20 Free Knit Bracelet Patterns: DIY Knitting Bracelets
If you’re looking for an easy pattern, look no further than these free knit bracelet patterns. A bracelet is the perfect knit accessory pattern for glamming up an outfit or if you’re looking for a last minute gift.
Not only are knit bracelet patterns a great quick project, they can be practical too! A lot of the designs shared here today are for aesthetics only, but there are a couple that serve a purpose.
We’ve got all kinds of bracelet designs from bangle bracelets to wrap bracelets and one designer gets creative with glow sticks and an easy-to-knit machine making i-cords. There’s even a design here for a watch band!
Because these knit bracelet patterns are such a quick make, they’re also the perfect way to use up some of those scraps you’re sure to have lying around. From designs using fingering weight yarn to worsted weight yarn and even traditional embroidery floss, you’re sure to find one perfect for using that leftover yarn!
Scroll to be inspired with these easy bracelet knitting patterns!
Stash Bracelet
Designer: Riv Creative
About the Pattern: First up we’ve got a very simple bracelet pattern using a combination of stockinette stitch and purl stitches to create a ridged look. Pattern comes in 3 sizes from child to men’s and looks great in solid or contrasting colors.
Suggested Yarn: #1 Fingering Weight Yarn
Knitship Bracelets
Designer: Marsha Wenskay for Ewe Ewe Yarns
About the Pattern: Free friendship bracelet patterns are a no brainer, and this one couldn’t be easier using only knit stitches that will curl to create a bangle shape. This design calls for medium weight yarn and DPNs plus some coordinating beads for the finishing touch. Checkout with email is required for the free pattern.
Suggested Yarn: #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
Wristlet Doodad Holder
Designer: Deborah V. Gardner
About the Pattern: Next we’ve got one of our more functional designs. This doodad holder is a great project for holding darning needles, cable holders, or other small items while knitting. Pattern calls for knit stitches, purl stitches, and cabling.
Suggested Yarn: #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
Honeycomb Cable Bracelet
Designer: Studio Knit
About the Pattern: I’m a big fan of honeycomb everything and I particularly love the honeycomb stitch in knitting. The designer includes a full honeycomb cable stitch tutorial plus a video tutorial if you get stuck. The design is knit 1 inch wide and to your desired length to fit any wrist size.
Suggested Yarn: #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
Karin’s Latvian Bracelets
Designer: Karin M Andersson
About the Pattern: If you’ve never knit the Latvian braid, this quick project is a great way to practice. The pattern uses all knit stitches with a special technique to create the braid. This knit bracelet pattern can be knit to your desired width and is intermediate skill level.
Suggested Yarn: #3 DK Weight Yarn
Just Another Cabled Bracelet
Designer: Allison Hogue
About the Pattern: Next up is a simple cabled bracelet that uses knit stitches, purl stitches, and easy increases and decreases. You’ll use a crochet hook to create a chain for the closing loop and a button or any closure of your choice.
Suggested Yarn: #4 Aran Weight Yarn
Bow Pouch
Designer: Derya Davenport
About the Pattern: This cute and functional design is made up of only 3 rectangles and has a tiny pouch for storing small items! The designer provides 3 different closure options and life-size schematics for easy measuring.
Suggested Yarn: #1 Fingering Weight Yarn
Pretty Twisted
Designer: Knitty
About the Pattern: Next on our knit bracelet patterns is another design with variety. This pattern includes 3 version with several different variations including cuffed, retro, and framed. Each version uses the linen stitch and blocking is recommended.
Suggested Yarn: #1 Fingering Weight Yarn
Osprey Distaff
Designer: Variations on a String
About the Pattern: Even though this bracelet was designed specifically for spinning, you can certainly sport it as a decorative piece or for another purpose. You’ll start with the lace edging then pick up stitches to work in the round making this an intermediate/advance skill level pattern.
