Just starting out on your knitting journey? We’ve got some amazing beginner-friendly projects to help you master those basic skills and still make something useful! Here are 10 of our most popular beginner projects that are all FREE patterns!
Easiest Ever Knit Hat
Worked with just knit and purl stitches, this hat is worked flat on straight needles – making it perfect for a beginner! The seed stitch brim is worked on the side while the body of the hat is worked in Stockinette stitch. The hat is seamed and gathered for a wonderfully easy project.
Get the free pattern: Easiest Ever Knit Hat
Diamond Brocade Baby Blanket
This easy baby blanket pattern also just uses knit and purl stitches for a wonderful project. This pattern features a garter stitch border and then the diamond brocade stitch with garter stitch edging, so the border is built right in! Includes a video tutorial, too!
Get the free pattern: Diamond Brocade Baby Blanket
Simple Knit Headband
This is a great first project! It uses only the knit stitch and has a complete video tutorial walking you through how to work the knit stitch, knit the headband and seam it for a wonderfully wearable first make!
Get the free pattern: Simple Knit Headband
Super Bulky Hat on Straight Needles
This great hat pattern uses super bulky yarn for a quick make. It is constructed with the hurdle stitch, which is simple knit and purl stitches. It has basic decreasing techniques and instructions are for both straight needles and also in the round if you’re feeling adventurous!
Get the free pattern: Easy Super Bulky Knit Hat
Basketweave Dishcloth
Dishcloths are one thing that I never seem to have enough of, and they are wonderful projects for testing out new stitches and skills. This pattern uses one of my favorite stitch patterns, which is a single basketweave stitch, made up of a simple combination of knit and purl stitches.
Get the free pattern: Basketweave Knitted Dishcloth
Easy Face Scrubbies
Using the same single basketweave stitch, you can create matching face scrubbies for the Basketweave Dishcloth! These work up in just 30 minutes or less and make great gifts. Pair it with a dishcloth (which can also be a washcloth) and you have a great base for a spa gift!
Get the free pattern: Easy Face Scrubbies
Easy Knit Mittens
Yes, you can even knit mittens when you are a beginner!! This clever pattern uses chunky (size 5) yarn and straight needles, so all you need to know is how to knit, purl and knit 2 together. The pattern is seamed on the side of the hand and thumb, making it knit completely flat.
Get the free pattern: Easy Knit Mittens
Elbow Patch Sweater
Beginners can also knit sweaters! Using super bulky yarn (size 6) and straight needles, this sweater is knit in four pieces and seamed. It is all worked in k2p2 rib and Stockinette stitch with basic decreases.
Get the free pattern: Elbow Patch Sweater
Easy Knit Slipper Socks
Another quick pattern using super bulky yarn (size 6), these easy slippers are also knit flat and seamed, and they come in three sizes. They make great gifts for super cozy feet!
Get the free pattern: Easy Super Bulky Knit Slipper Socks
Striped Baby Pants
Knit a simple pair of baby pants for a tiny one in your life. Use two colors as shown or even a single color. These are also knit flat and seamed, worked in a simple ribbing and Stockinette stitch.
Get the free pattern: Striped Baby Pants
