Knit in a weekend free knitting patterns for accessories, caridgans, and more. Includes easy patterns and some without picking up stitches. Updated 9/29/24
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Free Patterns
Marshmallow Vest
Quick open front vest with easy texture knit seamlessly from the bottom up. The designer says the vest can be made in a weekend. Sizes XS to 5XL. Pictured vest used three balls of the recommended Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Jie.
Preppie Scarf
Easy but unique reversible scarf knit sideways with twisty fringe tassels is knitted into the scarf. The designer says the scarf was completed in a weekend. Great showcase for self-striping DK weight yarn. Designed by Anni Howard.
Sunday Shrug
Shoulder cozy cropped poncho with bold stripes that can be knit in a day according to the designer. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Jackie Rose.
Alonni Hat
Gorgeous unisex beanie hat knit with one skein in a weekend. The hat features cables and an interesting wavy lace pattern inspired by a sea urchin shell and the zig-zag of a jetty. 2 adult sizes. Uses 1 skein 50g ball (100m / 109 yards) of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Jem Arrowsmith.
One Night Sweater
Comfy quick pullover sweater knit with Super Bulky yarn on larger needles to keep it airy. It took the designers one single night to complete the sweater. 2 sizes. Designed by Anna and Heidi Pickles. Pictured project by pigeonmama
Clapperton Shawl
Triangular shawl knit with only 270 yards of Super Bulky yarn, this easy accessory knits up in an evening or weekend according to the designer. Designed by Taiga Hilliard.
Le Weekend Shawlette
Quick one skein shawl with lace border with eyelet flowers or chevrons. Designer said she made it over a weekend, starting late Friday afternoon and completing it on Sunday afternoon. Uses one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jan Henley. Pictured project by Grumpelstiltskin who also knit in a weekend.
Spring Bunny Pocket Buddy
This rabbit stuffie is knit flat and is the perfect size for small hands and a quick gift. DK weight yarn. The designer says it is a fast project that can be completed in a weekend. Designed by Natasha Wildy.
More Free Patterns
3 Movie Cowl
This shoulder cozy cowl or poncho is the perfect project for watching movies or tv. Knit in one round repeats of 1x1 rib and 2x2 rib you can finish in the time it takes to watch three movies according to the designer. Great showcase for self-striping cake Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Diane L. Augustin.
Weekend Handwarmers
Easy and quick fingerless mitts knit flat with an opening for the thumb. Knit in two colors it's a great stash buster for leftover Worsted weight yarn. The designer says it is suitable for beginners and can be knitted in a weekend. Designed by Sandy River.
Waffle Stitch Throw
Quick stash buster blanket knit with a 4 row repeat. Knit in super bulky yarn on larger needles, the designer says this blanket is a good weekend project. 2 sizes. The pictured blanket used one skein each of 5 colors, so it's great for stash busting. Designed by Vanessa Ewing.
Ethel Beanie
Quick and easy hat with stripes of solid color and self striping yarn. The designer says the hat can be made in a weekend (or a good day of knitting) for a last minute gift. Worsted yarn. Designed by Knit and Crochet Ever After.
Weekend Sweater
Quick cardigan that the designer says can be finished in a weekend because of its easy design and use of Super Bulky yarn. Sizes 32 to 44”. Designed by Linda Voss Plummer for Cascade Yarns.
Lutsen Cowl
A 4 round repeat and Super Bulky yarn means you can knit this quick cowl in a weekend according to the designer. Designed by Blue Sky Fibers.
Cleaves Bolero
Long-sleeved cropped shrug that's perfect for extra coverage on spring and summer nights or for that trip to Rio. The name cleaves comes from its style combination of a cowl and sleeves. Designer says you can knit it in a weekend! Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Katherine Summer O'Neal for Knitty.
Alisha Mitts
Fingerless mitts knit flat with rope cables that work up quickly and easily for a fast weekend project. Uses one skein 110 - 125 yards (101 - 114 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Erin Birnel for RoseKimKnits.
Havre Cowl
One ball cowl knit in a one round repeat that you can finish in a weekend. Uses one skein 100 grams of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by The Blue Mouse
Patterns for Purchase
Something For The Weekend Shawl
Easy one skein triangular shawl that the designer says can be knit in a weekend! Uses one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by GoneAwool
Weekend Gloves
Fingerless mitts with central cable, knit flat on straight needles. Options for different lengths and for thumb. The designer says the mitts can be made in a weekend. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Julia Marsh.
Easy To Knit Slippers Weekend Knits Book
Free with Kindle Unlimited, and also available for purchase. Warm and cuddly slippers are very quick and easy to make in just a weekend using bulky yarns. 3 different style slippers in three sizes with six different embellishments including roses, a layered flower, a simple flower with a button, and a bow. Suitable for beginners who know how to cast on, knit, purl, decrease, increase, bind off, and sew seams. Designed by Vicki Becker
Blue Sky Lemonade Mitts
These fingerless gloves feature a twist stitch chevron pattern on the front, and ribbing on the back Worsted or Aran weight yarn. Designer says she made these in a weekend! Designed by Anastasia Blaes
Weekend Knitting
25 quick knitting projects perfect for weekend knitting including hats and scarf sets, a simple poncho, cowls, mittens, slippers and socks, dishcloths, hot pads, coasters, mug rugs and an afghan made using chunky-weight yarn.
Learn-a-Stitch Knit Scarves
6 amazing scarf knitting patterns knit with worsted-weight yarn and most can be made in a weekend! Designs include ripple, mosaic, lace, gansey and more!
Beautiful in Green Squared
Easy quick lace afghan is one of 10 fast easy blanket and throw designs by Rita Weiss in the ebook Make in a Weekend Afghans to Knit.
See more pics and get the ebook at Leisure Arts
Weekend Walkabout
Quick cropped cardigan with the sleek silhouette framed with ribbed cable columns. Sizes 28" to 46" Bulky weight yarn. Designed by 10 Hours or Less.
