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Free Knitting Patterns and Instructions

Whether you're looking for free knitting patterns for scarves, hats, gloves, sweaters, baby clothes, afghans, ponchos, toys, home decor or just about anything else you can imagine, we've got you covered.
Stash-Busting Projects
Most knitters who have a stash eventually will feel the need to get rid of some of it, either by selling or giving some yarn away or by working on stash-reducing projects.
Here are some great ideas for projects that can use just one or two skeins of yarn or that use up the little leftover bits of yarn you might have from other projects.
Halloween Knitting Patterns
Knitting for Halloween can be a lot of fun, and these Halloween knitting patterns will give you some great ideas for decorations and costumes, whether you want a little glitz to wear with your work clothes or some ways to make your house a little more frightful.
Washcloth Knitting Patterns
I know a lot of knitters who really enjoy knitting washcloths and dishcloths. They're usually quick, easy projects made with inexpensive materials, so it's easy to see why so many knitters like them.
Mother's Day Knits
Doesn't your mom (or mother-in-law, or any other special mom in your life) deserve something really nice for Mother's Day (or her birthday, or Christmas, or whenever)? Why not make her day by making her something nice? This time around it won't be macaroni picture frames, but a hand knit gift that says you want her to relax, get cozy and enjoy.
Easy Knitting Patterns for Beginners
A gallery of some easy knitting patterns to help new knitters make projects with confidence.
Free Scarf Knitting Patterns
A gallery of free knitting patterns for scarves that are available from About.
Small Gift Bag
A small gift bag is a very quick knitting project that becomes part of the gift. Knit this up from a scrap of bulky yarn in less than an hour and you've got the perfect container for a "just thinking of you" gift.

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