Newborn Booties - Free Pattern

Photo above © KnotSewPrisca

Looking for a sweet and practical free newborn baby booties knitting pattern? These Newborn Booties by Priscillia Uloho are a lovely small knitting project designed for babies from newborn size through approximately 0–6 months.

The booties are worked flat and seamed, making them a simple project for knitters who enjoy traditional construction. They are also a versatile unisex design that can be made in almost any color for a baby boy or girl.

Newborn Booties Pattern at a Glance

Pattern: Newborn Booties

Designer: Priscillia Uloho

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby Booties

Construction: Worked flat and seamed

Yarn Weight: DK weight

Needle Sizes: US 2 / 2.75 mm and US 3 / 3.25 mm

Sizes: Newborn and 0–6 months

Language: English

About the Newborn Booties

Baby booties are one of those small knitting projects that are both useful and satisfying to make. This design by Priscillia Uloho has a simple, classic shape and is suitable for either a baby boy or baby girl depending on the yarn color you choose.

Because the booties are worked flat, you do not need to knit the entire project in the round. After the knitting is complete, the pieces are seamed to create the finished bootie. This style of construction can be especially approachable for knitters who are more comfortable using straight needles.

Sizes Included

The pattern includes two baby sizes:

• Newborn
• 0–6 months

Baby sizing can vary, so it is always a good idea to check the designer's original pattern notes before you begin, especially if you are making the booties as a gift.

Yarn for These Baby Booties

The pattern is designed for DK-weight yarn. This yarn weight is a practical choice for baby accessories because it creates a fabric that is warm without being excessively bulky.

Since baby booties are a small project, they can also be a useful way to use leftover DK yarn from another baby knitting project, provided you have enough of the same yarn to complete the pair.

Needles

The pattern lists two needle sizes:

• US 2 / 2.75 mm
• US 3 / 3.25 mm

Always follow the designer's original instructions for when each needle size is used. If your knitting tension differs from the pattern, your finished booties may also differ in size.

Why This Is a Great Small Knitting Project

Newborn booties are ideal when you want a project that is much smaller than a sweater or blanket. They can be a satisfying choice for gift knitting, baby showers, or simply practicing your knitting skills on a compact project.

The simple unisex style also makes this pattern easy to personalize. Soft neutrals, traditional baby colors, or brighter modern shades can all give the same pattern a very different look.

Is This Newborn Booties Pattern Free?

Yes. The Newborn Booties pattern by Priscillia Uloho is currently available as a free knitting pattern.

The designer notes that finished projects may be used as you wish, but the pattern itself should not be sold. Please respect the designer's original copyright and terms of use.

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Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's knitting instructions. Please visit the original pattern source to view the complete instructions and any current notes or updates from the designer.

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Pattern credit: Newborn Booties was designed by Priscillia Uloho and published through Erica and Eleanor. Pattern availability and details are controlled by the designer and may change over time.

More Baby Knitting Inspiration

If you enjoy making small baby projects, you may also like exploring more baby booties knitting patterns and baby knitting patterns from the Amazing Knitting archive.

Before You Start

Visit the original pattern page before choosing your yarn and needles so you can confirm the latest sizing, materials, and instructions from the designer.

Chunky Knit Throw Pillow Set - Pattern Guide

Photos above © Destiny - Knifty Knittings

Chunky knitted pillows are an easy way to bring handmade texture into a living room or bedroom. This pillow collection combines several bold stitch textures in neutral shades, including a beautiful herringbone-style design that stands out especially well in bulky yarn.

If these pillows brought you here, this guide will help you understand the designs, choose suitable materials and look for a reliable pattern with a similar style.

Pattern Availability Update

This pillow set was previously shared online as a knitting pattern resource. During our latest review, however, we could not verify a current authorized free source for the exact original set shown here.

We have therefore preserved this page as a project and design guide rather than reproducing or reconstructing the missing instructions.

About the Chunky Knit Pillow Set

What makes this collection attractive is the combination of simple shapes with strong knitted texture. A square pillow cover is a relatively straightforward project, so the stitch pattern becomes the main design feature.

