How to Knit Super Easy Christmas Mini Sweaters + Video
Today, you’ll learn how to knit cute and easy Christmas Mini Sweaters, using straight needles.
The truth is that Christmas is around the corner, and I love to knit decorations for my little tree.
Besides, they are pretty easy and quick to make, so, no matter if you’re a beginner.
If you can knit and purl, you can knit many them 🙂
Just use anything you have on hand; be creative, and enjoy!
Last, but not least, I’ll show you how to decorate them using the duplicate stitch.
Materials
The intention is for us to use our stash, so there’s no need to buy anything specific.
However, for some of them, I used worsted weight yarn (number 4, medium) and US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles.
For others, I used DK yarn (number 3, light), and US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.
And you’ll need a tapestry/darning needle #ad
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Approximate Measurements
Length: 2.5 in / 6 cm
Width: 2 in / 5 cm
Notes Before Starting:
The odd rows form the right side of the work.
Abbreviations
CO: Cast on
st.: stitch
RS: Right side of the work
K: Knit
P: Purl
k2tog: Knit two stitches together (right-leaning decrease)
ssk: Simple Decrease. Slip one stitch as if to knit, slip the next as if to knit, put both stitches back onto the left-hand needle, and knit them together (left-leaning decrease)
BO: Bind off
WS: Wrong side of the work
Super Easy Christmas Mini Sweaters Knitting Pattern
How to Knit the Back and the Front
Ribbing
CO 12 st.
Work 2 rows in 1×1 Rib Stitch, as follows:
Row 1 (RS): K1 (edge), *K1, P1*. Repeat from * to *, to last st, K1 (edge)
Row 2: P1 (edge), *K1, P1*. Repeat from * to *, to last st, P1 (edge)
Stockinette Stitch Section
Work 10 rows in Stockinette Stitch, as follows:
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 (RS): K across
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10: P across
Raglan Decreases
Rows 11, 13, and 15 (RS): K1 (edge), ssk, K to let 3 st, k2tog, K1 (edge). (6 stitches decreased)
Rows 12, 14, and 16: P across
6 stitches remain.
Next row (RS): BO knitwise
Repeat the process once more.
How to Knit the Sleeves
Ribbing
CO 10 st.
Work 2 rows in 1×1 Rib Stitch, as follows:
Row 1 (RS): K1 (edge), *K1, P1*. Repeat from * to *, to last st, K1 (edge)
Row 2: P1 (edge), *K1, P1*. Repeat from * to *, to last st, P1 (edge)
Stockinette Stitch Section
Work 8 rows in Stockinette Stitch, as follows:
Rows 1, 3, 5, and 7 (RS): K across
Rows 2, 4, 6, and 8: P across
Raglan Decreases
Rows 11, 13, and 15 (RS): K1 (edge), ssk, K to let 3 st, k2tog, K1 (edge). (6 stitches decreased)
Rows 12, 14, and 16: P across
4 stitches remain.
Next row (RS): BO knitwise.
Repeat the process once more.
How to Sew Up the Christmas Mini Sweaters
First, using the mattress stitch, join one side of the back and the front (from the hem up to the armhole).
Second, join one side of the sleeve to the back (from the armhole up to the neckline).
Third, join the other side of the same sleeve to the front.
Finally, join the sleeve (from the cuff to the armhole).
Now you can embroider the front, using the duplicate stitch, (as shown in the video).
Repeat the process for the other side of the Christmas Mini Sweater.
Congratulations! It’s time to decorate your tree 🙂
Enjoy the video tutorial:
How to Knit Christmas Mini Sweaters
Thank you for watching, and don’t forget to share the love <3
A big hug, and happy knitting,
Carolina – So Woolly
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