February is the month of love, so it wouldn’t surprise me if you have been busy knitting gifts for your loved ones. This is your sign to stop and take some time to spoil yourself. Why not check out these gorgeous and free dress knitting patterns so you can make yourself something cute?
Have you ever knit yourself a dress before? Let me tell you, there’s no better feeling than being able to respond “I made it myself” when someone tells you that they like your dress. Show off your knitting skills and flaunt your figure with a cute and trendy knit dress!
So, how do you knit a dress anyway? There’s actually a lot of similarities between sweater knitting and dress knitting (especially if we’re talking about sweater dresses). So if you have knit a sweater before, then these dress knitting patterns might not be as far out of your wheelhouse as you think.
Some of these patterns are worked in flat pieces on straight needles like a sweater and others use a circular needle.
What comes to mind when you think of dress knitting patterns? I still have flashbacks to the ugly clothes I remember seeing when I was a kid. Lucky for us, dress designs have come a long way. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised at just how cute and trendy these patterns are!
Are you ready for all of these amazing and free knitting patterns? Scroll down and prepare to be inspired!
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25 Trendy Dress Knitting Patterns to Make for Yourself
1. Autumnity Tunic
If you practically live in layers when it’s cold out, then you’re sure to love the Autumnity Tunic. Just look how cute it is layered over a comfy pair of leggings. Add a chic hat and a pair of boots to complete the look! This raglan design features an a-line shape and half sleeves. This dress knitting pattern uses stockinette with cable stitch accents.
Designer: Ravin Sekai Designs
Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love (Worsted Weight Yarn #4)
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2. Swing by Spring
I can totally picture myself wearing this cute dress to brunch. Make it in black or red and it would be perfect for a night out on the town! It’s a really versatile piece that fits nicely without clinging to you too much. The design is knit from the top down with a round yoke that features an eye-catching lace leaf design. My favorite part is the short balloon sleeves.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Belle (DK Weight #3)
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3. Crocus Pullover
Show off your colorwork skills with the cute and cozy Crocus Pullover. The muted color scheme goes from light to dark which helps to elongate the figure. The design features a folded neckline and a split hem for ease of wear. Shaping is kept to a minimum so you can keep your focus on the stranded colorwork.
Designer: Pink Brutus Knits
Yarn: Ístex Léttlopi (Worsted Weight Yarn #4)
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4. Classic Tunic
This classic tunic combines vintage vibes with a timeless flair. The allover lace design keeps things light and flirty, while the split hem and relaxed fit keeps things casual. My favorite thing about tunic style dress knitting patterns like this one is that you can wear them on their own or with a pair of leggings or slacks. So versatile!
Designer: Sugar Bush Yarns
Yarn: Sugar Bush Yarns Trickle (Light Fingering Weight #1)
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5. Cherry Keyhole Dress
The Cherry Keyhole Dress is soon to be your new favorite date night dress! The form fitting style and the flirty keyholes at the hem, waist, and chest are sure to make you stand out from the crowd. You can see that the stitchwork on this one is really basic (just stockinette), but I like that the design looks so slick.
Designer: Wendy Link
Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love (Worsted Weight #4)
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6. Evening Out
You’ll be looking cute and casual in the colorblock Evening Out dress. The classic raglan style design with cap sleeves is knit from the top down. The best part about colorblock designs like this one is that you can totally get away with using scraps of yarn leftover from other projects. You probably already have what you need in your stash!
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Paris (Aran Weight Yarn #4)
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7. Ombre Tank Redux
Here’s another colorblock design with an ombre twist. Holding two strands of yarn at the same time is such a great way to achieve that really gradual ombre color fade. The pattern is worked from the bottom up in the round using stockinette stitch. While technically a long tank top, many of the projects on the Ravelry page made it into a dress. It’s super easy, just add extra rounds.
Designer: Espace Tricot
Yarn: Espace Tricot Petit Lin (Lace Weight #0)
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8. Honeycomb Aran Dress
Wrap yourself in warm textures and a warm orange color with the Honeycomb Aran Dress. In stitch sampler fashion, the design is worked flat in pieces with a variety of textured stitches. This is one cozy dress that you will never want to take off. Who says that you can’t look cute and be comfortable at the same time?
Designer: Yarnspiration Design Studio
Yarn: Patons North America Classic Wool Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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9. Laviniva Dress
Ask any girl to talk about her to list the qualities of her dream dress and I’m almost positive that she’ll mention pockets! You are sure to appreciate the pockets in the Laviniva Dress because they are generously sized and seamless. The other notable thing about this dress is the textured ring of bobble stitches around the collar. So chic!
Designer: Artesano
Yarn: Artesano Alpaca 4 Ply (Fingering Weight #1)
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10. Cammeo
Intricate lace stitchwork covers every inch of the romantic Cammeo dress except for the wide ribbed cuffs, collar, and hem. The design is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up. The result is nothing short of stunning and it would work equally well for a fancy party or a nice night out on the town.
Designer: Marie Wallin for Rowan
Yarn: Rowan Cotton Glace (Sport Weight #3)
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11. Midsummer Midi Dress
The Midsummer Midi Dress is a total head turner with eye-catching metallic yarn. The relaxed fit and loose gauge make this summer dress so easy to wear, because it beautifully drapes over all your curves. The back of the dress features a sexy cut out and the sleeve openings are much wider than normal for another peek of skin. The pattern is knit flat in pieces using the moss stitch.
