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Free Knitting Patterns and Instructions

Whether you're looking for free knitting patterns for scarves, hats, gloves, sweaters, baby clothes, afghans, ponchos, toys, home decor or just about anything else you can imagine, we've got you covered.
Washcloth Knitting Patterns
I know a lot of knitters who really enjoy knitting washcloths and dishcloths. They're usually quick, easy projects made with inexpensive materials, so it's easy to see why so many knitters like them.
Graceful Shawl
The grace note stitch is a beautiful lace stitch pattern that makes a simple rectangular something really special.
Mother's Day Knits
Doesn't your mom (or mother-in-law, or any other special mom in your life) deserve something really nice for Mother's Day (or her birthday, or Christmas, or whenever)? Why not make her day by making her something nice? This time around it won't be macaroni picture frames, but a hand knit gift that says you want her to relax, get cozy and enjoy.
Easy Knitting Patterns for Beginners
A gallery of some easy knitting patterns to help new knitters make projects with confidence.
Free Scarf Knitting Patterns
A gallery of free knitting patterns for scarves that are available from About.
Basic Party Wrap
If you're looking for a cute little knitted wrap for a holiday party or any other time you want to dress up, this quick and easy knitting pattern fits the bill.
Convertible Ribbed Bodywarmer
This free knitting pattern is for what I call a bodywarmer: part scarf, part shrug and part head wrap, it's all warm and lots of fun to knit.
Small Gift Bag
A small gift bag is a very quick knitting project that becomes part of the gift. Knit this up from a scrap of bulky yarn in less than an hour and you've got the perfect container for a "just thinking of you" gift.
Trendsetter Capelet
This free knitting pattern for a cozy capelet is easy and quick to knit from one skein of Trendsetter Yosemite.

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