Stitch Patterns That Make You Want to Knit
Free knitting stitch patterns with charts, row-by-row instructions, and skill ratings – all in one tidy library.
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 that add depth to sweaters, blankets, and accessories.
🍁Ornaments
Colorwork motifs, decorative stitches, and embellishment patterns. Fun accents for hats, mittens, and homeware.
🧶Basic Stitches
Essential stitch patterns every knitter should know. Stockinette, garter, rib, seed stitch, and beyond.
Popular Patterns
Falling Leaves
Overlapping leaf shapes from yarn overs and decreases. 12-row repeat.
Twisted Cable
Bold alternating cables with real visual depth. 45-row repeat.
Larkspur Stitch
Elegant flower lace with a short 9-row repeat and stunning results.
Maple Leaf
Beginner-friendly colorwork motif for dishcloths, cushions, and gifts.
Start with the Basics
Stockinette Stitch
The foundation of nearly everything you’ll ever knit.
Garter Stitch
Knit every row. Squishy, reversible, and beginner-proof.
Seed Stitch
Tidy texture that lies flat. Perfect for borders and washcloths.
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. Read more about KnitHit.
Happy knitting!