Knitting patterns for accessories, clothes, baby clothes, home decor knitting projects with smocking stitch. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 1/25/25
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Free Patterns
Lithos Scarf
Textured scarf or shawl inspired by rock faces with alternating sections of smocked stitch, waves, and lace. Two widths for scarf or shawl. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cissy Yao for Knitty.
Rosemont Sweater
Short-sleeved pullover sweater with smocking stitch trim. Sizes Finished bust circumference: 32 (36 ¼ , 40 ¾ , 43 ½ , 48, 52 ¼ )”. DK weight yarn. Designed by D. C. Boyd.
Rock the Smock Hat
Beanie knit with a cozy smocked stitch with loops wrapping ribbing. Designed by Patons. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured projects by designer and jentenfour
Cushy Smocked Throw
Blanket designed with smocked ribbed with wrapped stitches. Designed by Patons. Throw: Approx 43 x 50 ins [109 x 127 cm].
Sheaf Cowl
This easy cowl is knit lengthwise with an 8 row repeat. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Worsted weight. Designed by Kathy North
Lord, What Fools Socks
Ribbed sock with smocking on the cuff. Cuff down socks with heel flap. Great showcase for variegated yarn. Sizes Small (Medium, Large). Designed by Claire Ellen. Pictured projects by ChristyH and Charlie-Jo
In a Pinch Pillow
Cushion knit with a 14 row smocked stitch. Choose between written instructions or charts. Size Approx 12" x 18" [30.5 x 45.5 cm]. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart.
Smock Stitch Baby Hat
Adorable baby hat knit with a smocked stitch. Sizes Newborn, 0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-3 Years, 3-10 Years, Teen, Adult. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Melody Rogers.
Mira River Wrap
Web version is free. Scarf knit with a smocked stitch inspired by river ripples and optional beading. PDF available for purchase. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Tammy Canavan-Soldaat.
More Free Patterns
Mug Jacket
Mug jacket cozy knit with a smocked stitch. Uses less than 1 skein 90 - 160 yards (82 - 146 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by MK Carroll.
In the Details Baby Hoodie
Garter stitch baby cardigan sweater with hood that has a border that looks like it is a smocked stitch. Sizes 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. Designed by Bernat Design Studio. Aran weight yarn.
Easy Smocked Hand Warmers
These fingerless mitts hand warmers knit up with less than one skein of Aran weight yarn and feature a smocked stitch. Designed by Wendy Goeckner.
Smocked Boot Cuffs
Boot toppers with smocked stitching. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by The Yarn Enabler as Smock It To Me Baby! Boot Cuffs. Pictured projects by missmelanie89 and designer
French Smock Top
Smock style sleeveless pullover top or vest which also features smocked stitching. Sizes XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kraftlingfor Knitty.
Smock Top Sweater
Pullover sweater features a form-flattering ribbed body topped by feminine smocking. Sizes Finished Bust 30 (34, 38, 41.5, 45.5, 49.5, 53)”. DK weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Knight for Knotions.
Elvira Hat
Hat with a smocked stitch brim. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Alyssa Heath. Pictured projects by aimeekeithan and the designer
Cabled Ski Bonnet
Lacey Volk’s Neon Ski Bonnet features and cabled band and smocked crown.
Smocked Teapot Cozy
Yarnspirations designed to cushy cozy that has a matching pattern for a smocked afghan.
Patterns for Purchase
Child's Poncho and Hat
No longer free. Matching poncho and cloche hat with a smocked stitch. To Fit Age: 4 or 6. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim
Replier Cowl
Cowl knit flat with a smocking stitch. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Pam Powers.
Shocking Smocking Shawl
Versatile wrap knit with a smocking stitch. Quick knit in 246 - 252 yards (225 - 230 m) of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Brian Smith.
Joia Shawl
Asymmetrical triangular shawl that grows from one tip to the opposite edge. Fashioned in easy-to-memorize smocking stitch, it looks beautiful in solids, semi-solids, or gradient colorways! 420-450 yards of fingering or sport weight yarn. Designed by Emily Wood.
Gather Hat and Cowl
Matching hat and cowl uses smocked stitches to gather fabric together, for a richly textured fabric. Sizes for the whole Family. Hat: Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult S, M, L Cowl: Child, Adult Short, Adult Long. DK weight yarn. Designed by tincanknits.
Larina Smocked Shawl
This beautiful shawl features a wonderful, textured smocking motif as a border along one side of the garter body that transitions into a matching ribbed border. Worked sideways. No cable needle or any other fancy tools are needed. DK weight but adjustable to other weights of yarn. Fully written row-by-row as well as charted instructions are provided. Designed by Lisa Hannes.
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