Free 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!

How to knit a tie
Ann Franklin's brilliant knitted tie is quick to knit and super-stylish too
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17 cosy scarf knitting patterns you can make this weekend
Scarves make great gifts, and we've found the best free scarf knitting patterns you can make for yourself or someone special.

How to knit book covers
Learn how to knit book covers for your little library and make every book beautiful!

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!

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!

Free mohair scarf knitting pattern
We love the versatility of this mohair scarf knitting pattern, perfect for airy between season days.

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.

Free bobble hat knitting pattern
Master your cables and keep warm this winter with our free bobble hat knitting pattern.

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.

Make your own sweet decoration with our Christmas angel knitting pattern
This Christmas, make your tree sparkle with this angel knitting pattern. Cast on this adorable knitted angel by Monica Fuertes and feel the festive love.

Baby cardigan knitting pattern
Use our free baby cardigan knitting pattern to knit sweet cotton cardis for newborns all the way to 5 year olds.

Free knitted cactus pattern
These knitted cactus plants make great gifts. Choose from three different designs to knit and customise them with flowers to make them unique.

How to knit a heart coaster
Learn how to knit a heart for everyone you love. Our set of coasters make wonderful gifts!

DIY quick-knit owl mittens
You’ll have a hoot making these knitted fingerless gloves by Amanda Jones! Cast them on today with our fantastic free pattern.

Knit a cute and cuddly friend with our free penguin knitting pattern
Our cosy penguin knitting pattern is wrapped up for the cold and ready to be wrapped up in your arms too!

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.

Free pattern | Premature baby hat
Knit a textured hat for premature babies with this pattern from Sirdar, free as part of UK Hand Knitting's Commit to Knit charity campaign.

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

How to knit flowers
Want to learn how to knit flowers? Follow along with our simple tutorial

Make an adorable knitted bunny
Fall in love with this baby bunny knitting pattern that’s great for gifting or even better for creating as a treat just for you

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!