The cream pillow shown prominently in the original photographs has a distinctive herringbone-style surface. The surrounding pillows demonstrate how dramatically a different stitch texture can change the appearance of the same basic home-decor project.

Design at a Glance

Project: Knitted throw pillow covers

Style: Chunky, textured home decor

Construction: Square pillow-cover format

Featured Texture: Herringbone-style knitting

Best Yarn Look: Bulky yarn with good stitch definition

Current Status: Exact authorized free source unverified

Why Chunky Yarn Works So Well for Pillows

Bulky yarn exaggerates stitch definition, which is especially useful when the texture is the main feature of the project. Raised stitches, ribs and herringbone-style patterns become much more visible than they would be in a very fine yarn.

Chunkier yarn can also make a pillow cover a relatively quick home-decor project compared with a large blanket or garment.

About the Herringbone Texture

Herringbone knitting is recognizable by its diagonal, interlocking appearance. There is not just one universal herringbone knitting method; several constructions can produce fabrics with a similar woven-looking effect.

If you would like to understand the technique before choosing a pillow pattern, see our herringbone knitting guide:

Explore the Herringbone Knitting Guide →

Choosing Yarn for a Knitted Pillow

For a pillow where texture is the main attraction, look for a smooth yarn that allows individual stitches to remain visible. Very fuzzy yarns can hide the definition of herringbone, cables and other dimensional stitch patterns.

Neutral colors such as cream, gray and natural wool shades work particularly well for textured knitting because light and shadow make the stitch structure more noticeable.

Making a Similar Chunky Pillow

Since we could not verify the exact original pattern, we do not recommend trying to reconstruct it from the photographs alone. Instead, look for an authorized pillow-cover pattern designed for the size of insert you plan to use.

When comparing similar patterns, check the finished dimensions, yarn weight and gauge. Pillow covers usually look best when they fit the insert closely rather than hanging loosely around it.

Helpful Tip

Buy your pillow insert before finalizing the cover dimensions. That gives you a real measurement to work toward and makes it much easier to achieve a neat, full-looking finished pillow.

More Textured Knitting Ideas

If the texture is what attracted you to this pillow set, these Amazing Knitting guides are useful places to continue exploring:

Herringbone Knitting Guide →

Diagonal Rib Stitch Guide →

Twisted Rib Stitch Guide →

Why the Original Instructions Are Not Reproduced Here

Pattern instructions belong to their respective designer or publisher. When an older pattern source disappears or its current authorization cannot be confirmed, Amazing Knitting preserves useful information about the project without recreating copyrighted row-by-row instructions.

Editorial note: Amazing Knitting independently reviews older archive pages to identify original sources and verify current pattern availability. If an authorized source for this exact pillow set becomes available again, this guide can be updated with the verified link.

See our Pattern Availability & Editorial Policy for more information.

Raglan Knit Long Cable Cardigan - Pattern Guide

Photos above © Phalaenopsis

Photos above © Phalaenopsis

This elegant gray cardigan combines a long open-front silhouette with bold cable panels running around the neckline and down both front edges. The result is a classic knitted coat-style cardigan with beautiful vertical detail.

If this design brought you here, this guide will help you identify its main construction features and understand what to look for when choosing a similar cardigan pattern.

Pattern Availability Update

This cardigan was previously shared online through a knitting tutorial, but we could not verify a current authorized source for the exact original free pattern.

For that reason, Amazing Knitting does not reproduce or reconstruct the missing pattern instructions. The design is preserved here as a pattern reference and inspiration guide.

About This Long Cable Cardigan

The most distinctive feature of this cardigan is the wide cable treatment around the open front. Rather than using cables across the entire garment, the design keeps the body comparatively simple and lets the heavily textured front bands become the focal point.

The original description associated with the project identifies it as a top-down raglan cardigan combining cable edging with stockinette-stitch panels.

Design at a Glance

Style: Women's long open-front cardigan

Construction: Top-down raglan style

Main Fabric: Stockinette stitch

Feature: Wide textured cable front edging

Silhouette: Long, gently shaped open front

Current Pattern Status: Exact authorized source unverified

What Makes This Cardigan Stand Out?

