These are knitting patterns added recently to updated pattern posts of the past. Updated 3/26/23
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Free Patterns
Natt's Shark Beanie
Hat with sharks and waves. Designed by Natt Supab. This is Natt's first pattern so be kind about any issues!
Easy Lacy Sweater
Easy pullover sweater knit flat in a 4 row repeat. No picking up stitches. Sizes XS( S, M, L, XL, XXL ). Web pattern is free. A printable pdf is available for purchase. Designed by KnitcroAddict.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version
- Purchase a printable pdf
- See more Easy Sweater Knitting Patterns
Butterfly
Tiny butterfly or moth adornment for a hat, or a blanket perhaps or just something fun to photograph. This butterfly is knitted as one piece. Designed by Claire Garland.
Easy Cocoon Shrug
Easy shrug cardigan with cable detail on back. Knit flat in one rectangular piece and seamed. No picking up stitches. Designed by Susan Frick of A Box of Twine who says it is suitable for beginners. Knit with 2 strands of Aran weight yarn held together. Web version is free. PDF available for purchase.
- Get the free knitting pattern (web version)
- Get the pdf version on Etsy which also includes instructions for a headband
- See more Easy Shrug Knitting Patterns
Field Mate Toque
Slightly slouchy beanie hat with a garter stitch brim with contrasting i-cord edge. 2 sizes Sport weight yarn. Designed by Kiyomi Burgin.
Hugs and Kisses Hat
Hat with a XOXO hugs and kisses cable design - perfect for the babies, children, and adults you love. Sizes Hat Circumference: 15 to 21in. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Cheryl Beckerich
Musica Tie
Music themed necktie knit with music notes and piano keys in stranded colorwork. can leave the bottom of the tie square, or she can tack the corners as shown. Great Father's Day gift! Designed by Deborah Tomasello.
Squirrel Hat
Hat features squirrels and acorns and oak leaves. Fingering weight yarn. Kurre hat designed by Sari Nordlund for Novita.
Polar Bear Sweater
May only be free for a limited time. Children's pullover seater featuring polar bears on the yoke. This pattern can be used to knit a sweater for a child from 1 to 8 years old. Designed by Ukrainian designer Tkachenko Tetiana.
Lacy Capelet
Cape style shawl wrap with ties with lace open work along the border. Sizes Small/Medium and Large/Extra Large. Designed by Jodi Lemieux. Worsted weight yarn.
Musica Felted Bag
Music lover tote bag purse with piano keys and musical notes. Designed by Deborah Tomasello.
Time Traveller's Shawl
Shawl inspired by the iconic Doctor Who scarf with the same colors in a triangular shawl. Designed by Elizabeth Abate. Fingering weight yarn. Pictured project by vex8 who added fringe
More Free Patterns
Winston Tweed Tie
Versatile necktie with a tweedy design that looks like hashtags. Knit with a simple slip stitch technique called mosaic knitting. Sport this dapper accessory around the neck, or wear as a belt, headband, or hatband! Worsted weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf is available for purchase. Designed by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version - scroll to bottom of target page
- Purchase a printable pdf
- Get the kit at Lion Brand for $14
Knitting Needle Case
Needle case with pockets to put your knitting needles or crochet hooks and then can be rolled up for easy storage. Designed by Noura sabbagh.
Libellule Top
Sleeveless summer festival top with lace trim and fringe. Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL. Designed by Mil y un hilo for Hobbii. DK weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Hobbii requires registration to get pattern
- See more Sleeveless Top Knitting Patterns
Basic Stripes Blanket
Easy striped blanket knit with just stockinette and garter stitch. Suitable for beginners. Designed for 5 colors, it's a great stashbuster. Sizes Approx 46" x 60" [117 x 152.5 cm]. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
- Get the free knitting pattern at Joann - pdf pattern is at bottom of pate under Get Patterns
- Or get the free knitting pattern at Yarnspirations
- Get the recommended Softee Chunky yarn at Joann
- See more Stashbuster Afghan Knitting Patterns
English Garden Rectangular Shawl
Rectangular shawl knit with a 12 row repeat slipped stitch English Diamond Quilting Stitch. Fingering weight yarn. Great showcase for variegated yarn. Designed by Michael Harrigan for Cascade Yarns.
Piilu Sweater
Pullover knit with entrelac in a self-striping yarn. Sizes Bust: (37, 41, 45) [49, 53, 57] {61, 65, 69}" / 94, 104, 114.5) [124.5, 134.5, 145] {155, 165, 175.5} cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
Lace Off-Shoulder Top
Wide neck pullover sweater top with zigzag lace and wide off-shoulder collar. Knit flat in 2 identical pieces with stitches picked up for color. Sizes 38/40 to 46/48. Long Top with Lace in Schachenmayr Catania Color 6652. Sport weight yarn. Available in English and German
- Get the free knitting pattern - English is on page 3 of download
- See more Boat Neck Top Knitting Patterns
Giant Rainbow Bed Pillow
Rainbow shaped pillow that can double as a headboard. Designed by Craft me Happy. Super Bulky weight yarn.
