The top 15 free knitting patterns on my blog in January 2025 including sweaters, cowls, scarves, blankets, slippers, more, plus bonus of the top for purchase patterns. Most patterns are free. Updated 1/27/25
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Free Patterns
#1 Crown
This was the most popular pattern. Knitting pattern for a crown, one version for baby and one for larger heads, one for fingering yarn and the other for worsted. The link below leads to a blog post with links within the post for written instructions and a video tutorial. Designed by Bronislava Slagle
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#2 Little Eyes Baby Booties
Cute cable booties designed for newborns but easily customizable to larger size. Designed by Inma Gijón. Available in English and Spanish.
#3 Casual Cables Throw
This easy afghan is a quick knit in bulky yarn that also gives the cables a softer, flowing look. Designed by Laura Bain
#4 Autopilot Cowl
This infinity scarf pattern is aptly named. With its 2-row 2-stitch repeat mesh stitch, you can knit on autopilot. Designed by Dominique Trad
#5 Honeycomb Aran Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover with 3 types of cable pattern - a central 8 row repeat honeycomb panel framed by diamond cables and 4 row repeat braided cables. Sizes XS/S, M, L, XL, 2/3XL, 4/5XL. Worsted weight yarn. Written instructions or charts. Designed by Patons for Yarnspirations.
#6 Wishing Cowl
This fully reversible infinity scarf features a wishbone cable pattern that looks the same on both sides. Designed by Universal Yarn Design Team
#7 Cloud Slippers
Easy beginner slippers are knit flat in one piece, folded in half, and seamed from toe to heel. Quick knit in super bulky yarn and only takes one skein (55 - 90 yards / 50 - 82 m). Sizes Women’s Small (5-7),Women’s Medium (8-10), Men’s Medium (8-10), Men’s Large (11-13). Designed by Adrienne Sullivan.
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#8 Cozy Lace Cowl
Knit flat in a 2 row repeat lace pattern with seed stitch borders and seamed. Rated easy enough for beginner knitters by Red Heart. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Kia Love for Red Heart.
#9 Cat Shawl
Stranded colorwork shawl by Susanne Ljung features cat silhouettes with pawprint border. The English version of the pattern is at the bottom of the page, under the Swedish version.
#10 Pastel Rainbow Baby Blanket
An easy baby blanket with feather and fan stripes. Designed by Stitchylinda Designs
#11 Diamond Texture Poncho
Oversized poncho shaped pullover with sleeves knit with an 8 row repeat texture. This sweater / swoncho is worked flat and seamed. Sizes XS/M, L/XL, 2/5XL. Designed by Red Heart Design Team.
#12 Reversible Asherton Scarf
This geometric tumbling blocks pattern looks the same on both sides. The geometric effect depends on how much you block it. It can look very sharp with blocking as in the pictured project or more wavy without much blocking. Designed by SmarieK. Pictured project by Carmela-Biscuit who also created a chart.
#13 Cocoon Cape
Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Women’s S/M (L/1X, 2X/3X). Pictured project by Moxiewaffles
#14 Chestnut Street Scarf
This scarf features a main cable design framed by other cable stitches in a 32 row repeat. Use either written instructions or charts. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Alexandra Davidoff for Lion Brand.
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#15 Cabled Button Wrap
Designed by Erika Flory, this shawl is a quick and easy introduction to cables. Three buttons make it adjustable.
Bonus: Top 6 For-Purchase Patterns
#1 Celtic Roots Headband 9172
This headband features a wide Saxon cable over the forehead and down to the ears where the cabling then attractively diminishes to a single cable at the nape allowing the headband to be worn with a variety of hairstyles, both up and down. Uses approx 76-84 yds (70-77 m) worsted weight yarn. Designed by ApiaryKnits
Charlotte Slouchy Earflap Hat 6879
The Charlotte Beanie is a quick knit using only one skein of yarn and can easily be made in one evening. It’s a cozy, slightly slouchy, split brim hat with long braided ties.
Ribbed Hugger Cowl 6591
Easy versatile wrap that can be worn many ways knit in garter stitch and suitable for a beginner according to the designer. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn Designed by CharmedFibers
Ramble Poncho For Adults and Children 4935
Hooded pullover poncho with kangaroo front pockets to keep your hands warm and buttoned sides. Sizes: 2–3 years (4-5 years; 6-7 years; 8-10 years; 11-13 years) [14-16 years; adult S/M; adult L/XL]. Designed by Tatsiana Matsiuk. Quick knit in super bulky weight yarn.
Cable Beanie Hat 4997
Simple unisex beanie knit with ribbing and cable detail. Great with gradient and self-striping yarn. Uses one skein 100 metres/110 yards of Aran yarn. Designed by Mairin Ni Dhonncha
Nested Fans Lace Mitts 4207
This is free with a free trial. Wendy Bernard teaches you how to knit fingerless mitts featuring a gorgeous Nested Fans lace pattern in this handy tutorial with downloadable pattern. You’ll learn how to start with a simple ribbed cuff, read a lace chart, shape a thumb gusset and more. SizesSmall (Medium, Large) Pattern and instructional video class available for free with a free trial at Creativebug.