The contrast between smooth stockinette and substantial cables gives the cardigan its strong visual character. The vertical cable bands also draw the eye down the garment, which works particularly well with the longer silhouette.

The same cable treatment continues around the neckline, creating an integrated decorative border instead of a separate traditional collar.

The photographed version also shows coordinated cable details at the lower edges and cuffs, tying the different parts of the garment together.

Understanding the Raglan Construction

A top-down raglan cardigan begins around the neckline and grows through increases that shape the upper body and sleeves. One advantage of this construction is that the length of the body can often be adjusted more easily than with a garment assembled from several separately knitted pieces.

For a long cardigan like this, yarn choice and fabric drape are especially important. A finished garment contains considerably more knitted fabric than a short cardigan, so a very heavy yarn can affect how the cardigan hangs when worn.

Looking for a Similar Pattern?

Because the exact original pattern source can no longer be verified, look for patterns that combine several of these characteristics:

• top-down raglan construction;
• an open cardigan front;
• stockinette or another simple main fabric;
• prominent vertical cable bands;
• an adjustable hip or knee-length body.

These features will get you much closer to the appearance of the photographed cardigan than searching only for a generic cable sweater.

A Free Cardigan Alternative

If having a currently available free pattern is more important than matching the cable details exactly, take a look at the Harvest Cardigan by Tin Can Knits.

Harvest does not duplicate this cable design, but it offers a legitimate free cardigan project with top-down construction and a comfortable open-front style.

Explore the Free Harvest Cardigan Pattern →

More Free Sweater & Cardigan Ideas

Fuss Free Baby Cardigan →

French Macaroon Baby Sweater →

Telemark Pullover →

Why isn't the original pattern reproduced here?

Knitting instructions remain the intellectual property of their respective creators. When an older source disappears or cannot be verified, Amazing Knitting preserves useful information about the design but does not recreate or republish the missing instructions.

Editorial note: Amazing Knitting independently reviews older archive posts and updates pattern availability where possible. If an authorized source for this exact cardigan becomes available again, this page can be updated with the verified pattern link.

See our Pattern Availability & Editorial Policy for more information.

Daisy Stitch Knit Washcloth - Free Pattern

Photos above © lynn nourish and nestle

Photos above © Lynn / Nourish + Nestle

The Daisy Stitch Knit Washcloth is a beautiful little project that combines practical cotton knitting with an eye-catching textured stitch. It is quick enough for a small project and makes a lovely handmade addition to a bathroom, kitchen or gift basket.

Designed by Lynn of Nourish + Nestle, the original pattern is still available free on the designer's website.

✓ Free Pattern Available

The complete Daisy Stitch Knit Washcloth pattern is currently available free from the original designer, Nourish + Nestle.

Daisy Stitch Washcloth at a Glance

Designer: Lynn / Nourish + Nestle

Project: Knitted washcloth or dishcloth

Finished Size: Approximately 10.5 × 10.5 inches

Yarn: Worsted-weight 100% cotton

Knitting Needles: US 6 (4 mm), or size needed for gauge

Finishing: Crochet edging in the original sample

What Makes the Daisy Stitch Special?

Daisy stitch creates small gathered clusters across the fabric, giving this washcloth its distinctive raised texture. The result looks much more decorative than plain stockinette or garter stitch while still working beautifully for a small practical project.

One useful tip from the designer is to avoid knitting too tightly when working the daisy stitch. A little flexibility in the stitches makes working the textured clusters much easier.

Choosing Yarn for Your Washcloth

The original project uses worsted-weight 100% cotton yarn. Cotton is an excellent choice for washcloths and dishcloths because it is absorbent, washable and gives textured stitches good definition.

Lynn used Lily Sugar'n Cream for the original project, but another suitable worsted-weight cotton can be substituted. Check your gauge if you want to stay close to the original finished dimensions.

A Quick Handmade Gift

Small cotton washcloths are useful projects when you want something satisfying without committing to a sweater or blanket. They are also practical for using individual balls of cotton yarn.

Knit several in coordinating colors and combine them with handmade soap or other bath items for a simple handmade gift set.

