45 Quick and Easy Free Knitting Patterns and Beginner Help

This is one of our most popular basic projects on the site! This tutorial teaches you how to knit on a diagonal. Easily learn how to increase and decrease!

Learn a gorgeous new stitch that gives this pretty washcloth a lattice-like look!

This knitting pattern is another one that is knit diagonally so you can practice increases and decreases. You only need to know the knit stitch and how to slip stitch---no purling!

Knit on the bias to create a lovely squishy pattern that can be as large or small as you like.

The ULTIMATE beginner pattern. Simply knit each row in garter stitch to complete this lovely design. Use self-striping yarn for added effect.

This is a super easy scarf for beginners and has great texture because of the boa yarn!

Extra long fringe gives this scarf the boho look, and it's so easy to complete! It's great practice for joining new yarn and also for creating fringe.

This is one of the easiest knit scarves out there! Use bulky yarn and the simple garter stitch to complete this project.

Learn the chain stitch and work up this easy scarf pattern in just a handful or rows! You'll have pretty edges for your scarf and the center is made up of your basic stockinette stitch.

Don't be intimidated by "lace"! You can create a lacy look easily with slip stitches and knitting 2 together. Best of all, you just repeat the same row over and over to complete this easy scarf.

This pretty scarf features lovely eyelet rows to create added interest. Make the matching Beginner Montgomery Fingerless Mitts to match!

This knit scarf may look complicated because of all the frills, but never fear! It's a super easy pattern and the yarn does most of the work. 

This squishy, bulky pattern is made by holding two strands of yarn together. It only requires the knit stitch. This would be a great pattern for charity too because it works up so quickly and creates such a warm item.

Learn how to knit a triangle scarf with this pattern. The seed stitch texture combined with variegated yarn is so pretty!

Knitting with a polyester fabric creates the pretty frills seen in this easy scarf.

The chunky yarn here makes all the difference in the look of this project! Get the texture with slip stitches.

Get practice with color changing by making this easy scarf. This is a great project to make for game day or other sporting events by choosing team colors!

Make a darling little wrap that keeps your shoulders warm as well as your neck! The buttons are a darling touch. 

This popular pattern is great for beginners! The texture is deliciously squishy, and the color blocking is a really nice detail.

Keep that neck warm! This pattern is great for wearing over jackets in fall and winter. 

This phenomenal knit cowl pattern is worked up in the garter stitch and looks so cozy when complete! This is a fantastic easy pattern for beginners.

Create a pretty color blocked infinity scarf by following this pattern! Grab your favorite bulky pattern and this beginner scarf works up in a hurry.

Not sure if you want to make a cowl or a hat? Make both with this pattern! Learn how to knit basic ribbing with this tutorial. 

This pretty scarf includes dropped stitches to create awesome boho texture! This is a great tutorial for learning how to knit with large needles.

Keep your child or grandchild warm and cozy with this darling poncho! This is a fantastic Christmas gift she'll love to play in.

This classy vest pairs nicely with a turtleneck shirt for warm winter fashion.

Make this button shrug and wear it over dresses as a comfortable cover up. You could also wear it over a long-sleeved shirt as a pretty layer in fall or winter.

This is one of our most popular beginner patterns because it's worked in basic stitches and knit in a long flat rectangle! Simply seam it together for an easy-to-make completed poncho!

Fingerless mitts are much easier to knit than full gloves or even mittens. The eyelet detail on these mitts is so lovely! Make the Beginner Montgomery Scarf to match.

This gorgeous shawl pattern teaches you how to achieve a ripple effect that is classic and cozy for any occasion.

Is it a shawl or a scarf? This little wrap has wavy patterns for a lovely classy look. The floral embellishment makes this a great little wrap to wear over a dress.

Want to learn how to knit socks? This is an excellent pattern to try. Recommended for the advanced beginner, this easy project features repetitions of similar stitches so you can memorize and knit on the go.

A favorite pattern on our site, this pretty poncho is a good option for the advanced beginner and the finished effect is just magical.

Hats are another phenomenal project for beginners, and this easy project is great because you don't need to use dpns to finish it! Simply knit in the round and pull the top closed when finished. 

This is another easy hat pattern for beginners that doesn't require you to knit with dpns. Baby hats are great beginner projects because they're so tiny!

 If you know how to knit, purl, and knit two together, you can make this adorable accessory. 

Love pom poms? You'll love making this hat! The little heart details added are so cute, and creating those details is a great skill to learn.

The stitches in this hat are the prettiest, and the hat is super stretchy! You'll learn how to knit cables with this pattern, so definitely save this hat until you're a more advanced beginner.

Learn how to knit a basic hat with ear flaps and a playful, elfish point. The colorful designs in this hat are simply lovely! Each line of the pattern is written in detail for you to follow along.

Knit ribbing with this basic beanie pattern! It's an easy pattern to follow, and a short pattern, too!

Give your blanket great texture with this easy knitting pattern! Aghans are excellent projects for beginners because they're big, so you get a lot of practice!

This easy pattern has great texture that looks a bit like basketweave, but it's slightly different. Big knits are super trendy lately, and this is a great beginner pattern to get on board!

Speaking of chunky knits, this blanket is even easier to make than the Gratitude Blanket and works up so quickly with jumbo yarn. The tassles are a darling touch!

The seed stitch is such a pretty pattern and makes your blankets so squishy! Learn how to knit this basic, lovely blanket and master your knits and purls.

This blanket gets its country look by using pale yarn to seam together garter stitched squares. This blanket is great for practicing seaming while still being very easy to complete.

This might be *the* most popular knitting pattern on our site. These beautiful slippers are worked up with a chunky yarn and the embellishments are easily customizeable for all your loved ones.

Coffee cozies are an easy go-to gift and they're great for beginners because they're so tiny! A small swatch followed by some felting instructions makes up this pattern.

Keep those toes warm with this chunky around-the-house pattern. The seed stitch gives this project great texture.

Want to protect your books? Knit up a journal cover to protect a textbook or other book when you're on the go.

Learn how to knit cables with this easy little pattern. Coffee cozies are great for learning new knitting techniques since they're so tiny!

Want to complete a knitting pattern in about ten minutes? Grab the bulkiest yarn you can find and work up a few rows of garter stitch to complete this pattern.

Learn how to knit a unique shape with this coaster pattern. If you want to practice your hand at some color changing as well as a unique design, a small project like a coaster is a great place to start.