Knitting patterns for Bitty Bags, small purses just right for coins, cards, makeup, gifts, trinkets, and other essentials

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• Purse, Bag, and Tote Knitting Patterns
• Tote Bag Knitting Patterns
• Gift Wrap Knitting Patterns

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Pirate Skull Pouch

Put your treasures in majapi’s bag with skull and crossbones duplicate stitch.

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Two Pocket Purse

Frankie Brown designed this purse with two flaps hiding two front pockets. The bag comes in two sizes 6.5 x 5 cm and a 10 x 8 cm.

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Beaded Coin Purse

Designed by Candi Jensen this purse is approx 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches

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• Get the video tutorial for this and 2 other patterns for $3.99 – not necessary to get the pattern
• Get 3 1/2 inch purse frames on Etsy
• Get seed beads on Etsy

Beady Little Bag

Designed by Marji Yarncrafts

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• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy
• Get #6 seed beads

Zippy Strip

Frankie Brown designed this strip of knitting that ingeniously zips up into a coin purse. Great stash buster!

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Camera Purse

Amanda Berry’s Instagram inspired bag is 14cm wide and 12cm tall.

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Snapdragon Purse

These tiny coin purses by Frankie Brown are small, three sided purses which snap open when the pointed ends are pressed. Three sizes. Frankie does ask that you consider consider making a donation to the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation, at www.justgiving.com/frankiesknittedstuff

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Deep Sea Flower Bag

Nina Nyland designed this as dice bag but it’s pretty enough for any use. Available in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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• See more Knitting Patterns for Variegated Yarn
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Rucksäckchen à la Susie

Wintogreen designed this cute little rucksack that can be conveniently attached to a keyring or purse ring. Available in English and German. Great stash buster!

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Coin Purse

Quick knit and great beginner pattern from Yarnspirations.

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Patterns for Purchase

Fox Coin Purse

Designed by OwlPrintPanda, this mini fox is just the right size for your cards and coins (approx 4 x 3 1/2 inches).

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
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Sheepy Coin Purse Kit

For only $12.50 you get the pattern, purse hardware and eyes for this cute coin purse by KnitwithCiD.

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Chiffon Ribbon Bag

Only 99 cents for this pattern designed by Judy Slater! This bag is perfect for cell phone and small items. It knits up super fast in a stockinette stitch and takes just one skein of gorgeous chiffon ribbon yarn.

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Storybook Baby Hoodie

Hoodie cardigan in baby and child sizes from Lion Brand Yarn. All pieces are worked flat in garter stitch (knit every row). Sizes: Newborn, 3–6 months, 12–18 months, 2 years, 4 years

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Cool Cape

Pickles designed this poncho with hood that is sized for children and adults. Sizes 2 years (3-4) 5-7 (8-10) 11-13 (14-16) S/M (L/XL)

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• Get worsted weight yarn for this pattern on Etsy

Garter Ridge Hoodie

Erika Flory designed this sweater for 1 [2, 4, 6] years

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Hooded Cardigan

4 sizes from 0-24 months. Designed by Yarnspirations.

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Recommended yarn is available on the pattern site. You can also get it on sale at Etsy.

Wild Thing

Homero Luna designed this hoodie inspired by Max’s ‘Rumpus Suit’ from Where the Wild Things Are, this pattern is available in 19 sizes, from infant to the largest Adult size w/a finished chest circumference of 56”.

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Ruffle Hood Coat

Julie Farmer designed this swing coat with ruffled hood for Red Heart UK. Child’s sizes 2-8

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Kid’s Jacket

Bernat designed this jacket with zipper and hood for sizes 4, 6, 8, 10.

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Baby Bear Hoodie

Finished Chest: 22″, including bands

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Steggie Hoodie Sweater

Designed by Julia Farwell-Clay, this hoodie with spines is inspired by the stegosaurus. Chest: 26[27.5, 30, 32] inches

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• Get the recommended yarn at eBay
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Perfect Posy Hoodie

Marilyn Losee designed this adorable hooded pullover with embroidered flowers for Caron. Sizes 3-6 (9-12, 18-24) months

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Poncho A Go-Go

This hooded cape from Bernat is knit in multi-color chunky yarn.

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Patterns for Purchase

Happy Cheer Hooded Cardigan

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern at Annie’s
• Recommended yarn available on pattern page

Jumping Bean Hoodie

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Teeny Poncho

Sizes 6/9 (12/18, 24, 36/48) months

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Chunky Hooded Poncho

Sizes include toddler, child, adult woman sizes. Additional directions for making a version lop eared bunny poncho.

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Wee Wrap

Susan Barstein’s hooded lace poncho comes in baby, toddler, child sizes. Baby (0-12 months), 12-24 months, 2t-4t, 5-7 years

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Happy Penguin Hoodie Sweater

Child’s pullover sweater in sizes Newborn (3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months) 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 years. Designed by Jessica Anderson so the hood looks like the penguin’s head while pocket panel in the front is colored white like a penguin’s breast.

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Knitting patterns for baby pants, diaper covers, overalls, dungarees and rompers

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Baby Layettes Knit Book

Includes 6 layette sets, plus a combination hat, blanket, boots, cardigan or dress, pants and collar.

• See more images of the patterns and get the Baby Layettes Knit Book at Annie’s
• See more Baby Layette Knitting Patterns on this site

Baby Pants Diaper Cover

Diaper cover with lace detail in sizes 1/3/6 months.

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• See the matching cardigan sweater pattern

Dungarees and Cardigan Set

Cute overalls with pocket and matching cardigan. Sizes: 0-3 (3-6, 6-9, 9-12) months

• See more images and get the patterns at Annie’s
• See more Baby Set Knitting Patterns on this site

Tulip Romper

BriannaK’s design works up quickly in around 2 hours. There’s a matching bonnet pattern. Size: Newborn

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Pfeilraupe

Alpi Alpenrose’s ingenious shawl pattern is designed with holes to thread the end of the wrap through. Available in 8 different languages including English.

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Everest Scarf

Beautiful one skein lace keyhole scarf by Christy Hills!

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Patterns for Purchase

Japanese Lanterns Wrap

This lovely pattern is one of the 23 projects in the Rustic Modern Knits book by Yumiko Alexander.

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These knitting patterns for cardigans are wrapped in many stylish and flattering ways with asymmetric fronts, pleating, ties, and more.

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• Long-Sleeved Cardigan Knitting Patterns
• Short Sleeve Cardigan Knitting Patterns
• Draped Cardigan Knitting Patterns
• Cropped Cardigan Knitting Patterns

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Eyelet Harvest Cardigan

The pattern in the collar continues to the back to form a panel. Designed by by Juan R. Alcantar & Lois Horychata for sizes Small, Medium and Large

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Kamille Cardigan

Judy Furlong’s cardigan features self-ties, pockets and matching cuffs. Bust sizes 78 [81-86: 91-96: 101-106: 111-118: 123-128: 133-137] cm / approx. 30.5 [32-34: 36-38: 40-42: 44-46: 48-50: 52-54] ins Pattern available in English, German and Swedish.

