There are several resources for free online patterns.
Sometimes you have to sign up for a periodic newsletter in order to receive the patterns. But it's as simple as giving your email address to their mailing list.
It isn't a problem because you can opt-out whenever you get tired of the emails, or they aren't relevant to your interests. Just follow the instructions to UNSUBSCRIBE.
I'll start a list of links to patterns that I have knit over time.
Just finished this cute little shrug.
It is such a simple pattern, You start out in a ribbing k4, p4, then decrease to shape the back, and increase in the ribbing again. When you sew the side seams together under the arms you have a huge collar, and a drop down back. It was a very simple, quick pattern.
Free patterns that have a copyright are not yours to resell. Be sure to read the fine print also. I've added a direct link to each free online pattern that I've either knit or have on my to-knit list. If you decide to mass market the finished product write a letter to the designer expressing your interest, and ask for their "credit line." If they do not give you permission then you cannot make and market the product. Free patterns are intended for personal use or gifts.
One thing I've learned is that for the most part online memberships are more accountable, and more appreciative of your business. They know you may return and make a worthwhile purchase, and they certainly hope you will comment on the product, joint their Facebook page, Tweet about them or otherwise brag and pass on the information. This is one of the many ways businesses are implementing free marketing, learning your interests, writing newsletters, sending out a free item here and there, and watching your reactions, good or bad. Smart. (See the lessons I'm learning from Free Marketing 101.)
It isn't a problem because you can opt-out whenever you get tired of the emails, or they aren't relevant to your interests. Just follow the instructions to UNSUBSCRIBE.
I'll start a list of links to patterns that I have knit over time.
Just finished this cute little shrug.
It is such a simple pattern, You start out in a ribbing k4, p4, then decrease to shape the back, and increase in the ribbing again. When you sew the side seams together under the arms you have a huge collar, and a drop down back. It was a very simple, quick pattern.
Free patterns that have a copyright are not yours to resell. Be sure to read the fine print also. I've added a direct link to each free online pattern that I've either knit or have on my to-knit list. If you decide to mass market the finished product write a letter to the designer expressing your interest, and ask for their "credit line." If they do not give you permission then you cannot make and market the product. Free patterns are intended for personal use or gifts.
One thing I've learned is that for the most part online memberships are more accountable, and more appreciative of your business. They know you may return and make a worthwhile purchase, and they certainly hope you will comment on the product, joint their Facebook page, Tweet about them or otherwise brag and pass on the information. This is one of the many ways businesses are implementing free marketing, learning your interests, writing newsletters, sending out a free item here and there, and watching your reactions, good or bad. Smart. (See the lessons I'm learning from Free Marketing 101.)
Child's Ballerina Shrug
The original link was for a womens shrug.
You usually don't find women's & children's patterns together.
THIS IS THE LINK for the Child's Shrug
THIS Link is for the Women's Pattern
Knitting magazines have 20 to 30 free patterns in each issue.
Of course you have to buy the magazine.
GREAT source for used magazines - flea markets, antique stores, goodwill, or borrow one at the library.
I have several magazine subscriptions or that I buy on a regular basis. And a couple of books on knitting that are very helpful.
I have a Reader's Digest book on Needlework that diagrams every knitting stitch, crochet stitch, needlepoint, lacing, cross stitch, etc.
My favorite magazine for knitting patterns is Vogue Knitting. They have monthly contests, drawings, that I always try to enter for kits or supplies.
I have several magazine subscriptions or that I buy on a regular basis. And a couple of books on knitting that are very helpful.
I have a Reader's Digest book on Needlework that diagrams every knitting stitch, crochet stitch, needlepoint, lacing, cross stitch, etc.
My favorite magazine for knitting patterns is Vogue Knitting. They have monthly contests, drawings, that I always try to enter for kits or supplies.
Knit with this free pattern from Baby Drops.
From Garn Studios
All the patterns can be purchased in booklet form, or you can download the individual patterns for free.
Free Baby Drops baby boots pattern. The pattern before felting.
Baby Drops baby boots, infant sizes, and toddler size.
Baby Boots 3 1/4" long - newborn size.
Knitting is my way of relaxing and dieting.
If I'm knitting I'm not eating snacks.
I have been knitting since I was 16. A neighbor lady taught me "continental" knitting. She was from Germany. I've made the usual scarves, and baby blankets for years. 3 years ago I started a blog, found on-line patterns, started knitting purses, then felting them (wool yarn) and now I design my own bags.
