Ideal for basic knitting, easy knitting patterns that start as simple shapes are perfect for beginners! To make these adorable striped pillows, you just need to knit two 18-inch squares using the garter stitch (knit stitch every row). Then sew the two squares together for the easiest knit pillow of your life!

Designer: Paintbox Yarns

Yarn: Paintbox Yarn Simply (Chunky Weight #5)

Make sure you make him something he’ll like wearing! Basic is better with men’s accessories, and that makes sure you don't make them perfect for our easy knitting patterns list. The knit scarf is a super simple knit 2, purl 2 rib. The hat knitting pattern is worked flat with knit and purl stitches and some basic shaping on the crown.

Designer: Caron

Yarn: Caron Simply Soft (Worsted Weight #4)

Geometry saves the day in another installment of our easy knitting patterns round-up! I know this pattern looks a bit intimidating, but you’ll just be making a simple triangle, an easy garter stitch scarf. You’ll be working in garter stitch (knit every row) and there is some simple increase.

Designer: Kay Meadors

Yarn: Rowan Pure Wool Superwash (Worsted Weight #4)

Easy knitting patterns for gloves can be few and far between. Here's a free pattern that's super stinking cute and also super duper easy! You'll be working flat in knit and purl stitches with some simple increasing. The stripes is a great of course optional if you don't feel up to changing colors yet!

Designer: Amanda Berry

Yarn: Hayfield Bonus (DK Weight #3)

If you’re brand spanking new to knitting, this Excellent adorable scarf knitting pattern is here to hold your hand through every step of the process. Casting on, holding the yarn, binding off, and weaving in ends are all covered in the written instructions and the accompanying video. The only stitch you’ll be using for this one is the best knitting projects knit stitch.

Designer: Michelle Greenberg

Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland (Super Bulky Weight #6)

Casting on all your stitches can be very time-consuming for beginning knitters. Thank goodness for easy knitting patterns like this adorable baby blanket that start at the corners. After handmade casting on 5 stitches, you may want to start increasing for the first half of the blanket and decreasing for the second half. Two strands of yarn are held together for a lovely heathered effect.

Designer: Lion Brand

Yarn: Lion Brand Babysoft (DK Weight #3)

Cozy and quick is the name of the game when you're working with super bulky yarn and knitting ideas. Bigger yarn and knitting needles also make it easier to see your stitches, so that easy knitting patterns that only call for knit and purl stitches are perfect for beginners to practice with!

Designer: Woolly Mammoth Knits

Yarn: Rowan Big Wool (Super Bulky Weight #6)

If you have done a few easy knitting patterns before, you might be ready for a pattern that’s just a teensy bit trickier. This beautiful shawl is worked in rows using knit and purl stitches. Increases and decreases make the rows go up and down in a beautiful chevron and yarnovers make the lovely little lace you can see. You’ll even learn how to make tassels to finish your shawl! 

Designer: Emma Knitted

Yarn: The Yarn Collective Rivoli (Sport Weight #3)

You can increase your knitting speed with this easy pattern that calls for super bulky weight yarn. This darling hat pattern comes in 5 different sizes - from baby to adult - so you can make one for the whole family! All you need will be using knit, purl, and knit 2-together stitches. This is a great way to create cozy and stylish hats for everyone!

Designer: WarmLinx

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (Super Bulky Weight #6)

This stunning and textured Craft cowl is perfect for showcasing a yarn with a long gradient like a cake yarn. Along with knit and purl stitches, you’ll be working purl 2 together and knit front backs. I love great easy knitting patterns that let you practice your increases and decreases! Works up quickly with chunky yarn.

Designer: Universal Yarn

Yarn: Universal Yarn Revolutions (Bulky Weight #5)

Blankets are always a welcome gift for a new baby. Plus, it's a great feeling to finish one of the best larger projects like this. The lovely basket weave stitch gives this beautiful blanket lots of texture. You can't tell just by looking at it, but it's entirely made with just knit and purl stitches.

Designer: Caron

Yarn: Caron Jumbo (Worsted Weight #4)

I promise this gorgeous drapey cardigan is easier than it looks! I know that easy knitting patterns and a sweater don’t usually go hand in hand, but hear me out here. This pattern is knit all in one piece, so there’s very little seaming. The only shaping is for a couple of rows around the neck, and you’ll only be using knit and purl stitches. You got this!

