The Best of Ravelry V 8--Christmas Favorites 2026
October 22, 2026Consider this your permission to set aside the practical knitting for a little while and indulge in something festive. Whether it’s a snowflake-covered sweater, a little ornament, or the perfect Christmas stocking, it’s time to celebrate the season. After all, we knitters know that Christmas comes early when you’re making the gifts! From classic and elegant to whimsical and fun, here are the holiday designs that caught my eye and made my favorites list this year. Clicking on the links will take you directly to the pattern.
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| Elk Icelandic Sweater by Olga Begat |
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| Advent Calendar Bags from HavrebarnaAS |
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| Black Forest Cardigan by Cheryl Mokhtari |
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| Molina by Isabell Kraemer |
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| Kokomo Polo Jacket by Popknit |
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| Christmas Star Mittens by Ann Charlotte Oberg |
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| Christmas Chicken Ornaments by Amy Gaines |
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| This would be darling in red: Pesacador by Contanza Guererro |
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| Candy Cane Throw by Nathalie Bouffard |
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| Little Reindeer Parade by Melanie Rountree |
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| Deer Christmas Hat, a free pattern from Lolo Tricot |
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| Julevanten, a free pattern from Maja Karlsson |
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| Robinia Mittens by Anna Ventzel |
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| Snowfall Beret by LHYarnDesign |
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| Ingo Ski Socks by Liselott Daun |
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| Something I'd love to lounge around in on Christmas morning. Hidimari by Fumiku Sigawa |
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| Amaryllis by louzikzik |
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| Children's Fox Mittens by Halyna Haliatska |
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| Edith Sweater by Le Knit |
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| Merry Minis by VknitB |
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| Five in One Christmas Baubles by Warm and Knitted |
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| Lobster Christmas Ornament by Karla Courtney |
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| Vintage Wool Gingham Drawstring Pouch by Daeri Kim |
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| Nordic Sweater Chunky by Cheryl Mohkatari |
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| Winter Woodland, a free pattern from Drops Design |
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| Gingerbread Sweater by Veera Valimaki |
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| Merry Beard, a free pattern from Drops Design |
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| Hat Bag by Clare Slade |
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| Morning Frost Baby Socks by Olga - LoveKnit |
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| Winter Woods Pillow from Stitcherrelly Knits |
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| Christmas Mini Mittens by Warm and Knitted |
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| The Bow Bag by Natalya Christensen |
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| Snowing Christmas Tree Hat, a free pattern from Lolo Tricot |
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| Santa Bag, a free pattern in Latvian, but I'm thinking you can figure it out. |
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| Snowflake Mitten for toddlers by MacKnitties |
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| McCallister Beanie from Madeby Annjoo |
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| Northern Augustins No. 9 by Anne Sophie Velling |
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| Christmas Bunting, a free pattern from Mrs. Rose Designs |
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| Cable Braid Knit Tree Skirt by See Love Share |
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| Cable Stitch Ornament by See Love Share |
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| Holly Stocking by Asaki Knits |
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| Christmas Cuties by VknitB |
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| Frost, a free pattern from Anna Bauer |
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| Snowman Ornaments by Amy Gaines |
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| Easy Santa Sweater for baby--others sizes available too. |
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| Winter Pines by Renarde Endormie |
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| Snowy Deer by Renarde Edormie |
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| Dancing Joy, a free pattern from Vibeke Munk |
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| Elk Hat by Olga Begak |
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| Woodland Wreath Holly, a free pattern from Frankie Brown |
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| Mini Reindeer by Aunt Charlie |
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| Nordic Tree by Emma Munn |
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| Advent Calendar Bags by Strawberry Colored |
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| Christmas Tree Drawstring Bags by Svetlana Golova |
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| Big 'Ol Bear by Susan B. Anderson |
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| The Advent Star by Anne-Charlott Oberg |
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| Color Me Christmas by Kirsten Michele |
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| Noel Classique Elyse D'Amours |
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| Winterfold Woods by Nicola Diggins |
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| August Cardigan by Ozetta |
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| Fireside Advent by Sachiyo Ishii |
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| Spruce Stocking by Asawki Knits |
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| Christmas Candies from Annette Saksman |
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| Joyful Santas Stocking by Lisa D. Roberts |
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| Santa and His Sack Gift Bags, a free pattern from Marianna Mel |
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| House by Irina Latukhina |
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| Maj Mittens by Veronica Forsberg |
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| Maj Fingerless Mittens by Veronica Forsberg |
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| Christmas Stocking by Natasha Gizamova |
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| Many Christmas Tree Blanket by Knit Make Sew |
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| Easy Finger Puppet, a free pattern by TaffyLass Great gift! Adult and child sizes--boost imagination and small motor skills |
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| And Santa too! Also free from Taffy Lass. |
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