The top 18 free knitting patterns on my blog including women's sweaters, scarves, blankets, kid's clothes, more plus bonus of the top for purchase patterns. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/28/26
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Free Patterns
Lucky Fish
Koi fish stuffie inspired by the graceful koi, long associated with strength, perseverance, and good fortune. Knit in the round with a 6 round repeat slipped stitch pattern to look like scales. Size 14 inches. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Corduroy Afghan
This easy throw is created from knitted squares with deep stocking stitch rolls to add coziness and texture. The designer Frankie Brown says it can also be used for a rug. Great use for scrap yarn. Pictured project by gicki .
Sandbar Pullover
This looks super comfy! Knit with a 4-row repeat tuck stitch pattern, this long-sleeved oversized pullover perfect for cool summer nights. Sizes: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X). Designed by Rae Blackledge for Willow Yarns.
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RainBOW Baby Hat
An easy cute baby hat from Little Red Window. 6 months size is free on web page. Additional sizes and pdf available on Etsy.
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Fluted Lace Pullover
An 8 row repeat lace border at the hem and cuffs adds flair to this long sleeved pullover. Sizes Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, and 2X-Large. Quick knit in bulky yarn. Designed by Jodi Lewanda for Red Heart.
Autumn Leaves Poncho
Super soft and drapey, this poncho is knit flat in two rectangles and is flattering to most figures. Suitable as an introduction to lace for advanced beginners. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sian Price-White.
Seedbed Scarf
Easy scarf with a nubbly texture knit with a 2 row repeat that looks like it's reversible. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho
Stacking Stars Tree
Knitting pattern for nine different sizes of garter stitch stars, ranging from 2 - 6” which can be stacked together to make a Christmas or other tree. All the stars are knitted from the same basic formula; you just work more repeats for the bigger sizes. Designed by Frankie Brown.
Bananas Socks
Fun stranded socks with a banana pattern knit with an afterthought heel. Sizes Adult M and L. Designed by Emma Kerian. Fingering weight yarn. Pictured projects by the designer and rebelheart77
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Basic Shrug
Beginner-level shrug cardigan knit flat with stockinette and ribbing in one rectangular piece and seamed. No picking up stitches. Designed by Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
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Cat Eye Lace Wrap
Easily memorized eyelet mesh lace in a 4 row repeat creates a beautiful lightweight shawl or scarf. Designed by Purl Soho. Fingering weight yarn.
Heart Cardigan and Beret
Applique knit hearts decorate this gatching cardigan and beret in baby and child sizes. Cardigan knit in 3 color stripes in garter stitch and stocknette. Hat and cardigan knit flat. Sizes To fit ages: 0-6(6-12) months, 1-2;2-3;4-5;6-7 years. DK weight yarn. Elle 7743 designed by Saprotex International Design Studio.
Slouchy Sampler Sweater
Pullover knit in panels of 8 row rope cables, 12 row repeat lace triangles, and 4 row repeat Little Boxes texture, and then assembled in a multi-directional top. Sizes 1X/2X, L, M, S. Designed by Melissa Leapman for Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
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Cozy Spot Blanket
Baby blanket or throw featuring bands of garter stitch and a mosaic pattern with the Cross and Diamond motif from Barbara Walker’s Mosaic Knitting. 2 sizes: Baby: 33” [84cm] wide x 29” [74cm] long , Throw: 50” [127cm] wide x 60″ [152cm] long. Written instructions or chart. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Pam Sluter for Knotions.
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Back Scrubber
I need one of these! Easy pattern for a back scrubber with handy loops. Recommended yarn is Red Heart Scrubby which textured for cleaning but soft on skin and machine washable.
Big Cable Baby Blanket
Rows of simple cables framed with garter stitch with a 6 row repeat knit up quickly in a super bulky yarn. Three sizes are included: 20” x 26”, 32” x 40”, 48” x 60” but the blanket can easily be made larger. Designed by Marji LaFreniere.
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CY1824 Cropped Ribbed Top
Easy tee knit flat in two pieces with a 2 row repeat Fisherman's Rib. 3 Sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by Cygnet
Cozy Shoulders Poncho Cowl
Knit in welt stitch with self-striping yarn this can be worn around the shoulders or the neck depending on what needs extra warmth or style. Designed by Karen Whooley for Red Heart
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Jelly Roll Blanket
Stash buster blanket inspired by the Jelly Roll Quilt knit in strips of garter stitch joined as you go. Great for using up leftover Fingering or DK weight yarn. Designed by Kay Jones
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
Itty Bitty Kitty
Little baby cat softie about 5 inches long, about the same length as a real newborn baby kitten! Knit flat. Designed by Claire Garland
Oydis Sweater
A shadow diamond cable dominates this A-line sweater with a curved flattering hem, and I-cord bands frame the bottom of the sweater, while garter stitches mark the sides and the round neckband. Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL). DK weight yarn. Designed by Linda Marveng.
Cable That Bag!
Cabled drawstring bag knit with one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Chrissy Gardiner.
Gray Wolf by Amanda Berry
Wolf softie with knit jacket (not shown). All pieces are knitted flat (back and forth) on a pair of straight knitting needles, apart from the jacket sleeves which are worked in the round. Approximately 23cm tall (including the ears). Designed by Amanda Berry
Scarlet's Blanket
Stash buster sampler blanket with six sections each knit in a different color and texture, and bordered with a neutral color. DK weight yarn. Designed by Auroraknit
