Free patterns
Knitting and crochet patterns that fit you. Every one shows the maths, so you can make it in your size, with your yarn and your gauge.
Glen ScarfA simple flat scarf in your choice of five textured stitches and sixteen sizes.
Glen CowlA flat-knit cowl seamed into a loop, in five stitches and sixteen sizes.
Harbour HatA beginner hat knitted flat, seamed and gathered at the crown. No circular needles or shaping.
Lane WashclothA cotton washcloth or dishcloth in five textures. The perfect first project.
Lane HeadbandAn ear-warmer headband knitted as a strip and seamed. A one-evening project.
Hill Baby BlanketA baby blanket with a built-in garter border, in five textures and nine sizes.
Hill ThrowA sofa throw with a built-in garter border, in five textures and nine sizes.
Loch Table RunnerA cotton table runner with a clean garter border, in five textures and nine sizes.
Loch ToteA flat cotton tote made from two panels and two garter handles.
Loch Pillow CoverA cushion cover made from two textured squares sewn around a pillow form.
Brook ScarfA flat crochet scarf in five stitches and sixteen sizes. One row repeated.
Brook CowlA flat crochet cowl seamed into a loop, in five stitches and sixteen sizes.
Cove HatA beginner crochet hat worked as a flat rectangle, seamed and gathered at the crown.
Field Baby BlanketA soft DK baby blanket in five stitches and nine sizes, finished with a simple border.
Field ThrowA generous crochet throw in five stitches and nine sizes, finished with a simple border.
Dune Market ToteA flat cotton market bag made from two panels joined with single crochet, plus strap handles.
Dune BasketA chunky square basket with a flat single crochet base and walls in your choice of stitch.
Fold HeadbandA crochet ear-warmer worked as a strip and seamed into a loop.
Fold DishclothA cotton dishcloth in five textures. Grit stitch makes a great scrubber.
Fold Pillow CoverA cushion cover made from two crochet squares joined around a pillow form.
Alpine Stitch ThrowOffset front post stitches pop out of a sc and dc ground. Rich texture from a simple 4-row repeat.
Asymmetric Stripe ShawlA long, shallow triangle worked sideways from one tip. One increase every third ridge gives a shape that wraps and stays put.
Baby BootiesAn oval sole, a back-loop turn for the sides and a shaped toe. Stays on better than you’d expect.
Baby Earflap HatA top-down dc hat with two small earflaps worked straight off the edge.
Baby Garter BonnetOne garter rectangle, one seam. Frames a baby’s face and covers the ears.
Baby Garter T-CardiganKnit in one piece from the back hem, over the shoulders and down the fronts. Two seams, one tie.
Baby Heel Flap SocksTiny top-down socks that stay on: a proper heel and a folded cuff. A great way to practise heel turns quickly.
Baby Top-Down Raglan CardiganA little hdc cardigan worked in one piece from the neck, with a shaped front neck and sc button bands.
Baby Top-Knot HatA rolled-brim tube that narrows and gets tied in a knot at the top. No crown shaping, no seams.
Basketweave Crib BlanketAlternating blocks of knit and purl with a garter frame. Only knit and purl stitches, but it looks woven.
Boxy Drop-Shoulder SweaterFour rectangles-and-trapezoids and a boat neck. The easiest first sweater, and it knits quickly in bulky yarn.
Two-Colour Brick Stitch ScarfSlipped stitches make two-colour bricks, and you only ever knit with one colour at a time.
Corner-to-Corner (C2C) BlanketLittle tiles worked diagonally, growing then shrinking. Each tile is like a pixel, so stripes and pictures are easy.
C2C Pillow CoverTwo corner-to-corner squares joined around a pillow pad. Diagonal stripes, or a pixel design from graph paper.
Rope Cable Panel ThrowRope cables separated by seed stitch columns. An heirloom look built from one 8-row repeat.
Chunky Camel Stitch ScarfHdc worked into the third loop makes a knit-look ridge on the front. Super bulky yarn makes it fast.
Chevron Stripe BlanketClassic zigzag stripes from one easy right-side row. Set your stitch count with the calculator and the peaks line up on their own.
Chunky Cable CowlBig 8-stitch cables in super bulky yarn. Knits up in a couple of evenings.
Circular Yoke SweaterBody and sleeves knit bottom-up, joined, then a round yoke shaped by three decrease rounds. The Increase & Decrease Evenly tool writes each one.
Classic Granny Square BlanketSix-round granny squares, joined into a throw. Portable, scrap-friendly and endlessly adjustable.
Everyday Ribbed-Brim BeanieA 2×2 rib brim, a stockinette body and an 8-point crown. Once you know this recipe, you can size a hat for anyone.
Cotton Bucket HatA flat sc crown, straight sides and a brim that flares with two increase rounds. Firm cotton keeps its shape.
Mesh Market BagA flat sc base, a stretchy chain-loop mesh and built-in handles. Folds into a pocket.
Diagonal Garter DishclothKnit corner to corner with an eyelet edge. A classic first project and a lovely kitchen gift.
