item for decorating a mantel, a fireplace, a console table or just to give it as a gift for Christmas. Try other colors, too, if you want!

DIY flat knit Christmas stocking in red and white (via www.gina-michele.com)

DIY flat knit Christmas stocking in red and white (via www.gina-michele.com)

This little cute ornament is a gift box in bold colors. It can be knitted very fast and used as an ornament, gift topper, a gift itself, and you can change the colors for more traditional Christmas ones.

DIY knit gift box ornament (via www.handsoccupied.com)

DIY knit gift box ornament (via www.handsoccupied.com)

Display your gingerbread cookies or other treats on a cool knitted tray with lights! This piece is sure to attract attention to the sweets on display, both kids and adults will like it, and it’s so whimsy! I love his idea for the holidays, it’s very non-typical and cool.

DIY ugly sweater knit Christmas tray (via tikkido.com)

DIY ugly sweater knit Christmas tray (via tikkido.com)

Going for a beach Christmas? Knit some cool beach-inspired ornaments for the holidays! These can be star fish, various hearts and ornaments in sea-inspired colors like purple, blue and other shades. Find out how to make all these cuties for Christmas very fast in the source.

DIY knit holiday beach ornaments (via www.handsoccupied.com)

DIY knit holiday beach ornaments (via www.handsoccupied.com)

Knitted mittens are super cute, not only for wearing, they can be used for decor, too! Knit these nice little mittens in red and white and decorate your tree, mantel, fireplace and other spaces. Use them as gift toppers, too, or give them as cute little gifts to your family.

DIY red mini mittens for Christmas decor (via www.justcraftyenough.com)

DIY red mini mittens for Christmas decor (via www.justcraftyenough.com)