13 Free Small Knitting Projects to Make this Weekend
Knitting is a great way to unwind after a long week and these small knitting projects are perfect for those days you only have an hour or two available.
And hey, if you're having trouble coming up with what to do this weekend, we've got some ideas!
We've collected 13 free knitting patterns for easy and quick knit projects.
These are great for knitters of all skill levels and projects include coin purse, socks, baby booties, key chain fob, rings, bracelets, hair scrunchies, small basket, hat, bandana, and even a small dog sweater.
These small knitting projects make lovely hand knit gifts or just something special for yourself.
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Pressed for Time? 13 Small Free Knitting Patterns to Cast On Now
#1. Coins and Doodads Free Knitting Pattern
This coin purse comes in small and large sizes, is semi-felted, and holds its shape. They make nice gifts, while also being useful and pretty. Hand sewing skill requirements are beginner level. The purse is stable, and can hold doodads of all kinds; jewelry, stitch markers, and coins, while looking good on a shelf or dresser. The amount of yarn needed is minimal, and a good way to use up any leftover wool.
These instructions will demonstrate, through pictures, how to line and attach to a frame. There are templates for the embroidery of a lazy daisy flower, and for the lining.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Lynn Christensen
Get Coins and Doodads Free Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
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#2. Skimmer Socks Revisited Free Knitting Pattern
This pattern will fit a wide range of feet, from large children through every adult size imaginable!
You will need to know the arch circumference and the foot length of the wearer before you get started.
Due to the popularity of this pattern, the designer decided to add a tutorial video so that those who are beginners to toe-up sock patterns don’t get lost along the way. (See tutorial below).
Uses fingering weight yarn
Designed by Sheila Toy Stromberg
Get Skimmer Socks Revisited Free Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
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#3. Kestrel Scrunchies Free Knitting Pattern
Scrunchies! They are easy on the hair and cute as anything. A staple of gen-X youth style resurfaces from the 90s, and we love it.
These scrunchies are easy to knit and work up fast so you’ll be able to knit them for yourself and all your friends.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by One Rufaidah @sajjarah on Instagram
Get Knit Picks Snuggle Puff Yarn for this project
#4. Knitted Gift Basket Free Pattern
We are always looking for fashionable and functional ways to package gifts to eliminate the need for one-time use gift wrap. Our Knitted Gift Basket is a great solution for small gifts. Not only does it have a sweet, handmade touch, but it can serve as a basket for any number of things, including knitting notions or jewelry.
The base of the basket is worked flat. Pick up stitches around the square base to create the walls, which are knit in the round.
Uses bulky weight yarn
Designed by Billy and Baa
Get Ewe Ewe Baa Baa Bulky Yarn for this project
#6. Garter Stitch Hat Free Knitting Pattern
This hat is thick and soft. The pattern is simple and quick. It’s a perfect hat for fall and winter. It is knitted in-the-round and features a pom pom at the top.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Haley Scarpino
Get Knit Picks Swish Worsted Yarn for this project
#7. Mini Key Ring Purses Free Knitting Pattern
Here’s a fun little project that is a great way to use up leftover sock yarn. It’s a tiny purse that attaches to your keyring for such a cute look!
1¼” diameter key ring for each purse
Uses fingering weight yarn
Designed by Kathy Sasser
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#8. EmPower People Bandana Free Knitting Pattern
emPower people is a purple colored bandana that can be worn as a neck scarf or head scarf.
It was designed to be worn when you vote, grocery shop, march, or knit in your socially isolated bedroom. We would love to see a sea of purple to represent unity so please tell your friends, family, knitting groups, or anyone who can knit, crochet, or sew a simple pattern.
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Casapinka
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#9. Button Rings Free Knitting Pattern
This is a very simple pattern, just a knitted ring with buttons added for decoration. These knit up so quickly it would take no time at all to make a whole handful and it’s a fun way of using all those odd buttons in your collection.
Uses fingering weight yarn
Designed by Frankie Brown
Get Knit Picks Stroll Tonal Yarn for this project
#10. Teeny Tiny Mary Jane Booties Free Knitting Pattern
The classic Mary Jane shoe, traditionally worn by both baby girls and boys, knitted for teeny tiny feet in the soft fingering weight wool. These baby booties. may be fastened with buttons or ribbon ties.
Uses fingering weight yarn
Designed by Annie Cholewa
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#11. Winnie’s Tiny Dog Sweater Free Knitting Pattern
For those of you who are looking for a fairly simple pattern to fit a tiny dog, check out this cozy dog sweater just for small dogs.
It features a ribbed body, cuffed neck and front legs. It’s trimmed with a contrasting color for a chic look! This project is knitted in-the-round on double pointed needles.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Hartwood Roses
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#12. Tiny Little Doughnut Free Knitting Pattern
These tiny doughnuts were originally designed by Julie Williams to fill the pocket of an adorable stuffed animal. But they’re so cute, why not make a bunch of them just to have around!
You could make one as a keychain, attached it to a barrette or as a gift topper, or make a whole bunch and create a doughnut garland. So many fun options!
Uses fingering weight yarn
Designed by Julie Williams
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#13. Simple Wrap Bracelet Free Knitting Pattern
Here’s a simple knit wrap bracelet that can be made with just casting one, binding off, and a couple stitches with a yarn needle.
Not only is this a cute and quick handmade gift, but it’s also a great project for someone just learning to knit. It’s so nice to be able to complete a creation early on when learning a new skill. You can also use this as a choker or necklace.
Uses sport weight yarn
Designed by Jessie Rayot
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