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Asymmetric Jacket

This wrap cardigan from DROPS Design is worked in stockinette and sized for S – M – L – XL – XXL – XXXL. Available in variety of languages.

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Madge

This design by Katie Smith, this part wrap part sweater with a cowl collar is knit from the top down with little seaming. Bust sizes 32(34,36,38,40,42,44)”

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Extra Easy, Extra Fabulous Sweater

Designed by Lion Brand, this asymmetric cardigan is knit in stockinette and garter stitch. Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X

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Reika Kimono Cardigan

Amy Gunderson designed this Japanese inspired jacket. Great for multi-color yarn! Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X)

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The Mead Sweater

Designed by Norah Gaughan, this cable and lace cardigan wrap is a rectangle shawl with sleeves that drapes over the shoulders. 46 – 51″ wide x 24 – 25″ long. Recommended yarn available on pattern page.

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• Get the video tutorial for this and one other pattern for $3.99 – not necessary to get free pattern
• See the patterns in Norah Gaughan Volume 16 Knit Book

Alabaster Cardigan

Cheryl Beckerich designed this beautiful asymmetrically wrapped cardigan with cable border and shawl collar. Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X. Recommended yarn available on pattern page

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• Get the video class for this and 2 other patterns for $3.99 – not necessary to get the free pattern

Cocoon Cape

Designed by Lion Brand, this wrap has armholes that create sleeves from the draped fabric. S/M (L/1X, 2X/3X)

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Julianna

This versatile ingenious sweater by the fantastic Norah Gaughan for Berroco is actually a scarf with sleeves. Easy and beautiful! Sizes X-Small/Small, Medium/Large and 1X/2X

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Sanpoku

The brilliant Norah Gaughan was inspired by Japanese style to create this wrapped cardigan for Berroco. The recommended yarn is my current favorite Berroco Modern Cotton which has lovely drape and stitch definition and is so comfortable.

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• Get the recommended yarn at Patternworks
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Cross Over Cardigan

Thomas B. Ramsden & Co’s sweater is sized for 81-107cm (32-42ins)

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Egret

Designed by Nora Gaughan for Berroco. One of my favorite designers and I love this unusual ruffle wrap but I don’t know why Berroco thought it was a good idea to put the model in curlers. Sizes 32(36-40-44-48-52)

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Patterns for Purchase

Silk Cocoon Cardigan

Connie Chang Chinchio uses clusters of cocoon stitch reminiscent of a just-opened bellflower.  30 (33, 36 ½, 40 ½, 44, 48)” bust circumference. Originally published in Interweave Knits, Spring 2009: Digital Edition

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Two Way Wrap Cardigan

With generous dolman sleeves, an open front and an option to wear it upside down for a shawl collar, this is the ultimate go-to cardigan. To fit: S/M (L/XL, 2XL) Recommended yarn available on pattern page.

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Wrap Jacket

The designer Val Love says this is a very easy jacket pattern, with a double thick shawl collar and wrap front. Worked in one piece with shoulder seams. Size: XS-XXL.

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Ruffled Surplice

Mari Lynn Patrick’s wrap cardigan features delicate ruffles on the sleeves and edges. 33½ (37½, 41½, 45½, 49½)” finished bust circumference. Originally published in Interweave Knits, Spring 2007: Digital Edition

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Wrap Blouse

Vicki Square’s sweater features figure flattering diagonal lines and soft pleats. The waist and sleeve cuffs are worked in linen stitch, which provides welcome stability in this otherwise fluid blouse.Sizes 34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48)” (86.5[ [91.5,96.5,101.5, 106.5, 112, 117, 122]cm). The pattern calls for a belt buckle but I think you could also use a shawl pin. Originally published in Light & Layered Knits: 19 Sophisticated Designs for Every Season

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Horse Toy With Matching Sweater

Patons designed this pattern for a horse toy about 14 inches tall with matching striped sweater for babies 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 months. Provided courtesy of Black Sheep Wools.

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Rohan Banner Scarf

IrishElinor’s reversible double knit scarf is based on the White Horse upon green banner of Rohan, or as the Rohirrim call their country, the Mark of the Riders. There are Celtic knot motifs on the middle and the ends of the scarf, with two horse profiles facing each other between. See Appendix A, II: The House of Eorl; LOTR.

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Double Knit Horse Scarf

Miranda Stanbery designed this reversible scarf with horse motif.

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How to Knit a Horse

Jeannie R. Lee provided quick instructions for a simple horse toy with basically two pieces, modified from the pattern in A First Book of Knitting for Children by Bonnie Gosse and Jill Allerton. Pictured project is by crunchymamakim

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Patterns for Purchase

Zoe the Zebra

Designed by Laura Long and excerpted from her book Knitted Toy Travels.

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
• Get the Knitted Toy Travels book.

Most of us hate knitting swatches for projects. We know we have to do it but hate spending the time and yarn before we get to the real project. These clever ideas for re-using your swatches will get you excited about trying out new stitches and testing yarn for your large projects, as well as get some of those leftover swatches out of your yarn stash.

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Sponge Cozy

Another great idea for cotton swatches. Just fold and seam 3 edges, insert sponge, and then seam closed. Pictured project is Lily Sugar n Cream’s Sponge Cozy. Great gift!

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Swatch Shelf Art

Meg Kealey’s idea is to frame your lace swatch with a fabric background and display it as a work of art.

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• Shop for small frames on Etsy
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Pan Protectors

Use wool or cotton swatches to stack your pans and protect them from scratches. Life Beyond the Kitchen came up with this clever stash busting set of patterns but you can use your own swatches or stitches.

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Patterns for Purchase

Stitch Sampler Boho Tote

This customizable tote is one of the projects included in the Mix and Match Sampler Class where you’ll learn 12 different stitch patterns and how to join them together for an afghan or a tote.

• Learn more about the pattern and digital class at Annie’s
• See more Tote Knitting Patterns on this site
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What could be simpler than these quick projects? Just as in origami, all you have to do is knit one flat piece, in most cases just a rectangle or square, then fold it into a bag, a shrug, a toy and more. Let your creativity go by trying different knitting stitches for the rectangle.

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Tolt Folded Bag

Veronika Jobe created this clever pattern that creates a tote out of a folded rectangle of knitting. Handle is optional. Two versions are included for garter stitch and stockinette, but you can use any stitch you want. The pictured garter stitch version uses ribbon yarn.

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• Get the recommended ribbon yarn for this pattern on Etsy
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Folded Rectangle Shrug

Easiest shrug ever by Echtstudio! Although the original post is not in English, the photo tutorial is clear and you can, of course, translate the page through Google. The basic instructions are

1. Knit an elongated rectangle. Use any stitch pattern you want.
2. To determine the length of the shrug you measure from your neck to where you want the end of the shrug. Their example is 70 x 85cm.
3. Fold the piece in half and sew the sides with a darning needle leaving at least one-third open for armholes. That’s it! There are also instructions for adding longer sleeves

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Knitted Kitty

A folded knitted square is all you need to make the cat body in Lillian’s ingenious pattern. The hat and tail are knitted flat and seamed.

