Free knitting patterns that use just one ball of chunky yarn. Updated 1/29/24
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Free Patterns
Fingerless Gloves
Fingerless mitts knit with a 3 round repeat cable ribbing pattern (no cable needle needed). Uses one skein 100g of Bulky weight yarn. Fingerless Gloves in Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande F157
2x2 Neckwarmer
Buttoned cabled cowl. Uses one skein 100 yards of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Tin Can Knits
Tega Hat
Cabled beanie with big, chunky, dramatic cables and a very clever crown shaping. Uses one skein 100 grams of Bulky or Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Elena Nodel
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- Get the recommended Malabrigo Chunky yarn
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Riviera Scarflette
Keyhole scarf worked in garter stitch and uses increases and decreases to create the shaping and lace edge. Uses one skein 100 grams of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Atkinson
Polka Dot Hat
Slightly slouchy beanie with dot texture pattern. Uses one skein 100 grams of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Patons
Gift Basket
Small square basket with the base knit flat and walls knit in the round. Uses one skein 100 grams of Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Billy and Baa.
Herringbone Fingerless Gloves
Quick fingerless mitts knit flat with a 2 row repeat herringbone texture. Uses one skein 100 grams of Chunky weight yarn. North Sea Kippers Herringbone Fingerless Gloves designed by Kat Goldin.
Coastal Clutch
Two row repeat seed stitch bag with flap and strap knit flat. Size 5 1/2 x 8 in. (14 x 20.5 cm) finished. Uses one skein 100 grams of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Allison Stefanoni.
Skyscraper Mitts
Quick fingerless mitts with a triangle texture. Knit flat, though some stitches picked up. Uses one skein 50 grams of Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Adrienne Krey.
Vaduz Cowl
Cabled cowl knit flat in one piece and seamed with a 12 row repeat. Uses one skein 100 grams of Chunky weight yarn (use more if you want a longer cowl). Designed by Gretchen Tracy.
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Summit Class Pouch
Beginner level pattern for bag with seed stitch flap. Knit flat in one piece and seamed. Finished size is 5.5 inches wide x 6 inches high. Uses one skein 100 grams of Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Carley. May only be free for a limited time.
More Free Patterns
Icicle Boot Cuffs
Boot toppers with a cable and moss stitch cuff and fisherman's rib for the leg. Knit flat with an option to extend to leg warmers. Uses one skein 100 grams of Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Jo Storie
Uncoil Hat
Quick and easy hat knit with a welted texture that gives it sculpted shape and movement. Wear it slouchy or fold the brim over for a beanie look. Uses one skein 100 grams of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Kelly Menzies
Seed Stitch Knot Bag
One ball bag with interlocking handles knit with a 2 round repeat. Size Height excluding handle 18cm / 7 inches. Uses one skein 100 grams of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lincraft
Joey's Giant Booties
Slipper boots with cuffs and cable upper. Uses one skein 100 grams of the recommended Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Joey Scott
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- Get the recommended Hayfield Bonus Chunky yarn
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Slip Stitch Button Hat
One skein hat with a wide textured brim, loopy pompom, and embellished with buttons. Uses one skein 100 grams of Bulky weight yarn. Great showcase for self-striping yarn. Slip Stitch Button Hat in Plymouth Gina Chunky F569 designed by Plymouth Yarn
One Skein Headband
Easy earwarmer knit flat with a cable on garter sttich background. Uses one skein 50 grams of the recommended Bulky weight yarn. Rico R005 Headband in Creative Melange Chunky
Cabled Snuggle Vest
Baby vest with v-neck and cable front. Size 4 months. Uses one skein 100 grams of the recommended Bulky weight yarn. Designed by AppleDuck
Keyhole Scarf
One skein scarf knit with a 2 row repeat ribbing with a hole to slip the end through. Uses one skein 100 grams of Bulky weight yarn. Keyhole Scarf in Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande F408 designed by Emily Turcotte
Fashion Forward Hat
One ball hat knit with a 6 round hat texture. Uses one skein 100 grams of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Laura Bain
Havre Cowl
One ball cowl knit in a one round repeat that you can finish in a weekend. Uses one skein 100 grams of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by The Blue Mouse
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Movie Night Shrug
Knit this easy lace shrug in a few hours. Knit flat with a 4 row repeat in a rectangle and seamed. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Tante Ehm. Uses one skein (130 - 150 yards, 119 - 137 m) of the recommended bulky weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Moonstone Beanie
Slouchy hat in seed stitch with an oversized side cable braid. Beginner friendly! But, also fun for the experienced knitter. Sizes range from toddler to adult large and notes are provided for creating smaller/larger sizes as well. Quick knit in bulky yarn. Designed by Prem Knits.
Sand Pond Cowl
Buttoned neckwarmer features a cable pattern like the soft rippled peaks of sand, formed by the water, that flow artistically into one another. Uses one skein 120 to 150 yards of bulky yarn. Designed by Julie Finocchiaro
Betsy Hat
Options for slouchy or fitted beanie. A staggered rib brim flows effortlessly into columns of simple lace. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Includes written and charted instruction. Uses one skein 80 yards (73 m) of bulky yarn. Designed by Jane Richmond
Kwiki Slippers
Seamless, fast, and easy. These slippers knit up in a matter of a few hours. Rated easy by a majority of Ravelrers. Sizes Women's: Sm(6/7), Med(8/8.5), Lg(9/10), XL(10.5/11) Designed by Kris Basta - Kriskrafter. Bulky weight yarn.
Owl Slouchy Hat and Owl Pompom Hat
Two hat patterns featuring a cable motif that looks like an owl, one a slouchy style and the other a beanie with pompom. Knitted FLAT on 2 needles and sewn up the back. Sizes toddler, child and adult. Quick knit in Chunky/Bulky weight yarn. Designed by TheLonelySea
XOXO Cable Chunky Boot Cuff
Quick boot toppers use just 100 yards of bulky yarn and feature cables in hug and kisses symbols. 2 sizes. Designed by Kirsten Apgar
Dragon Slayer Hat
Square topped hat inspired by the chainmaille helmet that valiant knights would wear with long earflaps, statement cable, and square shape. Knits up quickly with one skein of bulky weight yarn. Designed by Diane Serviss for Pixiebell Elfinwear.
Celtic Braid Square Hat
Slouchy square hat for the whole family with a beautiful celtic braid panel that lines up nicely with a ribbed hem. Sizes Baby, Toddler, Kids, Adult. Knits up quickly with one skein of bulky weight yarn. Designed by Heather Pelletier.