Get the Free Daisy Stitch Washcloth Pattern

The complete instructions belong to Lynn at Nourish + Nestle, so we do not reproduce the row-by-row pattern here. You can find the full free pattern, materials information and Daisy Stitch guidance directly on the designer's website.

Get the Free Pattern at Nourish + Nestle →

Knitting Tip

If the daisy clusters feel difficult to work, check your tension. Keeping the stitches comfortably relaxed makes it easier to work multiple stitches together.

More Knitting Ideas

Want to practice more interesting knitting textures? Explore these Amazing Knitting guides next:

Diagonal Rib Stitch - Easy Reversible Knitting Guide →

Explore Herringbone Knitting →

Learn the Twisted Rib Stitch →

Pattern credit: Daisy Stitch Knit Washcloth was designed by Lynn of Nourish + Nestle. Amazing Knitting provides an independent project guide and links knitters to the authorized original pattern. Complete copyrighted pattern instructions are not reproduced here.

Easy Knitting Patterns for Beginners - Free Projects & Guides

Photo above © allfreeknitting

Photo above © AllFreeKnitting

New to knitting? You do not need to start with a complicated sweater or an intimidating stitch pattern. The best beginner projects help you practice a few essential skills while still giving you something useful and beautiful to enjoy when you finish.

This Amazing Knitting beginner guide brings together easy projects, simple stitches and helpful resources from our knitting archive so you can choose a comfortable place to start.

New to knitting?

Start small, choose a project you genuinely want to make, and focus on learning one or two new skills at a time. You do not need to master everything before beginning your first project.

What Should a Beginner Knitter Learn First?

Before tackling more advanced projects, it helps to become comfortable with a few knitting basics: casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, binding off and recognizing the stitches on your needles.

Once knit and purl stitches begin to feel natural, you can create an impressive variety of textures without learning complicated techniques.

Easy Free Knitting Projects for Beginners

Ready to make something? These beginner-friendly projects from the Amazing Knitting archive are good places to explore.

1. Easy Striped Baby Blanket

A baby blanket gives you plenty of repetition for practicing consistent tension. This striped design combines straightforward knitting with a simple textured border.

Explore the Easy Striped Baby Blanket →

2. Jordan Baby Blanket

If you want to see how basic knit and purl stitches can create beautiful texture, the Jordan Baby Blanket is an excellent example. No complicated colorwork is needed.

Explore the Jordan Baby Blanket →

3. Fuss Free Baby Cardigan

Ready to move beyond flat rectangular projects? A simple baby cardigan is a manageable way to begin exploring garment construction without committing to a full adult sweater.

Explore the Fuss Free Baby Cardigan →

4. French Macaroon Baby Sweater

Small garments are useful confidence-building projects because they let you practice garment techniques on a much smaller scale.

Explore the French Macaroon Baby Sweater →

5. Rice Stitch Baby Blanket

This textured blanket is a useful next step once you are comfortable switching between knit and purl stitches. The simple texture keeps the knitting interesting without requiring elaborate lace or colorwork.

Explore the Rice Stitch Baby Blanket →

Easy Knitting Stitches to Practice

You do not always need to make a complete project to improve your knitting. Small stitch swatches are a quick way to practice new techniques and learn how different combinations of knit and purl stitches change the fabric.

Twisted Rib Stitch

Learn how twisted stitches can create crisp, defined columns of ribbing that are useful for cuffs, hems and decorative details.

Learn the Twisted Rib Stitch →

Diagonal Rib Stitch

Once ordinary ribbing feels comfortable, diagonal rib is an interesting way to explore how simple stitch placement can create movement across knitted fabric.

Explore the Diagonal Rib Stitch Guide →

Herringbone Knitting

Herringbone knitting can be created in several ways. Our guide explains the family of herringbone-style techniques and helps you understand the distinctive woven-looking fabric they produce.

Explore Herringbone Knitting →

Beginner Knitting Tips

Do not worry about knitting quickly. Consistent stitches and understanding what is happening on your needles are more useful than speed.

Choose a light or medium-colored smooth yarn when learning because the individual stitches are easier to see. If you make a mistake, use it as an opportunity to examine the fabric rather than immediately starting the entire project again.

