Below is a selection of free patterns to get you started on the satisfying craft of hand knitting.

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If you are a beginner, visit our knitting instructions or crochet instructions page to get started.

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Click here for the complete range of UKHKA patterns.

Little Grey Dress (Copyright of Grey Balloon, for personal use only)

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Savannah Snood (Copyright of Jo Storie, for personal use only)

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Bunny Family (Copyright of Angel Eden, for personal use only)

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Click here if you would like to knit these bunnies to help raise money for Derby Women's Centre (Deadline 9th March)

Pine Trees In A Cork Forest (Copyright of Simply Notable, for personal use only)

Click here for pattern. A little project to practice your cables on.

Radley Dog (Pattern Kate Heppell)

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Note from designer about beginning of pattern: It's "Sl1" meaning "Sl(ip) 1)" - the lower-case l and the number 1 look pretty similar. I recommend slipping the first stitch of every row, as it gives a nice neat edge.

Fishies: Dolph (Copyright of Gary Kennedy, for personal use only)

Click here for the Dolph pattern. This pattern has been kindly donated by Gary Kennedy for use in school Craft Clubs

WI Knitted Chain: "Craft Club Linking Up" (mail your links to the address below, or bring them with you to any of the shows)

Click here for pattern and for details of how you can help us achieve a new World Record by knitting a link for Craft Club

Links can be knitted with any colour wool/yarn. This is an ongoing project during 2013, updates will be given in our newsletter.

Please send completed links to: UKHKA Press Office, 57 Kiln Ride, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 3PJ

Hat And Scarf (Pattern Felicity Thomas)

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Demne Baby Jacket (Pattern: Annie Cholewa)

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Runrig Mitts (Pattern: Annie Cholewa)

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Zara Scarf Pattern (Pattern: Jo Allport)

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Purple Heart (Pattern: Jo Allport)

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Usain Bolt

Image courtesy of RadioTimes ©

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Mickie and Minnie Mouse Crochet Hats (Copyright of Repeat Crafter Me, for personal use only)

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Union Flag Bunting (Copyright of Three Bags Full Yeovil, for personal use only)

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Jingle Jangle Door Curtain: Finger Knitting Project (Copyright of flaxandtwine, for personal use only)

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Click here to finger knit a hula hoop rug
Click here for instructions on how to finger knit

Crocheted Mug Cosy (Copyright of Mollie Makes, for personal use only)

Photograph: Mollie Makes Magazine

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Knitted Heart (Copyright of just crafty enough, for personal use only)

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Knitted Car (Copyright of Tina Egleton, for personal use only)

Click here for pattern - with kind permission of twistedthread and Simply Knitting Magazine.

This is one of three patterns twistedthread are providing for you with the support of Simply Knitting, to knit a Knitted Miniature Village which will be displayed at Stitch & Craft 2012 at Olympia 15-18 March.

Click here for details of how you can take part in the Knitted Miniature Village

Crochet Balls (Copyright of Eat Drink Chic, for personal use only)

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Sarah Lund Jumper

Image courtesy of RadioTimes ©

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Crocheted Apple Jacket (Copyright of Mollie Makes, for personal use only)

Photograph: Philip Sowels/Mollie Makes

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Leija's Hat (Copyright of Daisy Haynes, for personal use only)

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Give Fleece A Chance: Knit A Flock With Your Craft Club(Copyright of Claire Crompton, for personal use only)

Claire Crompton has kindly allowed us to promote her pattern as a suitable project for Craft Club, you cannot make these to sell.

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Knit A Star, Embellish A Tree (Copyright of ruthandbelinda, for personal use only)

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Bunting

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Click here for news of Woman's Weekly GuinnessWorld Record attempt

Short Sleeve Berry Pattern (Copyright of Drops Design, for personal use only)

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Woodland Trust: "Help people discover the beauty of bluebell woods by taking part in our guerilla bluebell knitting"

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Bunny Nuggets (Copyright of Rebecca Danger, for personal use only)

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Crocheted Hearts for Valentine's Day(Copyright of Planet M Files, for personal use only)

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Cosy Wrap (Copyright of Prima Magazine, for personal use only)

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Christmas Tree (Copyright of rainbowvalleycrochet, for personal use only)

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Harry Potter Broomstick Bookmark (Copyright of Kristina Gill, for personal use only)

