Quick and easy gifts knit with garter stitch including hats, scarves, baby clothes, Christmas decorations, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 10/27/25
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Free Patterns
Simple Garter Hat
Easy unisex hat knit in a garter stitch rectangle and seamed. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn.
Woodland Capelet
Easy shoulder cozy shawl with ties to keep in place. Knit in garter stitch with a pretty scalloped edge. 3 sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Susan Mills Knits.
Slippers
Quick slippers knit flat in one piece with garter stitch. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Minna.
Everyday Handwarmers
Fingerless mitts knit flat in garter stitch with slipped stitch braids at edges and around wrist. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lisa R. Myers.
Bow Tie Keyhole Scarf
One skein ascot style scarf knit flat in garter stitch. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Beverly Leestma.
Eldora Hat
Reversible beanie knit flat sideways in garter stitch shaped with short rows. 2 Sizes. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jennifer Dassau.
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- Get the recommended Malabrigo Yarn Worsted yarn
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Garter Stitch Christmas Gnome
Quick holiday decoration gnomes are knitted flat in garter stitch and shaped with short rows. No size given but looks like maybe 4 inches in Sport weight yarn. Designed by Sybil R.
Spectroscopy Scarf
Zigzag scarf knit in garter stitch wedges shaped with short rows. Color comes from self-striping or ombre Aran weight yarn. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin.
More Free Patterns
Square Bear
How cute and cuddly is this easy teddy bear pillow knit with garter stitch. Lots of step by step photos so it's perfect for beginners! Size 20" [51 cm]. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations.
Isabel Hat
Easy one skein baby hat knit flat in garter stitch with a stockinette brim that rolls up naturally. Sizes Newborn to 6 Months. Uses less than one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss.
Angel Tree Decoration
Easy angel ornament knitted with garter stitch and shaped with three parts: the head, wings and body. Add a chenille stick halo. Size 14cm / 5.5 inches. Great stash buster for scraps of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lincraft.
Leah's First Scarf
Easy neckwarmer buttoned scarf knit with garter stitch and finished with buttons and tassels. Size 14cm / 5.5 inches. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Morse.
Baby Top Down Cardigan
Easy baby and toddler sweater knit flat in one piece with garter stitch. Sizes 6 Months to 24 Months. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bernat
Softly Simple Hot Water Bottle Cover
Easy cozy for hot water bottle knit flat in one piece with garter stitch body and ribbed top. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bernat
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- See the Ravelry page
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Simple Tote
Easy tote bag knit flat in one rectangle with garter stitch. Two strands of DK weight yarn held together. Designed by Espace Tricot
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- Get rolled leather handles at Amazon
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Martha's Star
Star shaped ornament or toy knit flat with garter stitch and decorated with buttons. Would also make great pet toys. Size 10cm / 4 inches across in DK weight yarn but can be knit in any weight. Designed by Frankie Brown.
Patterns for Purchase
Starling Slippers
Easy slippers with a fold down cuff knit flat in one piece with garter stitch on two straight needles. 2 Sizes. Uses one skein Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jennifer Lee.
Reindeer
Reindeer toy softies knit flat in garter stitch on two straight needles. Size 17 cm (6.7 inches). Sport weight yarn. Designed by Breimeisje.
Baby Bow Headband
Easy baby and toddler headband knit flat in garter stitch, seamed at back, with bow shaped with central wrap. Sizes: Newborn to Toddler. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by LittleThingsbySimona.
Garter Stitch Chunky Mittens
Easy mittens knit flat and seamed. You can knit them in an afternoon for the perfect last minute gift! Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by flaxandtwine.
Open Collar Cowl
Easy quick neckwarmer knit flat in garter stitch and seamed to create collar. Quick knit in one skein of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by cabinandcoveknits.
Garter Stitch Dog Sweater
Easy dog coat knit flat in one piece with garter stitch with ribbed collar and border. Sport weight yarn. Designed by becauseofcrochet.
