Beginner Knitting Patterns
Free beginner project | Knit a placemat
Knit these pretty place settings by Katina Killey and enjoy al fresco eating in style this season. Our quick and easy project is ideal for beginners!
Free pattern | Knitted farm animals
Cast on these cute farmyard friends by Louise Smith and use them as keyrings and bag charms – or just little toys to cuddle!
Knit a heart | Free pattern
Send someone a knitted hug with this cute heart design by Jane Burns. This easy beginner knit is a fun stashbuster and works up in a flash!
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Free cat knitting pattern
Knit your own cute kitty with this trio of mischievous pals. Which will you choose to cast on and bring home?
Keep tiny toes warm with these knitted baby booties
If you are looking for a free knitting pattern for baby booties on two needles, Ann Franklin's kitten baby booties could be perfect for you!
Knit our adorable free hedgehog pattern this autumn!
Our knitted hedgehog is a real softie! With no prickles or loose parts, he’s perfect for even the littlest babies to cuddle with.
Moss stitch scarf pattern
Wrap up in stripes of squishy moss stitch with this scarf pattern from Sarah Winsper. Easy to knit, it's a great project for beginners.
Free pattern | Knit a baby hat
Keep little ones cosy in this easy-to-knit basic baby hat knitting pattern, which comes in three sizes to fit newborns to toddlers.
Knit to raise funds | Free poppy knitting pattern
Knit a Remembrance Day poppy with our collection of free poppy knitting patterns, including easy designs for beginners
Try our free star knitting pattern and make your tree shine this year!
Decorate your home with sparkly stars using this free pattern from Rosee Woodland. Knit them flat or in the round – it's your choice!
Knit your own camera strap with this easy and free DIY project
Knit yourself a super-comfy DIY camera strap with Sarah Dennis's funky and practical design
Knit a squishy pumpkin cushion for Halloween
Knit our pumpkin for a Halloween that's big on fun. It makes an ideal cushion for costumed kids to sit on, and looks almost good enough to eat!
Knit your own sweet seaside keyrings with these free tutorials!
Carry memories of sunny holidays with one of Nicola Valiji’s seaside knitted keyrings!
Craft your own winter warmers with our free mitten knitting pattern for beginners
There's a chill in the air which means it's time to knit yourself some new gloves using our super easy mitten knitting pattern.
How to knit a hot water bottle cover
Master intarsia and learn how to knit this snuggly hot water bottle cover for the coming winter months.
Get ready for trick-or-treating with this sweet pumpkin bag knitting pattern
Celebrate Halloween by knitting Sarah Murray’s spooky trick or treat bag pattern!
10 of the cosiest sweater knitting patterns to cast on now
Everyone needs a sweater (or ten!) in their wardrobe, and handknit jumpers are a fabulous way to feel cosy all year round. Take a look at the amazing sweater knitting patterns we've found for you to try..
Have a roarsome weekend with these dinosaur knitting patterns
Make the perfect autumn accessory with this headband knitting pattern
Use this free knit headband pattern to keep yourself cosy and chic whatever the weather!
Free Summer Days Lace Scarf knitting pattern
Fancy knitting a gorgeous lace scarf for your evening walks? Then you've come to the right place! Get your needles ready to cast on this free lace scarf knitting pattern today, courtesy of Simply Knitting.
Canary Craftivists | Knit for climate action
Find bird knitting patterns for a robin, blackbird, blue tit, coal tit, bullfinch, and a climate canary from the Canary Craftivists campaign
Easter knitting | Free egg pattern
These little knitted easter eggs are just so pretty! Our knitted Easter egg pattern is perfect for using up leftover yarn.
Brighten up breakfast with our egg cosy knitting pattern
You'll want to knit a whole set of these cute colourwork egg cosies from Patons, topped with tiny pompoms! Why not make some for charity too?
How to make a chunky knit blanket
Discover how to make a chunky knit blanket with Sophie Jordan's soft and snuggly quick-to-knit pattern
