Garter stitch patterns for women's cardigans, baby clothes, shawls, home decor, accessories, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 3/9/26
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.
All links on this site are for informational purposes, but please note that some links are to affiliate sellers that pay me a small commission on purchases.
Follow me for more patterns:
Free Patterns
Garter Stitch Cardigan
Easy cardigan knit flat in garter stitch. Body is knit in one piece, no seams. A few stitches are picked up for the sleeves, that are knit flat and seamed, but no other stitches picked up. Sizes XS to 5X. DK weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team.
Candy Cane Cowl
Easy cowl knit flat sideways with garter stitch. The pattern says Bulky weight yarn but the original yarn is DK. Designed by Matemo Crafts. Available in English and Spanish.
- Get the free knitting pattern. The English translation is below the Spanish.
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Easy Cowl Knitting Patterns
Striped Slouchy Hat
Beginner friendly hat knit sidewasy in garter stitch with stripes and no shaping. The hat can be worn as a slouchy hat or with a rolled brim. DK weight yarn. Ba, Humbug designed by Monique Hudson.
Kid's Garter Stitch Sweater
Easy children's henley pullover knit flat in garter stitch with buttoned front placket. Neck edge is finished with single crochet but I think you could substitute a knit finish. Sizes 2 to 8 years. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Minstemann designed by Randi K Design. Available in English and Norwegian
Pigeon Shawl
No purling! This easy triangular shawl is knit with garter stitch and eyelets, then finished with fringe. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Beata Knits.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Stitch Knit Blanket
Garter stitch blanket knit sideways in stripes. Then garter stitch appliques of stars or diamonds are sewn on. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart Design Team.
Booties for Grown-Ups
Easy slippers knit flat in garter stitch and finished with one seam. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Frankie Brown.
Brona Shawl
Cozy triangle shawlette knit top down in garter stitch. DK or Sport weight yarn. Designed by Emily J. Designs.
More Free Patterns
Avenue Scarf
Garter stitch scarf with stylish details including tapered ends and i-cord edging. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Galt House of Yarn.
Kofsa Cardigan
Classic jacket cardigan knit in garter stitch with raglan yoke shaping. Knit seamlessly, so most of the cardigan is knit flat but the sleeves are knit in the round. Sizes XS to 4XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Ögla Knitwear Design. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Hawthorne Baby Cardigan
Garter stitch baby and toddler sweater with high collar knit seamless in one piece. Body is knit flat and sleeves in the round. Sizes Newborn to 4 years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jenny Wiebe.
Bandana Cowl
Triangle front cowl knit flat in garter stitch with easy increases. Body is knit flat and sleeves in the round. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Premier Yarns Fruits yarn
- See more Bandana Cowl Knitting Patterns
Keyhole Kitchen Towel
Hanging towel knit flat in garter stitch with an opening that allows you to slip one end through to keep the towel in place. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Tori Gurbisz Chapel.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Premier Yarns Cotton Sprout Worsted yarn
- See more Hanging Towel Knitting Patterns
Spiral Tawashi
Spherical scrubber knit flat in garter stitch with diagonal stripes and then seamed to form globe. This would also make fun bauble ornaments. Written instructions and chart, though apparently the chart is confusing since it seems to indicate purl stitches when all stitches are knit. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Seven Chen.
Children's Shoes
Child sized slippers with straps knit flat with garter stitch and seamed. Sizes 4-9 Years. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Red Shoes designed by Spotlight.
Slotted Scarf
One skein keyhole scarf knit flat with garter stitch with ribbed slot to put the scarf end through. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim.
Patterns for Purchase
Achira Sweater
Wearable art pullover knit sideways in garter stitch. Short-rows create both the colorwork and the shape of the yoke. Sizes 90 cm 35.4” to 160 cm 63”. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Linnah.
Thisaway Shawl
No purling, no grafting, no cutting colors for each stripe in this triangular shawl knit with garter stitch in stripes going different directions. Uses a construction inspired by sock heels to create the multidirectional sections. Video included. Sizes Newborn to 9 months. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Carissa Browning.
Simplicity Cardigan
Coat length open front cardigan knit top-down in garter stitch. Sizes S to XXL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Nicole Wang.
One Piece Garter Stitch Cardigan
Baby and child sized cardigan knit worked from side to side in a single piece with garter stitch. Sizes Newborn to 4 years. Aran weight yarn. Designed by heaventoseven.
Fishing For Koi Blanket
Colourful stash buster throw with elongated triangles knit with garter stitch shaped with short rows. DK weight (yarn held double) or a single strand of Aran or Bulky weight yarn. Designed by JimiKnits.
Cobblestone Sweater
Easy pullover knit flat in panels with garter stitch. Sizes 36" to 64". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Whistle and Wool.
Christina Baby Sandals
Garter stitch baby shoes with a buttoned ankle strap, foot strap knitted sideways and optional T-bar. Sizes Newborn to 9 months. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jennifer Lee.