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Home Slippers

These slippers are created by ingeniously folding a flat piece of knitting. The pattern is mostly instructions translated from Russian.

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• Shop for yarn for this pattern at Annie’s
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Ribbed Lace Bolero

Easy shrug by Kelly Maher is a rectangle that is knit and then seamed to form the shrug shape.

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Shawl Collar Chevron Shrug

Amanda Berka’s design is another knit rectangle folded and sewn to form a shrug. Her design features a ribbed shawl collar and a chevron pattern in the back.

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Knitted Square Bunny

Heartstrings Fiber Arts created this clever pattern to make a bunny out of a square piece of knitting.

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Another Knit Square Bunny

Here is another version of a bunny created by knitting a single square, designed by Annette of Lebenslustiger.

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Triple Fold Striped Wrap Cardigan

This ingenious cardigan by Monica Welle Brown is made from one rectangle (with strategic bind-offs and cast-ons) and then folded and seamed into this cardigan.

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• Shop for fingering yarn for this project at Annie’s
• Shop for handmade pins to fasten the cardigan
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Toy Hideaway Hanging Bag

This adorable pattern is knit in garter stitch and folded around a stick or a branch. The pattern is in German but you can translate by opening the page in the Chrome browser, right clicking on the text on the page and selecting Translate to English. However, you can probably easily figure it out without translation. I’m not entirely sure who designed the pattern. It is posted by Tina on the site Mango, but the poster refers to a book by Nina Schweisgut

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• See Teddy Bear Knitting Patterns
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Sideways Garter Vest

Designed by Purl Soho, this versatile vest / wrap is a rectangle of garter stitch with two well-placed slits for armholes, nothing could be simpler to make. Can be worn many different ways, with the collar up or down.

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Patterns for Purchase

Envelope Hat

This ingenious hat is made from a scarf-like length of knitting. After binding off, the two ends are brought across one another and stitched to the center back of the crown.

• Get the knitting pattern at Interweave

• Get the recommended yarn at Etsy
• See more Slouchy Hat Knitting Patterns

Combination Sweater and Cowl

This ingenious convertible pattern takes a strip of flat knitting like a scarf and with clever assembly makes a versatile accessory.

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• See more Cowl Knitting Patterns

Pilland Sweater Vest

This ingenious convertible pattern takes a strip of flat knitting like a scarf and with clever assembly makes a versatile accessory.

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• See more Vest Knitting Patterns

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Tea Mitten

Elizabeth Kleven designed a form-fitting sweater for teapots. The ribbing holds the cozy snugly to the teapot and is secured with a button flap. The lid remains uncovered for easy access.

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Love Tea Cosy

This teapot cozy by Martin Storey features a lace heart motif and tassels, and is knit flat and seamed. Registration at website required for download.

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Oliver Cat Teapot Cozy

Knitting pattern offered free by Craft a Cure for Cancer

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Elephant Teapot Cozy

Trampled by Geese took advantage of the teapot spot for this cute cozy.

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Pineapple Teapot Cosy

The link below is to the Wayback Machine because the pattern is no longer available at the redesigned Prima site. Height: 6in (15cm) excluding leaves. Lower edge circumference: 15in (38cm)

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Hobbit Cottage Tea Cozy

Heather Tunnah’s pattern instructs you how to knit the body, roof and chimney of this cozy. Embellishments are added with duplicate stitch, embroidery, or crochet. The pictured project by jesbelle varies from the original pattern by using crocheted circular doors and windows.

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• See the notes for the pictured project
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Patterns for Purchase

R2D2 Tea Cosy

The tea cosy fits a medium sized tea pot that covers a Teapot that holds 6 to 8 cups.

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Bunny Tea Cosy

This adorable teapot cozy even has a fluffy pompom tail!

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Budgie Tea Cosy

I love budgies and this tea cozy parakeet is adorable!

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
• Get DK yarn for this pattern on Etsy
• See more Bird Knitting Patterns

Camper Van Teapot Cozy

Includes patterns for 4 Tea Cosies in Sirdar Country Style.

• See the other teapot cozies and get the knitting pattern at Deramores

Dormouse Teapot Cozy

Designed by Debi Birkin.

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Sliding Star

Frankie Brown does it again with design based on a origami pattern! A star shape slides into a ring shape and back again. Wear as a brooch and then slide into a bracelet. Frankie requests that you consider a donation to the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation at www.justgiving.com/frankiesknittedstuff if you like her patterns. Great stash buster!

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Capelet Tank

Cathy Carron designed this versatile top that can be worn many different ways. The sweeping circular collar becomes a dramatic cowl, a modern capelet, or a romantic hood over a single tank. Finished bust: 36¼ (39¼, 43½, 46¼)”

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Knitting patterns for the beach including cover ups, hats, totes, bikinis, and more

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Splash Dress

Nikol Lohr’s shale lace dress is easy to knit and comes in two sizes Women’s S/M and L/XL. She provides a photo tutorial with the pattern. Great with Multi-Colored Yarn!

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Playa Beach Cover Up

Allison O’Dell’s easy tunic / dress comes in S/M and M/L sizes.

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Brigitte Dress

Drop stitch is drop dead gorgeous in this dress designed by Waejong Kim for Loopy Mango. Sized for S-XL in three lengths, this pattern is just two panels and is perfect for multi color yarn.

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Sundance Beach Bag

Tonia Barry designed this cable and lace tote that is 16″ wide by 17″ tall; handles 24″ long

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Lace Sampler T-shirt

Candi Jensen’s sampler top will become your favorite warm-weather wardrobe item! The lacy openwork makes it a breezy dream for hot and stuffy days, and the loose and long fit makes it flattering on anyone. Woman’s S (M, L, XL) .

• Get the free knitting pattern at Annie’s (Scroll down the page to see recommended yarn and link to video class)

Wind-and-Sea Hat

Designed by Kristi Porter, from Knitting in the Sun 32 Projects for Warm Weather; photography by Stephen Simson, this summery lightweight sun hat has a wide brim adorned with spiraling eyelets.

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Butterfly Poncho

This lace poncho with butterfly motif by DROPS Design is sized for S/M – L/XL – XXL/ XXXL

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Beach Cover-Up

Cover-up by Patons in XS/M L/XL 2/5XL. The texture seems to be caused by a specific yarn so you may not get the same effect with a different yarn.

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• See more Lace Pullover Knitting Patterns

Alana Swim Cover

Universal Yarn’s design features a triangle mesh pattern that’s perfect for multi-color yarn. Sized for Finished Bust: 50 (54, 58, 62, 66)”

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Jackie Waistcoat Vest

Lace vest with draped or tie front. By Marie Wallin for Rowan. Sizes 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50 inches Great for beach or summer cover up.

