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Dress Knitting Patterns - 15 of the Best for Free

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If you’ve been wanting to update your wardrobe with some really cool knit pieces, then today is your lucky day because these free dress knitting patterns will help you do just that. These patterns will provide you multiple options to create some really nice dresses to keep you looking chic and feeling comfy as the cold days announce their arrival.

Free Dress Knitting Patterns
Free Dress Knitting Patterns

Contents

  • Free Dress Knitting Patterns
    • #1 Barn Dance Knit Dress
    • #2 Knit Lacy Dress
    • #3 Pink Champagne Knit Dress
    • #4 The Audrey Hepburn Knit Dress
    • #5 Folie a Deux Knit Dress
    • #6 Honeycomb Aran Dress
    • #7 Lacy Columns Dress
    • #8 Vanilla Summer Knit Dress
    • #9 Knit Dress with Kangaroo Pockets and Scarf
    • #10 Woodland Fairy Knit Dress
    • #11 Tribeca Knit Tunic
    • #12 Jade Knit Dress
    • #13 Date Night Knit Dress
    • #14 Enchanted Evening Dress
    • #15 Girls’ Flirty Knit Skirt
  • Free Dress Knitting Patterns – In Conclusion
  • More Knitting Patterns

Free Dress Knitting Patterns

These patterns offer a variety of options ranging from plain and basic dresses to dainty and lacy ones. Also, these patterns come in different styles and yarn weights, so you don’t have to necessarily restrict them to winters just because they are knitwear. As far as the pattern complexity is concerned, these include patterns that are beginner-friendly as well some more intricate options, so there is something for everybody.  

#1 Barn Dance Knit Dress

Free Dress Knitting Patterns
Free Dress Knitting Patterns from Garn Studio

Make a countryside-inspired knit dress, perfect for wearing on a day out to have some fun in the sun. The pattern is gorgeous with some very lovely detailing, that you won’t be able to keep your eyes off of. Both the bodice and the borders have pretty little leafy designs that make it all the more perfect for a fall, outdoorsy day.

Patterns from Garn Studio

#2 Knit Lacy Dress

Free Dress Knitting Patterns
Free Dress Knitting Patterns from Vinni's Color Patterns

Make a pretty and lacy knit dress for yourself or a friend who enjoys lacy textures and trendy outfits. You can wear it as a cover-up on a beach, or you can wear it with a more solid layer underneath – whatever floats your boat. Either way, it will look and feel great. Pair it with some delicate flip-flops and carry a straw bag if you plan on wearing it to a beach.

Patterns from Vinni's Color Patterns

#3 Pink Champagne Knit Dress

Free Dress Knitting Patterns
Free Dress Knitting Patterns from Ravelry

Get your fingers working on a basic pattern featuring a contemporary take on a classic design. These sort of knit dresses were quite popular back in the sixties, and with a little tweaking here and there, these look just as chic now. True to its name, this flirty little dress is all about some fun on a night out. Make this dress in a pretty cotton-blend yarn and dress it up with some delicate jewelry to really make heads turn.

Patterns from Ravelry

#4 The Audrey Hepburn Knit Dress

Free Dress Knitting Patterns
Free Dress Knitting Patterns from All Free Knitting

Pay ode to Hollywood’s most classy ladies and channel your own Audrey Hepburn spirit with this cute little knit tunic. This pattern will yield you a dress that is appropriate for multiple occasions, be it running simple errands to the market or having some fun on a poolside. Get those supplies out now and make a dress that’s perfect for enjoying the breeze through the eyelets and staying comfortable and cool all day long.

Patterns from All Free Knitting

#5 Folie a Deux Knit Dress

Free Dress Knitting Patterns
Free Dress Knitting Patterns from Knitty

The name of the dress means a delusion shared by two people, and the story behind it is the idea shared between a designer and the maker of this pattern. That said, the dress itself was inspired by the timeless style of Hollywood’s most iconic female Audrey Hepburn. The pattern has instructions for both a dress and a pullover, and honestly,, it’s a hard choice. 

Patterns from Knitty

#6 Honeycomb Aran Dress

Free Dress Knitting Patterns
Free Dress Knitting Patterns from Yarnspirations

Make a really cool knitted honeycomb dress, that is perfect for dressing up with some cool accessories, for a formal event. It can also be kept plain and basic for a more casual setting. This pattern will allow you to try out some really cool knitting techniques and yield you a sweater that you a knit dress that you would want to wear over and over again.

