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Christmas Around Mystic
Christmas in Mystic, Connecticut
Christmas in Mystic is a lot more than shopping. Between the lighted boat parade, the downtown strolls, the lights at Olde Mistick Village, and the Lobster Trap Tree in nearby Stonington, there's plenty to get you out of the house.
We've been making nautical knotwork in Mystic since 1957. These days we have two shops, one downtown and one in Olde Mistick Village, and Christmas keeps our knot tyers pretty busy.
Christmas Around Mystic
Downtown Mystic at Christmas
The Lighted Boat Parade kicks off the season. Boats covered in lights make their way along the Mystic River, with plenty of people gathered to watch. We've had a front-row seat from our workshop on Cottrell Street for years.
The rest of December is a good time to wander downtown. The drawbridge wreath gets decorated, lights go up on the poles and in shop windows, and carolers can be heard around Bank Square and Liberty Pole Square. Add in the smells coming from the restaurants and the people out enjoying the evening, and you've got a pretty good reason to stay awhile.
Christmas at Olde Mistick Village
Olde Mistick Village really goes all out with the lights. It's a huge display, and walking through the Village after dark is something worth making time for.
Hot refreshments like hot cocoa, live music, and a children's gift market in the church are just a few examples of why people travel from all around New England to visit this unique village. Our boutique is here too, so you can come in, warm up, look around, and see what we're tying.
The Stonington Lobster Trap Tree
We've been involved with the Stonington Lobster Trap Tree since the beginning. Mystic Knotwork was one of the original sponsors, and we've contributed to the project every year, we are most proud of the braiding Jill did to adorn the gateway to the photo opp inside the tree itself.
We made the lanyards for the lobster buoys and decorated the entrance to the tree.
The lobster traps are stacked into a tree you can walk inside. At night, the whole structure lights up.
Handmade Christmas at Mystic Knotwork
Christmas ornaments are a big part of what we're tying this time of year. We've tied Santas, angels, snowmen, stars, and quite a few other Christmas designs over the years.
Our rope wreaths are popular at Christmas, although plenty of customers keep them hanging all year. Sailor bracelets, bowls, and trivets make their way into Christmas gifts too.
Everything is tied here in Mystic by our crew. Stop into either shop while you're visiting, or find us online when you're back home.
It's one way to bring home a piece of Mystic.
Christmas Ornaments
Handmade nautical ornaments, from traditional knots to some of Jill's more unusual creations.
Nautical Rope Wreaths
Rope wreaths in different colors and materials, made for doors, walls, and wherever else you find a place for one.
Handmade Gifts
Sailor bracelets, knotwork bowls, trivets, keychains, and other things we've been making in Mystic for generations.
Visit Our Mystic Shops
Our downtown workshop is at 25 Cottrell Street, a short walk from the Mystic Drawbridge. Our Olde Mistick Village boutique is at 27 Coogan Boulevard.
Come see what we're working on.