The top 16 free knitting patterns on my blog in March 2025 including blankets, scarves, shawls, ponchos, baby clothes, slippers, more, plus bonus of the top for purchase patterns. Most patterns are free. Updated 3/31/25
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Free Patterns
Jordan Baby Blanket
#1 Most Popular Pattern in March This easy blanket is knit with just knit and purl stitches to create a puffy texture. Size is easily customizable. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by marianna mel. DK weight yarn.
Little Converse Booties
Baby booties inspired by the iconic athletic shoe in a variety of variations. Size 0-6 months. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by blanchn
Norah’s Vintage Afghan
The amazing designer Norah Gaughan designed this sampler afghan made up of 20 blocks worked in 5 beautiful colors. Pictured project by knotkit1purl1
Extra Quick and Easy Scarf
Lace scarf by Virginia Sattler-Reimer features a 4-row repeat.
Lace Panel Poncho
This poncho is knit with a 4 row repeat that includes the lace stitch panel, ridge stitch side panels, and borders. Knit in 2 rectangles and seamed. Designed by Caron Design Team
Men’s Basketweave Vest
Textured vest in S, M, L, XL, XXL. Designed by Jodi Lewanda.
Hobbit Dress
Agnese Vajevska designed this hooded vest knitted in one piece from the bottom up. Lacing can be replaced by buttons. Pictured project by GothKnitty
Winter Wonderland Fingerless Mitts
6 row repeat stitch pattern. Includes matching scarf and hat instructions. Women’s small, medium, large to fit hand circumference 6½”, 7”, 7½”. Would work well with multi-colored yarn.
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Irish Hiking Scarf Mitts
Delia Rau Cholakian’s cable arm warmers are knit flat, then seamed, leaving a hole for the thumb. In the pictured project, acmiller substituted seed stitch for the ribbing.
Ridge and Furrow Cowl
An easy two row repeat creates the great texture of the Ridge and Furrow Cowl by Balls to the Walls Knits.
Dillingham Super Scarf
Extra large scarf knit in seed stitch and a 10 row repeat cable. Size About 11 1/2 x 70 in. (29 x 178 cm). Quick knit in Super Bulky yarn. Rated easy by the designer. Designed by Lion Brand.
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- Get the recommended Hometown Yarn (60+ colors)
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Comfy Baby Cocoon and Cap
Easy stretchy ribbed sleep sack with matching hat by Kim Kotary
Dollhouse Purse
With a little embellishment and imagination, this knit bag can be both a purse and a portable dollhouse. Made from super-bulky yarn, it’s sturdy and knits up quickly. It’s a fun and practical gift for chilldren. This is the basic pattern for the purse. The embellishments and dolls shown in the pictured projects are not included in the pattern. Designed by Jennifer Jones. Pictured projects by Fusselideen who added felt and button embellishments, annieruth who included knit dolls (not included in pattern), and Ciarrai who customized it to a horse barn.
Heartwarming Scarf
Julie Farmer’s beginner scarf has an easy to remember stitch pattern to give it texture. This unisex scarf only uses one skein of the recommended yarn. Pictured project is by pixiesmom.
Celtic Myths Shawl
Half circle shawl with a beautiful celtic cable border, worked top down, with the border knit on. Size 150 x 50cm (60 x 20 inch) after blocking. Designed by Asita Krebs. Fingering weight yarn. Pictured project by Manicmaiden. Available in English, French, German, and Korean.
Parkspin Slippers
This slipper is worked back and forth on straight needles holding two strands of yarn and working them as one. The foot is worked in garter stitch and the toe is ribbed. The heel and toe are seamed and a pompom decorates the toe. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Joan Janes. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured projects by the designer and lateniteknits.
Bonus: Top 6 For-Purchase Patterns
Cobble Hill Morning Cape
Blanket ruana poncho is an easy level knitting pattern and the techniques involved are the knit stitch, purl stitch, k2tog, k3tog, m1l and m1r increases, k2kp, ssk, slipping stitches, and picking up and knitting from an edge. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Designed by Alexandra Tavel. A kit is also available.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern at Etsy
- Get the kit at Lion Brand
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Flower and Lace Headbands
8 individual patterns for baby headbands with with a variety of knit blossoms, lace, ribbons, and more. Sizes 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12+ months. Designed by handknitsbyElena.
Swirl Hat
Ribbed beanie knit in the round in sizes from preemie baby to adult. Designed by Mandie Harrington. Available in multiple languages. Pictured project by mostlymunchies
- Buy the knitting pattern
- Get the Ice Cream Big Scoop yarn used in the pictured project
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Baby Bunny
Life-size baby bunny toy lies 20cm/ 8in long (tip of nose to tail). Knit flat and joined as you go. Designed by DotpebblesKnits
Diagonal Lines Vest
Sleeveless wrap cardigan vest featuring a simple diagonal lace pattern that flatters your shape. Can be worn open or closed with a pin, brooch or belt. Sizes XS - XL. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Designed by LaurimuksPatterns.
Northgate Tweed Sweater
This modern sweater has a traditional Fair Isle twist and is knitted in pieces…..front, back, and sleeves. The shawl collar is knitted separately and then sewn into position. Knit flat. Sizes (Approximate Age): 6 months -- 1 year -- 2 years -- 4 years -- 6 years -- 8 years -- 10 years -- 12 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by OGE Knitwear Designs.
Easy Flower Bed Baby Blanket
Garter stitch baby blanket decorated with knit flowers trimmed with tulle and knit leaves. Designed by Nutty Patterns who allows you to sell the finished blankets with appropriate credit.
