Shawls, scarves, slippers, mitts, hats, and more knit primarily with garter stitch. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 6/9/25
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Free Patterns
Flying Dream Shawl
Striped garter stitch shawl knit in wedges with swooping graphic curves inspired by the sweeping lines of insect wings and shaped with short rows. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Cate Carter-Evans.
Easiest Knitted Tote Bag
Shoulder bag with pocket knit flat in garter stitch. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Cleo Malone.
Tied Wrap
Reversible stylish triangle wrap shawl knit with garter stitch and i-cord ties. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
All Roads Hat and Mittens
Striped hat and mittens knit flat in garter stitch. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Lili Tobias for Purl Soho.
Wrap and Turn Shawl
Stash buster fish-shaped shawl knit with garter stitch stripes shaped with short rows. Great for using up leftover Fingering /sock weight yarn. Designed by Romi- Dame La Lata.
Minimalist Round Toe Slippers
Garter stitch slippers knitted on one set of single pointed needles. The pattern itself only involves the knit stitch, k2tog and picking up stitches. Designed by Janis Frank. Aran weight yarn. Web version is free.
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Minnie Scarf
Crescent scarf or shawlette knit in garter stitch with bobbled scallop edge. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Annie Baker Designs.
Cloche Chapeau
Cloche hat with button tab knit sideways in garter stitch. 3 sizes. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jennifer Stafford.
Flat ArmWarmers
Rainbow striped fingerless mitts knit flat in garter stitch. Great stash buster for Aran weight yarn. Designed by Anya Lomakina.
More Free Patterns
Side-By-Side Scarf
Love these colors and the contrasting directions! Garter stitch scarf knit modularly with horizontal and vertical stripes. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Mod Maude Shawl
Stash buster triangular shawl knit with colorful offset stripes in garter stitch and shaped with short rows. Great for using up leftover Fingering /sock weight yarn. Designed by Wendy Neal.
Flat Striped Slippers
Garter stitch slippers knit flat on two needles with stripes and seamed. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Annanitato Lolo of Crazy Hands. Video tutorial included with pattern.
Gingko Biloba Shawl
This reversible shawl with crenelated edge inspired by gingko leaves is knit sideways in garter stitch with the fan shape created with short rows. 3 Sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jodie Gordon Lucas.
Walla Walla
Cowl and fingerless mitts for beginners knit flat in garter stitch with pompoms. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Daknit Designs.
Family Swan Slippers
Very simple slipper in sizes for all the family! Knit flat in garter stitch. Sizes 1y to XXL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Agasalhos e Bugalhos who says it's the perfect project for beginners.
Petal Pouches
Easy drawstring bags knit flat in 4 garter stitch pieces with eyelet rows for drawstring closure and then seamed to form the bag. Great for beginners who are comfortable with basic increases. DK weight yarn. Designed by Frankie Brown.
Garter Set
Matching hat, fingerless mitts, and cowl knit flat in garter stitch is perfect for beginners or any level looking for an easy project. Worsted weight yarn. One Skein Garter Set designed by Amy Gunderson.
Patterns for Purchase
Shooting Star Scarf
Striped scarf knit in garter stitch with a star shaped with short rows. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Kulabra Designs
Savannah Scarf
This skinny scarf is quick and easy to make knitted entirely in garter stitch. Perfect project for beginners. Uses one skein of Aran or worsted weight yarn. Designed by Catherine McLennan.
Complete Knit Collection for Beginners
20 stylish projects specifically designed for Beginners projects including hats, shawls, scarves, blankets, and more. Projects use size 4 medium, 5 bulky, and 7 jumbo weight yarn. Designed by Mary Bird.
To Eyre
Inspired by shawls worn in the movie Jane Eyre, this 1800’s style ruffled garter stitch shawl includes 4 versions with various sizes and ruffle types. Designed by Carol Sunday. Worsted weight yarn.
Tidal Cove Scarf
Garter stitch scarf with three-dimensional folds inspired by the ocean tide. Personalize with beads, charms, feathers, shells, tassels, or other fun stuff. Easy to customize for different weights and sizes. Designer says this is suitable for an advanced beginner knitter. Designed by Knitwise Design
Celebrate Color Scarf
Mix and match your sock yarn stash in the playful stash buster scarf knit in garter stitch. Designed by Cindy Craig.
