Free knitting patterns

Knitting for babies is one of the best kinds of knitting. Babies are small, cute, and undiscerning. Knitting for them is fast, inexpensive, and joyful. And the web is chock-full of free knitting patterns for babies. Check out the blog for free knitting patterns, or check out this list of gems that I made a while ago.

Worked from the top down in worsted weight yarn, this raglan hoodie is easy to work up and finish. A great gift, because kids can never have enough hoodies.

Straightforward construction makes it easy for you to customize the dimensions and add your own contrast details. 

Opul is worked flat, end-to-end, from a provisional cast on and grafted. The rib pattern is a great introduction to using slipped stitches to create texture and elasticity in the simplest of stitch combinations. The pattern is easy to memorize and very easy to work. This is a great project for the beginner knitter who is ready for the challenge of a provisional cast on and a careful graft at the end. You can easily modify Opul by changing the yarn, the cast on or the number of rows.

You never know when you’re going to need a pair of Tiny Pants. This pattern is for a simple seamless diaper cover, great for photo shoots. The pattern instructions are given for two sizes, but since babies come in all shapes and sizes, I’ve included some tips on how to modify the pattern. This pattern is suitable for the beginner knitter who is comfortable knitting in the round. 

I was delighted to be asked to guest-blog over at favecraftsblog today. This blog for favecrafts is full of crafting tidbits; not just knitting, but jewellery, crochet, baking, paper crafts, sewing and more.

It's really really flattering to see one of your knitting patterns materialize as a finished object. This lovely rendition of the Canaletto Cowl is from Ravelry member Koanizee.

I was searching for free knitting patterns for cowls for an article yesterday, and almost forgot my own Canaletto Cowl! Durr. And then I remembered that I wanted to share this Canaletto Cowl by Ravelry user cchugg. I love the colours in her photos, an ultimate spring palette, with the sunshine yellow and robin's egg blue. Check out her finished project and suggested mods.

It's already past 10:30 am, and what have I been doing all morning? Trolling the web for free baby knitting patterns.  I wanted to write a quick article on good places to look for free knitting patterns for babies, and have become trapped in the cuteness of it all.