10 Online Sites To Find Free Unique Knitting Patterns
Looking for some new sites where you can find free knitting patterns? I’ve compiled a list of 20 different sites below containing hundreds, if not thousands, of free knitting patterns. Sweaters, scarfs, hats, baby blankets…this list has everything you’re looking for!
Why Are These Knitting Patterns Free?
Knitting stores know that if they can get you to love a pattern, they likely can get you to buy the supplies you’ll need to finsh the project. That’s why many of the projects listed below will also include a list of needed supplies that you can conveniently buy from the same site.
It’s a great trade-off. You’ll find your next beautiful project and the store will be able to sell some of their stock. Strongly consider using the products listed on these patterns. Varying from them will alter the look of the finished project.
If this list isn’t enough for you, then check out my curated list of dozens of online stores offering free knitting patterns.
Purl Soho
Purl Soho has some of the most beautiful and unique free knitting patterns you’ll see online. They have dozens of free patterns that encompass a wide variety of products:
- Bags (great for carrying groceries or using as a purse)
- Washcloths
- Hats
- Scarfs
- Shawls (including some rather gorgeous wedding shawls)
Free Vintage Knitting
Looking for something really unique to knit? Love vintage clothes? Those two meet up on this unique knitting site. This isn’t going to be for everyone, but for someone looking for an old-fashioned pattern, this site has the best patterns for you.
Marly Bird
One of the most well-known knitting sites, Marly Bird has a great collection of free knitting patterns. You’ll find the traditional knitting products (a variety of clothes that are beautiful and unique in their own right), but there’s some pretty awesome non-clothes items as well. Check out the list below:
- Cowls/Shawls
- Hats
- Shawls
- Sweaters
- Holiday patterns
- Wine cozy
- Golf Club Covers
Schachenmayr
This fantastic knitting store has a plethora of knitting patterns online, but they also share some gorgeous free knitting patterns as well.
You’ll find the usual shawls, sweaters, hats, but I appreciate some of the more unique patterns such as sneaker socks and book covers.
Rowan
This beautiful online knitting stores has dozens of free knitting patterns available for download in multiple languages. I love that they are also identified by difficulty level. If you’re a beginning knitter, you certainly don’t want to start on a more advanced project and not be able to finish because you lack the skills and knowledge to do so.
There’s also a new knit-along throw series that is totally free! These are beautiful, multi-colored knitted throw/blankets that are beautiful and practical at the same time!
Brome Fields
At first glance, Brome Fields might seem like just every other knitting site online. They indeed have dozens of free patterns to knit sweaters, socks, hats, and tops.
However, dig a little deeper into their catalog and you’ll find some knitting projects that you’ve never seen before!
Some of these more interesting categories include:
- Mason Jar Cozies (great for crafting desks)
- Boot Cuffs
- Yoga Socks
- Doll Clothes
- Coasters
- Leg Warmers
Mama In A Stitch
This beautiful knitting site has some amazing free patterns that also come with detailed instructions. If you’re someone that needs detailed instructions to finish a project, these patterns are perfect for you.
Looking for a pattern that not only looks good and feels great? Check out this knitted backpack pattern or this marled cardigan pattern.
Mama in A Stitch is a blog done by one very accomplished knitter who presents high-quality knitting pattern and instruction.
Yarnspirations
This mega-knitting online store has hundreds of free knitting patterns. They have anything you could possible want along with a vast collection of knitting supplies to get the job done.
Want to just go to one site and find everything you could possible need? This is the one.
Some of the categories of projects include:
- Snugly Baby Sacks
- Throws
- Sweaters
- Baby blankets
- Pillows
An Oregon Cottage
I love this cozy knitting site despite the fact that it’s definitely smaller than many of the other sites on this list. There’s some fantastic gift-oriented free knitting patterns that are worth taking a look at. Not all of them are from this specific knitter, but they are all free and cool.
Some of these projects include:
- Coffee cozies
- Knitted zippered pouches
- Ear Warmer Headbands
- Boot Toppers
- Fingerless Gloves
All Free Knitting
We had to end our list with one of the biggest free knitting pattern collections online. There are literally thousands of patterns to choose from and I bet that you will find at least one (or a dozen) projects you’ll want to knit after checking our the catalog.
If you go here, you’ll find listings of all their collections to help you begin to sort through their site. It might be overwhelming at first, but take your time and find something you’ll love to wear (or give as a gift).