It also helps to keep track of repeated rows when working textured patterns. We have a simple guide for that too:

Easy Trick for Tracking Repeated Knitting Rows →

What Should You Knit First?

If this is your very first project, a scarf, washcloth or simple blanket is usually easier to manage because you can concentrate on your stitches without worrying about complicated shaping.

After that, try textured blankets, baby garments or other small projects that introduce one new technique at a time.

Beginner Tip

The easiest pattern is not necessarily the best first project. Choose something simple enough to learn from but interesting enough that you will actually want to finish it.

Keep Learning with Amazing Knitting

As your confidence grows, explore more free patterns, knitting stitches and tutorials throughout the Amazing Knitting archive. Start with the basics, practice regularly and add new techniques gradually.

Every finished swatch and project teaches you something new — and that is how beginner knitters become confident knitters.

Editorial note: This page is an original Amazing Knitting beginner resource. Patterns featured in linked project guides belong to their respective designers and publishers. Amazing Knitting provides educational guidance and links to authorized pattern sources rather than reproducing complete copyrighted pattern instructions.

Knitted Kimono Baby Booties - Pattern Guide

Photos above © Tejiendo Peru

These Knitted Kimono Baby Booties use a clever wraparound construction to turn a simple knitted shape into a cozy little baby shoe.

The contrasting edging and decorative buttons make the finished booties especially cute, while the folding construction is the feature that gives them their distinctive kimono-inspired look.

Original Pattern Source Update

This project was originally shared as a free knitting idea and credited to Tejiendo Peru. During our current review, however, we could not verify a matching authorized pattern page that is still available online. We are keeping this page as a useful reference rather than linking to an uncertain copy of the pattern.

How the Kimono-Style Construction Works

The most interesting feature of these baby booties is their unusual construction. As the step-by-step image shows, the knitting begins as a flat shape with sections extending in different directions.

Those sections are then folded and wrapped around one another to form the sides and upper part of the shoe. A contrasting knitted edge emphasizes the wraparound shape, while buttons add the finishing touch.

Why We Are Not Reproducing the Instructions

The original image identifies Tejiendo Peru as the source, but we could not confirm a current authorized page containing this exact knitting pattern.

Several different projects online use names such as “Kimono Shoes” or “Kimono Baby Slippers,” including crochet and loom-knitted designs. Those are different patterns and should not be presented as the source of the booties shown above.

Looking for a Free Baby Booties Pattern?

While the exact original instructions for this design could not be verified, you can still try these free baby bootie projects already reviewed on Amazing Knitting:

• Saartje’s Bootees - Free Baby Booties Knitting Pattern
• Baby Ballerina Booties - Free Knitting Tutorial
• Free Baby Bootie Knitting Patterns

Pattern availability: Older online patterns and tutorials sometimes move or disappear. Amazing Knitting only links an original design to a source when we can verify the match. See our Pattern Availability & Editorial Policy .

Photo credit: Tejiendo Peru. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce unverified or copyrighted step-by-step pattern instructions.

Diagonal Rib Stitch - Easy Reversible Knitting Guide

Photos above © Studio Knit

Diagonal Rib Stitch is an easy knit-and-purl texture that creates the look of slanting ribs without cables or complicated techniques.

It is reversible, lies relatively flat, and is a useful stitch to know for scarves, blankets, cushions and other projects where both sides may be visible.

Educational Stitch Guide

Diagonal Rib is a knitting stitch rather than a complete project pattern. It uses only knit and purl stitches to create its distinctive diagonal texture.

What Is Diagonal Rib Stitch?

Think of ordinary ribbing, but instead of keeping the knit and purl columns perfectly vertical, their positions gradually shift across the fabric.

That simple change produces the diagonal lines visible in the swatch above. It looks more complicated than it actually is — no cable needle is required.

Stitch at a Glance

Difficulty: Easy

Techniques: Knit and purl

Repeat: 8 rows

Stitch Multiple: Multiple of 4

Reversible: Yes

Good For: Scarves, blankets, cushions and textured panels

Why Try This Stitch?

