Pattern collecting and Yarn Buying have a few things in common, but mainly it’s that you can never have enough. No Matter if you are looking for a new project, to try a new technique, or to just add to your collection, these 25 Best Free Knit Patterns from Mary Maxim are sure to intrigue. Make sure to check out our Yarn Guide for more information on the types of yarns these patterns were designed with and what makes them so special. If you are also a crocheter, don’t forget to check out our 25 Best Free Crochet Patterns too.


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Super Fine Weight Free Knit Patterns

Download and knit this light and airy poncho. It’s perfect for a light cover-up to slip on over a sleeveless shirt or swimsuit in the coming summer months, or a gorgeous fashion accessory in the fall and winter months when worn over your favorite blouse or turtleneck. The flexible sizing on this poncho means one size will fit most.To knit this beautiful poncho, you will need 6 balls of Polaris by Rozetti yarns or another favorite lightweight yarn to substitute, and a pair of size 8 (5.00 mm) knitting needles or size needed to achieve gauge.

There are not many yarns as soft and as cozy and bamboo yarn. These Bamboo Blend socks are made with an incredibly soft bamboo blend. Download the free pattern and grab a ball of Mary Maxim Bamboo Stripes Sock Yarn for some sittin’ and knittn’ time.  To knit these adorable socks, you’ll need a ball of Mary Maxim Bamboo Stripes Sock Yarn and a set of 4 size 2 (2.75 mm) double-pointed needles, or size needed to achieve gauge.

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Free Bamboo Stripes Knit Sock Pattern
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Free Diamond Yoke Ensemble Pattern

Knit this Diamond Yoke ensemble for your favorite new arrival. Sized for 3-6 months and 9-12 months, this is a beautiful gift for baby.  To knit this gorgeous ensemble, you will need 3 balls of Mary Maxim Twinkle Yarn for size 3-6 months and 4 balls for size 9-12 months and size 3 (3.25 mm) needles, or size needed to achieve gauge.

Download the pattern to knit this gorgeous Lace Border Scarf.   To knit this gorgeous scarf, you will need 2 balls of Mary Maxim Step Softly Sock Yarn, we chose to use the color Marina Mix, and size 4 (3.50 mm) needles, or size needed to achieve gauge.

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Free Lace border Scarf Pattern
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Free Sleepy Time Baby Doll Set Pattern

Knit his and hers outfits and blankies for these adorable cuties. This pattern is designed for our Lots of Love Dolls, a Mary Maxim favorite. To knit outfits and blankets for these cuties, you will need Mary Maxim Twinkle Yarn (2 balls of White, 1 ball pink, and 1 ball of blue) and size 2 (2.75 mm) circular and single-pointed needles, or needles required to achieve gauge.

Fine Weight Free Knit Patterns

Knit this gorgeous lacy wrap.  This classy fashion accessory is the perfect accent to drape over your shoulders at brunch or while dancing away those summer nights. This wrap measures 18 by 72 inches when finished.   To knit this beautiful wrap, we used 2 balls of Seasons Mohair and size 8 (5.0 mm) needles or size needed to achieve gauge.


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Free Knit Lace Medallion Wrap Pattern
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Free Hat & Scarf Knit Pattern

Are you looking for a classic knit hat and scarf pattern, then this is the pattern for you. The finished scarf measured 4 by 58 inches, and the hat fits the average lady. To knit this beautiful hat and scarf, you will need 2 balls of Mary Maxim Mardi Gras or a suitable substitute, and a set of 4 double-pointed needles, and a 16-inch circular needle in size 4 (3.50 mm) needle or sizes needed to achieve gauge.

Knit the beautiful textures in the Lace on Lace Blanket. This simple but impressive pattern makes a gorgeous heirloom gift but is also flexible enough to be able to customize it to your desired size.  When worked as written this blanket when finished measures 32 by 42 inches in size.  To knit this beautiful blanket, you will need 9 balls of Mary Maxim Baby's Best Yarn and a size 7 (4.5 mm) 32" circular needle, or size needed to achieve gauge.

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Free Lace on Lace Blanket Pattern
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Free Woven Entrelac Baby Blanket Pattern

This gorgeous baby blanket design is a new twist on the entrelac technique. The gorgeous woven look of this blanket is sure to impress. When finished, this baby blanket measures 34 x41 inches.  To knit this fabulous baby blanket, you will need 9 balls of Mary Maxim’s Baby’s Best Yarn (shown in the color blue), and a Size 6 (4.0 mm) 36-inch circular needle, or size needed to achieve gauge.