Free knitting Patterns knit with one skein of Worsted weight yarn including beanies, cowls, mitts, scarves, and more. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 4/13/24
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Free Patterns
Fingerless Mitts with a Flap
Mitts/mittens hybrid with a flap you can put over your fingers to keep them warm and fold back to leave your fingers free for your phone or other uses. A button holds the flap in place when not in use. Uses just one skein 3 oz of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Craft Bindings
Lace Cap
Light slouchy hat knit with a diagonal lace that's perfect for transitional weather. Uses one skein of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Schachenmayr. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
Pewter Mitts
Cable fingerless mitts in a variety of sizes that uses just one skein 80 - 140 yards (73 - 128 m) of Worsted Weight Yarn. Sizes Child M to Men's L. Designed by Alecia Hornfeldt
Diagonal Lace Cowl
Easy one skein cowl knit flat with a 6 row repeat that's a perfect lightweight accessory for transitional weather. If you'd rather have a scarf, just don't graft when you're done. Uses 100g of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn.
Man Needs Hat
Easy hat knit with an 8 round repeat grid texture. Uses one skein 140 yards (128 meters) of any Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Hanna Maciejewska.
Accent Pillows
Two pillows, each knit with one 100g skein of Worsted weight yarn. Square Cables Pillow is knit with an 8 round repeat cable design and is 12 inches square. Spiral Star Pillow is a round lace pillow and is 14 inches. Designed by Uyvonne Bigham.
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Easy and Lacy Baby Bolero
Baby shrug knit flat in one rectangle with a 6 row repeat lace framed with ribbing and then seamed. Sizes 3-6 months, 6-18 months, 2-4 years. Uses one skein 93 to 135 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Christy Hills.
The Photographer Hat
Easy one skein hat knit with a 2 row repeat rib. Uses 160 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Lavanya Patricella.
Kilnave Leg Warmers
One skein boot liners knit with an 8 row repeat Celtic braid cable cuff. Uses 1 skein 100g of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Asita Krebs.
Rising Sun Shawl
One skein shawlette knit with an 8 row repeat zigzag texture with an 8 row repeat zigzag arrow lace border. Use more yarn to make a larger shawl. Pictured sample used 1 skein 284 yds [260 m] / 100g of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Zsuzsa Kiss.
Head Cozy
Easy hat knit flat with a 6 round repeat and a rolled brim. Uses just one skein 31/2oz/100g ball of Worsted weight yarn. Suitable for beginners. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
Baronial Slipper Socks
One skein slippers suitable for men and women with a 6 row repeat Staghorn Cable on instep. Uses one skein 140 yards (128 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Nigel Pottle.
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Scallop Edge Collar
High neck lace collar. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim. May only be free for a limited time.
Sagebrush
Hanna Breetz designed this lace shrug that uses just 250 – 280 yards (229 – 256 m) of worsted yarn.
Aran Sweater Tea Cozy
It's a sweater for your teapot! Practice your cables on this cardigan cozy which cleverly uses the neck and armholes for the handle and spout. Uses one skein 208 yards (190 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Patons.
Norway Pine Hat
Hat knit with cables and moss stitch. Uses 1 skein 200 - 225 yards (183 - 206 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Srody.
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Japanese Knot Project Bag
Quick and easy bag perfect for your small, take-along projects. The bag is 7 inches high, and the bottom is 4 1/2 inches x 5 inches. To close the bag, simply push the longer strap through the loop made by the shorter strap so you can carry on your wrist. Uses one 100g skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Meg Strong. Pictured project by ChrisPNoodle who made all 3 bags from one 200gm ball.
Gurie Scarf
Lace scarf with fashionable curved edge designed by Nora Gaughan in her distinctive style. Size 15cm/6in by 99cm/39in. Uses one skein 189 yards (173 m) Worsted weight weight yarn. Designed by Norah Gaughan for Berroco.
Cabled Tweed Scarf
Easy scarf knit with a 4 row repeat cable and seed stitch. About 7 1/2 x 42 in. (19 x 106.5 cm) Uses one skein 251 yards (230 meters) in the recommended Worsted weight weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Cables and Braids Hat
Hat knit with a 6 round repeat of a cable pattern with a ribbed brim. Uses 1 skein 219 yards (200 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Alison Manning for Estelle Yarns .
Flame Stitch Scarf
Scarf with stylish yet cozy wavy texture in 32 row repeat. Uses one skein of the recommended Worsted weight yarn (7 oz / 198 g). Designed by Bernat.
One Skein Shrug
Sweet little shoulder warmer with tulip lace borders. Uses one skein 247 yards (226 m) of the recommended Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kirsten Hipsky.
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Blissful Water Bottle Sling
Lace water bottle carrier knit with a 6 round repeat. 2 Size: 16.9oz water bottle & 24oz Hydro Flask. Uses one skein 50 - 60 yards (46 - 55 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Brome Fields. Web version is free.
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Olive Branch Hat
Cable hat with options for beanie or slouch style. Uses just one skein 145 - 180 yards (133 - 165 m) of Worsted weight yarn. There are also matching cowl and mitts patterns avaialble. Designed by Rebecca Woelber
Cable Rib Hat
Easy messy bun hat or beanie in baby, child, and adult sizes. It can be made with or without a hole in the top for a messy bun or ponytail. The brim features a vertical cable pattern. Uses 1 skein 100 - 110 yards (91 - 101 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Knitting with Chopsticks. Web version is free.
Grape Vine Shrug
The ribbed sleeves on this shrug provide extra arm coverage while the 4 row repeat lace back maintains the dainty feel of a lace shrug. Knit in one piece with options to knit sleeves in the round or flat with the sleeves seamed at the end. Uses one skein 168 - 196 yards (154 - 179 m) Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Mountain Majesty Designs
Frondescence
One skein hat knit with a chevron cable pattern inspired by the opening of leaves but it reminds me of arrows. Child and Adult Sizes 18 mo–4 years[4 years-–adult S, adult L]. Uses just one skein 85 - 167 yards (78 - 153 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Felgate for Knitty
Duster Cover
Easy, ribbed, reusable cover for your swiffer or other duster. Uses one ball of the recommended Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lily / Sugar'n Cream. Pictured project by JecDesigns
Cabled Jar Cozies
Dress up a gift or a candle or home storage with these easy cabled covers in two sizes for large and small jars. Uses one ball of the recommended Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Brenda Bourg for Red Heart.
Patterns for Purchase
Adornment Scarf
Reversible diamond lace scarf suitable for all weights of yarn. It is easily resized by adding or removing lace repeats. Pictured scarf used one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Heather Grant
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- Get the recommended Malabrigo Yarn Worsted yarn
Double Twist Beanie
Hat knit with a 2 row repeat with one skein of worsted weight yarn in sizes from child 2 years to adult large. Instructions to knit flat or in the round. Designed by RedBasketCrafts.com
Kelly Keyhole Scarf
Pull through scarf knit with a cable and lace design. Uses one skein of worsted weight yarn. Designed by Emily J. Designs - Girlpower Knits