Designer: Lion Brand

Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Worsted Weight #4)

This adorable scarf covers up just what you need with no extra time wasted on long scarf tails. It’s cute, it’s fashionable and it’s super easy too! You’ll be working in rows with knit stitches, knit 2 together (to decrease), and knit front backs (to increase). Interestingly enough, there aren’t any purl stitches!

Designer: Bonnie Nurnberger

Yarn: (Worsted Weight yarn #4)

The name of this free knitting pattern says it all! You’ll be working entirely in garter stitch which is of course just knit stitch for every row. Color block is super popular right now and it’s also way easier than stripes since you only have to change colors once. This pattern even includes a step-by-step photo tutorial on how to make tassels. 

Designer: Anne Weil

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (Super Bulky Weight #6)

See? Just one dishcloth pattern! You can make the planet a little greener one dishcloth at a time while also practicing new knitting stitches. I love to practice my stitches on dishcloths because they are so quick and you can never have too many! All three texture variations are made entirely with just knit and purl stitches. 

Designer: Paintbox Yarns

Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)

Show off your knitting skills with these fashionable and functional fingerless gloves. I love making free and easy knitting patterns for beginners that I can wear! You’ll be knitting in rows with just knit and purl stitches. No increasing, no decreasing, and no fuss!

Designer: Alanna Penk

Yarn: Malabrigo Rios (Worsted Weight #4)

You can make this gorgeous triangle shawl with just knit stitches! You’ll be working super easy increases made with yarn overs to make the triangle shape. Don’t be afraid to use “the good yarn” for this one. You’ll love it even more! Who doesn’t love easy knitting patterns that are also ridiculously beautiful? 

Designer: Raji's Craft Hobby blog

Yarn: 8 Ply Variegated Cake Yarn (Worsted Weight #4)

A cute and cozy knit shrug is the perfect wardrobe addition for transitioning from winter to spring (I know it’s February but a girl can dream right?). You’ll be working in rows for this one using knit and purl stitches and you’ll also be using simple increases and decreases for shaping.

Designer: Marni Reecer

Yarn: (Double Stranded Worsted Weight #4)

Learn the super easy ladder stitch and make a soft and warm baby blanket while you’re at it. Don’t you just love easy knitting patterns that only use knit and purl stitches? This design was made to support the Warm Hands Network - a Canadian charity. Awww how sweet!

Designer: Sophia Minakais

Yarn: KnitPicks Preciosa Tonal (Worsted Weight #4)

Experiment with stripes and color theory in this surprisingly easy-knit shawl! For this pattern, you will only be using knit stitches. Knit front backs are used to increase one end of the work while knitting two together decreases the other end. This technique is called knitting on the bias and that’s where the gorgeous diagonal lines in this shawl come from!

Designer: DROPS Design

Yarn: Rowan Cotton Cashmere (DK Weight #3)

Raise your hand if you hate sewing! You’re not alone. Luckily this super cute hat is 100% seamless! You’ll be knitting in the round and working simple stitch patterns like knit 1, purl 1 rib. There is a little bit of basic shaping towards the end to taper the top of the hat nicely. My favorite part is that you can wear it cuffed or slouchy!

Designer: Purl Soho

Yarn: Purl Soho Cashmere Merino Bloom (DK Weight #3)

Patterns with a one-row repeat are my bread and butter when I want to Netflix and knit. Along with the knit and purl stitch, you’ll be learning how to knit into the back of a stitch. Once you get the hang of it, it’s the perfect mindless make. You’ll be done before you know it. Plus, it’s reversible!

Designer: Yarn Harlot

Yarn: Worsted Weight #4

A generously sized cowl that you can wrap around twice is the epitome of warmth and coziness, making it perfect for knitting projects. It’s also super fashionable and looks great with a layered outfit. Bulky-sized yarn and a large circular needle will make this knitting project fly by. Don’t you just love how good this easy knitting pattern that uses the seed stitch looks?

Designer: Jen Geigley Knits

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)

Here’s another diagonally blanket knitting pattern where you only have to cast on 5 stitches. You’ll be using knit stitches, yarn overs to increase, and knitting two together to decrease. The pretty border you see is worked at the same time as all the other stitches. A circular needle is recommended to hold all the stitches but you’ll be working in rows.

Designer: Lion Brand Yarn

Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton-Ease (Worsted Weight #4)