Free Patterns — Beginner Friendly

The problem with kitchen supplies that you find in a store is that it always seems like everyone else in the seems to have bought the exact same item. How do you avoid that feeling of deja vu when you see your friends' kitchens with the same aprons & dishcloths?

When you knit your own dishcloth or apron, you are guaranteed yo make a unique and special item.

This Pom Pom Newborn Hat is an easy baby hat knitting pattern.

Knitted in stockinette stitch, this knitted baby hat is simple enough for beginners to get the hang of quickly and easy enough for advanced knitters to finish in an evening.

Because this is such a quick knitting pattern, it’s also a perfect charity knitting project.

Originally designed to be donated to hospitals, this free knitting pattern is offered in newborn size, so it would make the perfect gift for a brand new baby. Or knit these hats for charity and feel good about your knitting project.

Beginner knit pattern

Knitting Needle Size 6 or 4 mm Single point or circular

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

The designer has based the patterns on two old original vintage beanie patterns and then adapted the fibre for modern day use and yarns and coming up with her own design for these beautiful little newborn hats. On the subject of yarns these hats will knit up with 4 ply or eight ply fibre. They are quick and easy to make, even for beginning knitters.

  Although many hats are knit in the round on circular needles, for these very tiny hats I decided to create a simple straight needle pattern with a seam, so this pattern is able to be knitted flat on single points or circular needles.

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There’s nothing so endearing as tiny babies folded into tiny positions.  This adorable pea pod style snuggle sack will keep your little one all cozily wrapped up in those first few weeks.  Forget the swaddle and slip baby into this cute newborn cocoon.  It’s also perfect as a newborn photo prop. This cocoon comes in one size suitable for an average size Newborn under 2 weeks of age. It is designed for a very snug fit around the baby, and although it does have lots of stretch, it will not fit babies over 9 lbs. This pattern calls for Size...

The 90 Minute Crochet Pattern Beanie.

Need a last minute gift?  Or Just learned how to crochet? Then this slightly slouchy and easy child’s crochet hat pattern works up in 90 minutes and is perfect for beginners as it is made from a simple rectangle.

Whatever your situation, this extremely easy crochet beanie’s got you covered. If you can crochet a rectangle, you can make this simple unisex beanie pattern!

The beanie is worked flat in a rectangle and then seamed to form a hat, making it a super speedy, mindless project to whip up in less time than it takes to watch a movie.

If you know double crochet and seaming, then this 1 Hour Beanie free crochet pattern will be an easy project for you to create.

The Pattern Sizes Will Fit:

Pre-School & Small: Young teen (approx. 18” circumference, unstretched

Medium: Most women and men (approx. 20” circumference unstretched)

Large: Larger heads (approx. 22” circumference unstretched)

Notes on sizing: This pattern is quite forgiving in fit. If a slouchier fit is desired, create foundation chain for next size up, but work total number of rows for appropriate size. This will require additional yarn.

Supplies You Need:

A 12 Ply Fibre in the colour of your choice for Australian crocheters.

Jess has used Lion Brand Colour Made Easy (Weight: 5/bulky – 247 yds, 7 oz) – 1 ball – Colours pictured are: Millennial (195-194), Huckleberry ((195-110) and Alabaster (195-098)

• Tapestry needle
• Size L (8 mm) crochet hook
• Stitch markers or safety pins
• Fur pom-pom or pom-pom maker/small piece of cardboard

This very easy and super speedy beanie crochet pattern that is also very beginner-friendly. If you know double crochet and seaming, then this 1 1/2 Hour Beanie free crochet pattern designed by Jess Coppom from make & do crew, will be easy for you to do.

They make for a great gift for anyone, including yourself, the beanie is worked flat in a rectangle and then seamed to form a beanie.