Free knitting patterns for scrap happy throws, afghans, and baby blankets knit with leftover oddball yarn. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 2/5/24
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Free Patterns
Knotball Blanket
Knit on the bias in garter stitch gives this stash busting blanket diagonal stripes. The colorway is created by using a magic knotball combining all your leftover sock yarn into one ball of yarn. The designer has link to her video on knotballs. Designed by Shannon Long for Blue Fern Yarns.
Nepolitan Ripple Throw
Zigzag striped stash buster blanket knit in a 2 row repeat. Designed for at least 10 colors, solid and self-striping, in a variety of weights from Sport to Super Bulky, it's perfect for leftover yarn. Size: About 46 x 60 in. (117 x 152.5 cm). Designed by Lion Brand.
Leftovers Blanket
Designed for stash busting, this blanket is knit flat with garter stitch in blocks of 5 sections a central square surrounded by four wedge shapes. A great portable project! Two strands of Fingering weight yarn held together but I think you could use any weight. Designed by Tone Takle. Available in English and Norwegian
Brava Stripe Blanket
A 4 row slipped stitch pattern creates a colorful stash buster blanket for multicolored yarn or leftover scrap yarn. The designer offers detailed instuctions that will be helpful for beginners, including a tutorial for how to use a Russian join to join the yarn. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Yay for Yarn . Web version is free.
Amish Stripe Afghan
Alternating stripes of color in stockinette and seed stitch creates a great stash buster for at least seven colors of yarn. A seed stitch border creates a neat finished look. Pattern calls for picking up side borders but I think you could easily handle this as you knit if you want. Size: About 49 x 56 in. (124.5 x 142 cm). Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Irina Poludnenko. A kit is also available.
Giant Square Scrap Blanket
This stash buster project makes excellent use of ALL of your leftover yarn. This square blanket is knit in the round and there’s no seaming or edges to pick up. Each new yarn is joined at the end of the one before it. This pattern is fully customizable to your preferences. Designed by Laura Peters. Pictured project by sandra8981
MODular Knit Quilt
Quilt inspired stash buster blanket knit with garter stitch in modular blocks that are then seamed together. Designed for at least 7 colors, it's a great stash buster for bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf is available for purchase. Designed by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands. A kit is also available.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version - scroll to bottom of target page
- Purchase a printable pdf
- Get the kit at Lion Brand for $28
Charleston Garden Blanket
Great stash buster for gradient or self-striping DK weight yarn, this blanket is created from hexagons knit from at least 4 colorways of multicolor yarn. 49 Hexagon motifs are worked, then sewn together in strips to make Blanket. Size: One Hexagon motif = about 7 in. (18.5 cm) across at widest point. About 38 x 54 in. (96.5 x 137 cm). Designed by Irina Poludnenko. A kit is also available.
Cabled Afghan
Easy striped cabled blanket knit with an 8 row repeat cable and 6 colors so it's perfect for stash busting. Size: About 45 x 60 in. (114.5 x 152.5 cm). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
More Free Patterns
Morse Code Love Blanket and Pillow
Want a unique way to send your love AND use up your stash? The stripe sequence of this blanket are coded to spell out "LOVE" in Morse Code. Knit in 2 row repeat linen stitch which enhances the Morse Code theme. Designed for 10 colors, it's a perfect stash buster for Bulky weight yarn. Includes instructions for matching pillow. Size: blanket: 55' x 67' (140 x 170cm) cushion: 17' x 17' (43 x 43 cm). Designed by Doris Doblhofer.
Modern Log Cabin Blanket
Quilt inspired throw knit in garter stitch rectangles. Designed for 9 colors, it's a perfect stash buster for Super Bulky weight yarn. Size: Approx 50" [127 cm] square. Designed by Bernat.
