Quick last minute gifts for hats, cowls, baby and child clothes, stocking stuffers, and more that knit up in just 2 hours, according to the designers. Updated 12/15/25
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Free Patterns
Earflap Hat
Quick hat that works up in under 2 hours according to designer. Size 0-3 months. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Grace Cocking.
Wee Fast Vest
Super-fast baby sweater that only takes an hour or so to make from start to finish according to designer. Size 0-3 months. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Taiga Hilliard Designs.
One-Hour Earwarmer
Quick headband knit flat in ribbing. Designer says it took about an hour to make. Two strands of Bulky weight yarn held together. Designed by Paulina Chin.
2 Hour Dice Bag
A magical gift that is knit flat in two pieces and seamed with yarn braids threaded through an eyelet row to become a drawstring pouch for dice, toys, treats and more. I might knit an i-cord for a tie instead. Size isn't given but designer says it holds one 7 piece dice set and a mini comfortably and notes in the pattern indicate it might be about 8"/20cm tall. You can make your own in two hours according to the designer. Uses less than one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Olivia Hoak.
Chipmunk Hat
Baby hat knit flat in a rectangle, folded and seamed. Then the ears are created by wrapping the corners. Uses less than one skein of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Alexis Winslow.
Carol Cowl
Grab one skein of yarn and knit 32 rounds and you've got a quick gift cowl! The designer says she knit this 8 round repeat cowl in about two hours flat. Uses one skein of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Katie Degroff.
Kate's Two Hour Beanie
One skein easy hat with ribbed brim and knit stitch crown. Takes 2 hours to knit according to designer. Uses one skein of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Kate Nyden.
Cuoricino Charm
Quick stocking stuffer or tree ornament, this tiny heart (Cuoricino in Italian) can be knit in one hour used on a key ring, as a bag charm, as knit jewelry, and more. DK weight yarn. Designed by mywoollencloset.
More Free Patterns
Bluebird of Happiness
Sweet last minute stocking stuffer or Christmas ornament, this little bird also conveys a wish for joy in the new year. Knit in the round in one piece, the designer says it can easily made in an hour or two. Uses only about 25 yards of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sara Elizabeth Kellner.
One Hour Hat
Grab a half a skein of colorful bulky yarn and start knitting. An hour later you'll have a unisex roll brim beanie for anyone on your list and have used up some of your leftover yarn. Designed by Natalya1905.
Two-Hour Mitts
Easy quick fingerless mitts knit flat in garter stitch and seamed. The mitts take two hours to knit according to the designer. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sundara Yarn.
Three Way Chunky Hat
This quick one skein hat can be worn as a beanie, slouch hat or beret. The designer says the hat only takes a couple of hours to knit, and she knit the pictured green hat in one hour. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Torya Winters Designs.
Two Hours to Infinity
Put on your favorite Christmas movie, start knitting this easy cowl knit flat in garter stitch. When the movie's over. you're done knitting and can seam the cowl. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by isabellaknits.
1 Hour Baby and Kid's Hat
Quick and easy child's hat with roll brim that takes one hour to knit according to designer. Sizes 1 year to 7 years. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Gina Michele.
Odd Ends Cuffs
Quick bracelets perfect for leftover fancy yarn and a pretty button. Knit in one piece with i-cord edges and only takes an hour to make according to designer. DK weight yarn. Designed by Carina Spencer.
Speedy Cabled Beret and Cowl
Matching quick hat and neckwarmer set that takes about two hours to knit according to the designer. Both knit flat with 6 row repeat cables. Hat was knit in a little more than an hour and cowl in less than an hour. Designer says it took about an hour to make. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Paulina Chin.
Patterns for Purchase
The Quickest Headband
Easy earwarmer in what looks like seed stitch is the perfect way to use up leftover Super Bulky yarn. It knits up in less than 1 hour according to the designer. Designed by Gina Jenkins.
Super Chunky Scarflette
Quick keyhole scarf neck warmer can be knit in around two hours according to the designer. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Knitting Times Design.
Fast Folded Cable Cap
Quick hat with cables that had texture without bulk. The designer says a couple of hours knitting will produce a finished hat with time for a cup of coffee or tea. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Idle Hands Knits.
Daisy Chain Bracelet
Knit bracelet created of one knitted piece to form the bracelet band, with two width and length options, and individual knit daisies that are sewn on. Total time for a Three-Daisy Bracelet is less than two hours according to the designer. DK weight yarn. Designed by Fitting in Knitting.
Rose Bud Mittens
Quick mittens with an easy faux cable lace texture. 3 sizes. Designer says they knit up in just a couple hours. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Abbyeknits.
Itty Bitty Bunny
This quick rabbit softie is 7" from ear tip to toe tip. Worked in the round with minimal seaming, you can make this bunny in about two hours according to the designer. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by YarnMiracle.
Autumn Chill Mitts
Quick fingerless mitts knit with seed stitch that the designer says can easily be made in a couple hours. Uses less than one skein of Super Bulky yarn. Designed by Cozy Up Knits.
