Free Knitting Patterns
By Sarah E. White, About.com Guide to Knitting
Free knitting patterns for home, accessories, men, women, children, infants, knit toys, knit clothing and much more.
- Christmas Knitting Patterns
- Other Holiday Patterns
- Knitting Patterns for Beginners
- Knits for Babies
- Scarf Knitting Patterns
Christmas Knitting Patterns
Get into the spirit of the holidays with knit Christmas ornaments, stockings and other decor for your home.
Other Holiday Patterns
Free knitting patterns for holidays other than Christmas.
Knitting Patterns for Beginners
Patterns that are easy enough for new knitters to complete successfully. These patterns also make nice, quick projects for more experienced knitters.
- Easy Knitting Patterns for Beginners
- Scarf Knitting Patterns
- Dropped Stitch Belt
- I-cord Headband
- Moss Stitch Lap Afghan
- Flat Hat
- Broken Rib Washcloth
- Stockinette Stitch Washcloth
- Mistake Rib Dishcloth
- Garter Stitch Striped Baby Blanket
- Garter Stitch Bib
- Triple Rib Baby Blanket
- Basic Party Wrap
Knits for Babies
Everyone loves knitting for babies -- they're just so cute all covered in stitches, and, let's face it, most projects for kids are pretty small. Here are some great ones to get you started.
- Baby Striped Pillow
- Cotton Baby Hat
- Garter Stitch Bib
- Garter Stitch Striped Baby Blanket
- Harris Tweed Rib Baby Blanket
- Pumpkin Hat
- Ribbed Baby Hat
- Roman Stitch Baby Blanket
- Sampler Baby Blanket
- Seed Stitch Baby Hat
- Special Date Baby Blanket
- Triple Rib Baby Blanket
Scarf Knitting Patterns
A handknit scarf is a perfect gift because you never have to worry about size. And there are tons of fun ways to knit scarves, as these patterns illustrate.
- Free Scarf Knitting Patterns
- 4X4 Red Woven Scarf
- Basketweave Scarf
- Beginner's Garter Stitch Scarf
- Box Stitch Scarf
- Farrow Rib Scarf
- Favorite Color Scarf
- Felted House Scarf
- Fizzy, Fuzzy Scarf
- Fun Fur Knitted Scarf
- Fuzzy Garter Stitch Scarf
- Horizontal Scarf
- Pocket Scarf
- Ripple Stitch Scarf
- Ruffles Scarf
- Slanted Scarf
- Staghorn Cable Scarf
Knit Accessories
Looking for a perfect little bag, a knit "necklace" or another great knit accessory? These free knitting patterns should provide you with some great ideas.
- Cabled Bun Holder
- Cabled Headband
- Cabled Phone Cozy
- Eyelash Bag
- Eyelash Headband
- Fingerless Gloves
- Fuzzy Flip Flops
- I-Cord Headband
- Quick Coffee Cup Cozy
- Ruffled Bag
- Silver Clutch Bag
- Trinity Stitch Headband
- Vegas Wristwarmers
Home Knitting Patterns
If you're looking for knitting patterns for washcloths, place mats, hot pads, bookmarks or anything else you might use at home, these patterns can get you started.
- Washcloth Knitting Patterns
- Spring Colored Felted Bowl
- Dropped Stitch Soap Sack
- Color Block Pillow
- Checkerboard Hot Pad
Afghan Knitting Patterns
Patterns for afghans to knit for yourself or as gifts.
Belt Knitting Patterns
Belts are a fun, easy project to knit because they don't take a lot of time or a lot of yarn, but you can experiment with all sorts of great pattern stitches when you knit them.
