I’m just learning how to knit. I’ve done some arm knitting recently, but nothing with needles. A few weeks ago, I decided that I wanted to learn how to knit “for real.” But I knew that I needed something simple to start. So, I went on a hunt and rounded up a bunch of knitting patterns for beginners that I like, and I’m sharing them with you here in this list of 27 Knitting Patterns You Can’t Screw Up: Easy Knitting Patterns for Beginners. I hope you like these free knitting patterns as much as I do!
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27 Knits You Can’t Screw Up: Easy Knitting Patterns for Beginners
Cowls & Scarves
These knit cowl patterns and scarf knitting patterns are perfect for beginners. They’re super easy, look awesome, and are so simple even I couldn’t mess them up.
- Hipster Cowl Knitting Pattern – Gorgeous in white, with tassels!
- Summer Neckerchief for Beginners
- Ribbed Woodland Scarf Knitting Pattern
- Strawberry Jam Neck Wrap (pictured)
- Easy Mistake Stitch Scarf
- Out of This World Cowl – Beautiful burgundy and purple color
Knit Blanket Patterns
I’ve always wanted to make my own knit blanket, so I’ll be trying at least one of these blanket knitting patterns. They’re gorgeous and super easy.
- Super Easy Afghan Knitting Pattern – Beginner level and multicolored!
- Get Fresh Blanket Knitting Pattern
- Simple Striped Seed Stitch Afghan (pictured)
- Country Cottage Blanket – Stunning white thrown in super bulky yarn
- Braided Hope Knit Blanket Pattern
Knitting for Babies & Kids
I don’t currently have any babies in my life for whom I can knit, but these free knitting patterns for kids were too cute not to include.
- Ridiculously Easy Hyacinth Baby Hat Knitting Pattern
- Little Bitty Uggs Baby Booties Knitting Pattern – Unbelievably adorable!
- Cool Kid Hoodie
- Stripey Baby Sweater Pattern (pictured)
- Striped Toddler Mittens
- Kids Banana Beanie – Such a fun shade of yellow
Knit Hat Patterns
Knit hats are my new obsession. They look so cool, and I can’t wait to try one. All of these hat knitting patterns are on my list of projects to make.
- Gold Leaf Easy Hat Knitting Pattern (pictured)
- Everyday Knit Hat Pattern
- Spring Meadow Knit Beanie Pattern
- Snowy Cat Hat – Funny, warm, and super simple!
Everything Else Easy
This section is a hodge podge of easy knitting patterns that look interesting and not too hard.
- Simple Sapphire Summer Tank – Video tutorial included
- Easy Knit Fingerless Gloves Pattern
- Beginner Basketweave Dishcloth (pictured)
- Tweed Rustic Cushion Cover Knitting Pattern
- Summer Mesh Top Easy Knitting Pattern
- I Don’t Give a Hoot Dishcloth – Owl dishcloth!
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What’s your favorite knitting pattern for beginners?
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My wrists swell if I do too much knitting. (I have arthritis.)
Recently I have been learning “loom” knitting. It is easier on my wrist!
It is difficult to find patterns on your site for loom knitting.
We have a “great-grand baby” via c-section today.
I would like to loom something for the new baby.
Could you help me?
I have been looking for a pattern to make a knit hat/scarf in one. It is about 3-4 feet long, and the extra hat can be wrapped around the neck as a scarf. They were popular in the 70s and 80s. If you know were I can get the pattern for this item, please let me know. TY!
There is a lot of info and patterns on loom knitting on Pinterest.
Thank goodness! I will begin teaching beginning knitting in a couple of months and have been worried about finding patterns that I can use with the students. These are perfect! I know my beginning pattern (many, many years ago!) was a scarf but I do not remember the details so I am very thankful for these patterns.
I knit baby hats for a hospital nursery, so I enjoy seeing different stitches that I can use to make my hats different.