No needles? No problem. These arm knitting and finger knitting patterns let you create clothing, accessories, and decor without needles. I'm including loop yarn in this page. Updated 4/27/24
I’ve always thought of arm knitting as knitter exercise workout! You get to exercise your arms and knit at the same time.
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Free Patterns
Multi Texture Afghan
Sampler throw blanket of eyelets, crossed stitches and bobbles created without needles by finger knitting with loop yarn. Quick knit in jumbo yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ yarn
- See more Sampler Blanket Knitting Patterns
Arm Knit Butterfly Sleep Sack
Cozy cocoon blanket with butterfly wings designed by Amanda Bassetti of SimplyMaggie.com for Premier Yarns. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Length: approx. 42”
- Get the free knitting pattern
Get Simply Maggie’s book Arm Knitting: 30 Home and Fashion Projects for all your No-Needle Needs (Kindle and Prime available)- See more Butterfly Knitting Patterns
Arm Knit Orca Blanket
Slip into this cozy blanket designed by Amanda Bassetti of SimplyMaggie.com who designs many ingenious arm knitting patterns. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Length: 49” from nose to tail
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Premier Couture Jazz yarn on Amazon
Get Simply Maggie’s book Arm Knitting: 30 Home and Fashion Projects for all your No-Needle Needs (Kindle and Prime available)- See more Sea Creature Knitting Patterns
Arm Knit Throw
Who doesn’t love cuddling under a big squishy throw blanket on a cold winter night? Learn how to make your very own oversized garter stitch throw – no knitting experience required. In this beginner friendly class, arm-knitting expert Anne Weil shows you every step of construction, from cast on to bind off. Since you’ll be using your arms instead of knitting needles, all you need is yarn to get started. Pattern and instructional video class available for free with a free trial at Creativebug. Pictured project by Sharleen Villagra
Finger Knit Cowl
Cowl made from one long finger knit cord coiled and then fastened with wrapped yarn. Great project for kids to make as gifts. Designed by The Firefly Hook.
Arm Knit 3 Hour Blanket
Use 4 strands of super chunky yarn to knit this throw. Approximately 45″ [114.5 cm] wide x 60″ [152.5 cm] long.
Finger Knit Beanie Hat
Red Ted Art shares Bean Creative's instructions and videos to finger knit a hat. Great for older kids!
Arm Knit Lace Pillow
Lattice work lace makes the perfect quick cover to dress up a plain cushion. Designed by Anne Weil.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
Get Anne’s book Knitting Without Needles on Amazon (Kindle and Prime available)- See more Pillow Knitting Patterns
Finger Knit Owls
Red Ted Art shares a little finger knitted owl, that you can use either as a key chain/ back pack charm or as a cute “snowy” owl ornament in fall/ Christmas.
Arm Knit Cowl
Anne Weil shows how to make a simple arm-knit cowl using nothing more than super-bulky yarn and your arms. She even shares a fun variation – a bulky scarf with festive pompom adornments. In about an hour, you can whip up this luxe accessory. Pattern and instructional video class available for free with a free trial at Creativebug.
Finger Knit Heart Ornament
Red Ted Art provides instructions and videos to knit a heart ornament. Great project for kids!
Finger Knit Butterflies
Red Ted Art provides instructions and videos to knit a butterfly. Great project for kids!
30 Minute Finger Knit Animal Ears
Audra from Kurtz Corner designed these adorable animal ears perfect for baby dress up and photo shoots.
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Arm Knit Cat Bed
BeCozi created this video tutorial for a pet knitting project.
Finger Knit Snakes
Red Ted Art provides instructions and videos to knit these snakes, including finger knitting increases and decreases. Great project for kids!
Jersey Knit Bracelet
Finger knit this bracelet with tshirt yarn. Vanessa Christensen created a detailed tutorial and video.
Finger Knit Rug
This finger knit rug designed by Flax and Twine is woven on a hula hoop.
Arm Knit Heart Blanket or Rug
Stacy King’s creative heart afghan design would make a great gift or decoration for babies, weddings, Valentine’s Day, or anyone who needs a little more love!
- Get the free knitting pattern and video tutorial
- See more Heart Knitting Patterns
- See more of Stacy’s patterns
Triplet Shawl
Laura of CreatingLaura.com designed this versatile arm knit project that can be worn as shawl, scarf or swimsuit cover-up. Five complementary colors of worsted weight yarn are arm knit together in a triangle — a unique shape for arm knitting that inspired Laura to figure out how to do decreases and increases in arm knitting.
Arm Knit Lacey Cowl
Two different arm knit cowl patterns are included in this Berroco pattern. The lacey texture of this cowl is created with the recommended yarn Berroco Lacey.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended yarn Berroco Lacey
- See more Cowl Knitting Patterns
Arm Knit Button Wrap
Jennifer Dickerson designed this versatile wrap and provides instructions and videos.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended yarn on Amazon:
- Lion Brand Homespun
- Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Arm Knit Market Bag
This mesh tote is arm knit with 6 strands of cotton yarn in two more colors. Approximately 16” [40.5 cm] wide x 12½” [32 cm] high (excluding handle).