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• See more Vest Knitting Patterns

Sea Breeze Bag

This Lily Sugar n Cream bag features drop stitches for interest.  Approx 20” x 40” [51 x 101.5 cm]

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy

Azealia Hat

Kelly Menzies’s wide-brimmed sun hat is knit in the round.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Sun Hat Knitting Patterns

BVI Bikini

Joanne Yordanou’s fun bikini is designed for land use only. Not for swimming or getting wet unless you knit with elastic thread! Top is in 3 cup sizes. Bottom is one size.

• Get the free knitting pattern

Patterns for Purchase

Drop Stich Lace Beach Cover-Up

This is an easy knitting pattern by TwoOfWandsShope, and the techniques used are knit, purl, and yarn over. Sizes:Width: 22”/55.9cm (S/M) 26”/66cm (M/L)

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

Minimi’s Lace Cardigan

This versatile cardigan with free-flowing lace panels can be worn as a beach cover-up, a light lace cardigan for dress up for evening, or thrown over your shoulders as a shawl. Sizes 80 (88, 96, 104, 112) cm / 31.5 (34.75, 37.75, 41, 44)”

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

Adela Swimsuit Cover-Up

This top by CardiffBayHandknits features drop stitch panels and twisted fringe. Sized for misses and teens, XS/S (Chest sizes 32-34″) as shown on model, or M/L (Chest sizes 36-38″).

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

Monday Lilly Tunic

Love the ties at the shoulder! Great for layering or as a cover up. Woman’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

• See more pics, a video, and get the knitting pattern at Annie’s

Child’s Ruffled Hat

Perfect sun hat in cotton yarn with ruffled brim and flower design.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

4-Way Beachwear

This versatile lace-edged wrap transforms into a dress, skirt, cape or shawl depending on the covering you want.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

Shetland Lace Maxi Skirt

This light versatile skirt can also be worn as a strapless dress – just lift it over your bust, and worn with a slip for off-beach dressing.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

Knitting patterns for teeny tiny toys, miniature animals, dolls, and more that will fit in your pocket. No more than 4 inches or 10 cm tall.

To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern.

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Free Knitting Patterns

Baby in Basket Crib

This tiny doll by Flutterby Patch is only 5cm (2 in) and the basket is 9cm (3.5 in)

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more patterns by Flutterby Patch on Etsy

Little Boats

Frankie Brown’s tiny sailboat is only10 cm tall (4 inches) but sturdy enough to stand on their own and hold a tiny crew.

• Get the free knitting pattern

Christmas Tree Bears

Tiny ornaments designed by Julie at Little Cotton Rabbits.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Christmas Decoration Knitting Patterns

Teeny Tiny Knitted Animals

These tiny toys by Julie at Little Cotton Rabbits are just under 2.5 inches (6 cms) tall.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Bunny Knitting Patterns

Fluffy Little Sheep

These sheep are about 3 1/2 in. (9 cm) tall

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Sheep and Lamb Knitting Patterns

Koala Baby Bear

Designed by knitted toy box, this koala baby is 4 inches tall.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Bear Knitting Patterns

Mini Elephant

Aine Marriott designed this elephant toy that is about 2 inches long

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Wild Animal Knitting Patterns

Mini Lion

Aine Marriott designed this tiny toy that is about 2.5 inches long

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Wild Animal Knitting Patterns

Pocket Ted

Frankie Brown’s tiny teddy bear is only 8 cm / 3” tall and sleeps in his own knitted bed in a tin about the size of an Altoid tin (9.5cm × 6 cm, 2 cm deep or 3¾ × 2¼”, ¾” deep). Pipe cleaners in arms and legs let you position him for play.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Teddy Bear Knitting Patterns
• Get the tins on Etsy
• Get teddy bear buttons for the tin top on Etsy

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  Teeny Penguin

  Designed by Amanda Berry, this tiny toy is approximately 4cm tall.

  • Get the free knitting pattern
  • See more Penguin Knitting Patterns

Baby Seal

Barbara Prime created this cute tiny seal about 3 inches long that is perfect for ornaments and little toys. She has paired it with an Innuk pattern.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See Sea Creature Knitting Patterns

• Seamus the Owl Small Softee Free Pattern

  Seamus is one of the most popular pins on my Pinterest boards and you can see why with his cute little body and face.

  • Get the free knitting pattern
  • See more Owl Knitting Patterns

Oink Flying Pig

Now when someone says “when pigs fly” you’ll can hand them Oink designed by Spud & Chloë! 3 ½ inches tall by 2 ½ inches wide.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Fantastical Creature Knitting Patterns

Tiny Baby Bunnies

These mini-marshmallow bunnies designed by Mochimochi Land make great egg stuffers and are a good way to use leftover yarn.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get more Mochmochi Land Patterns

Snowy Owl Ornament

How could such a simple shape be so cute! This was part of an Advent Calendar Project at Just Crafty Enough. Great use for oddball stash yarn!

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Owl Knitting Patterns

Dalek Egg Cozies

This Doctor Who inspired designs by Lyles’ Knit were designed as egg cozies but could easily be used as finger puppets or toys.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Doctor Who Knitting Patterns

Teeny Tiny Mochimochi Chickens

These 1 inch chickens are from Anna Hrachovec’s book Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi: More Than 40 Itty-Bitty Minis to Knit, Wear, and Give

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get Anna Hrachovec’s book Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi: More Than 40 Itty-Bitty Minis to Knit, Wear, and Give
• See more Bird Knitting Patterns

Patterns for Purchase

Teeny Animals

Knitting patterns for Teeny Animals including mouse, robin, ladybug, hedgehog, turtle, and bee. The teeny toys are approximately 3 x 3 cm.

• See more images and get the knitting patterns at Etsy

Tiny Fawn

This baby deer is a little larger than the other patterns but still small at 4.5 inches tall.

• See more images and get the knitting patterns at Etsy

Monarch Butterfly

The finished butterfly is approx 4 inches wide, about the size of a real monarch butterfly. This pattern comes with two versions. You can either knit a flat butterfly, to use for applique, or knit a 3-dimensional butterfly, which would make a lovely toy or mobile.

• See more images and get the knitting patterns at Etsy

Farmyard Animals

Patterns for tiny duck, pick, cow, goat, chicken. Cow is the largest at 9.5cm tall (including the horns) and 10.5cm long

• See more images and get the knitting patterns at Etsy

Teddy Bear Picnic: Jean Greenhowe’s Toy Collection

The knitted Teddy Bear Picnic is just one of the many adorable knitting pattern sets in this book that also includes a family of bunnies, dinosaurs, and holiday stocking stuffers.

• See more pics and get the book on Etsy
• See more pics and get the book on Deramores

Pocket Dolls

The instructions include a chart for a basic doll, step by step instructions, add ons and ideas for accessories. If you use 4 ply yarn the dolls will be about 10 cm or 4 inches tall.

