Free Knitting Patterns: 15 Great Websites

15 Best Knitting Websites that share all Free Patterns

Do you love knitting but hate to pay for knitting patterns? Well, I have found for you some great websites that offer free knitting patterns. Yes, free!

Have you noticed? Knitting is all the rage again. No longer seen just as “Grandma’s” hobby, knitting has gone mainstream and become a chic fiber art no matter what your age or walk of life. I’ve even seen men knitting in public, which is awesome.

And not only has it become fashionable, but we are now knitting more than just scarves and sweaters. Have you seen some of the extreme knits using giant knitting needles? An afghan knitted with huge needles is definitely on my to-do list.

And with all of this knitting comes the need for lots and lots of patterns. Fortunately, there are a bunch of craft, fiber art and knitting websites offering free knitting patterns for every project imaginable. You can find patterns for babies such as hats, sweaters and baby booties as well as knit shawls, gloves, socks (I love knitting socks), cowls and boot cuffs.

Many of these websites also offer knitting instructions, How-To Knit videos and tutorials. Also, you may even be able to find free crochet patterns at these sites.

And speaking of crochet … for you Crochet Fans, here are 21 Sites for Free Crochet Patterns

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Best Websites for Free Knitting Patterns

Bluprint (formerly Craftsy)

Most of you are probably familiar with Bluprint. At this moment, Bluprint has over 2,300 Free Knitting Patterns available for download. These are mainly created by Indie Pattern Designers so the patterns vary greatly in style which means they’ll have something for every taste.

And that is only the free patterns. There are now over 30,000 knitting patterns in all.

Oh, and Bluprint also has tons of luscious, yummy yarn at great prices for those knitting projects. I really like their Knitting Pattern Kits which include the yarn and pattern. Make sure and check out all of the Online Knitting Classes, as well.

Yarnspirations

Over 1,000 free knitting patterns and some great deals on yarn.

AllFreeKnitting

I think the name speaks for itself. AllFreeKnitting is a website dedicated to everything knitting from videos to Giveaways and free patterns and instructions.

Knit Picks

Knit Picks has a nice selection of free knitting patterns, most of which are also created by Indie Knitting Pattern designers. Plus they have knitting pattern kits which include yarn and a pattern. Knit Picks also sells Fiber Project Kits and Yarn Sampler Boxes.

By the way, Knit Picks is also my go-to site for buying yarn. They have a huge selection of high quality yarn and they offer free shipping with a $50 purchase.

Make sure and check the Clearance Yarn section.

LoveKnitting

LoveKnitting is actually a new website for me but I’m impressed with the selection of free knitting patterns on this site. This website also has lots of How-tos, Knitting Guides and Video Tutorials. Sign up to their mailing list for exclusive coupons on yarn and knitting needles.

Leisure Arts

The Leisure Arts website has tons of resources for knitting and crochet as well as a bunch of free patterns.

Lion Brand

The Lion Brand Yarn Company has been a staple in the knitting community for years. I’m sure most knitters have created a project or two using Lion Brand Yarn. Their website is a great resource with oodles and oodles of free knitting patterns and more new patterns being added daily.

Yarn.com

aka WEBS America’s Yarn Store also has a great selection of free knitting patterns altho finding them is a little bit awkward. Their website has a main pattern page and then it’s a matter of clicking on the different yarn links to see the various patterns.