Free Knitting Patterns to Make You Smile
Feeling down? Try these cheery free knitting patterns
Looking for free knitting patterns to turn that frown upside down? Well, there's no one better at that than Smiley -- the infamous happy face circle that's enjoyed a huge resurgence in popularity (I think because it's so easy to make in text messaging and emails and the like).
I've always had a secret soft spot for smiley faces (because smiles make everyone feel better), and so over the years I've collected all the free knitting patterns I can find that make use of this not-quite character. Here they are for your knitting pleasure. Enjoy!
This is a fantastic pattern for beginning knitters and seasoned pros alike. For beginners, it's perfect because it doesn't take too much work. All you have to know (beyond your basic knit stitch) is how to knit two together (exactly what it sounds like: stick the needle through two stitches and knit normally) and how to do a yarn over (wrap the yarn around the needle without knitting).
If you're more experienced, this will definitely make its way into your repertoire of free knitting patterns. It makes a quick, fun gift, and even a slow knitter (ahem) can whip it up in a matter of hours.
I absolutely adore this pattern. You can flip the hat inside out depending on your mood. Worn one way it's a happy face; on the other side, it's a pirate. Actually they're both pretty happy looking, so it doesn't matter too much which one you choose.
This is one of those free knitting patterns specifically designed for toddlers, but I added some stitches and made it for my teenage daughter instead, who loved it!
3. Happy Face Ipod/Cell Phone Carrier
Just a warning in advance: you can't access this site's free knitting patterns without a membership. But the membership is free too (I've had one for years) and oh-so-worth it!
Teens and grown-ups alike will love this happy carrying case for all of their technology needs. This is another great knitting pattern to keep on hand for when you need a quick gift or stocking stuffer: it knits up quickly and it's very cute. And here you can easily check out my other fantastically cute free knitting patterns.
So if you love smilies as much as I do, enjoy working with these free knitting patterns!