• See more images and get the knitting patterns at Etsy

Mummy and Baby Dinosaurs

These miniature T Rex are sized baby, 4.5cm, mummy, 10cm

• See more images and get the knitting patterns at Etsy

Tiny Mochimochi Land Kits Woodland Creatures Trio

These adorable, itty-bitty projects are quick to make and can be used to create a whimsical display in your home or on your desk, or as ornaments and gift-wrap decorations. This set of three kits includes the patterns, fingering-weight wool/nylon yarn and polyester stuffing to make three each of the owl, hedgehog and fox characters approximately 1″ tall.

• Get the knitting kit at Patternworks
• See more Wild Animal Knitting Patterns

Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi

40 miniature knitting patterns.

• See more pics and get the book on eBay

To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern.

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Tree of Life Afghan

This may look complex but 64 high-rated reviews from knitters praise this pattern. Pattern consists of three repeated panels. About 48 x 58 in. (122 x 147.5 cm)

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Free Knitting Patterns

Spencer the Elephant Baby

Designed by Kathy Sasser for the book Quick Knitted Afghans, the blanket is worked in stockinette and garter with the features in duplicate stitch. 33 X 45″

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Duplicate stitch instructions
• Get the book Quick Knitted Afghans that featured this pattern for as low as $.99

Animal Talk Throw

Amy Bahrt designed this fun throw for animal lovers. Fun attachments of ears, tails, and wings make this a three-dimensional blanket. 29 in x 38 in. Matching cardigan sweater pattern available for 2 years (4 years, 6 years).

• Get the free knitting pattern for afghan
• Get the free knitting pattern for the matching Animal Talk Cardigan for 2 years (4 years, 6 years)

USA Map Afghan

Intarsia map of the United States from Lion Brand with different colors for each state. 45 x 66 in. (114.5 x 167.5 cm)

• Get the free knitting pattern for free registration at Lion Brand
• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy

Spiderman Blanket

Annen Blogi designed this colorful design.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Shop for Aran yarn for this project at Patternworks
• See more Super Hero Knitting Patterns

Tardis Afghan

Designed by Carrie Fritsche, this Tardis blanket is almost life size at 9’6″ x 6’4″ and it worked with intarsia in one piece.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Doctor Who Knitting Patterns

OpArt Blanket

This high contrast, op art blanket is designed by Melissa Dominguez to appeal to a baby’s developing vision, but we adults love it too! Two sizes.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the recommended yarn
• See more Geometric Knitting Patterns

Escher Seahorse Afghan

• Get the free knitting pattern designed by Beverly Simmons
• See more Geometric Knitting Patterns

Sea Creatures Throw

Carol J. Sorsdahl for Red Heart Yarn designed this fun project that is half blanket and half toy. Blanket is knit in strips and sewn together. Sea creatures are knit separately and sewn to blanket. 32″ x 32″

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Sea Creature Knitting Patterns

© 1Terri

Kittens and Butterflies Blanket

Judy Lamb designed this adorable blanket with lace motifs. 34 inches wide X 32 1/2 inches high.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Cat and Kitten Knitting Patterns

You Can Do It Afghan

Susan Reckford designed this empowering throw with an homage to Rosie the Riveter on the front and You Can Do It on the back. Front and back are knit separately and sewn together. About 50 x 59 in. (127 x 150 cm)

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more History Inspired Knitting Patterns

© GretelW

Periodic Table

Jessica Evans designed charts for the Periodic Table of Elements that can be used for knitting or crochet. The pictured project is knit by GretelW with modifications. Oh, and if you wonder about the quote at the top of the pictured afghan, it’s from Tom Lehrer’s Elements Song If you haven’t heard it, you’re in for a treat!

• Get the free knitting patterns
• See more Science Knitting Patterns

Dinosaurs Blanket

Designed by Patons. Also available – matching toy dinosaur patterns. Toy Height: 20 ins [51 cm]. Blanket 37 x 52 ins [94 x 132 cm] point to point

• Get the T Rex free knitting pattern
• Get the Stegosaurus free knitting pattern
• Get the Dinosaurs Blanket free knitting pattern
• Get the recommended yarn at eBay
• See more Dinosaur Knitting Patterns

The Ron Weasley Blanket

Jackie Wierzbicki at the Penguineer was inspired to re-create Ron Weasley’s Blanket as seen in the Harry Potter movies on his bed in the dormitory in Gryffindor tower. She carefully researched the blanket from all the images she could find. It probably is not a true sampler blanket because the squares are all garter stitch but I couldn’t resist adding it here. A great stash buster!

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get aran weight yarn for this pattern on Etsy
• See more Harry Potter knitting patterns

Game of Thrones Blanket

The sigils of the houses adorn this knitted design by Ruby Gal is created with intarsia, a simple cable pattern, and basic embroidery.

• Download the free knitting pattern
• See more Game of Thrones Knitting Patterns

Patterns for Purchase

Shark Attack Lap Blanket

Two versions included — one for knitting in the round and one for knitting flat. Small (2 to 6 years) Medium (6 to 10 years) Large (10 to 14 years)

• Get the knitting patterns on Etsy
• See more Sea Creature Knitting Patterns

Road Map Playmat

One of the 17designs in Sirdar’s Nursery Knits for Boys. Despite the gender restrictive title, this is a cute playmat for any baby with a lot of textures for sensory development.  Cabled and ribbed (ploughed) fields, fur stitch lawns, tuck stitch ponds, garter stitch and mitred roads – it’s a developmental playmat which will amuse toddlers too. 36 squares in total.

• See all 17 designs and get the pattern book at Deramore’s

Sleepy Owl Baby Blanket

Designed for Amanda Hatcher, cables form owl motifs in this baby blanket. Size 28” X 28” in super chunky

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
• Get super bulky yarn for this pattern at Etsy
• See more Owl Knitting Patterns

Winged White Horse

This afghan inspired by Pegasus is 3 feet by 5 feet. This pattern by StefanieFayard features 4 colors (which you can change at will), along with intarsia and weaving techniques. The pattern itself is a color-coded chart. It is 320 stitches wide, and the square gauge is 3 stitches by 5 rows. It doesn’t even have to be a blanket; as a chart, the pattern is open for use as anything that fits 320 stitches!

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
• See more Equine Knitting Patterns

Sock Monkey Hooded Blanket

Hooded blanket measures 44 x 44 inches.

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
• See more Sock Monkey Knitting Patterns

Amazement Afghan

This afghan pattern is based on a maze that used to exist at Chevening, Kent, England.

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy

There is something satisfying about knitting a re-usable shopping bag from old plastic bags. Or creating a pretty waste basket from waste materials.

Here are knitting patterns using recycled or upcycled materials such as yarn made from plastic bags – plarn, t-shirts, fabric and more

Be patient with these new materials. Plastic bag yarn is less stretchy than fibre yarn. Some knitters also have said it is easier to knit with thinner plastic bags.

