Debbie Bliss Christmas Cards Knitting Pattern

Debbie Bliss Christmas Cards

What is Being Made

These knitted Christmas cards are decorative greeting cards featuring festive patterned inserts. Each card consists of a small knitted rectangle measuring approximately 9 x 10.5cm (3½ x 4¼in) that is mounted onto a blank card base. The finished pieces showcase colorful stranded knitting designs perfect for holiday gift-giving or personal use.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs stranded knitting, a colorwork technique where two colors of yarn are carried across the back of the work to create patterned designs on the front. The pieces are worked flat on straight needles, meaning they are knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round. This straightforward construction method makes the cards accessible for intermediate-level knitters.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout this pattern is stocking stitch (also called stockinette stitch), which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric. Stocking stitch is formed by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side. The stranded colorwork is integrated directly into the stocking stitch foundation, with color changes worked into each row according to the provided chart.

Materials

• Debbie Bliss Rialto 4-Ply yarn: one 50g ball each in Red 09 and White 01 (each card uses approximately 7-8g of yarn total)
• Pair of 3mm (US 2-3) knitting needles
• Plain blank cards approximately 13.5cm/5¼in square (or size to suit preference)
• Double-sided adhesive tape for attaching the knitted piece to the card front

Pattern Details

Finished Measurements: Approximately 9 x 10.5cm (3½ x 4¼in)

Tension: 31 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm (4in) square over patterned stocking stitch using 3mm (US 2-3) needles

Construction: Cast on 33 stitches and work 33 rows from the provided chart, following the color changes as indicated. The pattern includes specific instructions for knit and purl placement on right side and wrong side rows to maintain proper stocking stitch structure while incorporating the stranded colorwork design.

Finishing

After completing the knitted piece, darn in all yarn ends and press lightly on the wrong side. Attach the finished knitted rectangle to the front of the blank card using double-sided adhesive tape for a professional, polished appearance.