Free knitting patterns for women's dresses and skirts. To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern. Updated 11/6/24.
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Free Patterns
Ripples and Short Rows Dress
Easy dress knit sideways in two identical pieces in a 4 row repeat Ripple pattern and shaped with short rows. No picking up stitches. Sizes S to XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Søgaard.
Cammeo Dress
Lace dress that also makes a beautiful tunic or cover-up. This would also make a pretty pullover or tunic. Sizes S to XXL. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Marie Wallin.
Lace Yoke Dress
Dress with circular lace yoke knit from the top down. This would also make a pretty pullover or tunic. Size XS/S(M)L(XL)XXL. Finished measurements body circumference 86(94)102(110)118 cm. Designed by Novita.
Chelsea Skirt
Skirt knit flat with a 4 row repeat herringbone stitch that gives a subtle pleated look, and finished with a delicate lace hem and button bands for fastening. Size below waist circumference 32 (37 1/4, 42 1/2, 48)". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cecily Glowik MacDonald. Excerpted from New England Knits
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Tenggol Top & Dress
Sleeveless top or dress with a flattering v-neck, decorative seed stitch edging, and a flouncy peplum shape. Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Designed by Knitting with Chopsticks. DK weight yarn. Web version is free. PDF available for purchase.
Eeva Sweater and Skirt
Matching pullover and skirt knit with an 8 row repeat flower texture. Sizes XS to XXL. Designed by Sari Nordlund. DK weight yarn.
Pink Champagne Dress
Long sleeved fitted v-neck dress with a sexy back cutout. Designed by Ashley Adams Moncrief. DK weight yarn.
Little Red Dress
Short sleeved scoop neck dress with lace at the waist and hem. Designed by Lily Tang. Sport weight yarn.
Layered Lace Dress
Lorna Miser’s lace patterns for her design from Red Heart are both charted and written out. Sizes Small to XX-Large
Wrap Dress or Tunic
Classic versatile wrap dress with belt knit in seed stitch in bulky yarn. Perfect as an easy summer dress or for layering or even as a beach coverup. Chest from 34″ to 40″. Excerpted by Canadian Living from Wedding Knits by Suss Cousins.
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Belle Star Skirt
Easy fringed skirt that you could also wear as a poncho. Designed by Berroco. Sizes Waist – 28(29-30-32-34)”
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Woven Cable Tunic Dress
This design by Emma Middleton was a finalist in the Rowan Design Awards 2013. Textured body section, stocking stitch skirt and deep rib edgings, this dress is sized 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50 inches.
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Little Black Dress
Patons version of the classic dress with a metallic yarn twist! Sizes from XS to 5XL.
Lanesplitter Skirt
Tina Whitmore’s skirt is knit on the bias which creates the interesting diagonal pattern as well as keeps the edges from curling. Sizes XS [S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X] Great with multi-color yarn!
Honeycomb Aran Sweater Dress
Versatile dress by Patons can be worn as a tunic as well. Sizes from XS to 5XL.
Brigitte Dress
Drop stitch is drop dead gorgeous in this dress designed by Waejong Kim for Loopy Mango. Sized for S-XL in three lengths, this pattern is just two panels and is perfect for multi color yarn.
Wrap Around Skirt
Erica Jackofsky (Fiddle Knits) designed this lace trimmed stockinette wrap skirt for Knit Picks. To fit 27 (34, 42, 47.5, 52)” waist measurement
Eyelet Skirt
Laurel Murphy’s flowing lace skirt is perfect for layering over leggings. Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X)
Zig Zag Dress
Irina Poludnenko designed this lace dress with a skirt that is knit in the round with chevron lace. Great for stash or multi-color yarn!
Umbrella Dress
Designed by Universal Yarn Design Team, the body is comprised of 8 panels; 4 for the Front and 4 for the Back. Each sleeve is
comprised of 2 panels. The collar is knit separately in the round. Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X). Perfect for multi color yarn
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Little Flirt Skirt
Faina Goberstein designed this classic skirt with a pleated ruffle at the bottom Sizes XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X). The pattern is one of 28 in Faina’s book Casual, Elegant Knits: Classy Designs for Women and Men Photo courtesy of Martingale and Company, photographed by Brent Kane.
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Playa Beach
Allison O’Dell’s easy tunic / dress also works as a great beach cover up. S/M and M/L sizes.
Patterns for Purchase
Peek a Bow Dress
Dress or tunic length sweater featuring delectable puff sleeves and darling keyholes and bows to adorn your back. Sizes 10 sizes to fit a 32-50" Bust and 34-52" Hips. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lauren Riker
Diamond Dress or Tunic
Dress or tunic length sweater with a flattering silhouette with a slip stitch diamond lattice stitch. Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Knitatude
Aibell Dress With Cowl or Belt
This versatile balloon dress is shaped with cables that flatter the figure. The ribbed hem can be worn down, slightly pulled up to tunic length, or even higher for a flared pullover. A separate cowl makes a high cabled collar or a belt. Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL). DK weight yarn. Designed by Linda Marveng.
Peridot Dress
This lace dress is one of the 23 patterns in Warm Weather Knits by Deborah Newton.
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Little Black Dress
Dress or tunic in ribbon yarn in reverse stockinette with double draped neckline. Sizes: XS-XXL
New Girl Skirt
Inspired by the style of Zooey Deschanel’s character Jess on New Girl. Circle skirt features an elastic band, pockets, stripes and daisy stitch. Finished Size 29 (31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 50) waist measurement.