To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern.

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Free Knitting Patterns

 Re-Bag

Julie Weisenberger’s totes are knit from plastic bags and come in two sizes – large and small.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get pre-made plarn balls on Etsy
• See more Tote Knitting Patterns

Plastic Bag I-cord Sandals

Kimberly Golynskiy designed these sandals as part of a thesis project to upcycle plastic bags. Size shown is for 12-18 months but is easily customizable.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get plarn on Etsy

© jamiemyselfandi

Plastic Bag Shopping Bag

This shopping bag won 1st place in a 2015 Earth Day Recycled Art Show for its creator jamiemyselfandi. Molly Aplet created the original design for this shopping bag knit from old shopping bags. However, this pictured project and others added several modifications so I recommend you check out the project gallery.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get plarn on Etsy
• See more Tote Knitting Patterns

Recycled Plastic Business Card Case

Caroline Steinford’s small pouch could be made using strips of any plastic (the more flexible, the better), scrap cloth, or less than a skein of leftover worsted-weight yarn.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get pre-made plarn balls on Etsy
• See more Bitty Bag Knitting Patterns

Plarn Bowl

Alison Hogg designed this small bowl that is about 4cms (1¾ in) high and 8cms (3¼ ins) in diameter.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get plarn on Etsy
• See more Storage Knitting Patterns

Eyepod Eyeglass Case

Laurie Balbo designed these cute striped cases made of plastic bag yarn.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get plarn balls on Etsy
• See more Bitty Bag Knitting Patterns

Recycled Plastic Bottle Cable Knit Bracelet

Zylo Lugosi’s bracelet uses leftover plastic bottles to create the base of this bracelet. The instructions outline the cable knit cover and assembly instructions for the bracelet.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Bracelet Knitting Patterns

Openwork Sweater in T-Shirt Yarn

Love this pullover by Donatella Mestriner! The strips are cut at 3/4” width so won’t be too bulky, and there will be enough to knit the whole garment.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Pullover Knitting Patterns
• Don’t want to make the yarn? Get t-shirt yarn on Etsy

Upcycled Oven Mitts in T-Shirt Yarn

Melissa Somerville’s oven mitts come in three sizes and take approximately two men’s large t-shirts.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Household Knitting Patterns
• Don’t want to make the yarn? Get t-shirt yarn on Etsy

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Rag Doily Rug

Julie Weisenberger’s design uses old sheets for yarn to create a pretty and absorbent rug for bathrooms and entryways.

• Get the free knitting pattern

Injeanius

Janine Le Cras recycled old denim jeans to make this clever tote bag that even recycles the seams for the straps.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Bag and Purse Knitting Patterns

Mom & Me Cloche Hats

Denae Merrill’s t-shirt yarn hat is available in 3 sizes from mom (20-22in), older child/teen (18-20in) as well as younger child (16-18in). The hat is knit in reclaimed t-shirt yarn.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Cloche Knitting Patterns

Cowl Neck Poncho

Denae Merrill’s prize-winning design drop-stitch poncho uses sport-weight Recycled Silk Yarn.

• Get the knitting pattern
• See more Poncho Knitting Patterns

Adventure Cardi

Denae Merrill offers a universe of options with this pattern for a vest or cardigan with various sleeve lengths. She also gives instructions for five different types of recycled yarns. Sizes XS-XL

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Wrap Cardigan Knitting Patterns
• Get the banana fiber yarn used in the vest at Darn Good Yarn
• Get reclaimed chiffon ribbon used in the cardi at Darn Good Yarn

Patterns for Purchase

Ombre Garden Pods / Planters Using Plarn

Knitted plant pods from plastic bags make great planters! The woven plastic retains water, keeping the soil moist and the plant well-watered while also allowing airflow and drainage, keeping the plant healthy and thriving! This pattern offers detailed instructions on how to make the plarn needed for the pattern as well as instruction for making three sizes (small-4″ diameter x 2″ high, medium-6″ diameter x 3″ high, large-8″ diameter x 4″ high) of ombre style plant pods.

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy

Waste Basket from Plastic Yarn

Emily Blades designed this very meta pattern that turns waste bags into waste basket! One of the 20 designs for plastic bag yarn in her book Eco-Friendly Knits

• Get the Eco-Friendly Knits book for as low as 99 cents
• See all the patterns in Eco-Friendly Knits
• See more Storage Knitting Patterns

Plarn

Save time by buying your plastic bag yarn! You’re still making eco-friendly designs without the hassle of cutting and winding the plastic bags. Many colors available!

• Get plarn on Etsy

T-shirt Yarn Clutch

Knit a small purse with recycled t-shirt yarn. The size of the clutch is 33 x16 cm.

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
• Don’t want to make the yarn? Get t-shirt yarn on Etsy

T-shirt yarn

Save time by buying your t-shirt yarn! You’re still making eco-friendly designs without the hassle of cutting and winding. Many colors available!

• Get t-shirt yarn on Etsy

Butterflies, ladybugs, bees, and, yes, spiders are all part of the Cuddly Crawlie kingdom. Take a look at these adorable patterns and you’ll never call them creepy again!

To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern.

All links on this site are for informational purposes, but please note that some links are to affiliate sellers that pay me a small commission on purchases.

Free Knitting Patterns

Butterfly Poncho

This lace poncho with butterfly motif by DROPS Design is sized for S/M – L/XL – XXL/ XXXL

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Shop for DK weight yarn for this pattern
• See more Poncho Knitting Patterns

Butterfly Tee

This unique top has a butterfly lace yoke.

• Get the free knitting pattern for free registration
• See more Tops, Tanks, and Tees Knitting Patterns

Butterfly Make-up Bag

This felted bag with zipper by Maggie Pace can be completed in one day.

• Get the free knitting pattern for free registration
• See more One Day Knitting Projects

© vassiliki-araxni

October Is For Spinners

Sharon Emery created a spider-themed scarf. Her original scarf contains dropped stitches to make the scarf look like a web in need of repair. This variation by vassiliki-araxni changed the design to include two spiders and standard scarf look without dropped stitches.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Novelty Scarf Knitting Projects

Butterfly Blanket and Pillow

This fair isle design by Yarnspirations is features on a blanket that is approx 47 x 55 ins [119.5 x 139.5 cm] and a cushion that is shaped and colored like a butterfly approximately 16 x 16 ins [40.5 x 40.5 cm]

• Get the free knitting pattern for the blanket
• Get the free knitting pattern for the pillow
• See more Pillow Knitting Patterns
• See more Fun Blanket Knitting Patterns

© schrlauws

© surious

Ladybug Sweater Coat

Alison Stewart-Guinee designed this cute jacket for babies and toddlers 6 months-18 months [2T, 4T, 6, 8] Also makes a great costume!

