The top 18 free knitting patterns on my blog in February including shawls, blankets, scarves, sweaters, cowls, more, plus bonus of the top for purchase patterns. Most patterns are free. Updated 3/2/26
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Free Patterns
Wonder Woman Wrap
This amazing shawl by Carissa Browning is perfect for everyday super heroes. When wrapped, it’s a stunning graphic shawl to protect your secret identity but open it up and you reveal your super powers. Span: 86 inches Height at center: 22 inches
Braided Cables Throw
I've knit this blanket and love it! This blanket knitted in Bernat Maker Home Dec features three different kinds of cable braids so you never get bored. Quick knit in bulky yarn.
At Your Service Knit Cloth
Easy cloth with hanging tab knit in seed stitch and garter stitch. Size: Approx. 11″ x 12″ (when buttoned). Suitable for beginners.
Converging Lines Cowl
This cowl/ shoulder cozy is knit in ribbing in sport weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho
Watermelon Baby Hat
Baby hat rated very easy by Ravelrers. Sizes newborn, 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, small child. Designed by Susan B. Anderson. Pictured project by Sparkles29
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- Get the recommended Spud & Chloë Sweater on Etsy
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Country Quilt Baby Blanket
Afghan of modular pinwheel blocks inspired by traditional quilt designs. Designed by Caron Design Team. Pictured project by Mootthing who did 4x4 blocks.
Arabella Shawl
Garter stitch shawl knit sideways designed with a different color in each section separated by eyelets. Perfect for gradient mini skein sets or stashbusting. (There’s also an option for a crochet cast-off instead.) Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by SKEINO who offers kits. Pictured projects by Natalie1963 and haysmom25. Fingering weight yarn.
Gleipnir Lace Scarf
Named after the magical rope of Norse mythology, this enchanting scarf features a delicate entwined lace bordered by ruffles. The scarf can be easily resized both in length and width. Lace or fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lanja Sámsdóttir. Uses less than one skein (437 - 492 yards, 400 - 450 m) of the recommended yarn.
More Free Patterns
Mini Gansey Sweater
Child sized pullover featuring a variety of traditional fisherman gansey motifs including basketweave, diamonds, beaded rib, and more. Sizes 2 (3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10) years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lena Skvagerson.
Glorious Cincuenta Cowl
Gorgeous infinity scarf knit with 2 color 6 row repeat Butterfly Lattice Stitch. Designed by Lisa R. Myers for Fairmount Fibers. Worsted weight yarn.
Easy Quick Dappled Lacy Chevrons Knit Baby Blanket
Need a quick baby gift? This baby blanket is knit with super super bulky yarn in a 12 row repeat. The recommended yarn is color changing to create the stripes. Approx 36"x 40". Designed by Bernat.
Brighten My Day Shawl
Triangular shawl knit side to side in garter stitch alternates a self-striping yarn with contrasting color like black for a striking effect. Rated easy by Red Heart. Designed by Nancy J. Thomas
Cabled Vest
A classic cardigan vest knit with moss stitch and button front bordered with cables. Sizes XS to 4XL. Aran weight yarn. Codger designed by Ellen Furderer. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Five by Five Cowl
Very easy infinity scarf is knit with 3 strands of fingering yarn together to give it great color variations. Designed by Felicia Lo for SweetGeorgia Yarns
Shadowbox Blanket
Three color afghan knit in garter stitch mitered squares. Designed by Patons
Sorceress Scarf
Stylish triangular scarf or shawlette knit from corner to corner in rows of Herringbone Stitch. Designed by Life Is Cozy. Worsted weight.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Malabrigo Yarn Rios on Amazon
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Penguin Pal Hat
Beanie style hat designed by Lucie Sinkler Pictured project by carriebee
Small Easter Bunny
Versatile bunny toy holding an easter egg can be also be used as a finger puppet and a candy egg holder. Small enough to fit in Easter baskets, all pieces appear to be knit flat. Size 12cm / 5 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Gasson.
Bonus: Top 7 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
The Scullery Cat
Adorable cat softie toy is 12 inches in height and is 5 inches across the chest. It is worked mostly in the round, mostly in one piece, and can be personalized any number of ways. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Sara Elizabeth Kellner
Cable Wrap Beanie
Slouchy hat knit sideways so the cables run horizontally around your head, almost like a scarf, with the cables making a natural slouch. Designed by Katrine Hammer. Rated easy by Ravelrers.
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- Get the recommended Garnstudio DROPS Big Merino on Etsy
- See more Hats Knit Flat Knitting Patterns
Jacob the Poseable Puppy
Adorable puppy dog toy softie with a multi-colored coat. He is completely poseable having legs and head which can be turned into different positions. You will not need more than 30g for any part of Jacob, for most you will need no more than scraps, so it's a great stashbuster! Knit flat in DK weight yarn. Designed by Phoenixknits
Textured Baby Blocks Reversible Baby Blanket
This textured baby blanket is completely reversible, easily adapted to different sizes, and a quick knit in super bulky yarn.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- See more baby knitting patterns by Heaventoseven
- See more Quick Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns
Wandering Woods Shawl
Easy, beginner friendly, shawl/wrap with pockets, easy textures, and fringe! Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Clickety Sticks
Lace Baby Blanket and Pillow
Matching baby blanket in 2 sizes and pillow cover knit with a 8 row lace pattern. Cot Blanket: Size: 96x96cm, Pram Blanket: Size: 66x81cm, Cushion: Size: 31x31cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by UK Hand Knitting Association for King Cole.
