We Knit You a Merry Christmas: 20 patterns for festive handmade gifts

Christmas is a time for sharing, and hand-knitted gifts for friends and family are the perfect way to spread a little festive joy.

We Knit You a Merry Christmas has something for everyone. Traditional Christmas characters such as angels, choir boys, Father Christmas and the three kings make great decorations. Or add some fun and laughter to your Christmas celebrations this year with knitted animals such as sheep (‘Baa Humbug’), crocodiles (‘Snappy Christmas’) and Three French Hens, as well as quirkier items like chillies, sledging snowballs and of course the famous pea (‘Ha Pea Christmas’).

So forget gold, frankincense and myrrh and give the gift of knitting this Christmas.