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get Ladybug Buttons to complete the outfit
• See more Baby Cardigan Knitting Patterns

Ladybug Pillow

16 ins [40.5 cm] long and 11½ ins [29 cm] wide.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Shop for worsted yarn for the pillow at Annie’s
• See more Pillow Knitting Patterns

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Limberlost Luna Moth Shawl

Mmario designed this lace shawl shaped like a Luna Moth.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Lace Shawl Knitting Patterns

Bumblebee Beanie

Evelyn A. Clark designed this hat using stranded colorwork.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Beanie Hat Knitting Patterns

Spidey

Amanda Berry designed this cute spider toy approximately 12cm tall and 13cm wide. The legs are i-cords with pipe cleaners inserted so Spidey can stand.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more of Amanda’s adorable toy patterns on Etsy

Patterns for Purchase

© bigsnakes

Just a Butterfly Shawl

Unique lace shawl shaped like butterfly by Sharon Winsauer, Size: Approximately 47 x 36 inches. Pictured project is by bigsnakes

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy

Lady Butterlfy Hat

The pattern is written for seven sizes: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months; 9-12 months; 18-24 months; 2-5 years and 6-10 years.

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
• Get DK yarn for this pattern on Etsy
• See more Baby Hat Knitting Patterns

Monarch Butterfly

The finished butterfly is approx 4 inches wide, about the size of a real monarch butterfly. This pattern comes with two versions. You can either knit a flat butterfly, to use for applique, or knit a 3-dimensional butterfly, which would make a lovely toy or mobile.

• See more images and get the knitting patterns at Etsy
• See more Teeny Toy Knitting Patterns

Dazzle of Dragonflies Shawl

Sharon Winsauer designed this lace wrap or stole. All wrong side rows are purled. The dragonflies remind me of the Outlander books.

• See more images and get the knitting patterns at Etsy
• See more Outlander Knitting Patterns

Buzzy Bee Blanket

The buzzy bees and characteristic stripes make this baby blanket adorable and fun at the same time! It is easy to knit and will make a great gift for any new mom and her baby (especially, if we do not know yet if it is a boy or a girl).

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
• Shop for worsted weight baby yarn at Annie’s
• See more Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns

To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern.

All links on this site are for informational purposes, but please note that some links are to affiliate sellers that pay me a small commission on purchases.

Free Knitting Patterns

Star and Stripes Dishcloth

Designed by Yarnspirations, this dishcloth gets its stripes from self-striping yarn and its shape from knitting in the round. Approx 10 ins [25.5 cm]

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the recommended yarn at Michaels

Captain America Hoodie Sweater

Beth Kluckhohn designed this medium-sized sweater pattern with stars and stripes.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See more Super Hero Knitting Patterns

Stjärna

Karolina Eckerdal designed these star hanging ornaments to be about 2.5 inches /6.5 cm from tip to center.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get DK yarn for the ornaments on Etsy
• See more Star Knitting Patterns

Stars and Stripes Pullover

Okay, this will need some modification for July wear in most places. However, I’ve spent July 4th in the mountains and would have appreciated this! Sweater designed by Yarnspirations in sizes XS to 5XL.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the recommended yarn at Michaels
• More Long Sleeve Pullover Sweater Knitting Patterns

Hat of America

IM4MAN was inspired by Captain America to design this beanie.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get for DK weight yarn at Etsy
• See more Super Hero Knitting Patterns

USA Map Afghan

Intarsia map of the United States from Lion Brand with different colors for each state. 45 x 66 in. (114.5 x 167.5 cm)

• Get the free knitting pattern for free registration at Lion Brand
• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy
• See more Fun Afghan Knitting Patterns

Patterns for Purchase

American Flag Afghan

This US Stars and Stripes blanket is knit with a chunky weight wool and measures approx. 35″x 65″. It is knit in one piece.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

American Flag Hat

Cute hat in 6 sizes from Newborn to Adult. Great stars and stripes hat to wear to the Fourth of July parade or any other patriotic celebration.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

I selected these patterns because they were rated easy by other knitters or labeled easy by the designer. Where I could, I checked the pattern to see if it looked easy to me. Though everyone’s definition of easy is different, I avoided patterns with pages of complicated instructions. And, though some of these patterns are great for beginners, some do require knowledge of stitches beyond just knit and purl. They are still great patterns to learn with.

For more free baby blanket knitting patterns see

• 20+ Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns
• Awww-some Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns
• Fun Afghan Knitting Patterns

To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern.

All links on this site are for informational purposes, but please note that some links are to affiliate sellers that pay me a small commission on purchases.

Free Knitting Patterns

© assia90

Dreambaby Baby Afghan

JoAnne Turcotte designed this easy yet beautiful blanket with squares bordered by purl and garter stitch ridges.  Four sizes, from doll size to crib size. Pictured project is by assia90

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy

© SabineStangel

ABC Baby Blanket

Just knit and purl stitches are all you need to know to create this cute blanket by Jenny Williams that includes classic baby blocks including A, B, C, a duck, a sailboat, a heart, a star and two 4-square blocks. I would strongly recommend you get a yarn with great stitch definition. This is not a good pattern for all-acrylic yarns. Consider cotton, wool, or blends.

• Get the free knitting pattern

Chocolate Parfait Baby Blanket

Narangkar Glover’s blanket features a diamond motif and lattice.

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Big Baby Blocks Baby Blanket

Beginner pattern with easy block pattern 12 row, 20 stitch repeat. Approx. 36½” x 38″ (92.5 x 96.5 cm)

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© elsteffo

Pinwheel Baby Blanket

Genia Planck created a simple round baby blanket that is knit in the round (so no purl rows!) with simple eyelet lines. It looks hard but it isn’t. It is easily customizable. The pictured project by elsteffo added a ruffle border.

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• Get free tutorials on how to knit in the round

© wingweave

Alex’s Baby Blanket

Angie Jaszek’s carriage blanket is an easily memorized pattern of tulip lace. Size about 29″ wide but you can customize by adding repeats.

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• See free video for the slip knit pass slipped stitch over used in this pattern

© Debajounboton

Waffle Blanket

Ana Sancho Rumeu’s squishy afghan has a 4-row, 3 stitch repeat. Once you learn it, it goes quickly. The border is an attached i-cord but if you can substitute a garter or seed stitch border if you want something simpler. Some knitters have used multi-color yarn which looks great in this stitch. This was designed as a regular sized afghan so you might customize the size when you knit.

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• See free video tutorial for knitting i-cord
• See a free video tutorial for knitting yarn overs

Ripple Lace Baby Blanket

Designed by Bernat, this pattern is rated easy by the designer and knitters. Approx 38 x 40 ins [96.5 x 101.5 cm].

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Patterns for Purchase

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Ice Cream Baby Blanket

Lisa Craig’s blanket gets its name from the eyelets and triangles texture that look like little ice cream cones. Blanket available in 2 sizes bassinet and cot.