Diagonal Rib is a good next step if you already know how to knit and purl but want a fabric with more visual interest than standard ribbing.

The shifting knit-and-purl sections create depth and movement while keeping the technique beginner-friendly.

Learn the Diagonal Rib Stitch

Kristen McDonnell at Studio Knit provides a complete tutorial with written instructions, photographs, a knitting chart and video guidance.

Learn the Diagonal Rib Stitch →

More Knitting Stitches

• Herringbone Stitch - Knitting Guide
• Stockinette Chevron Stitch - Easy Knitting Guide
• Twisted Rib Stitch - Knitting Tutorial

Editorial note: This page is an independent Amazing Knitting stitch guide. The complete Studio Knit tutorial, photographs and instructional materials belong to their respective creator. We link to the original tutorial rather than reproducing it.

Pfeilraupe Shawl - Free Knitting Pattern

Photos above © Alpenrose

Pfeilraupe by Alpi Alpenrose is an unusual asymmetrical knitted shawl with a clever series of decorative openings that also become part of the way the shawl can be worn.

First published in 2015, this distinctive design remains available today as a free knitting pattern.

✓ Free Pattern Available

The original Pfeilraupe pattern by Alpi Alpenrose is currently available as a free Ravelry download, including an English version.

Pfeilraupe at a Glance

Pattern: Pfeilraupe

Designer: Alpi Alpenrose

Published: August 2015

Project: Shawl / Wrap

Yarn Weight: Sport

Yardage: About 571 yd / 522 m

Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm

Gauge: 21 sts × 48 rows = 4 in

Approx. Size: 160 × 45 cm

Availability: Free download

What Makes Pfeilraupe Different?

Pfeilraupe is much more than a simple triangular shawl. Its asymmetrical shape and elongated openings give it a distinctive sculptural appearance.

Those openings are not only decorative. They also make it possible to pull one end of the shawl through the fabric, creating several different ways to arrange it around the neck and shoulders.

An Interesting Short-Row Project

The shape is created partly through short-row knitting, making Pfeilraupe an interesting project for knitters who want to move beyond basic rectangular scarves.

Much of the fabric has a simple textured appearance, allowing the unusual shaping and openings to become the main features of the design.

Choosing Yarn for Pfeilraupe

Alpi's original pattern calls for approximately 522 m / 571 yd of sport-weight yarn and 3.5 mm (US 4) needles.

A yarn with some texture and enough structure to hold the openings clearly can work particularly well for this design.

The pattern is also an attractive choice for hand-dyed or subtly variegated yarn because the relatively simple fabric lets the yarn remain visible without competing with a complicated stitch pattern.

Finished Size

The designer gives an approximate finished measurement of 160 cm long × 45 cm wide after washing without blocking, based on her handspun version.

As with many shawls, the final dimensions can vary with yarn, gauge and finishing.

Get the Free Pfeilraupe Pattern

The original pattern is available directly from Alpi Alpenrose on Ravelry and includes an English translation along with several other languages.

Get the Free Pfeilraupe Pattern →

More Shawls on Amazing Knitting

• Birds Nest Shawl - Free Knitting Pattern
• Begonia Swirl - Free Lace Shawl Pattern
• June Bunnies Shawl - Free Knitting Pattern

Pattern credit: Pfeilraupe was designed by Alpi Alpenrose of Alpenrose Designs. Amazing Knitting provides this independent pattern guide and links to the designer's original free pattern rather than reproducing the complete instructions.

Fawn by Claire Garland - Woodland Animal Knitting Pattern

Photo above © DotpebblesKnits

If this beautiful little woodland deer caught your eye, you're looking at Fawn by Claire Garland of Dot Pebbles Knits — a remarkably lifelike knitted animal with delicate legs, spotted coloring and wonderfully realistic shaping.

Claire Garland is known for knitted animals that capture the character and proportions of real wildlife, and this little fawn is a lovely example of her style.

Pattern Availability Update

Fawn was first published in 2018. The pattern is still available from designer Claire Garland, but it is currently offered as a paid pattern rather than a permanently free download.

