There are only three things you need to learn how to start knitting: needles, yarn and a pair of scissors. However, as you progress there are a few other tools you’ll want to keep in your knitting bag. Look out for knitting toolkits that include all the accessories you need in one handy carry case, or buy them individually when you require them.

1. Tape measure

Measure your tension and more. A clear straight ruler is also handy.

2. Tapestry needle

You’ll need one of these to sew up pieces of knitting. A regular sewing needle won’t do the job!

3. Stitch holder

Useful for making garments where you may need to set stitches aside to work later.

4. Needle gauge

Want to know what size that unidentified needle is? A gauge will tell you.

5. Stitch markers

Keep your place in more complex patterns using these handy clip-on markers.

6. Crochet hook

Yes, every knitter needs one of these! Use it to pick up dropped stitches and more.

1. Free Knitting Pattern

Knitting patterns are great when they are free to save and keep. Scroll further down this page for a collection of the patterns available from Knitting by Post for you to enjoy. No sign-ups needed, just click on the one you like and enjoy your knitting.

You may knit for charity or knit for fun, either way you can start now. If you are a beginner knitter, these are great patterns to practice with as they are small knits and they will be made in a flash. If you are more advanced then here are some ideas for you to develop and add your own personal touch to.

You will see from our universally simple knitting style that all patterns from Knitting by Post can be understood and are easy to make. Use up the scraps from your stash, these free patterns are great for beginners too.

All are created with double knitting yarn and 3mm single pointed needles. This means they are all knitted flat. A great way to use up the scraps of yarn that you have lying around or knit some of your stash. You can use any knitting needles or yarn that you have, no need to buy more (unless you want to of course!)

The patterns are easy to read and simple to use directly from your computer or smartphone.

You can make beautiful homemade gifts for your loved ones. Kids will love the knitted toys that you craft and grown ups will love the decorations you lovingly craft. Make keepsakes for new babies and gifts for mum too. Knit for charity or to sell or for family and friends.

2. FREE Knitting for Wellbeing

Knitting can give you a big sense of achievement when you create something new from the yarn and knitting needles. This page has lots of little free items for you to make and get that satisfaction quickly. Knitting gives confidence and improves self worth too.
Knitting has positive benefits for many people, including relaxation and lowering blood pressure. A knitted project can help you to recover from injury or illness, pass the time in a relaxing way.

All of these knitting patterns are short projects that you can make in a weekend or a few days. Pick the project that suits your abiltiy and enjoy toy making. Knitted pieces are small and are not heavy like a wolly pully or a blanket would be to knit so knitting in the summer is cool!

We have all kinds of FREE kntting patterns from a knitted wash cloth to a knitted chocolate teapot – great for those with a sense of humour. If you like dogs and cats and mice we have them too. Keep coming back to look for new patterns from our brilliant design team.

Mouse knitting pattern

A tiny knitted mouse for keychain / keyring. It takes an hour to complete. It's a knitting pattern easy for the beginner.

NEEDLES

A pair of 2.25mm straight knitting needles

MATERIALS

- Toy filling (less than 10g)
- Tapestry needle
- Sewing pins
- 2 beads - for the eyes (4 mm)

YARN

Wishful bird baby of Ruyi Bird (the same as scheepjes stone washed yarn): Gray (02), Pink (04) - Less than 10g in each colour.

NOTES

Finished size: The length of finished mouse is 12cm (included long tail 7 cm), the height is 3.5cm

Gauge: 26 sts and 34 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stockinette stitch. Don’t worry too much about tension for this pattern.

Work flat: All pieces are knitted flat (back and forth) on a pair of straight knitting needles.

Casting on: Unless otherwise specified, I prefer to use the long tail cast on for all pieces.

Sewing seams: Use mattress stitch and Whip Stitch to sew the seams.

Safety: If you are making these toys to give to a child, please consider your choice of toy eyes carefully, and ensure you have no loose parts (loose threads, buttons, etc) which can be potential.

ABBREVIATIONS

K: Knit

P: Purl

KFB: (Increase) Knit into the front and back of the next stitch

K2tog: (Decrease) Knit two stitches together

SSK: (Decrease) Slip a stitch (as if to knit it) to the right-hand needle, slip a second stitch in the same way, slip both stitches together back to the left-hand needle and knit together through the back loops.

st(s): Stich(es)

Stocking Stich (St st): Knit all stitches on right side rows, purl all stitches on wrong side rows.

(...sts): The number in round brackets at the end of the instruction indicates the number of stitches after working the row.

[...] : Repeat the sequence between the square brackets by the number indicated.

Read more pattern at:  Mouse Free Knitting Pattern

Brown bunny knitting pattern

A tiny knitted bunny for keychain / keyring. It takes an hour to complete. It's a knitting pattern easy for the beginner.

NEEDLES

A pair of 2.25mm straight knitting needles

MATERIALS

- Toy filling (less than 10g) 

- Tapestry needle

- Sewing pins

- 2 pencils (I used them to make  pom-pom. You can use anything  which has the same size)

YARN

Wishful bird baby of Ruyi Bird  (the same as scheepjes stone washed yarn): Brown (04)

Jeans Yarn Art (or any yarn you want to use to embroider the eyes and cheeks): Black, Red

NOTES

Finished size: The height is 8cm (included ears), the length is 3.5cm

Gauge: 26 sts and 34 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stockinette stitch.  Don’t  worry too much about tension for this pattern.

Work flat:  All pieces are knitted flat (back and  forth) on a pair of straight knitting needles.Casting on:  Unless otherwise specified, I prefer  to use the long tail cast on for all pieces. 

Casting on:  Unless otherwise specified, I prefer  to use the long tail cast on for all pieces. Sewing seams: Use Mattress Stitch and Whip  Stitch to sew the seams.

ABBREVIATIONS

K: Knit

P: Purl

KFB: (Increase) Knit into the front and back of the next stitch 

K2tog: (Decrease) Knit two stitches together

SSK: (Decrease) Slip a stitch (as if to knit it) to the right-hand  needle,  slip a second stitch in  the same way, slip  both  stitches  together  back  to  the  left-hand  needle  and knit  together  through the back loops.

st(s): Stich(es)

Stocking Stich (St st): Knit all stitches on right side rows, purl all stitches on wrong side rows.

(...sts): The number in round brackets at the end of the instruction indicates the number of stitches after working the row.

[...] : Repeat the sequence between the square brackets by the number indicated.

Read more pattern at:  Brown Bunny Free Knitting Pattern

About me

I design and write the knitting patterns, I make the lovely knitted toys, not perfect but only. I hope you love my designs as much as I love them