KnittingHelp.com | Patterns

Welcome to the KnittingHelp.com free knitting patterns directory. Below you will find links to our favorite free knitting patterns compiled from across the knitting internet. Many of these patterns are ideal for beginning knitters.

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Needle Size

I've mentioned a project's needle size to give you an idea of how long it will take. For fitted garments, remember to use needles that give you gauge, not necessarily recommended size!

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Thanks to...

Much thanks to Rachel at KnittingPatternCentral.com and to FaeryCrafty's blog for their extensive free patterns listing. The pattern in our section are selected largely from their bounteous listings. Also thanks to the contributors to the patterns section of our forum!

Featured Patterns

Beginner. VW Hat. Nice basic hat!

Intermediate. Grecian Plait. US size 6 & 11 needles.

Beginner. Elongated Stitch Scarf. Directions:6 rows of garter stitch, 1 row of elongated stitch. Repeat. Add fringe.Elongated stitch: insert needle as if to knit. Wrap yarn 4 or 5 times around needle. Pull all wraps through stitch. On next round, knit just the front loop, letting wraps fall off of needle.

Video on making this scarf.