Toe-Up Crochet SocksSnug sc socks in DK with an afterthought-style heel: a chain gap where the heel goes, filled in at the end.
Double Moss CowlA cosy tube in double moss stitch: a 4-round repeat that’s easy to read and lies flat.
Drop-Shoulder Crochet SweaterRectangles and two tapered sleeves, with sideways ribbed bands. The Increase & Decrease Evenly tool spaces the stitches across each band.
Eyelet Crescent ShawletteA top-down garter crescent with eyelet rows every ten rows. Wears like a scarf, drapes like a shawl.
Feather & Fan StoleThe classic Shetland Old Shale wave in a rectangular stole. Only one lace row in every four.
Filet Mesh Summer ScarfLight, open mesh in cotton or linen. One row to learn, and it blocks out beautifully.
First Garter ScarfKnit every row in chunky yarn. A quick first project that teaches cast-on, knit, bind-off and fringe.
First Half Double ScarfRows of hdc in bulky yarn. Learn to chain, work into a chain, turn and keep the edges straight.
Flat-Knit Colourblock Pom HatNo circular needles needed: knit flat on straights, shape the crown, then seam. Two colours, one pom-pom.
Fold-Brim Watch CapRib from brim to crown with a deep fold-up cuff. A reversible classic with a crown that decreases in the rib.
Garter Earflap HatTwo garter earflaps knit first, then joined with cast-on sections into one round. Braided ties keep it on in the wind.
Garter Rectangle SlippersEach slipper is one garter rectangle, folded and seamed. If you can knit a scarf, you can make these.
Garter Ridge Baby BlanketThe first blanket everyone should knit: garter stitch with a neat slipped edge, sized from your own gauge so it comes out exactly stroller-sized.
Top-Down Garter Triangle ShawlStart with a tiny garter tab and grow four stitches every right-side row. Stop whenever it’s big enough or the yarn runs out.
Granny Hexagon BlanketHoneycomb-style hexagons joined in offset rows. A good use for scraps, and every hexagon is a quick make.
Granny Square CardiganA relaxed patchwork cardigan made of 48 identical squares. Square size comes straight from your chest measurement.
Cropped Granny Square VestTen big granny squares make a cropped vest. The square size is set by your chest measurement.
Granny Stripe ScarfRows of three-dc clusters in bright stripes. The granny look without making squares.
Granny Triangle ShawlGranny clusters worked from the neck point downwards. Each row adds a cluster at every edge, so you can stop at any size.
Griddle Stitch Wrap with Shell EndsAlternating sc and dc make a dense, flat fabric with a subtle texture. Shell edges finish the short ends.
Hot Water Bottle CoverA seamless cosy knit from the base up, with a folded rib neck that keeps the stopper covered.
Kids’ Striped Drop-Shoulder PulloverFlat pieces, simple crew neck and bold stripes. Sized from the child size chart for ages 2–16.
Knit Temperature Blanket, Row a DayOne stockinette row per day for a year, coloured by that day’s temperature. 365 rows at worsted gauge lands right at throw length.
Linen Stitch Striped ScarfLinen stitch makes a dense, woven-looking fabric that mixes colours like tweed. Perfect for fingering-weight leftovers.
Log Cabin Garter BlanketA centre square with garter strips picked up round and round. No seams, and a great stash-buster.
Eyelet Mesh Market BagA flat round base and a stretchy yarn-over mesh body. Holds a surprising amount of shopping.
Messy Bun BeanieWorked bottom-up with an opening at the top, finished around a hair tie so a bun or ponytail pokes through.
Mitered Square BlanketGarter squares that decrease to a point, joined as you knit. Each square is a short, satisfying project.
Moss Stitch Stroller BlanketMoss stitch (also called linen or granite stitch) is only sc and ch, but it looks woven and drapes softly.
Moss Stitch Infinity ScarfA long moss stitch strip seamed into a loop. Add a half-twist before seaming for a Möbius drape.
Moss Stitch Temperature BlanketOne row of moss stitch per day in DK. Row-a-day crochet in worsted comes out far too long; DK moss lands at about 66 in.
Newborn Photo CocoonA dc circle that becomes a snug tube with a ribbed top. Popular for newborn photos.
One Big Granny BlanketA single granny square that grows round after round until it’s a blanket. No joining, no seams.
Peerie Diamond Colourwork HatSmall stranded diamond bands on a 6-stitch repeat. A gentle first colourwork project with short floats.
Plant Pot CozyA sc cover that tapers to fit a real flowerpot. The Increase & Decrease Evenly tool spaces the side increases.
Puff Stitch LoveyA squishy 12 in comfort square in bulky blanket yarn with rows of puff stitches.
Puff-Top Boot CuffsRibbed bands that peek out of boots, with a row of puffs on top. One of the fastest gifts you can make.
Reversible 2×2 Rib ScarfA long rib scarf that looks the same on both sides and never curls.
Seamed Rib Fingerless MittsTwo rib rectangles, seamed with a gap for the thumb. No DPNs, no shaping.
