Free Jingle Bell Christmas Socks and Mittens Set

Bring a bit of holiday cheer to your winter wardrobe with this adorable Jingle Bell Socks and Mittens Set. Originally published in Spool Cotton #174, Socks and Mittens for the Family, this charming pattern blends nostalgia and festive fun. Each piece features a decorative cable detail accented with tiny jingle bells — perfect for children’s Christmas outfits, cozy family photos, or a handmade gift that truly jingles all the way.

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What you need

Yarn: Red Heart Knitting Worsted (3¾ oz skeins)

 

Socks: 2 skeins main color, 1 skein contrasting color

 

Mittens: 1 skein main color, 1 skein contrasting color

 

Total for set: 3 skeins main color, 1 skein contrasting color

 

Needles:

 

5 double-pointed needles, size No. 4

 

4 double-pointed needles, size No. 2

 

Notions: 20 small jingle bells

 

Gauge: 6 sts = 1″, 8 rounds = 1″

 

Instructions

This timeless design works up beautifully in soft worsted yarns, offering both warmth and a touch of whimsy. The set includes instructions for knee-high socks (sizes 7½–10) and mittens (sizes 4–6).

Knee-Length Socks

Sizes: Small (7½), Medium (8½), Large (10)

1. Cuff:
   With contrast color and No. 2 needles, cast on loosely 44 (48, 52) sts. Join in the round, taking care not to twist.
   Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 1 inch. 
2. Main Pattern:
   Switch to No. 4 needles and begin cable pattern as follows: 
   • Round 1: Attach main color. On the first needle, p1, k10, p1; with contrast color, k6 (begin cable section); with main color, p1, k1. Divide remaining sts evenly across next two needles and knit around. 
   • Repeat Round 1 for 7 more rounds. 
   • Round 8: With main color, p1, k10, p1. With contrast color, make a cable over next 6 sts (slip 3 sts to cable needle, hold in back, k3 from left-hand needle, then k3 from cable needle). Continue in pattern. 
   • Repeat these 8 rounds until work measures 6″ (6½”, 7″). 
3. Leg Shaping:
   Next round: P1, sl1, k1, psso, work in pattern to last 2 sts, k2tog.
   Work 3 rounds even. Repeat this shaping 3 more times.
   Continue even in pattern over 36 (40, 44) sts until leg measures 11½” (12½”, 13½”). 
4. Heel:
   With main color, work heel flap over 16 sts each side.
   Work in stockinette stitch (sl1, k across; sl1, p across) for 17 (19, 21) rows.
   Shape heel as follows: 
   • K9, k2tog, k1, turn. 
   • Sl1, p3, p2tog, p1, turn. 
   • Continue in this manner, working 1 more st each row before each decrease until 10 sts remain. 
5. Foot:
   Pick up 9 (10, 11) sts along each side of heel and knit across instep in pattern. Continue in round, decreasing for instep every other round until 37 (41, 45) sts remain.
   Work even until sock measures 6½” (7½”, 8½”) from back of heel (or 2″ less than desired length). 
6. Toe:
   Shape toe by decreasing 4 sts every other round as follows: 
   • K to last 3 sts of needle, k2tog, k1. 
   • On next needle, k1, sl1, k1, psso, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 
   • On final needle, k1, sl1, k1, psso, knit to end.
     Repeat until 17 sts remain.
     Weave sts together. 
7. Finishing:
   Attach five small jingle bells to the top of the cable using short crochet chains in contrast color. Securely tie on the inside. 

Mittens

Sizes: 4, 5, 6 (Child)**

1. Cuff:
   With contrast color and No. 2 needles, cast on 36 (42, 48) sts.
   Join and work k1, p1 ribbing for 2″. 
2. Main Pattern:
   Switch to No. 4 needles.
   On the first needle, work as follows: 
   • K8 (10, 12), p1, with contrast color k6 (begin cable section), then with main color p1, k2 (3, 4).
     Divide remaining sts evenly over next two needles and continue in stockinette with main color. 
3. Thumb Gore:
   Start increases as follows: 
   • Round 1: P1, inc2 (by knitting in front, back, and front of same stitch), p1, knit to end. (5 sts in gore) 
   • Round 2–3: P1, k3, p1, knit around. 
   • Round 4: P1, inc1 in purl, k2, inc1, p1, knit around. Continue increasing every 3rd round until thumb gore has 11 (13, 15) sts. 
4. Separate Thumb:
   Place thumb sts on holder, cast on 3 sts over gap, and continue body until mitten measures 4½” (5″, 5½”). 
5. Shape Top:
   Work decreases every other round (k2tog at edges) until 16 (18, 16) sts remain.
   Break yarn, thread through remaining sts, and pull tight. 
6. Thumb:
   Pick up held sts and 3 sts from gap. Work straight 1¼” (1½”, 1¾”).
   Decrease as follows: K2tog, k2, repeat around.
   Then K2tog, k1, repeat around. Finish by K2tog until closed. 
7. Finishing:
   Add jingle bells tied with contrast yarn at the top of each cable, matching the socks. 

Finishing Touch

Block lightly to shape and bring out the cable definition. The result is a festive, cozy set that’s perfect for chilly days, family photos, or a handmade Christmas gift that will make little ones smile with every jingle.