Fawn at a Glance

Pattern: Fawn

Designer: Claire Garland

Designer Brand: Dot Pebbles Knits

Published: June 2018

Project: Knitted Woodland Animal / Fawn

Yarn Weight: Sport

Needles: 3.5 mm and 3.75 mm

Construction: Almost entirely in one piece

Current Availability: Paid pattern

A Surprisingly Realistic Knitted Fawn

What makes this project special is the amount of character Claire Garland achieves with knitting.

Instead of looking like a conventional stuffed toy, the finished fawn has long slender legs, a shaped muzzle, large ears and subtle changes of color that imitate the coat of a young deer.

The white spots across the back are especially effective and give the finished animal its recognizable woodland appearance.

How the Fawn Is Constructed

Claire describes the fawn as being knitted almost in one piece, joining as you go. The legs and ears are attached afterwards.

The original version combines fine alpaca and alpaca-blend yarns, sometimes holding several colors together to create the subtle, natural variations in the animal's coat.

The pattern also includes access to a video showing how to assemble and finish the fawn for a more realistic appearance.

Part of Claire Garland's Woodland Collection

Fawn also appears in Claire Garland's Magical Woodland Knits, a collection of realistic knitted woodland animals.

The collection includes animals such as a squirrel, barn owl, mouse, wolf, fox, rabbit, roe deer fawn, mallard, pheasant and badger.

Get the Original Fawn Pattern

The original pattern is currently available directly through Claire Garland's Dot Pebbles pattern store on Ravelry.

View the Original Fawn Pattern →

Explore More Woodland Animal Knitting Patterns

If you love knitted forest animals, there are many other designs to explore, including foxes, rabbits, squirrels, owls and deer.

You can browse a large collection of woodland animal knitting patterns at In the Loop Knitting:

Explore Woodland Animal Knitting Patterns →

Pattern availability: Pattern availability and pricing can change over time. Amazing Knitting links to the original or authorized source whenever it can be verified. See our Pattern Availability & Editorial Policy .

Pattern credit: Fawn was designed by Claire Garland of Dot Pebbles Knits. Amazing Knitting provides this independent project guide and does not reproduce the designer's complete pattern instructions.

Easy Striped Baby Blanket - Free Knitting Pattern

Photos above © Jamey - Dabbles and Babbles 

Easy Striped Baby Blanket by Jamey of Dabbles & Babbles is a simple, modern baby blanket designed with soft stripes and a textured seed-stitch border.

It is especially suitable for newer knitters, and the complete pattern is still available free on the designer's website.

Photos above © Jamey - Dabbles and Babbles

✓ Free Web Pattern Available

The complete Easy Striped Baby Blanket knitting pattern is currently available free on the original Dabbles & Babbles website.

Pattern at a Glance

Pattern: Easy Striped Baby Blanket

Designer: Jamey - Dabbles & Babbles

Published: 2019

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Size: 34 × 33 in, blocked

Yarn Weight: DK

Original Yarn: Berroco Vintage DK

Needles: US 10 / 6 mm circular needles

Construction: Worked flat

A Simple Three-Color Baby Blanket

The beauty of this blanket comes from its simplicity. Wide stripes in blue, white and taupe create a calm modern look, while the textured border gives the blanket a neat finished edge.

The original design uses Berroco Vintage DK, but the color combination is easy to personalize for a nursery or baby gift.

Beginner-Friendly Construction

The blanket is worked flat, even though circular needles are used. The circular needle simply provides enough room to comfortably hold all of the blanket stitches.

A seed-stitch border runs along the sides of the blanket, surrounding the smoother striped center.

This combination gives newer knitters useful practice with both knit and purl stitches without making the project overly complicated.

Size, Yarn & Needles

The finished blocked blanket measures approximately 34 × 33 inches.

Jamey's original version uses three colors of Berroco Vintage DK: blue, white and taupe, together with US 10 / 6 mm circular needles.

If you substitute another DK yarn, make a swatch first if matching the original finished dimensions is important.

Get the Free Pattern

The complete instructions are available directly from Jamey at Dabbles & Babbles.

