For the first time since 2014, you can see the free knitting patterns I offered in my first newsletter. In that email, I linked to pins on Pinterest instead of a blog post. Now I've transferred all those patterns to a new blog post so you can get to them on one page for the first time! Updated 12/15/24
To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern.
These patterns are not my designs but links to other designers who have generously shared their patterns. If you have questions about how to knit a specific pattern, please contact the designer directly.
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Free Patterns
Junkies Java Jerkin
This argyle coffee cup cozy / cosy by Marjorie Walter lets you enjoy your favorite hot drink in style. The S/M size fits most 8- and 12-oz. cups; the M/L size works best for 16-oz. and larger cups.
Home Slippers
These slippers are created by ingeniously folding a flat piece of knitting. The pattern is mostly instructions translated from Russian.
Christmas Tree Gift Card Cozy
Designed by Yarnspirations, this gift card holder is knit in garter and stockinette stitch decorated with button ornaments and colorful seam that make it special.
I-Cord Necklace
An ingenious necklace knit with beads inserted into an i-cord.
Free video and instructions on how to make i-cords
Tea Toting Owl Tea Wallet
Tea toting owl free knitting pattern – this cute owl holds your tea bags when you travel. Great for stash and remnant yarn!
Ruffle Yarn Shawl
Kelp Forest Shawlette is a quick easy circular shawl knit with ruffle yarn. Knit in a spiral like a nautilus and creates a really lovely ruffled edge while showing off the lacy netting of the yarn. Designed by karinknits designs. Pictured project by PurlsofthePast. Sadly, most of these yarns are discontinued but can still be bought on third party sites.
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.
More Free Patterns
Bow Pouch Bracelet
This cute bow bracelet designed by Derya Davenport has a secret — a little pouch on the underside where you can put coins, bobby pins, etc. A great beginner project because it’s made of 3 rectangles.
Double Knit Bird Dishcloth HotPad
Margaret MacInnis offers a pattern and tutorial for a bird motif double knit for dishcloth, hot pad or coaster.
Easy Stay On Baby Bib
Designed by Eileen Casey, this simple little bib is a quick and easy knit, and is designed to slip over the head without any ties, toggles or buttons to fuss with.
Hogwarts Bookscarves
Designed by Anna Kingstone, these double knit bookmarks are designed with the house sigils.
Bathroom or Kitchen Decor Set
These accessory patterns are perfect gifts for housewarmings or holidays.
- Get the free knitting pattern for the cloth and soap sleeve Selina Kyle
- Get the free knitting pattern for the scrubby / tawashi by Maryann Walsh
- Get DK yarn for this project on Etsy
Sweater Key Chain Covers
This set of miniature sweaters will keep your keys from scratching up your purse contents, designed by Berroco. Although it’s a great use of scrap yarn, these were knit in Berroco Sox which is a variegated sock yarn works up into faux Fair Isle and self-striping patterns.
Square Bunny
Here is another version of a bunny created by knitting a single square, designed by Annette of Lebenslustiger.
10 1-Hour Knitting Projects
Collected by Thoroughly Natural, this site doesn't exist. I tracked down the patterns listed and here's the information I found. Many have been discontinued but are either available on Youtube or the Internet archive..
- See the article on the Internet archive
- 1-Hour Herringbone Cowl. Video only still available.
- 1-Hour Seed Stitch Cowl. Video only still available.
- 1-Hour Bobble Hat on Internet archive
- 1-Hour Knit Flower. Video only still available.
- 1-Hour Arm Knit Blanket.
- 1-Hour Belt. No longer free.
- 1-Hour Arm Knit Scarf. Video only.
- 1-Hour Baby Hat.
- 1-Hour Fingerless Gloves. Video only still available.
- 1-Hour Knit Scarf.
Patterns for Purchase: Not from original newsletter
One Day Neck Warmer
Buttoned cowl that forms a diamond in the front with easy to remember repeats. Designer says it can be knit in one day. Uses one skeing of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by WhiteFlowerNeedle
Two Hour Toe Up Slippers
The slippers in this pattern are knit from the toe up using bulky weight yarn or worsted yarn held double. It takes approximately 2 hours to knit a pair.
- Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- Get bulky yarn for this project on Etsy
- See more Slipper Knitting Patterns
Two Hour Neckwear
Knit it tonight – wear it tomorrow. Chunky yarn, big needles and a couple of hours are all you need to knit any of these 12 designs!
Biscuit Blanket
This could be used for scones, cookies, a small loaf of bread … anything yummy that needs to stay warm. A nice gift to knit whether it is stuffed ahead of time with baked goods or not! BONUS: This knitting pattern include the designer’s personal Blue Ribbon Biscuit Recipe, and a Springtime Dishcloth knitting pattern.
3 Hour Slouchy Hat
The designer says she knits this in two hours but is a fast knitter. Two adult sizes included in the pattern.
- Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- Get bulky yarn for this project on Etsy
- See more Slouchy Hat Knitting Patterns
Spa & Bath Sets to Knit
Each of the 5 sets in Spa & Bath Sets to Knit has an adult-size bath mitt, drawstring soap sack, facecloth, and headband knit in soft cotton worsted weight yarn. Sets are Refresh (featuring a lacy diamond border), Paradise (diamond lace pattern), Rejuvenate (forget-me-not floral pattern), Sunrays (eyelet mock cable pattern), and Tranquility (with an eyelet lattice border).