Arm Knit Vest
Though the pattern designed by Lion Brand is listed as a shawl with a button, it appears that the model is wearing it as a vest by wrapping it around her and putting her arms through the mesh.
Quick Arm Knit Cowl
This elegant cowl is light but warm.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended yarn Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (36 shades)
DIY Tasseled Love Pillow
This pillow by Flax and Twine is decorated with letters made with finger knit yarn. There is a detailed photo tutorial for the pillow and a link to a tutorial for making the finger knit yarn used for the writing.
Arm Knit Shrug
Three yarns arm knit together to give the unique color and contrast of this quick shrug.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended yarn at Amazon:
Bernat Bargello
Bernat Soft Boucle
Bernat Softee Chunky - Get More Free Shrug Knitting Patterns
3 Strand Arm Knit Cowl
Using several strands of the colorful yarn Unique, this arm knitted cowl works up quickly.
Arm Knit Fringed Wrap
Designed by Yarnspirations, this stylish wrap is approximately 18” [45.5 cm] wide x 72” [183 cm] long (excluding fringe).
Patterns for Purchase
Giant Arm Knit Bunny
No longer free. Anne Weil designed this bunny shaped floor pillow in two sizes.
- Get the knitting pattern
- Get Anne’s book Knitting Without Needles on Amazon (Kindle and Prime available)
- Get the recommended yarn on Amazon
- See more Bunny Knitting Patterns
Chunky Arm Knit Throw
This arm knit basketweave blanket is 54″ x 42″ and takes just a few hours to make.
Arm Knit Cabled Blanket
This modern afghan was designed by Anne Weil for her book Knitting Without Needles
- Get Anne’s book Knitting Without Needles on Amazon (Kindle and Prime available)
- Get Anne’s book Knitting Without Needles on Alibris
Arm Knit Hooded Scarf
Designed by Laura Strutt for Arm & Finger Knitting 35 No Needles Knits For The Home & To Wear
- See more pattterns from the book and get the Arm & Finger Knitting book on Amazon (Prime available)
- Get the book on Alibris
Arm Knit Slouch Hat
This cozy hat was designed by Anne Weil for her book Knitting Without Needles
- Get Anne’s book Knitting Without Needles on Amazon (Kindle and Prime available)
- Get Anne’s book Knitting Without Needles on Alibris
Arm Knit Gillet
Designed by Laura Strutt for Arm & Finger Knitting 35 No Needles Knits For The Home & To Wear
- See more pattterns from the book and get the Arm & Finger Knitting book on Amazon (Prime available)
- Get the book on Alibris
Arm Knit Pouf
Ottoman 25” wide 16” tall 78” circumference. Designed by Anne Weil for her book Knitting Without Needles
- Get Anne’s book Knitting Without Needles on Amazon (Kindle and Prime available)
- Get Anne’s book Knitting Without Needles on Alibris
Bow Headband
Designed by Laura Strutt for Arm & Finger Knitting 35 No Needles Knits For The Home & To Wear
- See more pattterns from the book and get the Arm & Finger Knitting book on Amazon (Prime available)
- Get the book on Alibris
Finger Knit Linen Baskets
Turn basket inside out for a whole new texture. Large: 8” x 4” Small: 6” x 3.25”, Designed by Anne Weil for her book Knitting Without Needles
- Get Anne’s book Knitting Without Needles on Amazon (Kindle and Prime available)
- Get Anne’s book Knitting Without Needles on Alibris
- See more Pouf Knitting Patterns
Finger Knit Baby Booties
These booties are constructed by attaching the finger knit strand back to itself and then folded for the adorable bootie shape and then embellished with your special touch. Designed by Anne Weil for her bookKnitting Without Needles
- Get Anne’s book Knitting Without Needles on Amazon (Kindle and Prime available)
- Get Anne’s book Knitting Without Needles on Alibris
- See more Baby Booteis Knitting Patterns
Finger Knit Handy Storage Tubs
Designed by Laura Strutt for Arm & Finger Knitting 35 No Needles Knits For The Home & To Wear
- See more pattterns from the book and get the Arm & Finger Knitting book on Amazon (Prime available)
- Get the book on Alibris
Arm Knit Purl Side Tote Bag
This purse is 24″ by 19″ but the size can easily be adjusted. Designed by Anne Weil for her book Knitting Without Needles
- Get Anne’s book Knitting Without Needles on Amazon (Kindle and Prime available)
- Get Anne’s book Knitting Without Needles on Alibris
- See more Baby Booteis Knitting Patterns
Finger Knit Clutch
Designed by Laura Strutt for Arm & Finger Knitting 35 No Needles Knits For The Home & To Wear
- See more pattterns from the book and get the Arm & Finger Knitting book on Amazon (Prime available)
- Get the book on Alibris
Finger Knitting
Finger knitting is the amazingly simple process of knitting with only your fingers, instead of with traditional knitting needles. It’s the ultimate on-the-go, take-it-with-you craft. 13 totally cute projects are included in this book, from bracelets, necklaces, scarves, belts, and headbands, to wreaths, coasters, rugs, and pillows.