Get the Free Easy Striped Baby Blanket Pattern →

More Free Baby Blankets

• Little Girl Pink Baby Blanket - Free Knitting Pattern
• Jordan Baby Blanket - Free Knitting Pattern
• Waffle Blanket - Free Knitting Pattern

Pattern credit: Easy Striped Baby Blanket was designed by Jamey of Dabbles & Babbles. Amazing Knitting provides this independent project guide and links to the designer's original free pattern rather than reproducing the complete instructions.

Saartje’s Bootees - Free Baby Booties Knitting Pattern

Photo above © mdcim

Saartje’s Bootees by Saartje de Bruijn are charming little knitted baby shoes with crossover straps and decorative buttons.

The pattern has been a favorite with knitters for many years, and the original design is still available as a free knitting pattern.

Photo above © mdcim

✓ Free Pattern Available

Saartje’s Bootees is an established free knitting pattern by Saartje de Bruijn. The pattern record and free download remain available through Ravelry.

Pattern at a Glance

Pattern: Saartje’s Bootees

Designer: Saartje de Bruijn

Published: May 2007

Craft: Knitting

Project: Baby Booties

Yarn Weight: Fingering / 4-ply

Needles: US 1½ / 2.5 mm

Gauge: 7 sts per inch in garter stitch

Availability: Free pattern

Why These Booties Are So Popular

The distinctive feature of Saartje’s Bootees is the pair of overlapping straps that fasten with small buttons.

They are worked flat in garter stitch and then seamed, making them a small and satisfying baby project.

The simple construction also makes them easy to personalize with contrasting yarn, novelty buttons or different color combinations.

Yarn and Needles

The original pattern was written for fingering-weight yarn and 2.5 mm (US 1½) needles.

Because baby booties are small, they are also a good project for using small amounts of leftover yarn.

About the Version Shown Above

The grey booties shown on this Amazing Knitting page are a project version made by mdcim.

The red floral buttons give this version a particularly cheerful, vintage-inspired look while keeping the recognizable crossover-strap construction of Saartje’s original design.

Get the Free Saartje’s Bootees Pattern

The original pattern is documented on Ravelry and is currently listed as available for free.

Get the Free Saartje’s Bootees Pattern →

More Free Baby Booties

• Baby Ballerina Booties - Free Knitting Tutorial
• Free Baby Bootie Knitting Patterns
• Saartje’s Bootees - Free Baby Booties Knitting Pattern

Pattern credit: Saartje’s Bootees was designed by Saartje de Bruijn. The project photo shown above is credited to mdcim. Amazing Knitting provides this independent guide and links to the original pattern rather than reproducing the complete instructions.

Goldilocks - Knitting Pattern Guide

Photo above © Justyna Lorkowska

Goldilocks is an older knitting project featured on Amazing Knitting in 2019.

Several unrelated knitting patterns share the name Goldilocks, and during our current review we could not confidently verify which original pattern is shown on this page.

Original Pattern Source Unverified

There are several different knitting patterns called Goldilocks. We have not found enough evidence to safely identify the exact design shown above, so we will not direct you to an uncertain or unrelated pattern.

Why Goldilocks Can Be Difficult to Identify

Goldilocks has been used as the name of several unrelated knitting designs over the years, including children's garments, adult sweaters and vintage baby garments.

Because these designs come from different designers and publishers, matching the title alone is not enough to identify the original pattern.

Looking for a Free Goldilocks Knitting Project?

If you came here looking for something fun to knit around the Goldilocks story, there is a currently available alternative from designer Amanda Berry.

Goldilocks & The Three Bears Finger Puppets

Designed by Amanda Berry, this beginner-friendly project lets you knit Goldilocks and the Three Bears as a set of small fairy-tale finger puppets using DK yarn and straight needles.

View the Goldilocks Finger Puppets Pattern →

About the Original Goldilocks Project

We are keeping this page online because the original photograph and project remain useful as knitting inspiration.

If the exact original designer or authorized pattern source can be verified again, this page can be updated with the correct pattern information.

Pattern availability: Amazing Knitting only links to an original or authorized pattern source when we can verify that it matches the design shown. See our Pattern Availability & Editorial Policy .