Top 18 Free Knitting Patterns in July 2025

Free Patterns

Colorful Slip Stitch Afghan

This easy throw is the #1 most popular pattern in July. The blanket is worked in one piece in slip stitch colorwork so you are only knitting with one color per row in a 6 row repeat.

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Prima Shrug

This ballet-inspired shrug is knit all in one piece so there is no seaming. Designed by Maggie Pace to showcase multi-color yarn though you can use a solid color too. Pattern and instructional video class available for free with a free trial at Creativebug.

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Nalu Mitts

Leila Raabe’s cable mitts feature a traveling twisted-stitch wave flanked by reverse stockinette and seed stitch. Knit with one skein of DK yarn.

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Feathers

Quick, fun pattern for some knitted feathers that can be used for bookmarks, decorations, embellishment, and pet toys. Great for variegated yarn. Samples knit with DK weight and fingering weight. 2 sizes. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Frankie Brown. Pictured projects by the designer and shilao

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Pfeilraupe Shawl

This versatile garter stitch wrap can be worn in many different ways thanks to slits knit into the fabric. Asymmetrical shawl shaped with short rows. Sport weight. Designed by Alpi Alpenrose. Available in English, Danish, German, Italian, and many other languages. Pictured projects by tigris00 and the designer.

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Honeycomb Stitch Wrap

This is one of my absolute favorite stitch patterns! This shawl / scarf by Cathy Payson for Red Heart is just a 4 row repeat. It’s a great first cable pattern.

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Date Night Tunic

Diamond medallipn lace pullover sweater pattern with trellis lace yoke and trim by Cathy Payson. Original pattern has long sleeves. Pictured project by MrsFrisby who left off the sleeves. Sizes Small – XX Large

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Cozy Up Poncho

Rectangular poncho with buttoned sides is knit in a 2 row repeat broken rib stitch. Quick knit in super bulky yarn.

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8 Row Triple Cable Baby Blanket

Panels of 3 cables separated by seed stitch and all knit with an easy to memorize 8 row repeat. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Marlaine DesChamps for Yarnspirations as Little Boy Blue Baby Blanket. Pictured projects by wheatenmom and MistyCasper

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Laid Back Shawl / Scarf

Easy openwork mesh lace wrap is knit with a 4 row repeat in sock yarn on larger needles. Perfect for multi-color yarn. Designed by Lorna Miser

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On the Sunny Side Baby Sun Hat

Lace brimmed baby hat with scalloped edges formed by lace. Sizes 3 month – 2/4T. Designed by Melanie Hoffman. Pictured project by solaris

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Batwing Swoncho

Cabled poncho with batwing sleeves and cowl neck. 3 sizes XS to 5XL. Designed by Svetlana Avrakh. Worsted weight yarn.

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Daisy Chain Necklace

Crazy Dazy designed this necklace with i-cord flowers and “chain”.

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Sampler Blanket

Afghan with 4 different pattern stitches including diamonds, zigzags, and more, with 2 different separation patterns. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat for one of my favorite yarns Bernat Maker Home Dec.

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Sail Away Baby Sweater

Baby pullover sweater with a sailboat and wave motif in knit and purl stitches and button closure on shoulder for easy dressing. Sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months and 6-12 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by LJM Designs

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Love Is a Blanket

Marji LaFreniere’s baby blanket features cables, textured stitches with a column of hearts in the center knit in bulky yarn

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Easiest Garter Stitch Slippers

Easy-to-knit weekend project requires knitting just one rectangular piece. Simple increases and just two seams give the slipper its shape, making it a great project for last-minute gifting. Designed by Faith Hale who teaches the class. Pattern and instructional video class available for free with a free trial at Creativebug.

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Facial Scrubbies

Less than 10 yards of cotton yarn creates these cute and useful face scrubbers. Designed by Knits by West. Great for gift baskets!

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Emerson the Fox

Fox toy softie is knitted in the round in pieces and sewn together. 14" tall. Designed by Rachel Borello Carroll.

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Mini Waffles Hat

Slouchy beanie hat with a fine waffle stitch that traps warmth without being heavy to wear, and you can make it in one color or two colors for extra fun. Designed by handmade by smine

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Duck-billed Platypus

Unique Australian animal softies. The finished platypus will be about 50 cm or 20 inches long. DK weight yarn. Designed by Alma Mahler of heaventoseven

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Celtic Traveller Baby Blanket or Throw

Blanket in 3 sizes from Baby Blanket to Large Afghan. This cable throw features an attractive pairing of two popular cable stitch patterns nestled closely together in a half-drop style. Small/Baby: 29" x 44" Medium throw: 35 1/2" x 57" Large throw: 41 1/2" x 70" Designed by Apiary Knits. Aran weight yarn.

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Bedtime Bunny with toy bunny and sleeping bag

Toy bunny in nightdress and slippers has a cozy bed with an attached pillow and a tiny toy bunny to cuddle while she sleeps. Sizes: Bedtime Bunny - 18 cm (7.5 in) to tips of ears. Tiny toy bunny measures 7cm (3in). DK weight yarn. Designed by Dollytime

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Angels Around Us Cardigan and Matching Blanket

Cardigan sweater in baby and child sizes with a lace angel on the back. Matching baby blanket features a border of angels. Cardigan – Sizes: Newborn (3 mo, 6 mo, 12 mo, 2, 4, 6). DK weight yarn. Designed by CielosCloset

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Half-Tone Cowl

Stranded colorwork cowl with contrasting graphic pattern inspired by photo half-tones. Three different edging options: garter stitch, tubular rib, and icord. DK or worsted weight yarn. Designed by handmade by SMINÉ

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