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Colorful knitting, crochet, latch hook and macrame from craft book author & designer Heidi Gustad.

ornaments of christmas

Knit Stocking Ornament

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A tiny knit stocking is the most adorable way to trim your tree! Visit this post for the free knitting pattern for this striped stocking ornament.

Crochet Orange Ornament

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The gift of citrus fruit, particularly oranges, is a long-standing Christmastime treat. To celebrate this old-fashioned holiday tradition, crochet a fast orange ornament for your tree with this free pattern!

Knit Candle Ornament

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This Knit Candle Ornament can easily be knit in under an hour, making it the perfect little finished object to shoe horn in during the busy Christmas season. Get the free pattern to light up your holiday!

Knit Poinsettia Ornament

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Trim your tree with a hand knit ornament! This festive poinsettia will add a splash of color to your holiday decor. This ornament is knit in pieces and adorned with little french knots to capture the texture of a poinsettia’s floral center.

Crochet Lump of Coal Ornament

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This lump of coal ornament makes a great gag gift, and it can double as a placeholder stocking stuffer for a gift too large for a stocking if someone’s been extra good this year.

Crochet Holly Ornament

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This little ornament is crocheted in 7 pieces, joined with seaming, and stuffed for a unique look that won’t fall flat on your Christmas tree. If you’re not big into crocheting ornaments, you could 100% incorporate a pin back and wear this as a brooch! I think I know what I’m going to be accessorizing with for the next three weeks… 

Knit Candy Cane Ornament

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Trim your tree with this free candy cane ornament knitting pattern! Knit flat and seamed, you can quickly make this keepsake ornament with yarn scraps and pipe cleaners.