The top 18 free knitting patterns on my blog including scarves, hats, baby sweaters, blankets, more plus bonus of the top for purchase patterns. Most patterns are free. Updated 8/31/26
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Free Patterns
Twisted Stitch Diamond Blanket
Quick blanket knit with twisted stitches are used to create a striking geometric diamond cable motif. Knit in super bulky weight yarn so it's a quick project. Designed by Bernat for Bernat Blanket Yarn.
Easy 2 Row Repeat Seafaring Scarf
Knit with a 2 row repeat Fishermen's rib stitch this scarf has been rated easy by Ravelrers. Pattern includes video. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Buttonbox Vest
Elizabeth McCarten’s vest features a modified gansey pattern with french knots and pockets. Knitters have customized this pattern for other stitch textures, without the pockets, or deeper shawl collar. Great range of sizes XS/S-3X. Pictured project by Tricodentelle
Pincha Shawl
Crescent asymmetric scarf or shawl with feather shapes created with short rows. Uses only one skein of any sock yarn. Perfect for variegated yarn. Designed by Pinpilan Wangsai for Knitty.
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Honey Stitch Cowl
This infinity scarf is knit with central panel of honeycomb cables bracketed by twisted rib. Quick knit in bulky yarn. Designed by Davina Choy
The Lucky Duck Hat
May only be free for a limited time. Baby beanie with a mallard duck head at the top. Includes video tutorials. Sizes: Newborn to Toddler. Designed by Dagworthy. Fingering weight yarn.
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Izzy Teddy Bear Dolls
Teddy bear toy with four sweater options. Great use for leftover or stash yarn! Designed by Esther Braithwaite. Sport weight yarn. Pictured project by muumi
Zinnia Dishcloth
Susan Mrenna created this lacy shaped cloth. Pictured project by doulaknitter
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Leaf Lace Faroese Shawl
Top-down, leaf lace shawl shaped to stay on your shoulders. The Faroese shoulder shaping keeps the shawl in place and the wings are long enough that they can be bound in the back as a wrap. Designed by Makoshark.
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Sweet Moon Mitts
Fingerless mitts with stranded man in the moon motifs. Designed by Grace Lidinsky-Smith.
Blossom Baby Cardigan
Easy baby cardigan with 8 row repeat lace below bodice. Body knit flat in one piece with button band knit as you go. Sleeves knit separately. Only a few stitches picked up at neck. Sizes Newborn to 12 months. Uses one 100g skein of DK weight yarn for at least up to 6 months. Designed by LJM Designs.
Ribbed Bootie Slippers Knit Flat
Web version is free. Slippers knit flat on two needles. Designed by Janis Frank. Aran weight yarn. Web version is free.
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- Buy the PDF knitting pattern at Etsy
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Colourwork Scrunchies
May only be free for a limited time. Four different scrunchie patterns including Windowpane, Gingham, Checkered, and Candy stripe. Knitted as a tube and closed up with a hairtie in the middle to create a scrunchie. Perfect for leftover Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Dr Dianna.
Dathan Pullover
Child's pullover sweater with a buttoned Henley neck, high collar, and textured yoke. Baby and Child Sizes To Fit Age Newborn to 14 Years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Morse.
Multi Directional Hat
Beanie knit with an 8 row repeat diagonal stitch. Uses just 1 skein 147 yds of the recommended yarn. Great with gradient yarn. Designed by Teresa Chorzepa for Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
- Get the free PDF VERSION knitting pattern at Lion Brand - link is below kit information
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Oh Baby! Cardi
Baby cardigan sweater knit top down with a button band created as you knit! Sizes Newborn, 6 Month, 12 Month. Uses just one skein 154 - 250 yards (141 - 229 m) of DK yarn. Great showcase for multi-colored yarn. Designed by Roberta Rich.
Snowfall Town Hot Water Bottle Cover
Comforting cozy with a scene of snow falling on a storybook town. Great stash buster for Fingering or DK weight yarn. Designed by Season Qian.
Botanical Lace Wrap
Shawl knit with the Frost Flowers lace stitch pattern from Barbara Walker's classic Treasury Of Knitting Patterns. 24 row repeat in row by row instructions or chart. Designed by Purl Soho.
Bonus: Top 7 For-Purchase Patterns
Herringbone Romper Suit and Hat
Matching baby baby romper suit, cardigan, and hat with a zigzag chevron texture. Sizes Newborn to 2T. Aran weight yarn. Designed by MimiKnitPatterns
These Days Blanket
Textured blanket knit with a 6 row repeat triangle texture. 6 sizes from Baby Blanket to Large Afghan. Designed by FiftyFourTenStudio. Worsted weight yarn.
A Walk Through Aspens Scarf
Cabled Aran wrap, with a generous length and width. A wide center panel shows off a beautiful and intriguing cable pattern. Two columns of simple honeycomb stitch sandwich the cable, with long bands of slipped stitches hugging the garter edges. Pattern comes complete with both written and charted instructions. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Kalurah Hudson.
Great White Shark or Hammerhead Shark
These shark amigurumi soties are 43-44cm long. All pieces are knitted flat (back and forth) on a pair of straight knitting needles. Designed by Amanda Berry. DK weight yarn.
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Over Easy Socks
Knit flat on two needles, these shortie socks are quick to complete. The socks use short row shaping to create the cozy heel and toe. The bifurcated heel wih its short row gusset provides a more comfortable fit across the instep as well as greater heel depth on the back of the foot. Sizes: Baby S to Adult XL. Sock weight yarn. Designed by Holli Yeoh
Oakberry Shawl
Wrap yourself in this crescent-shaped shawl with its lovely vintage oak lace border and charming acorn embellishments. Sizes: Shawl shown measures 17” wide at center back by 80” long (not including acorn embellishments). It can be made longer or shorter, wider or narrower, as you like. Any yarn from lace weight to chunky can be used for this shawl. The samples shown used worsted weight (gray) and light sport weigh (orange). Designed by Carol Sunday.
Charlbury Blanket
Simple knit and purl patterns are placed in stripes of differen block textures across this easy blanket and surrounded by a simple garter stitch border. 4 Sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by Linda Whaley.