Ribbed Fingerless GlovesSideways rows in the back loop make a stretchy rib. Fold, seam, leave a gap for the thumb.
Classic Ripple BlanketWaves of dc stripes. One pattern row, peaks at both edges, and a stitch count the calculator can set for you.
Rope Cable BeanieSix-stitch rope cables that run into the crown. The rib brim flows straight into the cable columns.
Round Cotton CoastersFour rounds of dc and a crab-stitch edge. The quickest way to learn working in the round.
Round Floor RugA big flat dc circle in super bulky yarn, or three strands of worsted held together. Stop at any size.
Round Pet BedA flat hdc base and a rim that folds over into a stuffed bolster. Machine-washable if you pick the right yarn.
T-Shirt Yarn Round BasketSuper bulky T-shirt yarn makes a sturdy basket in an evening. A back-loop round turns the base into walls.
Seed Band Envelope CushionOne long strip: rib, stockinette flap, seed stitch front, flap, rib. Fold it into an envelope and seam two sides.
Seed-Bordered LoveyA 12 in comfort square with a seed stitch frame. Small enough for a first gift, soft enough for a baby.
Seed Stitch Sofa ThrowA reversible, flat-lying seed stitch throw worked on an odd stitch count, so every row is exactly the same.
Shell Stitch Receiving BlanketRows of five-dc shells with soft scalloped edges. An heirloom-style baby gift that’s only two rows to learn.
Sideways Rib Fold-Brim BeanieRows of hdc in the back loop make a knit-look rib. Work a flat rectangle, seam it, gather the top.
Slouchy Leg WarmersRib cuffs, a roomy stockinette body and just enough slouch. Two evenly-spaced rounds do all the shaping.
Slouchy Puff Stitch HatA sideways ribbed band, then rounds of offset puffs that open into a relaxed slouch.
Slouchy Seed Stitch HatA snug ribbed brim that opens into a roomy seed stitch body. The Increase Evenly tool writes the tricky round for you.
Soft Stuffed Baby BallA tight sc sphere, stuffed firm. It teaches the amigurumi basics: spiral rounds, even increases and invisible decreases.
Fibonacci Stripe Garter WrapA generous rectangular wrap with stripes spaced by the Fibonacci sequence (1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13), so the pattern never looks random.
Summer Mesh TeeTwo mesh rectangles, a boat neck and little sleeves worked around the armholes. Airy and quick in cotton.
Suzette Stitch DishclothA pair of stitches (sc and dc) in one spot makes a dense, scrubby texture. Perfect in cotton.
Temperature Hexagons, a Week EachOne hexagon per week, one round per day. 52 hexagons join into a throw, and the last day or two of the year becomes the border.
Temperature Scarf, Ridge a DayA portable temperature project: one garter ridge per day in DK makes a 66 in scarf by year’s end.
Thumb Gusset MittensWarm, well-fitting mittens knit in the round with a proper thumb gusset. Sized from one hand measurement.
Toe-Up Afterthought Heel SocksKnit a plain tube from the toe, with a line of waste yarn where the heel goes. Perfect for self-striping yarn and for using every last bit.
Toe-Up Crochet SlippersA sc toe cup, a short tube for the foot, then flat rows folded into the heel. Warm, quick and sized from the sock chart.
Top-Down Half Double BeanieA flat hdc circle for the crown, straight rounds for the body and a post-stitch rib to finish. Stop increasing at your size.
Top-Down Heel Flap SocksThe classic sock: rib cuff, heel flap, turned heel, gusset and wedge toe. Every count comes from the sock size chart and your gauge.
Top-Down Raglan CardiganThe raglan pullover recipe worked flat with two fronts, a shaped crew neck and picked-up button bands.
Top-Down Raglan Crochet SweaterSeamless hdc pullover from the neck down, with chain-space raglan lines. Try it on as you go.
Top-Down Raglan PulloverSeamless, knit from the neck down, and tried on as you go. The maths splits one chest measurement into neck, sleeves and body.
Tunisian Simple Stitch ScarfAn introduction to Tunisian crochet: a forward and return pass make a dense, woven-looking fabric.
Twist Ear WarmerA ribbed band worked sideways and finished with a front twist. Uses less than half a skein.
Twist-Front HeadbandA seed stitch strip finished with a twist at the front. Covers the ears and uses under one skein.
Two-Rectangle PonchoTwo identical moss stitch rectangles, seamed into a V-front poncho. No shaping at all.
V-Neck SlipoverA sleeveless vest knit in the round to the armholes, then front and back separately. Layers over shirts and dresses.
Waffle Stitch CowlDeep waffle texture worked in the round. Thick enough to replace a scarf.
Waffle Stitch ThrowFront post stitches build a deep, squishy grid. Warm and heavy, and very satisfying to work.
Worsted Ribbed Boot SocksThick house-and-boot socks in worsted: the same heel-flap recipe at a quick gauge, with a ribbed instep.No patterns match. Try clearing a filter.