Here are a few free knitting patterns on Ravelry (if you’re not a member, join!) that are always free. And here are all my free knitting patterns.
What’s the catch? Nothing. Knitwear designers work hard to create patterns. Usually, free or magazine patterns are meant to connect with new knitters in the hopes of sharing their passion for well-drafted patterns, and perhaps sell another pattern or some yarn as well. You get a free pattern and a chance to try something by that designer. If you love the free pattern, maybe you’ll then buy one of their paid patterns. Respect the pattern designer’s copyright and do not repost, share, or distribute the original full pattern.
Ballyhoura Baby Blanket – Free Knitting Pattern by Evin Bail O’Keeffe | EvinOK
Shawls
Ravelry Search Page for Free Shawl Knitting Patterns
Clementine by Michael Harrigan
Tiny Tassels by Karin Fernandes
Æbler Apples by Anne Holtegård
Black Death by Hoxton Handmade
22 Little Clouds by Martina Behm
Rumpelstiltskin by Christin Kimsey
Te Manawakura Shawl by Francoise Danoy
Wonder Woman Wrap (knit) by Carissa Browning
Cowls, Hats & Mitts
Ravelry Search Page for Free Cowls, Hats & Mitt Knitting Patterns
Cowls
wham bam thank you lamb! neckwarmer by Susan Chang (excellent beginner project) – related EvinOK blog post
Midwinter’s Night Cowl by Evin Bail O’Keeffe
Taffy Twist Cowl by me – related EvinOK blog post
Marian Cowl by Jane Richmond
Princess Franklin Plaid Collar by Franklin Habit
Staggered Eyelet Cowl by Edna Sears
Pine Bough Cowl by Dianna Walla
Ferocious Briocheous by Stephen West
Ice Queen by Rosemary (Romi) Hill
Hats
He Said She Said stranded colorwork hat
Sarah’s Slouch by Woolly Wormhead
Anchors and Waves by Hallie Ojala-Barrett
The Dogwood Set by Jane Richmond
Mitts
Sharks of October by Nora Howley
Ambroso mittens by Carol Feller
Reversible Fingerless Mittens With Spiral Pattern by Xiaowei Design
Orla Mittens by Kathy Lewinski
Home & Play
Ravelry Search Page for Free Home & Play Knitting Patterns
Pathways Blanket by Frankie Brown
Woolly Cacti: One Pattern, Three Looks by Lucille Randall
One Size Fits Most Cupcake Tea Cosy by Evin Bail O’Keeffe – related EvinOK blog post
Adult Apparel
Ravelry Search Page for Free Apparel Knitting Patterns
Iced cardigan by Carol Feller
Flax by tincanknits
Licorice Whip by Jenifer Stark
Lucky Denim Pullover by Pierrot
Pastel Damesvest met bolletjes by Save The Children NL
idez by Cirilia Rose
Miller and June Baby Blanket by Evin Bail O’Keeffe | EvinOK
Baby & Child Accessories and Apparel
Ravelry Search Page for Free Child/Baby Apparel Knitting Patterns
Field & Sky Pullover by Evin Bail O’Keeffe
Barra Marled Hat by Evin Bail O’Keeffe
Ballyhoura Baby Blanket by Evin Bail O’Keeffe – related EvinOK blog post
Farran Baby Booties by Evin Bail O’Keeffe
Miller & June Baby Blanket by Evin Bail O’Keeffe – related EvinOK blog post
Stripy Cozy Baby Blanket by Evin Bail O’Keeffe – related EvinOK blog post
Julie’s Highway Hat by Julie Thompson – related EvinOK blog post
Tweedy Owl Hat for Knitters by Breanna Krueger
Puerperium Cardigan for baby
All in a Nutshell by Sargantana Formenterenca
Quick Oats by Taiga Hilliard Designs
Wee Speedy Pullover by Taiga Hilliard Designs
Bonjour Chicken by Kate Burge and Rachel Price
McLeod’s Son by Elizabeth Elwell-Cook
Beach Baby by Christine H. Wilkins
Maile Sweater by Nikki Van De Car
Kanoko Pants by Yumiko Sakurai (shown below) – related EvinOK blog post
Do you have a favourite designer?
Oh, these are lovely. Thanks for putting this together! Would you mind if I posted part of this to Tumblr?
Go for it, but a link back would be appreciated.