The top 18 free knitting patterns on my blog in June including prayer shawls, women's cardigans and tops, baby sweaters, mittens, blankets, scarves, more plus bonus of the top for purchase patterns. Most patterns are free. Updated 6/29/26
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Free Patterns
Tropical Leaf Pillow
Colorful cushion cover with leaves worked in intarsia and duplicate stitch. Video tutorial included on pattern page. Designed by Yarnspirations. Approx 20" [51 cm] square. Yarn available on pattern page.
Bibi Baby Jacket
Baby cardigan knit with an easy lace stitch on the bottom. Knitted from the bottom up - with only 2 small sleeve seams to join! Sizes newborn and 3-6 months. DK weight yarn. Designed marianna mel for marianna's lazy daisy days.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Top Buttoned Baby Cardigan Knitting Patterns
Rose Petal Bandana
Small triangular scarf, which can be worn around the neck, but can also be styled as a headscarf or kerchief. Uses less than one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Dagmar Tamura. Available in English and German
Lacy Comfort Prayer Shawl
Easy rectangular prayer shawl knit with a 6 row repeat lace pattern. Designed by Susie Bonell. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Cascade Pacific Chunky yarn
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Bräm Top
Classic sleeveless cardigan vest or buttoned top with a lovely wavy scalloped edge. Bräm is "edge" in Swedish. Size XXS to 4XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Ellen Furderer for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Everlasting Super Scarf
Scarf measures 10” [25.5 cm] wide x 96” [244 cm] long.. Quick knit in jumbo yarn. Designed by Cathy Payson for Red Heart.
Downtown Cardigan
Cardigan sweater knit flat in garter stitch. Sizes XS/S, M/L, XL/2X, 3X/4X. Web version is free. PDF is for purchase. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Stephanie Jessica Lau.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version
- Buy printable pdf
- See more Garter Sweater Knitting Patterns
Farro Squared Top
lightweight tee knit in two identical rectangles in 6 row repeat welting pattern which drapes nicely and shapes the neckline naturally. Sizes 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56. DK weight yarn. Designed by Marji LaFreniere. Pictured project by MarjisYarncrafts
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the Berroco Summer Sesame yarn in the pictured project at Amazon
- See more Beginner Top Knitting Patterns
Merriam Shawl
Bold, graphic triangular shawl with a central, log cabin block surrounded by stripes. Sport weight yarn. Designed by megi burcl.
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Cinnamon Star Fingerless Mitts
The designer Knitting and So On named these fingerless mitts after a favorite Christmas cookie, Zimstern –which means Cinnamon Star. The techniques used include hexagon and circle mitt knitting and surface crochet or slip stitch.
Walkin' The Halls Prayer Shawl
2 row repeat rectangular prayer shawl from Alice's Embrace. Looks great in self-striping or multicolor yarn so it's perfect for a more colorful shawl. Knit with 2 strands of worsted or one strand of chunky yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. You can donate knitted shawls to Alice's Embrace who provides them to people with Alzheimer's and others.
- Get the free knitting pattern - download is on right side of page
- See the Ravelry page
- How to donate a shawl to Alice's Embrace
Two Needle Socks
These socks are knit flat back and forth on straight needles and seamed. Many knitters said these were their first socks. Sizes Size: Ladies Small (Medium, Large) Fingering weight yarn. Pictured projects by LaLaLaClaire and omnicrafter
- Get the free knitting pattern on the Internet archive
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Two Needle Sock Knitting Patterns
Winterland Three Stitch Blanket
Web pattern is free. Easy blanket Using three basic stitch patterns, garter, stockinette, and seed stitch, to create lofty textures and interesting striping. Size 40” x 43” Super Bulky weight yarn. A printable pdf is available on Etsy. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz at Mama In A Stitch.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version
- Get printable pdf on Etsy
- See more Beginner Blanket Knitting Patterns
Tree of Life Jacket
Cable trees and bobble flowers embellish this statement coat inspired by the beloved Tree of Life blanket to transform a long-sleeved cardigan into wearable art. Designed by Nicky Epstein for Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern - download link below kit info
- Get the Tree of Life blanket free knitting pattern
- See more Jacket and Coat Knitting Patterns
Hooded Baby Cardigan
Sweater with hood and textured yoke. Sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 12-18 months. Designed by Sarah Hatton for West Yorkshire Spinners
J.R.R. Tolkien Mittens
These Lord of the Rings inspired mittens features the symbol that Tolkien created from his initials. On the palm is a simple recurring Ring-like pattern. Knit in time for J.R.R. Tolkien’s birthday (January 3). Designed by Tami Lin. DK weight yarn.
Pelele Baby Onesie
Garter stitch onesie with buttoned fastenings on front and pant flap. Designed by Marta Porcel. DK weight. Available in English and Spanish. Web version in Size 3-6 months months is free. PDFs in more sizes available for purchase.
NOTE: Ravelrers have said that there is a typo in the English pattern – cast on 46 stitches instead of 45.
- Get the free knitting pattern in English
- Get the free knitting pattern in Spanish
- Get the pdf versions
Bronte’s Mitts
These lace fingerless mitts feature picot edges. Designed by Diane Mulholland. Pictured project by knitteria
Bonus: Top 7 For-Purchase Patterns
Luv U Forever Baby Pinafore Dress
This seamless baby dress / tunic top from OGE Designs is knit in stockinette with fair isle heart designs at the bodice and hem. 2 bodice options. Sizes 0-3 months to 24 months. Sport weight yarn.
Claire's Herb Garden Shrug
Outlander shrug inspired by the shrug that Claire wears in season one. Suitable for beginners according to designer who also says it can be knit in one afternoon. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Knit Play Love who also sells the finished shrugs.
Rainbow Heart Lace Shawl
Heartfelt is a rectangular lace shawl that becomes an infinity shawl when the ends are sewn together. You could keep it open for a regular wrap. The pattern is easy to adapt and works well with any sport, dk or fingering weight yarn. Perfect for multi-colored yarn.
Little Women - Beth's Shawl
Designed for Little Women 2019 by Fibreworkshop, Beth's Shawl is a heart shaped striped shawl worked in garter stitch with an icord edging. Fingering weight yarn.
Penguins Baby Blanket
Blanket with a penguin family with several options for knitting the colorwork including intarsia, jacquard, and duplicate stitch. Size 84 x 57 cm (33 x 22.5 inches. Designed by Mathilde R
Oak and Elm Mug Cozies
A duo of buttoned cup sleeves featuring leaf motifs knit in lace textures. Designed by Martha Johnson. Worsted weight yarn.
Chunky Grocery Bag
Easy tote knit flat in what looks like garter stitch and seamed. Quick knit in Super Bulky yarn. Rated easy by the designer who says it is suitable for beginners. Chunky knit grocery bag designed by Gorica Pavlovic.
