Free knitting patterns that look like crochet. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 8/15/25
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Free Patterns
Knitted Granny Square
Knit version of a classic crochet block. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Susan Rainey, modifying design by Betty Salpekar, later in this post.
Aster Flower Scarf
Yes, it's knit! Oversized scarf with flowers created with slipped and dropped stitches. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Loopy Mango.
How to Knit a Granny Square
Knitted Granny Square and Circle. The technique is based on I cord and produces a thick fabric with a rippled outside edge. DK weight yarn. Designed by Frankie Brown.
Textured Flower Mittens
Fingerless mitts with a flowers with loop stitch petals around a bobble center. 3 sizes. Uses one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Kvitka Designed by Tetyana Vyazovska for Hobbii.
Knitted Granny Square
When you see a granny square afghan, you know you are looking at crochet. Except now! Designer Betty Salpekar has created a knit version of the classic afghan block.
Laurie Sweaters
A stunning knit lace peplum along with lace sleeve cuffs create a stunning look on this pullover sweater with an option for long sleeves or capped sleeves. Sizes 32in to 42in / 81cm to 107cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Louisa Harding.
Sylvie Scarf
Knit flowers and leaves adorn this lace scarf knit with an 8 row repeat chevron arrow lace pattern. Designed by Libère tes mailles for Hobbii. Worsted weight yarn.
Alize Beach Cover
Knit lace halter dress with stitches such as Diamond with Rosebud Eyes, Rose Cluster, Lion's Paw, Spider's Web, and more. No picking up stitches. Beautiful beach cover-up. 2 Sizes. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Agnes Dihen.
Cammeo Dress
Lace dress that also makes a beautiful tunic or cover-up. This would also make a pretty pullover or tunic. Sizes S to XXL. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Marie Wallin.
More Free Patterns
Coral Summer Tank
Yes, it's knit! Sleeveless top with gorgeous lace openwork. Sizes XS to 4X. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Laura Zukaite.
Woolly Lilies Throw
Blanket created from lacy hexagons with flowers at the center. Instructions also included for just the flowers. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Mary Ann Stephens. Pictured project by HyperKnitz
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Bright Spot Shawl
Yes, it's knit! This gorgeous shawl features a lace stitch created with clusters and stacked decrease folds. Inspired by the Le Klint 172S pendant lamp with its organic folds. Lyspunkt designed by Karen S. Lauger. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Spider Circle Flower Wrap
Yes, it's knit! An lovely openwork lace pattern in a 32 row repeat that can be worn as a shawlette or scarf. Designed by Top Tier Knits.
Butterfly Kiss Shawl
Five large butterflies flutter around the floral lace of this half-circular shawl knitted from the center of the neck outwards. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Aino Haikala. Pictured project by Beyenburgerin
Lace Yoke Cardigan
Girl's knit cardigan with pockets knit with an 8 row repeat cluster lace stitch texture at the bottom and yoke framing a 2 row repeat slip stitch texture, then finished with a knit scallop lace edging. The front edges are finished with double crochet but you could substitute a different edge. Size 2 to 13 years. DK weight yarn. 7172 Lace Yoke Jacket designed by Elle.
Sempervivum Shawl
Knit hexagons featuring lace flowers created a stunning shawl when assembled. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Christine Guest.
Leptira Shawl
This lace shawl is on my knitting bucket list! Lace mesh portion shaped with short rows at the top is followed by leaf motif lace and then finished with a flowery delicate border that's easier than it looks. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Rosemary (Romi) Hill for Knitty.
Cockle Shell Moebius Cowl
Lace cowl knit flat with a clustered shell stitch. Designed by Lankakomero. Pictured project by myrnacapurna who has tips on the lace techique.
Patterns for Purchase
Persian Dreams Blanket
Hexagon motifs are grafted together to create a complex web of colorwork. Each hexagon is knit in the round, from the center out, the colorwork is always on the right side, and the border also is knit onto each hexagon as you go. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jenise Hope
Kimono Cropped Cardi
Yes, it's knit! Cardigan with an allover openwork lace pattern and wide kimono sleeves. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by SweaterBabe
Boon Lay Shawl
Yes, it's knit! Elegant, crescent shawl that ends in a spectacular knit lace border of billowing flowers and fans, below a body of three additional lace motifs and two different mesh patterns. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Åsa Tricosa.
Dreamy Heart Shawl
A triangular shawl knit with a love heart lace pattern. I think this would be perfect for weddings, especially the bride, prom, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, or any time you want to show love and romance. This pattern offers both written and charted instructions and is worked from the bottom up. Dreamy Valentine Shawl designed by Ambah O’Brien. Uses one 100g skein of Fingering weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Gloriously Bright Wall Hanging
This 72 round doily, knit in a worsted weight yarn, decorated with inexpensive pony beads and attached to a child sized hula hoop makes a generously sized art piece to hang on a wall or fence. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Mary E Rose Designs.
