Mini Xmas Sweater Ornaments by VknitB

Mini Xmas Sweater Ornaments

by VknitB
Knitting
October 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
0 stitches and 0 rows = 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
98 - 131 yards (90 - 120 m)
One size: 8 cm/ 3.14’’
English
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Bring a touch of handmade charm to your holidays with this knitting pattern for 6 adorable mini Christmas sweater ornaments! Each tiny sweater is worked flat on two needles and bursting with festive spirit - perfect for decorating your Christmas tree, adding to gift wrap, or tucking into stockings. These little treasures are a wonderful way to use up yarn scraps while spreading extra warmth, joy, and sparkle this holiday season!

MATERIALS: red DK yarn approximately: 15 - 20 g
white DK yarn approximately: 15 - 20 g
green DK yarn approximately: 15 - 20 g
black, orange, and brown DK yarn for embroidery

KNITTING GAUGE:
25 sts and 29 rows to 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4” in stocking stitch (knit row on right side, purl row on wrong side) and 3 mm needles.
Gauge is not critical for this project.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 8 cm/ 3.14’’
The size will vary based on yarn type, needle size and your personal tension.

NEEDLES:
3 mm needles and an extra pair of 3 mm needles or stitch holders

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Removable sts markers
Sewing thread and needle
Decorative beads in different colors (2-3 mm)
and a few sequins

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES TO KNOW:
Long tail cast on method
Knit Stitch Purl stitch
Cast off
Basic embroidery
Changing colors
Mattress stitch
Duplicate knit stitch

Difficulty level: intermediate

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or request.

Happy knitting!