Garter Stitch knitting patterns for women's cardigans, baby clothes, shawls, toys, scarves, and other projects knit in garter stitch. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/15/25
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Free Patterns
No Gauge Hat
You can knit this hat in any yarn without checking gauge and get a hat that fits. This no-gauge hat is knit flat in garter stitch on the bias. Any weight yarn. Designed by Stefanie Bold. Available in English and German
Donald Dragon
Dragon hand puppet with all pieces knitted flat in garter stitch. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry.
Chunky Scrap Yarn Sweater
Garter stitch cardigan designed to use up leftover scraps of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lori Carson.
Bibbed Sweater
Easy baby pullover with buttoned flap front for easy dressing. Knit flat in two pieces with garter stitch. Sizes Newborn to 4 months. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jane Burns.
Triangle Scarf
Easy colorful scarf constructed of garter stitch triangles. Designed for at least 4 colors, it's a great stash buster for Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Panda Yarn.
Frilly Garter Shawl
Simple triangle shawl with easy ruffled border knit in garter stitch. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Brian Smith Designs.
Mishima Mitts
Easy fingerless mitts knit flat in garter stitch and joined with an exposed seam in a contrast color. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Wylie.
Patchwork Jacket
Garter stitch cardigan constructed with mitered garter squares with garter stitch borders. The mitered squares are designed for self-striping yarn. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations. A kit is also available.
More Free Patterns
Bow-tiful Headband
Easy headband with bow knit flat in three pieces with garter stitch. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson.
The Easiest Scarf
Asymmetrical triangle shawlette knit in garter stitch with one skein of self-striping Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Diane L. Augustin.
Lambkin
Baby lamb toy knit flat in garter stitch with a little nappy. Size 15cm/6 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Valerie Owens.
F646 Baby Blanket
Blanket knit in 5 sections of garter stitch, alternating the direction of the garter stitch to create an interesting texture. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Joanne Turcotte.
Cute As A Button Pinafore
Easy baby dress or vest knit in garter stitch and buttoned at side front. Sizes Newborn to 24 months. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Jane Burns.
Neckwarmer Scarf
Easy beginner buttoned cowl knit in garter stitch. 2 sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lily Steeple.
Bath Mitts
Add to gift baskets for a personal touch! Squishy wash mittens knit flat in garter stitch. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lily Sugar 'n Cream.
Chunky Garter Throw
Striped stash buster blanket knit in garter stitch. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Checkheaton.
Patterns for Purchase
Mountain Ridge Ruana
Open sided cape cardigan knit flat in garter stitch. No ends to weave in as they are left on to create the fringe! Great stash buster for aran weight yarn. Designed by PeartreeKnitting.
Garter Stitch Slippers
Easy adult slippers knit in garter stitch with 2 needles. Worsted weight yarn. 2 Sizes. Designed by Craft Bindings.
Beginner Garter Stitch Baby Jacket
Easy baby cardigan knit in all squares and rectangles with no shaping. DK weight yarn. Sizes 0-3 months. Designed by Anglesey's Treasures.
2227 Garter Stitch Jacket
Long-sleeved woman's cardigan knit in garter stitch with asymmetric front closing. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Sizes S-XXL. Designed by Crucci NZ.
Tommy Garter Stitch Hoody
Easy striped garter stitch baby jacket with a matching hat that's also a great stash buster for leftover DK weight yarn. Sizes 3 months to 12 months. Designed by Julia Race.
