These projects were all designed for Purl Soho by amazing freelance designers, including renowned knitwear designers like Ainur Berkimbay, Julie Hoover, and Jojo Tricot. They all reflect Purl Soho’s commitment to creating knitting patterns that inspire both beginner knitters and those who have been casting on for years… Peruse and enjoy!

Explore the best free blanket knitting patterns around, including nearly 100 free baby blanket patterns! Our blanket patterns are renowned for their fun stitch patterns, extraordinary colors, and our incredibly special yarns that make each blanket an absolute joy to knit. Clear instructions for all levels and our legendary knitting tutorials will walk you through every step, so you can just have fun knitting! Shop our blanket knitting kits + yarn bundles for an easy start!

Knit a hat for you and someone you love from our huge collection of mostly free hat knitting patterns, including hats for babies, kids, and adults. From classic designs to innovative, fresh creations, every beanie, beret, and toque is a joy to knit and a pleasure to wear with our absolutely amazing yarn in countless extraordinary colors. And use our helpful guide to hat sizing to knit a hat that fits—in any yarn, for anyone, every time.

Explore our vast collection of free scarf, wrap + shawl knitting patterns and knit something spectacular! New to knitting or seasoned pro, you’ll find breathtaking designs and fresh ideas for your next cast on, including one-skein little scarves and bandanas. Be sure to also shop our Scarves + Wraps Knitting Kits + Yarn Bundles for an easy start to some of our most popular patterns… Joyful knitting awaits!

Our collection of pullover knitting patterns is full of the kinds of sweaters that make you want to cast on! Top down, bottom up, easy stockinette, richly textured cables or beautiful colorwork, these are the sweaters you’ll reach for again and again… and love every minute of knitting. And in irresistible yarns, too, next-to-skin soft and in more colors than you can imagine! Our clear and detailed instructions and fabulous knitting tutorials support you through every step, so you end up with a sweater you’ll be genuinely excited to wear.

Easy to throw over anything and so satisfying to make your own, it’s no wonder cardigans are favorites with knitters. From classic buttoned cardigans to oversized “coat-igans” to cute-as-can-be baby cardigans—and in beautiful yarns from fingering-weight to jumbo-weight and everything in between—you’ll find exactly the one you want for your needles and in your wardrobe. Follow along with our clear and detailed instructions and our free knitting tutorials and knit your new favorite cardigan!

Keep those hands toasty warm with our huge collection of mitten, glove, and hand warmer knitting patterns, most of them free! You’ll find all kinds of creative constructions, absolutely gorgeous yarns, and super fun colors to play with, all in our absolutely beautiful yarns. Step-by-step instructions for all levels and our amazing free knitting tutorials will walk you through every step, so you can just have fun knitting!

Once around, twice around, for winter or summer, for beginners or old pros, our exciting collection of free cowl and shrug patterns will delight you! If you’re a brand new knitter, get off on the right foot with our Learn To Knit A Cowl Kit. Whatever cowl you pick, it will be an absolute joy to knit in our incredibly special yarn that comes in countless extraordinary colors.

Keep those toes toasty with our collection of sock knitting patterns, plus slippers and leg warmers galore! You’ll find sizes for everyone in gorgeous yarns, with lots of great advice included right in the patterns to help you get a great fit. Top-down or toe-up, easy heel or traditional flap, however you prefer to knit socks, we have the perfect pattern for you. New to knitting socks? Check out our tutorials for knitting with DPNs and the Magic Loop method to get started!

Handknit housewares, from hand towels to washcloths to pot holders, are small joys that benefit your spirit every time you use them! These small-scale projects are perfect for trying out new yarn, stitch patterns, or techniques, and they also make very thoughtful gifts. For absorption and durability, choose a natural plant-based yarn made from fibers like cotton, linen, or hemp. We have lots of beauties to explore and tons of free patterns to get you started!

You use your bag every day, summer and winter, rain or shine… It’s almost a part of you, so of course it has to be hand-knit! Our free bag knitting patterns are thoughtfully designed and beautiful, too, with patterns for tote bags, market bags, crossbody bags, and even a backpack. Cast on with one of our sturdy plant-based yarns and follow along with our clear, step-by-step patterns.

Our collection of adorable dog sweater patterns are just as beautiful as sweaters for people, expertly designed in our beautiful yarns to fit dogs of all shapes and sizes—from teacup to couch-hogger—and to stand up to games of fetch, long walks, and dog park shenanigans!