SNAPSHOTS Knit and Felt Designer Bags
These are bags I've made since I learned to felt wool.
Candy Corn - a great Fall Theme Purse
How I Got Started - the first free pattern. Click on picture for the "CoCo Bag."
Here are some web pages - a quick link to free patterns.
A brief review of each web page I use for free patterns.
- Knitting On The Net
- This web page features free patterns on the home screen and has a good search engine pulling in patterns from all over the web.
- Free Knit Patterns
- Really nice looking web page with good pictures, and several knitting ideas.
- Knitting Pattern Central
- This web page has so many patterns, but it doesn't have pictures until you drill down in the search engine.
- Straw.com
- A place to find patterns by the yarn that you have or are buying.
- Don't want to knit - here's a no-knit felt bag
- There are a few ways to create a trendy felted purse. First, you could take the time to knit a very large, purse-like shape from 100-percent wool yarn and repeatedly shrink felt it in a hot agitating bath in your washing machine until you achieve the size you were aiming for. Second, you could repurpose a commercially knitted 100-percent wool sweater, felt it by washing in hot water and hot dryer, cut it to the desired shape and sew it into a purse. Finally you could try the quickest and most fun method I have found so far. Using wool roving as your medium, fashion a spectacular purse with a dry needle-felt method, shaping it onto a craft-foam rectangle. You complete the felting process with a sprayer full of water, a short ride in the dryer, and a boiling-hot rinse-voilá!-a custom designed purse worthy of a night on the town!
- Abigails Crafts How To - Interesting site.
- First you get a brief paragraph describing the items - no pictures, then you go to the step by step process which is very thorough with a picture or two. Great page.
- I'm a member of Herschners Savings Club, I get a discount on every order.
- Yarn, Yarn, Yarn, and other crafts of course.
- A Step-by-Step free online pattern. Make a knit felt purse.
- A free pattern of mine, with step-by-step instructions to make a purse by knitting then felting it. So amazingly simple, I can't believe everyone doesn't felt. Learning to knit is the hard part.
Girlfriend
You need to make more "Frinji" scarves - you sold every last one of them last weekend.
http://www.frinji.blogspot.com
The Beginning of my Knit Felting Designer Purses
Knit and Felt the CoCo Bag
If you download this pattern and knit it then go through the process of felting it, you'll love the results, and end up with a great bag to boot!!
- Felted Handbag Workshop
- My first knit felted purse was this CoCo Bag, it turned out really awesome and I still carry it often.
- More bags and purses I've knit and felted.
- Several of my bags can be found on my blog.
Nostalgia
Another great pattern.
This one is the beginning of my arm-warmer journey.
Supplies
Rowan Felted Tweed 151Bilberry
Size 8 Needles
Cast on 45
RIBBING*
Row 1: P1 *K3 P2* Repeat between * * 6 times, K3 P1
Row 2: K1 *P3 K2* Repeat between * * 6 times P3 K1
Continue ribbing 24 rows
Stockinette Stitch* - Knit a row, Purl a row.
Row 25 knit all stitches
Row 26 purl all stitches
Work in St Stitch 24 rows (total 48 rows from beginning)
Ribbing:
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for 12 Rows or longer if you prefer longer arm warmers.
Make a note on how many rows for your second Ribbing, and make a duplicate arm warmer.
Seam from the right side using the Mattress Stitch
*All these stitches have videos on www.knithelp.com
or YouTube (if you right click the link and "open in a new window" you'll still have this page open to return when ready.
Another view of the bonus pattern above.
NO KNITTING REQUIRED with this free online pattern.
Frinji scarves.
Use yarn and fabric and trims to make these amazingly popular fringe scarves - no knitting required.
"Frinji" - my design.
SO E-Z
"Kindle" Cover knit and felt long rectangle, seam, felt
The cover actually is a sleeve for the Kindle, when I designed it I knit an extra long strip 3 times the height of my Kindle and 30% wider. Before washing the wool yarn in hot water I sewed the seam up the two sides. I wanted the "Lid" to slip inside to give an extra cushion for the front of the Kindle.
Seths Blog
Free knitting patterns in old magazines.
Check on eBay, Etsy, and other online craft supplies.
Yes for a small fee you can scoop up old magazines on eBay and have a large collection of Patterns.