Designer: Paintbox Yarns
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Metallic DK (DK Weight #3)
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12. Slouchy Sweater Dress
You’re sure to love the look and feel of the waffle-like texture in this Slouchy Sweater Dress. The texture is all thanks to the basket rib stitch pattern which is an easy and addictive 4 row repeat that you won’t be able to put down. The raglan design is worked flat in pieces and it features a cozy folded and ribbed collar.
Designer: Bernat Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Satin Solids and Bernat Roving (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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13. Hampstead Dress
The longer you look at this dress the more little details you will notice like the rolled scoop neckline, the delicate bell sleeves, and the gentle a-line silhouette of the skirt. This stunning little number is worked flat in pieces using the stockinette stitch. The beauty of this design is in its simplicity.
Designer: Martin Storey for Rowan Yarns
Yarn: Rowan Super Fine Merino DK (DK Weight #3)
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14. Maven
Accentuate your hips with the tulip shaped Maven dress. It’s knit flat in pieces using the delightfully textured moss stitch. The understated design is straightforward to knit and, as an added bonus, it goes well with a wide variety of outfits. You could make with this elbow-length sleeve or even go for a long sleeve dress. What would you wear with this gorgeous knitted dress?
Designer: Anja Pöhls
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Lima (DK Weight #3)
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15. Inky
Prepare to feel fancy and fabulous in the “Inky” dress. Fingering weight yarn gives this piece unparalleled drape and it makes it incredibly lightweight too. The design features a wide boat neck and delicate cable details along the shoulders. There are also a few small buttons at the collar in the back.
Designer: Marzena Kołaczek
Yarn: Filcolana Arwetta Classic (Fingering Weight #1)
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16. Marina
Dream of sunnier days with the Marina dress. Classic blue and white stripes instantly bring the ocean to mind. This cute little number would go great over a swimsuit for a trip to the beach (when it gets a little warmer of course). It’s knit from the top down with a round yoke and using stockinette stitch.
Designer: Marzena Kołaczek
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Safran (Sport Weight #3)
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17. Buenos Aires
Who knows what sort of exotic places this eye-catching dress will take you to. Maybe Buenos Aires? It certainly would make for a fetching vacation dress! This dress was designed to attract attention with a bold chevron stitch and an adorable keyhole detail at the neck. It is worked in the round from the bottom up.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Fabel (Fingering Weight #1)
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18. Kimono Dress or Sweater
The next one of our free dress knitting patterns is a belted beauty. It’s knit flat in rows starting from the shoulders and working down towards the bottom. This makes it super easy to customize the length, so you can ensure that the skirt of the dress will fall where you want it to. How low will you go?
Designer: Anna Kuduja
Yarn: Aade Lõng Ühevärviline Lõng | Solid 8/2 (Fingering Weight #1)
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19. Shimmer Lace Top
The unique lines of the Shimmer Lace Top along with the stunning empire waist really accentuate the bust. Of course, the main attraction is the delicate lacy feather stitch which lends this piece it’s romantic air. Just add some extra rows to the skirt part to change this top into a dress as shown.
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Glamour (Sport Weight #3)
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20. Kangaroo Pocket Dress
Now this looks like the kind of dress that you could just live in! The easy knitting pattern is worked flat in pieces using garter stitch. My favorite part is the cute and cozy kangaroo pocket. Don’t forget to accessorize with a super long scarf to get the full effect. The pattern includes instructions for making the one that the model is wearing!
Designer: Bernat Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Satin Solids (Aran Weight Yarn #4)
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21. Madeline
The very first thing that I noticed about the Madeline dress was the asymmetrical hem. It really takes this piece from “just ok” to “wow”! It’s a playful dress that emphasizes the figure without clinging too tightly. There’s some working in rows and some working in the round. Everything is knit in stockinette stitch.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Lin (Worsted Weight #4)
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22. Raspberry Marmalade
The Raspberry Marmalade dress is all about contrasting textures. The textured stitch work on the yoke and the hem forms an interlocking beehive pattern. Everything between the tied empire waist and the decorative hem is easy peasy stockinette stitch. The sleeves are also knit in stockinette stitch.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Alpaca and Garnstudio DROPS Kid-Silk (Sport Weight #3)
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23. Sleeveless Tunic
Sometimes free dress knitting patterns that are the most basic are the easiest to work with. This plain sleeveless tunic is just begging for a little embellishment and the best part is that you can add whatever you want. It’s a blank canvas! The pattern is worked flat in pieces using garter and stockinette stitches.
Designer: Bergere de France
Yarn: Bergere de France Bigarelle (Fingering Weight #1)
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24. Oletha Dress
The Oletha Dress is a two color design with a bit of colorwork at the waist. Since it’s mostly knit with stockinette stitch, it’s actually a pretty easy project to knit. The design features a delicate purl stitch edging that adds some feminine flair. The free knitting pattern is worked flat in pieces and then sewn together.
Designer: Artesano
Yarn: Artesano Superwash Merino DK (DK Weight #3)
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25. Josephine
The construction of the Jospehine dress is much like a sweater. The pattern is worked in the round from the top down starting with a raglan yoke. Cable details along the slanted raglan lines help emphasize the construction rather than trying to hide it. These beautiful cable details are also mirrored in the a-line skirt. Raglan long sleeves complete the look.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Karisma (DK Weight #3)
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Do you dare to knit yourself something special from these free dress knitting patterns? You just might surprise yourself! Which of these fantastic patterns has caught your eye? I would love to hear from you in the comments below.
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