Free Knitting Patterns – Cute Spring Knits

Spring is a time of renewal and new beginnings, and many people are excited to leave behind the cold and dark days of winter. As the weather starts to warm up, people begin to spend more time outdoors and start thinking about refreshing their wardrobes and homes with new decor. In recognition of this, Red Heart, a leading yarn manufacturer, has released a collection of 12 knitting and crochet patterns that are perfect for capturing the spirit of spring.

These patterns include a variety of designs for items such as shawls, scarves, sweaters, and home decor, all featuring bright colors and fresh motifs that are associated with spring.

Whether you’re an experienced knitter or crochet enthusiast, or just starting out, these patterns are sure to inspire you to create something beautiful and unique that you’ll be proud to wear or display. So, grab your yarn and needles, and get ready to celebrate the arrival of spring with Red Heart!

There are some great bunny-related projects for kids here, including a bunny pillow pal and a knit bunny doll. I also love the bunny baby cocoon and bunny slippers.

Check the first link for even more cute project ideas. Are you knitting for spring or Easter? I’d love to hear what’s on your needles.

Looking for more Easter-themed Knitting patterns? Check out these Knitting patterns we found over on Etsy.

Sirdar, another leading yarn manufacturer, also offers a wide range of spring-inspired knitting patterns. Their collection includes a variety of designs for items such as lightweight sweaters, scarves, and shawls, as well as patterns for accessories like bags, hats and more.

These designs feature a range of colors, textures, and motifs that are perfect for spring. Whether you’re looking for something bright and cheerful, or something more subtle and understated, you’re sure to find something that you’ll love in Sirdar’s collection of spring patterns.

They also have a variety of patterns suitable for all skill level, from beginner to advanced, so you can choose a pattern that matches your skill level.

You can check out these patterns on Sirdar’s website or in their catalogs, either way you will be able to find a pattern that suits your taste and skill level.Check out these designs over at Sirdar.

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Blankets are a great blank slate project that you can change up in a million different ways. From color to stitch pattern to size, the possibilities are almost endless.

Jared Flood, the designer behind Brooklyn Tweed, was inspired by a log cabin quilt his mother made in 1995 to re-create that design in knitting, which led to more blankets and ultimate Brooklyn Tweed’s Knit and Crochet Blankets, which includes 25 patterns from an array of designers using different skills and techniques to make cozy, pretty blankets.

The patterns are divided into three aesthetic themes: traditions, minimalism and colorplay. The patterns are rated on a scale of one to five, with one being the easiest, and there aren’t any pieces rated five. Two blankets are rated one, 14 are two, eight are three and one is four.

In addition, three of the 25 patterns are crocheted, but they either use single crochet or granny stitch, so they are pretty easy even if you don’t do a lot of crochet. You can see all the patterns on Ravelry.

Some of my favorites include Rattan by Rastus Hsu, a chunky blanket worked in knits and purls with simple crossing stitches to make a raised woven look; Homewood by Seth Richardson, covers in dramatic, loopy cables; Ainur Berkimbayeva’s Tessellate, one of the beginner projects that doesn’t really look beginner but is totally worked in knit and purl stitches; Warp + Weft by Aist? Butkevi?ien?, which is mostly knits and purls but makes a fun woven look fabric that blew my mind a little bit; and the same designer’s Canyonland, a multicolored blanket with wavy stripes.

The patterns tell you how to resize them for different dimensions and include information on pattern repeats where it is possible to make a totally custom size.

Many different techniques are included here such as cables, lace, shadow knitting, intarsia and other colorwork techniques, as well as modular knitting and lots of sewing pieces together. The patterns are all presented with charts, but there are line by line written instructions available on the Brooklyn Tweed website if you need them.

The book ends with a deep dive into log cabin knitting, telling the story of the quilt Jared’s mom made and how he made it in knitting, as well as the multitude of variations you can make if you want your own log cabin style design.

The back of the book includes a little written information about some of the special techniques needed, but there are no photos.

This is a lovely book full of inspiration for knitting and crochet blankets for any skill level. If you like to make blankets as gifts or aspire to have a handmade blanket in every room of the house, these designs would be a great place to start.

About the book: 192 pages, paperback, 25 patterns. Published 2024 by Abrams Books, suggested retail price $24.99.

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