Free Knitting Patterns
Looking for inspiration for your next project? Browse YayForYarn's collection of FREE knitting patterns below.
From women's sweaters, cardigans, summer tops, bags, and accessories, to winter hats, scarves, throw blankets, cozy socks, and more, find easy knitting patterns to spark your creativity.
Every pattern includes a full, step-by-step video tutorial to help you follow along with the written instructions. No matter your skill level, I hope you'll find new knitting projects that you'll love!
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Basic Knit Pullover – Free Sweater Knitting Pattern
This simple, beginner-friendly knitting pattern will help you knit a garter stitch pullover sweater using basic techniques and minimal shaping.
Brava Stripe Blanket – Free Blanket Knitting Pattern
This easy striped blanket pattern blends multiple self-striping yarns (or lots of leftover scrap yarn) together for a colorful, woven look.
How to Knit a Scarf for Beginners – FREE Knitting Pattern & Video Tutorial
Want to learn how to knit a scarf? This FREE knitting pattern & video tutorial will show you how, even if you are a brand-new beginner.
How to Knit a Twisted Headband for Beginners – Eyelet Headband – FREE Summer Knitting Pattern
This simple twisted headband is cute and comfy for the summer! Make one today from leftover fingering / sock weight yarn with this FREE Knitting Pattern.
Dip Dye Sweater – FREE Easy Women’s Pullover Sweater Knitting Pattern by Yay For Yarn
The Dip Dye pullover sweater stripes two colors together for a unique ombre effect. This easy free knitting pattern & video tutorial will teach you how to knit a sweater, even if you’re a beginner.
UltraViolet Tee – FREE Women’s Lace Top Knitting Pattern by Yay For Yarn
This size-inclusive women’s tee is knit in a simple, delicate lace stitch with no shaping! Knit your own with this free knitting pattern and video tutorial.
Seaspray Tee – FREE Summer Top Knitting Pattern by Yay For Yarn
This simple, size inclusive knitted summer top is made from rectangles! Knit your own with this free knitting pattern and video tutorial.
Wild Rose Scarf – Free Knitting Pattern by Yay For Yarn
This delicate, lightweight lace scarf is knit from just one skein of hand-dyed sock yarn! Make one today with this free pattern & video tutorial.
The Easiest Knitted Hat Ever (Made from a Rectangle!) – Free Knitting Pattern by Yay For Yarn
This simple-to-make hat is made from a knitted rectangle! It’s the perfect project for a beginner knitter, or anytime you want a quick and easy project.
Dotty Pullover – FREE Raglan Sweater Knitting Pattern by Yay For Yarn
The Dotty Pullover is one of my favorite designs to date! The dot stitch gives this sweater such a lovely texture. This quick, raglan sweater pattern includes sizes XS to 5X. Grab your yarn and knit one this week!
Seed Stitch Cowl – FREE Knitting Pattern for Beginners by Yay For Yarn
This thick, squishy cowl is sure to keep you warm through the fall and winter. It’s an easy knitting project for beginners that works up quickly!
Coral Cardigan – FREE Beginner-Friendly Knitting Pattern by Yay For Yarn
Can you knit a rectangle in a simple stitch pattern? Then you can knit the Coral Cardigan! Knit as a rectangle, it’s a great knitted sweater pattern for beginners.
Speckled Stripes Infinity Scarf – FREE Knitting Pattern by Yay For Yarn
This lightweight, striped infinity scarf is covered with a spattering of speckles! Knit one today in your favorite soft, fingering weight yarn.
Convertible Diamond Wrap – FREE Knitting Pattern
This versatile accessory can be worn many different ways. You can wear it as a shawl, scarf, cowl, or even a poncho!
Afternoon Stroll Cowl – FREE Knitting Pattern
This lightweight, lacy cowl is the perfect accessory for breezy days. A simple, feminine project that knits up quickly with just one skein of yarn!
Breezy Morning Cowl – FREE Knitting Pattern
This chunky knitted cowl will keep you cozy on the chilliest of days! So quick and easy, you can make it in just a few hours.
Simple Slouchy Sweater – FREE Knitting Pattern & Video Tutorial – How to Knit a Cardigan for Beginners
This quick & easy free knitting pattern & video tutorial will teach you how to knit a cardigan, even if you are a beginner knitter! This soft, slouchy cardigan is a fall wardrobe essential. Designed as a perfect “first garment project” for beginner knitters, the entire sweater is made from 3 pieces, with minimal shaping.
Easy SHORTCUT Brioche Pom Pom Hat – FREE Knitting Pattern
If you can Knit and Purl, you can make this Chunky Shortcut Brioche Pom Pom Hat! JUMP TO PATTERN Easy Shortcut Brioche Pom Pom Hat Knitting Pattern by Yay For Yarn Click Here to purchase the Large Print, Ad-Free, Printable PDF version of the pattern. Skill Level:...
Moss Stitch Hat in 10 Sizes – Worsted or Sport / DK Weight Yarn – FREE Knitting Pattern
Free Pattern! A simple, textured, close-fitting, unisex hat for the whole family. Knit in #3 Sport / DK or #4 Worsted weight yarn, with instructions for 10 different sizes, from Preemie to Adult Large. JUMP TO PATTERN Moss Stitch Hat Knitting Pattern by...
Double Gradient Boomerang Shawl – Free Shawl Knitting Pattern for Beginners
This free shawl knitting pattern combines two gradient or self-striping yarns, perfect for when you need an easy cake yarn pattern. Use any yarn you like!
How to Knit a Seed Stitch Bow – Free Knitting Pattern
Free Pattern! Knit a cute Seed Stitch Bow to embellish a project, or to wear as a hair accessory. JUMP TO PATTERN This project is fully customize-able, and can be knit at any size, at any gauge, in any weight of yarn. However, I recommend using a needle size that is...
How to Knit a Chunky Brioche Slouchy Hat in SHORTCUT Brioche Stitch – Free Knitting Pattern
Free Pattern! This Brioche Slouchy Hat is warm, squishy, and airy, knit in 3 colors. This tutorial will teach you to work my Shortcut Brioche stitch in the round. If you can work in the round and work “knit 1, purl 1” ribbing, you can knit this hat! There are no...
How to Knit an Easy Brioche Cowl in SHORTCUT Brioche Stitch – Free Knitting Pattern
Free Pattern! This Brioche Cowl is warm, squishy, and airy, knit in 3 colors. This tutorial will teach you to work my Shortcut Brioche stitch in the round. If you can work in the round and work "knit 1, purl 1" ribbing, you can knit this cowl! JUMP TO PATTERN Chunky...
Easy 2 Color Brioche Scarf – Learn SHORTCUT 2 Color Brioche Stitch – FREE Knitting Pattern
Free Pattern! Who doesn't love a warm, squishy scarf in the winter? This pattern will teach you my shortcut to working the Brioche stitch in 2 colors. If you can work “knit 1, purl 1” ribbing, you can knit this project! Easy 2 Color Brioche Scarfby Yay For Yarn Scroll...
Easy Brioche Baby Blanket – FREE Knitting Pattern by Yay For Yarn
Free Pattern! We all like to choose soft and cuddly items for babies. This easy baby blanket is knit in Brioche stitch, so named because it resembles the soft, squishy texture of Brioche bread. This pattern will teach you my shortcut to working the Brioche stitch. If...