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Chunky Snood (Copyright of Jenny Lord, from her new book 'Purls Of Wisdom', for personal use only)

Photograph: Claire Scully

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Summer Top (Copyright of Berroco, for personal use only)

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Baby Mittens

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Carry Bay (Copyright of Berroco, for personal use only)

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Clochette Hat (Copyright of Sockpixie, for personal use only)

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Heart Knitting Pattern for Valentine's Day (Copyright of Woman's Weekly, for personal use only)

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Mary Jane Slippers (Copyright of The Purl Bee, for personal use only)

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Fetching Fingerless Gloves (Copyright of Cheryl Niamath 2006, for personal use only)

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Rememberance Poppy by Just call me Ruby

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Cute Cat by Knitting Artist Donna Wilson (Copyright of Donna Wilson , for personal use only)

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Crocheted Sunroom Spiral Scarf by Aileen (Copyright of The Sunroom, for personal use only)

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Rangoli Hat by Desi Knitter (Copyright of Desi Knitter, for personal use only)

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Harry Potter Scarf & Golden Snitch by Kat Knits (Copyright of Kathy Lewinski, for personal use only)

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Cloud Nine Socks by Skein Queen (Copyright of Debbie Orr, for personal use only)

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Blue Flower For Worldwide Knit In Public Day (Copyright ofNezumi, for personal use only)

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Paul Smith Cardigan (Copyright of Paul Smith, for personal use only)

Photo copyright Harpers Bazaar Online

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Wire Crocheted Button Bracelet by Hook & Scumble (Copyright of Steph Phillips, for personal use only)

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Click here for Steph's workshops at the Purple Poppy Gallery

Crochet Spring Garland by Hook & Scumble (Copyright of Steph Phillips, for personal use only)

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Crochet Jar Jacket by Attic24 (Copyright of Lucy, for personal use only)

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Police Car Tea Cosy by Sooz (Copyright of Susan Roberts, for personal use only)

Time for tea!

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Blowsey Ruffles Scarf By Janine Le Cras (Copyright of Janine Le Cras, for personal use only)

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Matryoshka-Inspired Gloves by Jaala Spiro (Copyright of Knitty.com, for personal use only)

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Halloween Eyeballs (Copyright of Mary Jane, Midge and Mink , for personal use only)

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Summer Wrap (Copyright of Gudrun Johnston , for personal use only)

A lovely light weight addition to your summer wardrobe

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Crocheted Bikini (Copyright of Kusine.com, for personal use only)

The yarn is stretchy to give a really good fit.

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Fruit Pouch (Copyright of Kate Buchanan , for personal use only)

This is an ideal size for carrying a small bar of chocolate...!

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Lace Hand Warmers (Copyright of The Purl Bee at purlsoho.com, for personal use only)

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Easter Eggs (Copyright of Julie at 'Little Cotton Rabbits', for personal use only)

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Heart Shaped Cloth Knitting Pattern (Copyright of 'Knitting On The Net', for personal use only)

You can use any yarn and any size needles to knit this pattern, just experiment and have fun!

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Double Sided Seamless Silk Dardi: Pattern by Gosia Dzik-Holden (Copyright of Gosia, for personal use only)

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iPod Cover: Pattern by Linda (Copyright of Linda of Clickertyclick, for personal use only)

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iPod Phone

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iPod Cover: Pattern by Aneeta Patel (Copyright of Aneeta Patel, for personal use only)

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Flower

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Wrist Band

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Scarf

Materials needed
8 x (50g) balls of aran weight yarn in 4 different colours, 1 pair of 8mm knitting needles

To Make
Using 4 strands of yarn as one, cast on 16 sts. Knit until scarf measures desired length.

Hat

Materials needed
1 x (50g) ball of aran weight yarn 1 pair of 5mm knitting needles

To make
Cast on 86 sts. Knit until hat measures 25cm or desired length.

To make up
Sew together side seams. With side seams (inside) in middle at back, sew across top and turn inside out.

Hair band

Materials needed
1 x (50g) ball of double knitting weight yarn,1 pair of 4mm knitting needles

To Make
Cast on 20 sts. Knit until hair band measures 50cm or desired length.

Place Mat and Coaster

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Knitted Ponchos

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Free Knitting Patterns For Christmas

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