The 23 most popular free knitting patterns posted in 2023 on my blog, plus bonus of the most popular for-purchase patterns. Most patterns are free.
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Free Patterns
Baby Love Blanket
This was the top pattern of 2023! Lace blanket with an overall pattern of lace hearts. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Renae Jones. Pictured project by ZasuKnits
Fade to Grey Poncho
Simple but interesting construction on this poncho. It's knit in the round from the bottom in ribbing and the turtleneck collar is formed by decreased and smaller ribbing, without picking up stitches. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Sophia Rosa
Waterrock Vest
Sleeveless pullover vest or top with a 2 round repeat slipped stitch rib bordered by a seed stitch rib. Sizes 30.5 (35, 40, 45, 49.5, 54.5) inch bust. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jennifer Kelley for Appalachian Knits.
Ticket To Ride Cowl
Striped stash buster cowl designed to use up all of those treasured yarn remnants with borders in a solid color. This neckwarmer is knit flat and then buttoned to form a triangular front cowl. DK weight yarn. Designed by Angeline Webb. May only be free for a limited time.
Pronghorn Headband and Mitts
Matching cable headband and fingerless mitts knit flat. Cables form a diamond in the center of the headband and top of mitts. Uses just one skein 250 - 270 yards (229 - 247 m) of the recommended DK weight yarn. This pattern has fully written and charted directions. Designed by Farm Fresh Knits
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Amano Yarns Puna yarn
- See more Headband Set Knitting Patterns
Plaid Toque
Hat knit with a stranded plaid design in sizes for the whole family. Sizes Baby/Toddler, Ladies/Small, Large/Men. Designed by Lisa Overby. DK weight yarn. Web version is free.
- Get the free knitting pattern. Pattern link is toward the bottom of the page
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Black and White Knitting Patterns
Tree Cable Dog Sweater
Size adjustable dog sweater pattern, so you can knit from teacup size to Great Dane! Features cable and bobble design on the back that looks like trees. It also looks like there is a hole for the leash. The small size uses just one skein 200 - 250 yards (183 - 229 m) of DK weight yarn. Designed by Yuko Nagakura.
Cladonia Slouch
Easy slightly slouchy beanie knit with a moss stitch texture in a 4 round repeat. Uses one skein 328 yards (300 m) of the recommended Sport weight yarn. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin for Cascade Yarns
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns ® Aegean Tweed yarn at Amazon
- See more 4 Row Hat Knitting Patterns
Zebra
Adorable zebra stuffie knit in the round. Size Approx 12" [30.5 cm] long. DK weight yarn. Designed by Bernat. Pictured projects by rltrousil who has some good notes about construction.
Sox on 2 Stix
Easy socks with cabled leg knit flat on two straight needles with short row heel and short row toe. There are some picking up stitches and a provisional cast-on. DK / Sport weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Allen for Knitty.
Lucy the Cocker Spaniel Puppy
Adorable puppy dog stuffie pattern with body and ears are knitted flat and sewn together. Uses just one skein 200 - 251 yards (183 - 230 m) of Worsted weight yarn with scraps of yarn for face. Loop stitch is used for the ears and tail. Approximately 8.5 inches tall. Designed by Tricia Wood. May only be free for a limited time.
More Free Patterns
Purplexed Knot Bag
Knot bag tote knit with seed stitch stripes and handles. Size Size: 6 x 5" (15.2 x 12.7cm). Uses just one skein of the recommended Sport weight yarn. Designed by Kristi Simpson for Willow Yarns.
Mr. Ruesselo The Elephant
Elephant toy knit in the round with no sewing. Size Approximately 23cm x 16cm / 9 in. x 6 in. Designed by Svitlana Kondratova. Sport weight yarn.
Cloud Cardi
Easy bomber style cardigan jacket knit flat in garter stitch. No picking up stitches or tricky shaping. Designer says it is suitable for newbie knitters. Sizes XXS (XS, S, SM, M, L, XL, XXL). Quick knit Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Emily Bolduan. May only be free for a limited time.
Skirting Around
Stunning cable skirt, perfect for wearing over leggings. Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Patons. DK weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Patons® Classic Wool DK Superwash yarn at Amazon
- See more Skirt Knitting Patterns
Blue Iris One Skein Shawl
One skein triangular lace shawl knit from the neck to the long edge. Designed for one skein 400 yards (366 m) of sock/fingering yarn. Designed by Michelle Miller
Shaped Shoulder Pullover
If you follow me, you know I love easy row repeats like this women's short-sleeved textured sweater which is knit flat with a 6 row repeat interrupted rib stitch. Sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X. Designed by Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn. Though this pattern is labeled for experienced knitters, I don't see anything unusually difficult in the pattern. It seems pretty straightforward so I think it may be mislabeled.
