Stitch Patterns That Make You Want to Knit
Welcome to KnitHit — a curated collection of beautiful knitting stitch patterns with clear charts, row-by-row instructions, and skill ratings. Whether you’re learning your first yarn over or tackling a complex cable crossing, you’ll find something here that sparks your next project.
Browse by Category
Laces — Delicate eyelets, leaf motifs, and flower-inspired openwork. Perfect for shawls, scarves, and lightweight garments.
Cables — Bold rope twists, braided crossings, and textured panels. Classic patterns that add depth to sweaters, blankets, and accessories.
Ornaments — Colorwork motifs, decorative stitches, and embellishment patterns. Fun accents for hats, mittens, dishcloths, and homeware.
Basic Stitches — Essential stitch patterns every knitter should know. Stockinette, garter, rib, seed stitch, and beyond.
Popular Patterns
Falling Leaves Stitch Pattern — A moderately difficult lace with beautifully overlapping leaf shapes created by yarn overs and decreases. 12-row repeat. Skill: 3/4.
Maple Leaf Knitting Pattern — A beginner-friendly colorwork motif that’s perfect for dishcloths, cushions, and Canada Day gifts. Skill: 1/4.
Larkspur Stitch — An elegant flower lace inspired by the Mediterranean larkspur. Short 9-row repeat with stunning results. Skill: 2/4.
Twisted Cable — A bold alternating cable pattern with real visual depth. A classic choice for sweaters and scarves. 45-row repeat. Skill: 3/4.
What You’ll Find on Every Pattern Page
Each pattern on KnitHit includes a skill level rating so you know what you’re getting into, the exact stitch multiple and row repeat count, full written row-by-row instructions, helpful tips for getting the best results, and project ideas to put the pattern to use.
About KnitHit
KnitHit was originally founded in 2013 as a place for knitters to find high-quality, well-organized stitch patterns. After a few quiet years, the site is back with a fresh look and a growing library of free patterns. New patterns are added regularly — from timeless classics to fresh designs.
Happy knitting!