Patterns from Yarnspirations

#7 Lacy Columns Dress

Free Dress Knitting Patterns
Free Dress Knitting Patterns from Knitting Patterns Galore

Make a sweet little, modest outfit for a formal occasion and enjoy the posture and grace that comes with it. I would pair it up with some pearls and stilettos and enjoy the night in my own unique outfit. This kind of dress is perfect for a ‘less is more’ vibe, by radiating a lot of style and posture even with minimum skin revealed.

Patterns from Knitting Patterns Galore

#8 Vanilla Summer Knit Dress

Free Dress Knitting Patterns
Free Dress Knitting Patterns from Garn Studio

Make a cute and very feminine dress in pleasing vanilla tones to beat the heat of the summer. This dress is dainty and delicate looking, so you can always dress it up with heels and some jewelry to make a stunning evening outfit or pair it with some sandals and a ponytail and walk like a diva checking things off your to-do list.

Patterns from Garn Studio

#9 Knit Dress with Kangaroo Pockets and Scarf

Free Dress Knitting Patterns
Free Dress Knitting Patterns from Yarnspirations

Get some yarn and work your fingers away at knitting up a comfortable and cozy dress for the winter. It’s the sort of dress you would want to lounge in over the weekend. It’s also really practical with some deep pockets that you can stuff essentials in or just use to keep your hands warm. Throw your hair up in a bun and laze away on a weekend in this comfortable dress and scarf set, while still being ready to step out any moment.

Patterns from Yarnspirations

#10 Woodland Fairy Knit Dress

Free Dress Knitting Patterns
Free Dress Knitting Patterns from Garn Studio

A sweet little dress for a younger girl. Paired with some nice leggings, it would be the ideal outfit for a girl during the fall or winter. I’m loving the neat design. If you have some soft yarn in a really nice color that you are willing to part with, then whip up this woodland fairy knit dress for a little fairy you know and adore.

Patterns from Garn Studio

#11 Tribeca Knit Tunic

Free Dress Knitting Patterns
Free Dress Knitting Patterns from All Free Knitting

Isn’t it amazing that you don’t have to depend on the stores to get your hands on a pretty knit dress like this? With this pattern, you can whip up a very elaborate and cute tunic design. The lines in the pattern will look super flattering on the wearer. The pattern includes instructions to create pockets which makes it all the more practical for carrying around your essentials. Pair it up with some leggings or fishnet stockings for a sassy look.

Patterns from All Free Knitting

#12 Jade Knit Dress

Free Dress Knitting Patterns
Free Dress Knitting Patterns from Garn Studio

Make an ideal outfit for your next picnic, with this pattern. This beautiful jade knit dress is meant to be worn when the sun shines bright, so you shine brighter. Maybe make two of these but in different colors of course, as the pattern is just that good.

Patterns from Garn Studio

#13 Date Night Knit Dress

Free Dress Knitting Patterns
Free Dress Knitting Patterns from Garn Studio

Make the date night knit dress following the knitting instructions in the link given below. However, pick yarn in your favorite color, as you’ll be using lots of it, might as well use something you will thoroughly enjoy then. You can wear this dress with ankle boots or wedge heels and enjoy a cozy night out.

Patterns from Garn Studio

#14 Enchanted Evening Dress

Free Dress Knitting Patterns
Free Dress Knitting Patterns from Garn Studio

A glorious pattern that deserves to shine through and have everything else applaud the beauty in its simplicity. The Enchanted Evening dress pattern is a great choice for making a dress you plan on wearing to a semi-formal event or even vacation. Both the maker and the wearer will enjoy this dress.

Patterns from Garn Studio

#15 Girls’ Flirty Knit Skirt

Free Dress Knitting Patterns
Free Dress Knitting Patterns from Yarnspirations

Make a cute little skirt for yourself or for someone who digs knit skirts. Pair it up with a cotton t-shirt or a formal tunic (Whatever is your aesthetic) and enjoy how comfortable and pretty it is. It would look great with a blouse that has ruffles or frills, and you will enjoy the flirty and feminine feeling that comes naturally with that combo.

Patterns from Yarnspirations

Free Dress Knitting Patterns – In Conclusion

Put your knitting skills to some great use – combine your skills with these dress knitting patterns and create some pretty dresses to keep you covered for some upcoming special occasions. Although, being a girl is reason enough to want and deserve a nice new dress. Let’s knit a dress using one of these patterns just to celebrate being girls, then. Cheers to womanhood!

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