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• See more baby blanket patterns by Lisa Craig

Easy Knit Baby Blankets Pattern – Collection 1

Three knitting patterns for baby blankets – looks like a wavy lace, a diamond pattern, and a star stitch. Finished sizes: 36″ x 40″, 36″ x 36″ and 35″ x 40″

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Easy Knit Baby Blankets Pattern – Collection 2

These 3 beautiful lace baby blankets, each in 2 sizes, are quick-to-knit. Looks like lace hearts, eyelet stripes, and zigzag lace. Approximate finished sizes: 30″ x 36″ and 38″ x 44″

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Blankies Just for Baby

6 easy skill-level projects, all made with worsted-weight yarn.

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Ivy Baby Blanket

This easy lace rectangular baby blanket by Emily Nora O’Neil is approximately 28 1/2″W x 30″H.

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These tops, shells, tanks, and tees are all easy according to their designers and/or the ratings of knitters who used the patterns.

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Cancun Boxy Lace Top

Erin Kate Archer’s lace-sampler top is knit in two simple rectangles from the bottom up and seamed. The designer says it is very suitable for beginners and it has an easy rating from knitters

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Any Time Top

Melissa Leapman designed this easy lacy short-sleeved top for Red Heart. Sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X

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Petrie

Beautia Dew was inspired by the classic 60s style of Laura Petrie to create this sleeveless tank top with draped boatneck. Sizes XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)

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• Get the French version
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Askew

Cheryl Kemp’s tank top’s bias diagonal makes a simple v-neckline. No shaping and minimal finishing makes Askew a quick and easy project. Sizes XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X] Great with multi-color yarn!

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Rowan Straight Top

Angela Juergens designed this comfortable, flattering tee that’s a fast knit in bulky yarn. Sizes S, M, L, XL

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Tempting

Jenna Adorno designed this easy top suitable for beginners. The ribbing eliminates the need for shaping and seamless construction reduces finishing time. A ribbon adds an elegant touch. Finished bust: 32 [36, 40, 44, 48] inches

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Bamboo Shell

Purl Soho designed this sleeveless top in seed stitch and stockinette. Three length options: Short, waist-length; Medium, dropped-waist; Long, hip-length. Sizes 32 (36, 40, 44 1/2, 49)

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Bulky Summer Tank

Emma Fassio’s free pattern for Rosa’s Sleeveless Cardi -Jumper was adapted into this easy cute sleeveless top by clairegirl.

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• See Clairegirl’s modifications for her pictured project

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Cowl Vest

Purl Soho designed this easy sleeveless top for layering with cowl neck. Sizes 32 1/2 (35 1/2, 38 1/2, 41 1/2, 44 1/2) Chest

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• See Clairegirl’s modifications for her pictured project

by Sirianne

Buttercup

Heidi Kirrmaier designed a top down, seamless raglan, A-line top, with lace at the neckline and hem. Sizes to fit bust 30 – 50 inches. This does have some difficulty ratings – most knitters thought it was easy but some felt it was more intermediate. Pictured project is by Sirianne

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Arleen

Dona Knits’ simple pullover is knit from the top in one piece and seamless. You can customize the length of the top and the sleeves easily. It does include crochet for the button opening but knitters report that the instructions are easy. Sizes 34″, 36″, 38″, 40″, 42″

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Lucente

This openwork top by Kennita Tully looks great in multi-color yarn. Quick knit great for layering or could even work as a cover up. S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

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Helena Top

Easy to knit versatile top to wear year round – as a beach cover up, or layer over a tee shirt or sweater. Wardrobe staple! Bust: 48 (52, 56, 60, 64, 68)”

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Indus

I love the drape neckline of this lace sleeveless top / shell. Woman’s S (M, L, XL, 2XL)

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Summertime Tunic

Easy pattern for  simple tunic is a breeze to knit – you don’t even need to shape armholes. Long ties threaded through foldover casings provide both armhole and neckline shaping. Finished Size: 29” (33, 37, 41, 45)” bust

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Green Apple Tank

With its intriguing crossover back, Amy Palmer’s design is an easy knit in simple garter and stockinette stitches knit from the top down. Sizes 14½ (16¾, 19, 20¼, 21¾, 24)” front width.

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Want a versatile fashion choice? Try a skull and crossbones! This fun, expressive motif can mean pirate or punk or poison, Halloween or Dia de los Muertos or everyday goth accessory. I’ve also included a few other pirate patterns…

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Snowball’s Chance in Hell Mitts

A snowflake transforms to a skull in Renée Rigdon and Zabet Stewart’s design  of fingerless armwarmers. Length: 17”. Design is done with duplicate stitch but I think you could adapt for double knitting or other colorwork.

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The Pirate Queen’s Booty Bag

Webwench’s reversible, double-knit, felted bag features a skull and crossbones.

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Skull Hoodie with Hat

Bernat pattern for children’s sweater and chullo style hat sized for 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 years.

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Pirate Skull Pouch

Put your treasures in majapi’s bag with skull and crossbones duplicate stitch. (Note: I’m a blogger for Craftsy but they did not ask me or pay me to promote this pattern.)

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Hoochie Cozies

What’s your poison? Diana Troldahl designed this skull and crossbones bottle cozy and several others including xXx, Rat Bile, Rot Gut, and more.

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Skullkerchief

Knitty or Nice designed this tricky little kerchief that looks like an abstract design until you pull it over your face.

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© Pipistrelle

Skull and Crossbones Lace

Sarah Bradberry designed a skull lace pattern that can be used for blankets, shawls, scarves, mitts, even kitchen curtains! The pictured project is a baby blanket by Pipistrelle

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A Felted Eye Patch

Designed by Jen Kubeck

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Ski Skulls

Scarlet Taylor designed this chullo style ski hat for Red Heart.

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Skull Illusion Scarf

Designed by Cathy Munoz

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Algormortis Teapot Cozy

Vanessa Carter’s skull and crossbones cozy is perfect for pirates, Halloween, or just when you want to make a statement.

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Skull Hat

Gina Davidson’s intarsia beanie has a panel to cover the yarn floats on the back.

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Yorick

Kate Kuckro designed this felted skull scarf.

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Chauncey

Dee Frey designed this skull softie.

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Ahoy Hat

Elizabeth Mautz-Redmann designed this hat inspired by a pirate’s kerchief headwrap with a detachable eye patch. Child and adult sizes.

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Patterns for Purchase

Pirate Panda Amigurmi

Amy Gaines designed this plush toy bear 9 inches long.

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Ghost Rider Beanie

Hat with flaming skulls in sizes from toddler to adult.

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Skulls Headband

Double knitted headwrap by Butzeria.

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• See more Headband Knitting Patterns

Pirate Baby Booties

Booties featuring skull and crossbones in sizes from Newborn to 24 months.

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• See more Baby Bootie Knitting Patterns

Dia de Los Muertos Infinity Scarf

This stylish infinity scarf or cowl is double knit, fully reversible, and customizable to the length you want.

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• See more Cowl Knitting Patterns