If you don't have an eBay account and aren't interested, consider flea markets and thrift stores. There are multiple places you can find old magazines, that have free patterns. You could spend $4.00-10.00 on one pattern or $.25-$5.00 for multiple patterns.
If you don't have an eBay account and aren't interested, consider flea markets and thrift stores. There are multiple places you can find old magazines, that have free patterns. You could spend $4.00-10.00 on one pattern or $.25-$5.00 for multiple patterns.
Supplies and Free Patterns
- Paradise Fibers
- Get inspired?
Order supplies here! - E-READER Case FREE PATTERN
- Make an e-reader case
- DROPS Design - using "Garn Studio Yarns"
- This is a wonderful web site. You'll get lost here. They have baby patterns, you can order for $2.00 and $2.00 shipping or you can print them as you like.
Their yarns have exceptional prices and great online discounts if you sign up for their newsletter.
Chart your pattern - Free fingerless gloves pattern
Cool Easy Videos
I found this today on YouTube.
I'm going to try it writing a few this evening. I have so many patterns to write ... will post them here for download or right-click copy.
I've also posted some free patterns from youtube - enjoy!
I'm going to try it writing a few this evening. I have so many patterns to write ... will post them here for download or right-click copy.
I've also posted some free patterns from youtube - enjoy!
curated content from YouTube
Please let me know your source for knitting patterns.
If you design your own.
Is there a blog or forum that you follow? Leave a free pattern link and I'll feature your Lensmaster Name and your pattern on this lens.
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TransplantedSoul
Feb 12, 2012 @ 9:55 am | delete
- "You had me at FREE" - to quote a wise McDonald's commercial!
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LaraineRose
Jan 2, 2012 @ 5:46 am | delete
- Thank you for your generous offer. I have a lot of patterns as I have subscribed to knitting and crocheting patterns for a long time. There is always room for one more pattern though.
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LisaAuch
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- i am in love with the Shrug! and I will try this for Sure!
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badmsm Oct 12, 2011 @ 1:51 pm | delete
- NICE! Liked & Blessed, I can always use new knitting patterns! :)
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sorana
Sep 25, 2011 @ 7:25 pm | delete
- I love knitting and I always look for patterns online. There are so many resources out there. Beautiful lens now featured on My Visitors 2 lens.
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bikerministry
Sep 26, 2011 @ 7:25 am | delete
- I'll stop by and check it out, thanks so much.
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CruiseReady Sep 21, 2011 @ 10:32 am | delete
- I don't knit. But I did learn just enough about crochet to make a throw and matching hat for my daughter when she was a baby. That was over forty years ago, but I haven't tried to make anything since. (sigh)
You have made some beautiful things here. thanks for showing us!
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bikerministry
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- Thank you - encouragement like this keeps me going.
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ShirleySunshine
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- I don't do much knitting these days, it's so hard to find nice wool, I like wool and nylon, it's all acrylic these days, and I hate that, it does not wear well in my experience, and hand knitted items need to last, because of all the effort that goes into them. Very nice Lens, the bags are so colorful. I usually got patterns from our local Charity Shops, or found in magazines. I have a few old ones that I used over and over through the years.
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bikerministry
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- ShirleySunshine Don't give up on finding wool. I've found it at farmer's markets and there are some great yarns that you can get on-line. One of the best "most predictable" is Cascade 220. It's 220 yards of wool yarn. Very consistent, even stitches, etc. If you're making garments, like sweaters, Patons has Classic Wool and great patterns on-line. I know what you mean about using a pattern over and over, I do that a lot. Thanks for visiting.luis
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SereneSea Aug 16, 2011 @ 10:04 am | delete
- That's really great, I am astonished with people who love knitting, requires enormous patience.
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bikerministry
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- Thanks SereneSea. I'm self taught, and enjoying learning more all the time. Appreciate you stopping by.
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Tipi
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- I don't knit, well I did a few squares when I was little but I love your creations and very sweetly presented.
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bikerministry
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- Thank you Tipi. I'm gradually learning the process here. It's hard to keep up with - traveling, but it's happening.
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This is a great resource:
Full of patterns for finishing and trimming.
Knitting Beyond the Edge: Cuffs And Collars, Necklines, Hems, Closures- The Essential Collection of Decorative Finishes
Amazon Price: $5.49 (as of 06/01/2012)
I've made several arm warmers and fingerless gloves using these techniques.
