15 Free Knitting Patterns to Get Ready for Next Winter

Every single one of these patterns is absolutely free! They’re beginner friendly and seriously satisfying.

Want to get a head start on your fall and winter knits? There’s nothing better than knowing you’re prepared when winter weather is right outside your door. It’s a wonderful feeling to hand your kids something that will keep them warm when they go out into the blustery winter weather.

I’ve created a list of patterns separated into 5 categories to inspire you as you’re figuring out what you want to knit during these summer months. Times are tough for so many people and with the prices of everything in life going up, not everyone can (or wants to) spend their money on patterns. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather purchase more yarn whenever possible! There’s an unending supply of free patterns on the internet. Why not put them to good use?

All pictures in this post are my completed projects. Click on the picture to go to my Ravelry project page for details regarding the yarn and needles I used and more information.

Socks

• Rye Light by Tincanknits – Simple socks with a fun garter panel down the front

• Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder – Named after the beloved Hermione in the Harry Potter series, these socks are a popular pick for lots of sock knitters

• Weekend Shorty Socks by Summer Lee Design Co. – Needing something that will knit up quickly? The Weekend Shorty Socks won’t fail you!

MITTS

• The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tincanknits – These would be a perfect gift knit!

• Align Mitts by Courtney Spainhower – I adore these fingerless mitts. I’ve made several pairs and they truly come in handy.

• Chelsea Mittens by Sashka Macievich – I was a little shocked when I found these. Can you believe this is a free pattern?! They’re absolutely gorgeous.

haTS

• Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure- Do you love sock yarn? This might be the perfect pattern for you.

• Classic Ribbed Hat by Purl Soho – The name of this hat says it all!

• Barley Light by Tincanknits – Similar in looks to the Rye Light sock pattern mentioned above, this fingering weight hat has a garter area that catches the eye.

Shawls

• Grain by Tincanknits – You can use worsted, DK, or fingering weight to knit this versatile triangular shawl.

• Mooncat Shawl by Kelly McClure – Do you love to play with colors? This shawl will give you the opportunity to do just that.

• Magic Spring Shawl by Katerina Bobkova – This shawl is broken into 3 sections, keeping things interesting and relaxing all at the same time.

Sweaters

• Warm-up Sweater by Espace Tricot – An aran weight sweater, this one would be lightning fast to get completed.

• Flax by Tincanknits – My favorite beginner sweater pattern that I’ve knit 3 times so far.

• Flax Light by Tincanknits – Same construction as the Flax sweater, but a fingering weight version.

Happy knitting!