Free intermediates knitting patterns online

Posted on September 24th, 2008 by

Are you a new knitter looking for beginner patterns to practice your skills? Or a more experienced needleworker searching for some simple projects? Here are three sites that provide an assortment of free, easy and beginner knitting patterns online.
This needlework site has a nice selection of helpful and fun information for knitting and crochet enthusiasts, as well as craft supplies and reference books. Some sections include Easy Patterns for Beginners, Yarn and Thread (nearly 2,000 varieties to buy online), Learn to Knit, Knitting Tips, Learn to Crochet, Crochet and Knitting Newsletter, Crochet and Knitting Blog, Hooks & Needles, Pattern Search & Forum, Craft Supplies, Craft Books, Free Internet Resources, etc.
Over 30 free, easy knitting patterns are provided. Knit patterns for household include useful and decorative items such as Sue’s easy knit dishcloth, Honeycomb washcloth, Toilet tissue cover, and Towel topper.
Easy beginner knit patterns for clothing include a variety such as Slip stitch knitted slippers, Bev’s hand knit basic hat, Curly wrap scarf, Fall shawl, Headband, and Dog bandana. There are free patterns for kids as well, for example Kids mittens, Ponytail scrunchie, and Knitted frog finger puppet. Easy patterns for babies include Bev’s preemie hat knit & booties, Ancient bib, and Knitted baby ball.
This site for needleworkers states that it provides knitting and crochet patterns, books, needles, hooks, accessories, and free patterns. Also there are hundreds of quality, cheap knitting ePatterns available to download. Supplies for sale include a large selection of knitting needles and other items.
Frugal Knitting Haus has about 30 free easy knitting patterns. These require you have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to view. The patterns are for clothing, household items, toys, and etc. such as Knit little purse, Knit shoe strings, and Knit super quick bows. Others are Knit fun fur hanger cover, Knit acorn book mark, Simple knit pin cushion, Knit baby’s first bunny toy, and Knit cosmetic bag.
Lion Brand Yarn states that the purpose of its website is to enhance readers enjoyment of knitting, crocheting, and crafting with yarn. In addition to yarn supplies it provides helpful instructions, free yarn-themed screen savers, a newsletter and photo gallery.
The site offers nearly 1,500 free knitting, crochet, and craft patterns in categories of Adults, Teen, Young adult, Children, Pets, Home, and Sports. In each section you can view a catalog of all free patterns available, listed by skill level (beginner, easy, intermediate, etc.).
Free, easy knit patterns for adults include some such as Cable bracelet, Cell phone case, knit trim for jeans jacket, and Barcelona bolero. Teen pattern examples are Diamondback rattlesnake cast sock, Headphone covers, and Furry fun purse. Patterns for children include some such as Pretty in pink collar, Bunny bath mitt, and Baby animal hat.