The top 15 free knitting patterns on my blog in February 2025 including baby clothes, women's sweaters, scarves, blankets, slippers, more, plus bonus of the top for purchase patterns. Most patterns are free. Updated 2/23/25
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Free Patterns
Plant Cozies
5 different patterns for covers for plant containers. The patterns include: Lattice Cable, Jute, Herringbone, Garter Stitch, Stockinette. Designed by Brome Fields. The designs use from 60 - 140 yards (55 - 128 m) of worsted weight yarn and take from 3 to 10 hours to knit. Sizes: 4″ or 5” diameter container depending on pattern. The designer even includes planting notes. Web version is free.
- Get the free Herringbone knitting pattern
- Get the free Lattice knitting pattern
- Get the free Jute Stitch knitting pattern
- Get the free Garter Stitch knitting pattern
- Get the free Stockinette knitting pattern
- Buy the pdfs
- See more Garden Knitting Patterns
Gigi’s Garter Cowl
Cathy Payson’s design is easy enough for beginners and a quick knit in bulky yarn.
Crocodilly Mocs
Kris Basta designed these slipper mocs with a knit crocodile stitch cuff. Pictured project in blue by kriscrafter, in gray and red by vickite.
Easy Macaron Baby Sweater
Inspired by the colorful French macaron sandwich cookies, these pullovers are knit in garter stitch with a boatneck neckline and a one button closure in the back. Sizes Newborn, 3 months, 6-9 months, 12-18 months, 2-3 years, 4 years. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by The Noble Thread in DK yarn. Pictured project by Alexandra Belmont
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- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns® Ultra Pima Yarn at Amazon
- See more Garter Stitch Knitting Patterns for Babies and Children
Bargello Scarf
This easy lace scarf is knit with an easy 4-row repeat with three columns of color. Designed especially for multi-color yarn by Patty Nance for Red Heart.
Ribbed Lace Bolero
Easy shrug by Kelly Maher is a rectangle that is knit and then seamed to form the shrug shape.
Lamar Scarf
Gale Zucker’s unisex scarf is a quick knit in super bulky yarn. Pictured project by oraxia
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Cabled Pocket Shawl
JoAnne Zoller Wagner’s shawl is the perfect combination of coziness and practicality. Great quick gift! Pictured project by wrenknits
Spider Socks
Terri Knight adapted Barbara Walker’s large spider pattern for these socks. Other knitters have adapted this design for gloves, mitts, and handwarmers.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See Barbara Walker’s Treasuries of Knitting Patterns
- See more Cable Creatures Knitting Patterns
Bunny and Duck Flip Toy
This Mini-Reversible Duck to Bunny is a topsy turvy toy. Just turn one of the animal buddies inside out to see the new animal. Designed by Susan B. Anderson. Pictured project by azadi
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
Get Itty Bitty Toys by Susan Anderson at Amazon (Kindle and Prime options available, includes 5 flip toy patterns)- See more Teeny Toy Knitting Patterns
Sunny Baby Blanket
This easy blanket is created with just knit and purl stitches. Designed by Lucie Sinkler and rated very easy by hundreds of Ravelrers. Pictured project by dls1149
Get in Line Tank
Sleeveless top in 3 different lengths knit with a 2 row repeat. Sizes XS to 5X. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Patons.
Leaf and Lace Baby Set
Baby layette with matching hat, jacket and booties featuring leaf lace motifs. Sizes Preemie, Newborn, 0/3, 6/12 months. Designed by Patons
Easy Knit and Purl Baby Blanket
Easy baby blanket in a gansey sampler style in sections of stitches made just by knit and purl combinations. Suitable for beginners according to the designer Tina van den Berg. Rated easy by Ravelrers. 80cm x 80cm - instructions included for blankets of 100cm/120cm width. Pictured project by pamcama
I Got Hair, Baby Headwrap
Easy kerchief or headwrap knit with knit, purl, and increases and decreases. Designed by MayaB. Pictured project by windybrookspinner who made some mods.
Bonus: Top 6 For-Purchase Patterns
Convertible Rustic Neckwarmer, Shoulder Cozy, and Mini Poncho
Easy versatile 3 button scarf that can be worn many ways and suitable for a beginner according to the designer. Quick knit in super bulky weight yarn. Designed by KnitPlayLove.
Pania of the Reef Shawl
Two color triangular shawl designed for a gradient yarn and contrasting yarn, though it could also be used with two solids or gradients. Rated easy by Ravelrers, it features alternating sections of stockinette stripes and textured sections. Designed by handmade by SMINÉ. Any weight yarn though the pictured project uses DK weight.
- Get the knitting pattern.
- See more of SMINÉ's knitting patterns
- See more 2 Color Shawl Knitting Patterns
Teddy Bear Baby Blanket
This blanket is knit in stockinette and the teddy bears are added in duplicate stitch, although you could probably also knit them with intarsia if you want. Designed by Le Petit Mouton. DK weight yarn.
Toph Slouchy Beanie
Featuring short row colorwork, this hat is knit sideways flat on straight needles and grafted.. Designed by Woolly Wormhead.
Chair Caddy
Pocket organizer hangs over the arm of chair or couch to keep remotes, glassed, and craft tools close at hand. Designed by Lisa Gentry. One of the patterns in Chunky Home Decor - 11 Bulky Yarn Projects from Leisure Arts.
See more pics and get Chunky Home Decor (Digital or Paperback)- Or get the Kindle or paperback at Amazon
- See more Storage Knitting Patterns
Go With The Flow Jersey Top
Versatile openwork cropped top can be worn over a dress, tank top, or swimsuit. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Rustiknits Patterns