Aran Pullover
Women's aran cable pullover sweater with a diamond latice cable panel on the front framed by Aran cable columns that continue to the sleeves and back. Sizes 36/38 (40/42, 44/46, 48/50). Sport weight yarn. 02 Pullover in Lana Grossa Cool Wool Designed by Lana Grossa.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Lana Grossa Cool Wool yarn at Amazon
- See more Diamond Sweater Knitting Patterns
Gina Giraffe
Giraffe toy plushie. No notes on size but it looks like she might be around 8 to 10 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Minttusuklaa. Available in English and Finnish
Not Your Average Sweater
Exquisite cable and lace long-sleeved women's pullover features a diamond lace and cable design. Sizes XS (S) M (L) Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Fraya
Della Mitts
Fingerless mitts with chevron lace cuff and double eyelet lace hand. 2 sizes. Uses less than one skein 180 yards (165 m) of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Holly Terrell.
Pink Lace Sweater
Women's pullover sweater knit with feather and fan lace framing a seed stitch panel. Sizes 36 – 40 (42/44). DK weight yarn. 09 Jumpover in Lana Grossa Silkhair
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Lana Grossa Silkhair yarn
- See more Pink Knitting Patterns
Lace Scarf
Lightweight fashion scarf with a 4 row repeat zigzag lace pattern. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand
Bonus: Top 10 For-Purchase Patterns
Beginner Poncho
Poncho knit flat in two rectangles. 8 sizes Designer says it is suitable for beginners. Bulky yarn. Designed by Jennifer Thompson for Bromefields
Ori-Ito Bag
Reversible purse knit in 2 row repeat linen stitch in four parts. Those parts are sewed together in a special way, which gives the bag its extraordinary shape. The stich makes the bag reversible with a different texture on each side. 2 Sizes. Designed by WoolAffair
Wrapped Up in Cables Sweater Scarf
Cozy scarf with sleeves that is adorned with a leaf-like lace and surrounding cables. Wrap it around your neck like a normal scarf, insert your arms into the cuffs and pull down the section around your neck. 3 Sizes Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Knitatude.
Coral Reef Cowl
A great stash buster, this shoulder cozy cowl is knit using slip stitches, with only one colour worked at a time, with a picot edge. Designed for mini skeins, it's also a great way too use up fingering weight scraps. Designed by Bea Naretto.
Baby Octopus
This adorable toy octopus with bobble suckers is constructed using medium weight yarn which makes it approx. 5.5” tall. However, any size yarn and needle size could be substituted to vary its size. The body is knit in the round while the arms are knitted flat. The pattern is 6 pages long and includes photos to assist you. Designed by Heather Kumpf.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- Or get the knitting pattern at Annies
- See more Sea Creature Knitting Patterns
Cable Poncho and Cowl
Oversized poncho that looks like it's knit in garter stitch with an elegant cable border. Matching separate cowl instructions included. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bummbul
Skipperling Lace Scarf
This one skein scarf combines lace and twisted stitches in an elegant design for all occasions. Blocked dimensions: 54 inches/137 cm by 8 inches/20 cm. Uses one skein,375 yards/342 m fingering weight yarn. Designed by Bonnie Sennott.
Rabbit in the Lettuce Patch
Bunny rabbit surrounded by lettuce leaves. Designed as a chocolate orange cover, you can easily turn it into a toy stuffie by stuffing the bunny. The cover measures approx. Height: 17cms / 7in. All pieces are knitted flat on a pair of straight knitting needles. DK weight yarn. Designed by WhiskersPawsandClaws.
Snowdrop Baby Cardigan Jacket
Baby cardigan trimmed with a 4 row repeat lace. Only two small seams to join. Six sizes ~ small preemie, medium/large preemie, newborn, 0-3months, 6-9months, 12-18months DK weight yarn. Designed by Marianna's Lazy Daisy Designs
Tall Stories Giraffe Toy
Giraffe stuffie knit flat on 2 needles. Size 39cm/15 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry
Horse, Donkey and Unicorn
Toy softies with mix and match options to create a unicorn, horse, or donkey with outfits. One pattern includes instructions for dresses, the other for sweaters and shorts. Finished size: approx. 23cm (9 inches). All of the pieces are knitted flat and seamed afterwards. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Julie Williams of Little Cotton Rabbits.
