Knitting without Needles: You’ll Love These Easy Arm Knitting Patterns
Updated on August 28, 2020
Arm knitting for beginners is a unique alternative to knitting with traditional needles, especially if you like quick and easy DIY projects. Many of the arm knitting patterns featured in this roundup can be completed in an hour or less, making them perfect for crafters with very busy schedules.
Arm Knit Market Bag
If you’re new to arm knitting, a simple project like this market bag is a good place to start. It’s the perfect place to stash your produce and a practical DIY gift for family and friends.Yarnspirationshas the free pattern.
One Hour Pillow Pattern
Use this quick and easy free pattern to knit a pillow in just one hour. Simply Maggiehas the details.
Arm Knit Pillow Cover
Recover existing pillows with this easy arm knitting pattern from Me Sew Crazy. This project uses t-shirt yarn, so it’s a clever way to recycle all those unwanted shirts in your closet.
Fabulous Floor Pouf
Download a digital pattern from Flax and Twine to learn how to make a trendy over-sized floor pouf for your home. The finished floor poof can be stuffed with a queensize down comforter, an old bean bag, t-shirts, or recycled plastic bags if you don’t want to purchase poly-fill stuffing.
Loose Knit Blanket
Make this loose knit blanket with 25 rows of only two strands of yarn. Head over to Michaels.com for the free pattern.
Three Hour Blanket
Make a warm and cozy blanket for yourself in about three hours. This pattern uses super bulky chenille style yarn, which is available in a wide range of shades to compliment your home decor. Yarnspirations has the details.
Basket Weave Blanket
This Etsy pattern shows you how to make a luxuriously thick arm knit blanket with an appealing basket weave pattern.
Giant Bunny
It’s impossible not to smile when you look at this giant fluffy arm knit bunny. Head over to Ravelryfor the pattern.
Arm Knit Necklace
Nobody will ever believe you used arm knitting to make this fabulous necklace! Learn how at Yarnspirations.
Fringe Scarf
This long scarf with delicate fringe should take about 30 minutes to make. Simply Maggieexplains.
Tassel Scarf
The tassels on this arm knit scarf give it a whimsical feel. Fiber Flux has the free pattern for this two skein project.
Speedy Infinity Scarf
Infinity scarves are the perfect way to perk up a simple outfit. Learn how to arm knit a new scarf in the colors of your choice from All Free Knitting.
Three Strand Arm Knit Cowl
Use multi colored yarn to give this three strand cowl a uniquely stylish look. Visit Lion Brand Yarns for the project pattern.
One Night Wrap
If you have an outfit that needs a little extra coverage, this stylish wrap is the perfect solution. Fiber Flux has the free pattern.
Large Fringed Wrap
The perfect accessory for a chilly fall day, this arm knit large fringed wrap is surprisingly easy to make. Yarnspirations has the free pattern.