Smart style, smart gifts, and more in these garter stitch patterns for women's clothes, baby projects, home decor, accessories, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 10/27/25
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Free Patterns
Breeze Tank Top
Sleeveless top knit flat in one piece with garter stitch from bottom back to bottom front. Some stiches picked up to finish neck and armholes. Worsted weight yarn. Summer Breeze Tank Top designed by Purl Soho.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin Halloween and autumn decoration or pincushion knitted in garter stitch on single pointed needles. The stalk is an i-cord. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry.
Foxglove Boot Toppers
Easy boot cuffs knit in garter stitch stripes. DK weight yarn. Designed by Esther Kate.
Gone Shawl
This heart shaped stash buster shawl is designed to use up leftover yarns until they're "gone". Grab your scrap yarn and oddballs and start knitting away in garter stitch until you reach your desired size or run out of yarn. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by britt schmiesing. Pictured project by mawie
Ditte Garter Stitch Sweater
Easy pullover knit flat in garter stitch with ribbed cuffs, hem, and neck. No picking up stitches. Circular needle used for number of stitches. Sizes S to XXL. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Sys Fredens.
Minnie Shawlette
Small shawl or scarf knit sideways in garter stitch with a fun bobble edge. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Annie Baker Designs.
Billy Bear Jacket
Hooded baby and toddler cardigan knit flat in garter stitch with little bear ears added for extra cuteness. No picking up stitches. Sizes Newborn to 24 months. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jane Burns.
Corrina Cardigan
Easy cardigan knit flat in garter stitch. No picking up stitches. Sizes 32 to 50" / 81 to 127 cm. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Wool and the Gang.
More Free Patterns
Hattie Cowl and Fingerless Mitts
Matching garter stitch neckwarmer and mitts knit with stripes and short-row ovals. 3 sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Teri Grosz.
Ten Stitch Rectangle
This unique construction can be used to create a rug, a table runner, a placemat, or a rectangular blanket with a garter stitch spiral. Any weight of yarn. Designed by Frankie Brown.
Weekend Cushion
Stash buster pillow cover knit with garter stitch stripes and overlapping back halves for easy cushion insertion. Size 45cm / 18" square. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
Easy Foldover Slippers
Quick easy slippers knit flat with garter stitch in a t-shape and then folded to create cozy footwear. 2 sizes. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Gina-Michele.
Patchwork Triangles Blanket
Throw blanket knit in strips of garter stitch triangles shaped with short rows. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Caron.
Faefolk Hood
Hooded scarf knitted flat in garter stitch with a whimsical zig zag sawtooth edge going up the scarf ends and the hood. DK weight yarn. Designed by Beata Jezek.
Rainy Day Overcoat
Girl or boy's jacket with hood knit flat in garter stitch. No picking up stitches. Sizes 1 Years to 11 Years. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
Easy Flat Knit Plush Octopus
Quick octopus toy with all pieces knit flat with garter stitch, including the legs. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Gina-Michele.
Patterns for Purchase
Chunky Infinity Cowl
Easy quick buttoned cowl or hood knit in garter stitch. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by isWoolish.
Maiah Wrap-around Cardigan
Baby and child cardigan with wrapped front, buttoned at side, knit flat on straight needles, all in one piece, in garter stitch. Optional hood. Sizes Newborn to 4 years. Aran weight yarn. Designed by myDearPoppet.
Garter Stitch Coat
Simple, cosy jacket cardigan, knit with garter stitch and very easy shaping. Suitable for beginners according to designer. 3 Sizes. Super Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Woman's Weekly.
Ultra Easy Top
Sleeveless top or slipover knit in a single piece of garter stitch with simple techniques. Looks like it is knit flat from bottom back to bottom front. Suitable for beginners according to designer. Sizes XS to 4XL. Fine weight yarn. Designed by easy as knit.
Garter Stitch Jacket
Long-sleeved cropped cardigan buttoned at the bodice and knit in garter stitch. Sizes To fit chest/bust: 80 to 130cm / 32" to 52". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Jo Sharp.
Garter Stitch Jacket and Hat
Matching baby cardigan and beanie knit in garter stitch. Both appear to be knit flat. Sizes Jacket: To Fit Age 3 to 12 months, Hat: To Fit Age 3 to 9 months. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss.