Annular Baby Blanket
Round baby blanket knit with garter stitch wedges shaped with simple short rows (no wrapping). Designed for 5 gradient colors, it's a perfect stash buster for Worsted weight yarn or mini skeins. Size: 44"/112cm Diameter. Designed by Triona Murphy.
Hexagon Throw
Modular blanket knit from rows of hexagons knit in the round. Designed for one 100g ball each of 8 colors, it's a perfect stash buster for those single skeins of Worsted weight yarn. Size: Throw: 91cm to 122cm, Baby Blanket: 110cm / 44 inches square. Designed by Spotlight. A kit is also available.
Weekend Throws
Striped garter stitch blankets in 2 sizes. Perfect for beginners! Knit 8 colors so it's a great for leftover yarn. Size: Throw: 91cm to 122cm, Baby Blanket: 50cm to 75cm. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns. A kit is also available.
Chevron Afghan
Super simple afghan knit in strips on the bias and then assembled to create a zigzag design. Uses a 2 row repeat and 6 colors so it's a great stash buster. Size: About 42 x 66 in. (107 x 168 cm). Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Digital Chevron Blanket
A unique modern update on a chevron striped pattern knit with a variety of widths in a 2 row repeat and 7 colors so it's a colorful stash buster. Size: Approx 50½" x 60" [128.5 x 152.5 cm]. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio.
Scrappiest Happiest Blanket
Easy scrap yarn throw with stripes of texture and color using garter stitch, seed stitch, eyelet , and stockinette using 7 colors. Aran weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf are available on Etsy. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz at Mama In A Stitch.
The Incredible Blanket
Easy slipped stitch colorwork in a 4 row repeat combined with 20 colors creates a gloriously colorful blanket and perfect stash buster for leftover yarn. Size: 51 x 51 inches. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho. A kit is also available.
Patterns for Purchase
Scarlet's Blanket
Stash buster sampler blanket with six sections each knit in a different color and texture, and bordered with a neutral color. DK weight yarn. Designed by Auroraknit
Ice Cream Sundae Ripple Baby Blanket
This colorful ripple blanket knits up beautifully quickly, and is a very simple pattern that even beginners can manage. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Crafty Gran
Santorini Scrapghan
Who knew that a scrap blanket could look so good? Inspired by the cool fresh vibes of Santorini, Greece, this reversible scrap blanket is also a stitch sampler throw including seed stitch, stockinette, garter stitch, 4x4 ribbing, hurdle stitch, and even a tiny bit of fair isle. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Yelena at KindOfKnit
Granny's Button Jar Blanket
The main body of the blanket is knitted in stocking stitch and features buttons incorporated using the intarsia technique. The buttons are knitted from a clear, numbered chart, or full written instructions. If you are stash busting and wish to work each button in a different colour, you will require 25 m/30 yds of Aran weight yarn per button. Designed by Vikki Bird
Long Live the Scraps Blanket
Give your neglected yarn scraps, leftovers, or single skeins new glory and purpose in this blanket worked in strips, which are knitted together as you go. Designed by Christiane Burkhard
Over The Rainbow Throw Blanket
Use up scraps of aran weight and bulky weight yarn in this blanket created with rainbow strips of different stitch patterns to add textural interest. The finished throw is approximately 36" x 65" (92 cm x 165 cm) but can be made any size you want. Crochet is used for joins and edging but a tutorial link is included. Designed by Helen Gipson
Flower Show Blanket
Bright throw of flower blocks that's a great take-along project and stash buster. There are two methods for working flower centers one that requires a small seam and the other that requires working in the round on dpns. The pattern includes full written instructions, and charts for those who prefer them. Size 62 x 62"/157 x 157 cm Aran weight yarn. Designed by Margaret Holzmann
Carnival Blanket
Colorful circles evoke the excitement and fun of a summer carnival, in this joyful blanket. This blanket has two constructions methods. It can be worked in blocks and sewn making it a great take-along project, or worked modularly with no sewing. Size 54 x 66"/137 x 168 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Margaret Holzmann
