These quick projects for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and more, use yarn or wire and sometimes beads to create unique statement jewelry. Updated 5/4/26.
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Free Patterns
Knitter's Brooch
WIP jewelry for knitters with knitted project on toothpick needles. Perfect for scrap yarn. Designed by Eva McDonald. Pictured project by kniteuse
Cheerful Cuties
Knitted jewelery set including jumbo bead necklace, heart charm bracelet, butterfly brooch, and knitted hairclips. All knitted flat with some using i-cord. Perfect for using up scrap DK weight yarn. Designed by Ellen Kapusniak.
Picot Earrings
Knit scraps of yard into a pretty lace and then thread an earring hoop through the knit and you have pretty earrings. Designed by Katie Ferry.
Bluebell Brooch
Flower embellishment you can wear as jewelry, use as an ornament, or add as a decoration to a gift or a greeting card. Great use for scrap yarn and quick gift. Designed by Snoo's Knits. Fingering weight yarn.
Earrings and Bracelets
Make jewelry from leftover project yarn to match your knitted sweater or shawl! Earrings and braided friendship bracelets are made from i-cord. Great stash buster for scrap Fingering yarn. Neulotut korut designed by Reetta Puustinen.
Flower Brooch
Flower pin created with stacked circle blossoms atop i-cord stems and knit leaves. The double flower reminds me of a mother and child. Bulky weight yarn. Fiori designed by Jenifer Stark
Heart of Yarn Jewelry
Small i-cord hearts to wear as earrings, brooches or hairclips, or use as appliues or decorations. Great stash buster for scrap fingering yarn. Designed by Ambah O'Brien.
High Tea Collar Necklace
This versatile necklace designed by Donna Heron can be worn with either the button fastening in the back as a necklace or in the front for more of a collar look. Worsted weight yarn.
Swatch Bracelet
What a great idea from Mimsie! Don’t know what to do with those swatches? Turn them into bangles. I know I’ll be more inclined to knit more swatches.
Flower Brooch
Small bouquet that can be worn as a pin or used as decoration or embellishment. Perfect for scrap yarn. Mother's day knitty brooch designed by Claire Garland. Pictured project by PrettyVintageGirl
Flower Earrings
This is a very easy pattern for knitters of all levels, according to the designer, with beautiful results! In addition to a small amount of yarn, you will need beads and earring hooks. Great use for scrap yarn and quick gift. Designed by Muris Knits. Fingering weight yarn.
Festive Rose
Easy knitted rose to use as a brooch, hair clip, ornament, and more. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Great use for scrap yarn and quick gift. Designed by Ambah O'Brien. Fingering weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
What the World Needs Now Earrings
Mesh earrings knit with wire embellished with duplicate stitch rainbow. Designed by Romi Hill for Knitty.
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Cable Braided Necklace
Designed by Olga Jazzy this necklace is braided from two pieces of stockinette.
Bow Pouch Bracelet
This cute bow bracelet designed by Derya Davenport has a secret — a little pouch on the underside where you can put coins, bobby pins, etc. A great beginner project because it’s made of 3 rectangles.
Knecklace
Designed by Hilary Engebretson, this necklace can be adjusted for any weight of yarn.
Cable Bracelets
Great quick project for stash yarn! Worked flat on 5.0mm needles with two strands of shiny cotton held together. Designed by A la Sascha
- Get the free knitting pattern. Note that the link to the English pattern is in the second section on the page.
- See the Ravelry page
Ruched Necklace
A ruffled lace piece that is then strung on a chain. #10 crochet thread weight yarn. Designed by Kris DeGraeve.
Band Cuffs
Bracelets knit flat with options for single or double band. Make in less than an hour and wear out tonight! Worsted weight yarn. Designed by starathena.
Julie Statement Necklace
Necklace with garter stitch beads knit flat and seamed, then strung on a ribbon with other beads. Designed by Jordana Paige for Knitty.
Perdita Cuff
Lace bracelets with three floral motifs to choose from Lily of the Valley (shown), Lilacs, and Bluebell. Sizes XS to XL. Thread weight yarn. Designed by Elizbeth Klett for Knitty.
Emerald Beaded Bracelet
This design by Heather Murray is easy and quick to knit. The beads are all prestrung before the knitting starts, and all rows are knitted, with the same number of stitches in each row. The shaping is produced by varying the number of beads in a row.
I-Cord Necklace
An ingenious necklace knit with beads inserted into an i-cord. Light fingering weight weight yarn. Designed by ABC Knitting Patterns
Beaded Bracelet
Knit with metallic elastic cord. Beading tutorial included.
Seamless Bangle
Bracelets knit in a tube using scraps of sock yarn. Designed by Oddknit
Patterns for Purchase
Moonrise Earrings
Rocket shaped earrings with fringe plumes of smoke as it takes off. Designed by tiny owl knits.
Animal Brooches
Animal head knitting patterns with instructions for knitting them as brooches, pencil and bottle toppers, egg and mug cosies, and wrist bands. Includes elephant, zebra, panda, rabbit, lion, sheep, pig, cat, dog, and more. Designed by toyshelf.
Venus Necklace
Elegant yet simple garter stitch V-shaped necklace that combines two beautiful colors that flip elegantly in the middle. This is a quick and easy knit that is perfect for all skill levels. Makes a wonderful unique gift! Designed by Javori Designs.
Elegant Name Badge
Knitted name badge with tiny knitting needles made from toothpicks and beads to make it look like a WIP. Add your name in the small version or knit the “Love to Knit” versions (which are slightly taller). Instructions are given in both the line-by-line written method and with charts. Designed by Terry Morris.
Jacqueline Necklace
Designed by Andi Javori this beaded knit necklace is 19″ x 1/2″.
Scallop Edge Beaded Necklace
The original pattern for the Scallop Edge Beaded Necklace featured in 101 Designer One-Skein Wonders. This version includes both the book version and a variation using finer yarns and smaller needles than the pattern in the book. Pictured project by tinpins
Finger Knitting
Finger knitting is the amazingly simple process of knitting with only your fingers, instead of with traditional knitting needles. It’s the ultimate on-the-go, take-it-with-you craft. 13 totally cute projects are included in this book, from bracelets, necklaces, scarves, belts, and headbands, to wreaths, coasters, rugs, and pillows.