Suggested Yarn: #1 Fingering Weight Yarn
Leaf Lace Cotton Cuff
Designer: A Passion For Lace
About the Pattern: More into nature inspired knitwear? Show off your love of mother nature with a leaf and lace knit bracelet pattern. Pattern is written in one size (7″) and includes a chart and photos to help you along the way. Blocking is recommended for proper shaping.
Suggested Yarn: #3 Sport Weight Yarn
Simple Glamour
Designer: Pirre Nakola
About the Pattern: I love the simplicity of this knotted bracelet. You’ll create 2 i-cords, knot them strategically, then seam together with the kitchener stitch. Pattern is written in 4 sizes and looks great in solid or multiple colors.
Suggested Yarn: #1 Fingering Weight Yarn
meShell Bracelet
Designer: J. Erin Knits
About the Pattern: If you love braided style bracelets, you’re going to love this simple design. The pattern is written with 5 strands but you can opt to use just 3 strands if you want a simple braid. After increasing, you’ll work the strands separately either back and forth or as i-cords, then decrease to complete.
Suggested Yarn: Ribbon Yarn (Size not specified)
Band Cuffs
Designer: Star Athena
About the Pattern: These knits cuffs remind me of 70’s/80’s workout attire and I’m loving it! This knit bracelet pattern is worked flat then seamed and uses basic knitting stitches along with slip stitches. It’s written in one size (7″) and will have some stretch to it.
Suggested Yarn: #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
Seamless Bangle
Designer: ODDknit
About the Pattern: It doesn’t get much simpler than this basic bangle. You’ll knit a small tube then seam it together with the kitchener stitch for a seamless bangle. The designer used stuffing but you could also use a plastic bracelet or metal wire for shaping.
Suggested Yarn: #1 Fingering Weight Yarn
Easy Knitted Bangle
Designer: Ambah O’Brien
About the Pattern: Here’s another basic bangle, but without the seaming or stuffing. Pattern is worked in the round in stockinette stitch and a tight tension that will curl and create the bangle shape. Pattern is written in 3 sizes from 8-9″ and is easily customizable.
Suggested Yarn: #3 DK Weight Yarn
Glow Stick Bracelet
Designer: Knit Hacker
About the Pattern: The designer made these glow stick bracelets by creating an i-cord with an i-cord maker, but you could easily knit an i-cord with double pointed needles to get the same effect. You’ll knit an i-cord to size and insert the glow stick before seaming. This one is so much fun and great for littles!
Suggested Yarn: #3 DK Weight Yarn
Perdita
Designer: Knitty
About the Pattern: If you’re a Shakespeare fan, you’ll adore this The Winter’s Tale inspired design. Pattern is written in 5 sizes from 5-9″, uses size 10 seed beads in back-and-forth rows, and includes a chart for the lacework.
Suggested Yarn: No. 5 Cotton
Emerald Beaded Bracelet
Designer: Heather Murray
About the Pattern: This fun beaded design starts with pre-stringing the beads before knitting. The surprising part of the design is that there are the same number of stitches in each row, just a different number of beads. The design is easily customizable by adding or subtracting rows.
Suggested Yarn: No. 8 Cotton Thread
Diamond Jubilee Jewels
Designer: Fiona Morris Designs
About the Pattern: This design is different from the others in that it uses wire instead of yarn, giving it extra flair. You’ll pre-string your size 10 or 11 beads and knit with them like you would with yarn. The pattern also includes designs for a necklace and brooch for a matching set.
Suggested Yarn: Enamelled Coloured Wire
Watch Strap
Designer: Maggie van der Stok
About the Pattern: Last up on our knit bracelet patterns is a fun and functional watch strap. Cotton or a non-stretchy fiber is recommended and watch components are required. You’ll make two straps, one for each end, and you’ll also need a crochet hook to make a short chain.
Suggested Yarn: #1 Fingering Weight Yarn
Final Thoughts on Knit Bracelet Patterns
I hope you found a free pattern here that inspired you and you can’t wait to get started on! Which of these knit bracelet patterns was your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!
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