Simple knitting projects

Check out these 31 quick and easy knitting projects. Free knitting projects suitable for beginners.

Learn how to knit slippers with straight needles in this easy step-by-step tutorial. Includes toddler, child, teen, and adult sizes. Finish a pair in two hours!

Knitting is a fun project that develops a range of skills, from concentration to math. The best bit? At the end you have something handmade to enjoy!

A very basic, boxy sweater with set-in sleeves and no shaping, knit from the bottom up in aran to chunky-weight yarn. The body is done in stockinette with the cuffs, hem, and neckband in garter stitch. The sweater is knit from the bottom up in one piece up to the armholes starting with a garter-stitch hem band.

Learn how to knit this very simple adult hat. The Maple beanie is a beginner friendly pattern, probably the easiest hats to knit.

Prepare for chilly days with these simple knitted fingerless mittens. Leaving the fingertips exposed makes these a practical, texting-friendly choice.

Cat-ify your winter look with this quick and easy cat hat! I made mine with one skein of Lion Brand Alpine Wool in Black Pepper. Start with Lion Brand's Camelot Hat and follow this tutorial.

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To get you started on some gorgeous but simple projects, we've found these 20 easy knitting projects that every beginner can handle.

The Simple Thing Scarf Free Knitting Pattern