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finger knitting tutorial | christmas crafts

Last December, I hopped onto Instagram Stories and made a quick finger knitting tutorial for those who were asking how I made the little wreath present toppers.  The quick tutorial went over so well that I decided I should make a proper video tutorial for my YouTube channel and to share here on my blog.  What’s wonderful about this project is that it’s super easy and a very quick project.  You can make one of the little wreaths to use as ornaments or handmade present-toppers in just a couple of minutes.  If you want to knit a garland to mix in with greens or swag on a Christmas tree, that would be an easy TV-watching project.  It’s also kid-friendly.

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Here is the easy finger knitting video tutorial…

Finger knitting is easier shown than explained, so I would suggest watching the video and you’ll pick it up quickly.

Did anyone else do finger knitting as a kid?  I made a little strap for a homemade purse by finger knitting some yarn.  It was fun to dust off that old craft and bring it back again in a new way.  For this project, I use .  It’s a good chunky yarn that is perfect for Christmas projects like this one and my chunky crochet snowflake.

finger knitting tutorial | christmas crafts | present topper | miss mustard seed

This is a knit garland I purchased a few years ago, but the will give you a very similar look.  Other than the yarn, you just need your fingers and a pair of scissors.  Like I said…easy.

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I think I’ll do something different this year, but last year I swagged some knit garland around my tree along with some wool pom garland.

finger knitting tutorial | christmas crafts | present topper | miss mustard seed

Happy finger knitting!

More Christmas crafts projects are coming soon…

Marian Parsons 

Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer

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6 Responses

  1. Marian, Just love all your ideas especially sharing your ideas for so many different “crafts” ! You are truly talented ! Tks.

  2. Wow! I’m so excited because I think I can actually do this! A few years ago my friend and I took a knitting class and every time we went back for the next lesson the instructor tore out half my work because I made a mistake waaaay back, ?? I am left handed and have always had a hard time being taught yarn crafts but I love them so I’m excited! Thank you Marian! ??

    1. I’m also a lefty who has struggled with knitting and crocheting, so I feel your pain! This is a great tutorial!

I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.

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