Limonade Shawl
Crescent shaped shawl knit with mesh lace. Designed by Corinne Ouillon. Example knit with one skein of lace weight yarn.
Don’t Look Up Sweater
PHD Candidate is inspired by a sweater worn by Jennifer Lawrence in the Netflix movie, “Don’t Look Up”. Sizes Bust & hip circ - 35, 42, 48, 55, 62” (89, 106.5, 122, 139.5, 157.5cm). Designed by Hannah Mann.
Diamond Ties
Diamond patterned neckties including Gold Diamond Swirl Tie and Trending Now. Great Father's Day gift! Designed by Deborah Tomasello.
- Get the free Gold Diamond Swirl Tie knitting pattern
- Get the free Trending Now Tie knitting pattern
- See more Tie Knitting Patterns
Rosemont Sweater
Short-sleeved pullover sweater with smocking stitch trim Fingering weight yarn. Sizes Finished bust circumference: 32 (36 ¼ , 40 ¾ , 43 ½ , 48, 52 ¼ )”. DK weight yarn. Designed by D. C. Boyd.
Patterns for Purchase
Cable Cardigans
No longer free. Bobble flowers on a cable vine and a pretty ruffled hem add flare to these cardigans in baby and child sizes. Options for v-neck or round-neck. Sizes 0-6 mths, 6-12 mths, 1-2 years, 2-3 years, 4-5 years, 6-7 years. Cardigans in Hayfield Baby DK 4416.
Emilio Shawl
Eye catching graphical triangular shawl in high contrast colors knit with a zigzag stripe and finished with a mosaic border. Designed by Cristina Ghirlanda for Minimi Knit Design. Fingering weight yarn.
Tulip Top
Tee top features a wonderful textured tulip motif (“Tulpe” means tulip in German) combined with ribbing and stockinette stitch to create a modern and feminine item for everyday wear. Sport weight yarn. Size Fits bust sizes: 31 1/2" (33 1/2", 35 1/2", 39 1/2", 43 1/4") (47 1/4", 53 1/4", 57", 61"). Designed by Lisa Hannes.
I Love EWE Sheep Cardigan Set
Baby cardigan sweater vest with adorable sheep and matching beanie hat and booties. Sizes 0-3: 3-6: 6-12 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Hennie.
Sleeveless Top
Lace and cables create a brocade fabric for this feminine shell sleeveless top. The top is knit in two pieces and assembled. Sizes Chest 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)”. Designed by Jennifer Hagan. Sport weight yarn
Sunflower
Knitting instructions for The Mercerie’s lovely knitted sunflower corsage which was commissioned by The National Gallery for their 2014 Vincent Van Gogh Sunflowers exhibition. The finished flowers measure approximately 13 x 13cms and look simply stunning as hair accessories, corsages or used to decorate bags, cushions and hats. Designed by Sue Maton. DK weight yarn.
Butterfly Tunic Dress
Applique butterflies dance over this sleeveless dress or tunic top for babies and young children. Sizes 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4-5 years. Perfect for stashbusting or leftover yarn. Designed by TBeeCosy.
Fair Isle Drink Cozies
Instructions to create the pint jar cozy, the plastic lid insert, and the coffee cup sleeve. The pint jar cozy can be used as a free standing vessel to hold pencils, crochet hooks, and other assorted tools; as a planter cozy to dress up a small plant pot; or it can be combined with a pint size canning jar, the lid insert, and a straw to make an amazingly convenient travel cup. Designed by Midknits.
Geometry Tee
Easy cropped pullover tee sweater top. You can layer it with a camisole, a sundress or whatever you want. Tips are given on how to lengthen it if cropped length is not your thing. Sizes bust size of 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) {127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm / 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) {50, 54, 58, 62, 66} inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by MinimiKnitDesign
Baby Blankets and Bunny Rabbit Toy
Baby blanket designed to look like a bunny peaking from beneath the "covers", baby blanket with a row of bunny rabbits, and a bunny rabbit toy. DK weight yarn. Baby Blankets and Bunny Rabbit Toy in King Cole Comfort DK and Truffle 4006.
E-motion Cardigan
Child sized cardigan jacket knit flat in combination of Stockinette and Grid stitches. Sizes 9-12 months, 18-24 months, 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7-8 years, 9-10 years, 11-12 years. Aran weight yarn. Designed by ViTalina Craft.
Twist Bath Mat
An elegant and modern fair isle bath mat that also can be used as a rug in other living areas or even a table runner. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Munro Sisters3
