The top 16 free knitting patterns on my blog in April 2025 including shawls, baby clothes, women's sweaters, scarves, toys, slippers, more, plus bonus of the top for purchase patterns. Most patterns are free. Updated 4/28/25
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Free Patterns
Itty Bitty Bear Cubs
These easy preemie sized bear cub hats come in two sizes. Great stash buster! Designed by Carolyn Ingram. Pictured project by jooney
Emilia
This lace edged poncho is knit as a rectangle and seamed. Designed by Emilia Menéndez. Available in English and Spanish.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Rowan Pure Linen yarn on Amazon
- See more Lace Poncho Knitting Patterns
Grown-up Garter Booties
Maria Sus designed these garter-stitch slippers that are shaped with short rows. Great for multi-color yarn or stash-busting!
Sixty Years Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover knit in a 2 row repeat Broken Rib stitch for the body with a rib stitch and stockinette folded collar and sleeves. Knit seamlessly from the top down. DK weight yarn. Designed by Wollweg Knits.
Oden Baby Blanket
Baby blanket knit with an 8 stitch 4 row repeat zigzag pattern. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Gena Shaffer.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Caron Simply Soft Solids on Amazon
- See more 4 Row Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns
Easy Fingerless Mitts
Beginner level mitts are knit flat on 2 straight needles and seamed. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Many, in fact, said that this was their first knitting project. Designed by Roxanne Richardson. Uses 1 skein 80 - 100 yards (73 - 91 m) of Aran weight yarn. Pictured project by chinarose82
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran yarn used in the pictured project (39 colors!)
- See more Easy Mitts Knit Flat Knitting Patterns
Dancing Doll
12 inch high doll with bright cheerful dancing dresses with stranded designs. Great for scrap yarn! Video tutorial included. Designed by Terry White.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Watch the videos at Youtube
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Doll Knitting Patterns
Diego Hoodie Pullover
Hooded sweater with kangaroo pocket in front for toddlers and children. Child's 2, 4, 6. Rated easy by the designer. Worked flat and seamed. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
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Texture Mix Scarf
Scarf with alternating sections of textures in knit and purl stitches including Diamond, Basketweave, and Diagonal pattern. Approx 13" x 84" (33 x 213.5 cm). Designed by Yarnspirations. Bulky weight yarn.
- Get the free PDF VERSION knitting pattern at Yarnspirations
- Get the recommended Patons® Alpaca Blend yarn
- See more Gansey Knitting Patterns
Cozy in Cables Sleep Sack and Matching Hat
Designed by Suzetta of Suzie’s Stuff.
- Get the free knitting pattern for the sleep slack
- Get the free knitting pattern for the matching hat
- See more Baby Cocoon Knitting Patterns
Scrappy Bias Shawl
Garter stitch shawl knit on bias to create asymmetrical triangle shape with color changes. Perfect for scrap fingering / sock yarn or mini skeins. Designed by Emily Clawson, Pictured project by janehunter8
Lila Cowl
Chevron lace striped cowl by Lux Adorna Knits. Pictured project by hadams.
Begonia Swirl Shawl
This stunning lace swirl shawl by Carfield Ma leaves me practically speechless. The pictured project is by jane510.
Vested and Stylish
Classic buttoned vest in bust sizes 30-32 (34-36, 38-40-42-44)”. Designed by Kathleen Sams for Red Heart
Hanging Basket
This hanging basket is great for small towels or toiletries in the bathroom or mittens and hats in the closet. Only took one skein of super bulky yarn according to the designer Ashley Collings.
- Get the free knitting pattern – click on first image in the page to download pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Basket Knitting Patterns
Citron Shawl
Hilary Smith Callis’s easy shawlette features ruffles and ruching to add dressy details. Pictured projects by haruchika and designer
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended yarn on Etsy
- See more Easy Shawl Knitting Patterns
Mini Honeycomb Scarf
4 row repeat of a delicate 2-stitch cable pattern creates an overall honeycomb texture. Designed by Purl Soho. Fingering weight yarn.
Marisol
This teacup sized amigurumi mouse toy was designed by Rachel Borello Carroll. Pictured project by cathyia
Bonus: Top 6 For-Purchase Patterns
Tahesha the Dragoness
Dragon created from cables, short rows and other stitches. This panel can be added to a variety of knitting projects such as sweaters, hats, blankets, and more. Designed by Ina Wendrock. Pictured projects by the designer and SINessi. Available in English and German
Safe at Home Blanket 2406
Colorful houses knit with garter stitch in stripes and intarsia create a cozy stashbusting throw! Blanket as shown: 55 x 55 inches (140 x 140 cm). Aran weight yarn. Designed by Knitwit Designs
Baby Cardigan and Romper
Seamless top down sweater can be knitted with or without sleeves. Oneseie is knitted in garter stitch with a small amount of seaming required. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Sizes Cardigan -- 3 to 6 months, 6 to 12 months, 12 to 18 months : Onesie -- 0 to 3 months, 6 to 9 months, 9 to 12 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by OGE Knitwear Designs.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern at Etsy
- See more Easy One Piece Baby Sweater Knitting Patterns
Reversible Kimberlee Baby Blanket
Designed with a 6 row textured knit stitch that is reversible - meaning it looks the same on both sides. The stitches you will need to know are knit and purl to complete this blanket. Any items made from this pattern may be sold. Designed by Kimberlees Korner. DK weight yarn.
Clubhouse Raglan Hoodie
Top down raglan long sleeved pullover with a lightly shaped hood with an i-cord drawstring and front kangaroo pocket in a sophisticated take on the classic hooded sweatshirt. Sizes 3X/4X, 2X, L/XL, M, XS/S. Designed by Alexandra Tavel (Two of Wands). Worsted weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Cabled Baby Vest and Sweater
Pullover baby sweater with options for crew neck or v-neck, long sleeves or sleeveless. Sizes (0-6; 6-12) months; (1-2; 2-3) years. Designed by Sirdar. DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
