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5 Christmas Decoration Knitting Books

Five Christmas knitting books full of stockings, ornaments, mini knits and a nativity, good for using up scrap yarn and making small gifts.

Christmas tree hung with red and cream Fair Isle knitted ornament balls with loop hangers and small sparkles.
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Christmas is less than a month away, and what better way to bring in the season than with handmade decor?

These projects are perfect for using up bits and scraps of yarn and make great little gifts, ornaments, and other decorations.

Here’s a few books we think will make your season a little more merry!

Cover of Knit Christmas Stockings, edited by Gwen W. Steege, with three knitted stockings on a white chair.

Knit Christmas Stocking Edited by Gwen W. Steege

What is it?

A collection of 19 stocking and ornament patterns from dainty to darling. Great for all knitting skill levels.

Why we like it!

Stocking are often heirlooms in many families, so why not take the time to knit one for a friend of family member?

Cover of Mini Christmas Knits by Sue Stratford, with a knitted snowman in a grey hat and scarf.

Mini Christmas Knits by Sue Stratford

What is it?

This collection of 20 mini patterns capture the spirit of the season with everything from holly wreaths to snowmen.

Why we like it!

Not only are mini knit adorable, they super quick and fun to knit!

Cover of Knitivity by Fiona Goble, showing a knitted nativity scene with an angel, shepherds, sheep and a donkey.

Knitivity by Fiona Goble

What is it?

This cute little book has everything you need to create your own Christmas scene, from wisemen to sheep to angels!

Why we like it!

There are dozens of “knit your own” style books, so why not a nativity?

Cover of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas knitting guide by Tanis Gray, with knitted Jack Skellington.

Knit The Nightmare Before Christmas by Tanis Gray

What is it?

The official guide to knitting patterns from this classic holiday film.

Why we like it!

For those who are a little quirky or grew up on this beloved animated film, you’ll appreciate following in Jack Skellington’s boney footsteps.

Cover of 55 Christmas Balls to Knit by Arne & Carlos, showing the two authors on a sofa knitting Fair Isle sweaters.

55 Christmas Balls to Knit by Arne & Carlos

What is it?

A bounty of beautiful balls to decorate your Christmas tree.

Why we like it!

This book introduced Arne & Carlos to much of the knitting world and there’s a good reason for that. The book is great!

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