Last Minute Knitted Gifts – Knit 10 Gifts in 10 Days Challenge

Are you looking for last minute knitted gift ideas?
In this blog post I’ve put together a list of my top 10 FREE knitting patterns for gifts.

Below, find some of my most popular quick & easy knitting patterns to inspire & motivate you to knit your best gifts yet!

How long do the quick knitting projects take to knit?

Each of these patterns take about 2-6 hours to knit, which is great news for those of us with a short attention span or those of us that are procrastinators who need quick Christmas gift ideas. Huh, I never put those 2 together before, short attention span and procrastinator, but I’m definitely both! lol!

All of these patterns are knit using super bulky yarn, Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick, so they knit up quickly!

Super Bulky Yarn Substitute Options:

• Lion Brand Hometown Yarn (acrylic option)
• Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick & Quick
• Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky
• Hobbii Umami
• Rico Designs Creative Twist
• Rowan Big Wool (100% wool)
• Yarn Bee Dream Supreme
• Paint Box Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky

Check out Yarnsub’s for more yarn substitutions.

Get started on your gift list & check out the quick knit gifts below!

Day 1: Most Popular Pattern

Most Popular Cable Headband Knitting Pattern

This pattern includes 2 sizes: adult & baby. Get both headbands out of 1 ball of yarn. :)

Simple & easy knitting pattern for beginners to learn how to knit cables.

Headbands make great gifts for skiers, joggers and bun & ponytail wearers.

View the FREE Pattern here

Day 2: Chunky Knit Scarf Cowl

Scarf Cowl Knitting Pattern with Buttons

This scarf cowl pattern is a beginner knitting pattern in garter stitch. It's a simple pattern using one skein of super bulky yarn, making it a quick knit, with no waste. The buttons are faux, so you won't be knitting button holes, but you still have the look of functional buttons. It's easier to slip over your head, without fidgeting with the buttons too. ;)

This is a great alternative to a traditional rectangle scarf. Save time and money making this scarf cowl all while staying warm & cozy. Make this scarf cowl in about 3 hours using 1 ball of super bulky yarn!

This makes a great gift for… just about anyone!

View the FREE Pattern here

Day 3: Perfect Left-over Yarn Project

Chunky Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern

Great leftover yarn project using on 35-45 yards of a super bulky yarn, I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick. Beginner pattern using a combination of knit & purl stitches, a rib stitch for the wrist & finger tips and a seed stitch for the hand.

These make great gifts for photographers, hunters, gamers… knitters & crocheters. :)  

View the FREE Pattern here

Day 4: Cozy Knit Leg Warmers

Easy Leg Warmer Knitting Pattern

Chunky knit leg warmers are so EASY, even for a beginner knitter. Stay extra warm, cute & cozy with this extra layer of squishiness that ya didn’t know you needed!

These make great gifts for dancers, ballerinas, joggers and anyone who loves 80's fashion.

View the FREE Pattern here

Day 5: Slouchy Hat Pattern

Chunky Slouchy Hat Knitting Pattern

Classic beginner hat knitting pattern. Learn how to knit in the round & decrease stitches for the crown.

These make great gifts for anyone that loves the chunky winter hat style.

View the FREE Pattern here

Day 6: Quick Chunky Cowl

Beginner Cowl Knitting Pattern

Simple, one ball of yarn, chunky knit cowl using super bulky yarn for a quick knit!

These make great gifts for anyone looking to keep their neck warm, without the extra bulky of a scarf.

View the FREE Pattern here

Day 7: Knitted Pot Holders

Farmhouse Knitted Potholder Pattern

The cutest farmhouse knit potholder pattern. The perfect potholder for your farmhouse decor! It’s the perfect first pattern for a beginner knitter because you knit just one stitch on repeat. And you can choose to knit a small, medium or large sized potholder.

View the FREE Pattern here

Day 8: Triangle Shawl Pattern Knitting

Asymmetrical Knit Triangle Shawl Pattern

Are you looking for an oversized chunky scarf to snuggle up in? Cast-on this lovely asymmetrical triangle shawl today, so you can wrap up in it tomorrow!

View the FREE Pattern here

Day 9: Comfy Sock Slippers

Beginner Tube Sock Knitting Pattern, Free

This beginner tube sock knitting pattern is knit with super bulky yarn & large knitting needles. Perfect for a quick & cozy pair of hand knit socks. This pattern has stripes, but you can easily adjust it to knit it in one solid color.

These make great gifts for those with cold feet. ;)

If you're on the fence about making socks, you can try this simple knit slipper pattern.

View the FREE Pattern here

Day 10: Cropped Knit Shrug

Shrug Sweater Crop Top

This is a super easy shrug sweater crop top knitting pattern. It’s a beginner crop top knitting pattern that uses super bulky yarn, so it knits up quick too!

View the FREE Pattern here

I hope you enjoyed this list of easy knitting projects and can check a gift or 2 off your gift list!

Other Knitting Gift Ideas:

Blankets make great gifts too! However, they take longer to knit, so if you have some extra time to knit check out my blanket knitting patterns here.

Blanket Sweater Shrugs make great gifts too… if you have the extra time.

Unique One of a Kind Gifts

Knitted gifts make some of the most thoughtful gifts, in my opinion. So much time & love goes into each knitting project. You put your heart and soul into each stitch, making it with love for the gift recipient to cherish for years come.

More knitted gift patterns that you’ll love…

1. Seamless Quilted Shrug
2. Twist Headband Pattern
3. Sock Knitting Pattern