These patterns use just a 4 row repeat, making them great for multi-tasking knitting. Updated 10/20/24
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Free Patterns
Fraile Cardigan
Women's cardigan with bishop sleeves and a round neckline knit with two color 4 row repeat slipped pearl stitch stripes. Designed by Cecilia Lalanne and Gabriella Calderini
Laid Back Shawl / Scarf
Easy openwork mesh lace wrap is knit with a 4 row repeat in sock yarn on larger needles. Perfect for multi-color yarn. Designed by Lorna Miser
Lace Scarf
Lightweight fashion scarf with a 4 row repeat zigzag lace pattern. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand
Long Weekend Cardigan
This long-sleeved sweater can be knit in 3 different lengths and features a 4 row repeat Basket Rib Pattern. Sizes XS to 5X Designed by Patons. Pictured project by NovelKnitGirl
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Safe Haven Shawl
This easy rectangular wrap features a 4 row repeat. Designed by Sandi Rosner for Red Heart. Worsted weight yarn.
Heartwarming Scarf
Julie Farmer’s beginner scarf has an easy to remember 4 row repeat pattern to give it texture. This unisex scarf only uses one skein of the recommended yarn. Pictured project is by pixiesmom.
Cat Eye Lace Wrap
Easily memorized eyelet mesh lace in a 4 row repeat creates a beautiful lightweight shawl or scarf. Designed by Purl Soho. Fingering weight yarn.
Fluffy Squishy Thing
Scarf knit in a 4 row repeat with 2 strands of yarn held together to create sport weight. Great for stashbusting! Designed by little wooly home.
Affirmations Scarf
Chunky lace scarf knit in a 4 row repeat. Designed by Alexandra Tavel. Super Bulky weight yarn. Kit also available
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- Get the kit at Lion Brand for under $27
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Mini Honeycomb Scarf
4 row repeat of a delicate 2-stitch cable pattern creates an overall honeycomb texture. Designed by Purl Soho. Fingering weight yarn.
Meandering Brook Scarf or Cowl
The 4 row repeat slip stitch pattern works especially well with multi-colored yarn. 2 sizes: Cowl: 12” x 26”, (Infinity Scarf: 6½“ x 48”). Designed by Michelle Stead. Worsted weight yarn.
Easy Cabled Scarf
This easy scarf features a 4 row repeat cable pattern and pompoms. Quick knit in super bulky yarn US size 13 needles.
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Lopi Tote
This tote bag is knit in a 4 row repeat linen stitch. The Lopi Tote is 16″ in length. Laid flat, the top of the bag measures 8″ across. Great project tote! Designed by Heidi Gustad. Quick knit in bulky yarn.
Triangle Tassel Shawl
This long shawl features a 4 row lace pattern and optional tassels. Designed by Erin Kate Archer for Red Heart. Ombre yarn showcases the lace texture.
Carrington Cardigan
This long sleeved sweater with flattering draped front is knit in a 4 row repeat textured stitch. Sizes: XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X]. Designed by Amy Palmer for Knitty
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Sandbar Pullover
This looks super comfy! Knit with a 4-row repeat tuck stitch pattern, this long-sleeved oversized pullover perfect for cool summer nights. Sizes: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X). Designed by Rae Blackledge for Willow Yarns.
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- See more of Rae Blackledge’s patterns in 25 Stylish Knitted Slippers
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Rocking Waves Shawl or Baby Blanket
Easy 4 row repeat, 12 stitch lace pattern designed by Nancy J. Thomas for Red Heart. I adapted it for a lace shawl for my mother, though the original pattern is for a baby blanket. Pictured project by Terry Matz
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Loopy Lace Scarf
This scarf features a reversible 4-row repeat lace honeycomb stitch and a loop to keep it in place! Designed by Katie Harris. Pictured project by crumbgrubbers
Elegant Lapghan and Pillow
This easy lace afghan with matching pillow designed by Julie Hines features a 4 row feather and fan pattern that looks beautiful in multi-color yarn.
Classic Cowl
Easy cowl with a 4 row repeat of a slip stitch pattern. Designed by Purl Soho.
Lace Scarf
The lace in this scarf is a 4 row repeat trimmed with edges of 2 row repeat twisted rib. Designed by the Universal Design Team.
Extra Quick and Easy Scarf
Lace scarf by Virginia Sattler-Reimer features a 4-row repeat.
Katherine Hat
Twisted rib and mini cables are created in an easy to memorize 4 row repeat (with one of the rows a repeat row). Designed by Erin Kate.
Easy Lacy Baby Blanket
This lace newborn-sized blanket is knit with an easy 4 row repeat. Final blanket measures approx. 19″ wide x 27″ high. Designed by LuluKnits.
Waffle Blanket
This throw with an all-over 4-stitch 4-row repeat pattern by Alexis Layton has been rated easy by more than a hundred Ravelrers. Pictured project by woolnut1
4-Row Gansey Scarf
This textured scarf is knit with a 4 row repeat — even including the cables. Designed y Marji LaFreniere
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- Like Gansey patterns? See a Gansey Afghan and Gansey Wrap at Annie’s
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Slip Stitch Checks Afghan
This easy throw is worked in 5 strips that are then sewn together. The checks are knit in slip stitch colorwork so you are only knitting with one color per row in a 4 row repeat.
Honey Cowl
Antonia Shankland designed this 4 row repeat slip stitch cowl that looks beautiful in this multi-color yarn project by knittedblissJC
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Arrowhead Lace Throw
This easy afghan by Grace Alexander features a simple 4-row all-over lace stitch in an elegant, lightweight throw. Size 43″ x 45″
Project Linus Security Blanket
This is actually a 3 row repeat. Created for the Project Linus Project that provides handmade blankets from knitters like you to children who are ill, traumatized or in need. This blanket is easy to make with modified modified feather-and-fan stitch that consists of 3 rows. The cotton fleece yarn makes the blanket especially soft.
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- Get the recommended cotton fleece yarn at Etsy
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Piggle Hat
Lace hat with openings for pigtails in a 4-row 5 stitch repeat. Designed by Rebecca Dovi. Pictured project by strangelilmama
Patterns for Purchase
Baby and Child Cardigans
No longer free. Cardigans with options for shawl collar or v-neck, knit with a 4 row repeat garter rib texture. Sized for babies and children in sizes birth to 7 years. May only be free a limited time. Designed by Sirdar as Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly DK 4817. DK weight yarn.
Frons Cowl
Quick, one-skein cowl with a pretty, leafy, allover lace pattern created with simple, rhythmic 4-row repeat.
Cielito Baby Blanket
Diagonal blanket knit in eyelet columns and star stitches in what looks like a 4-row repeat. Great with multi-color yarn. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kristen Jancuk.
Easy Lace Hat and Fingerless Mitts Set
Looks like a 4 row repeat lace stitch with eyelets alternating with diagonal texture. Fingerless mitts are knit flat and seamed. Aran weight. Designed by Andi Javori. Included in Casual Weekend Knits - 25 Go Anywhere Knit Projects.
See more pics and get the Casual Weekend Knits (digital download or paperback) at Leisure Arts- Get the paperback on Amazon (Prime available)
Child’s Havana Cape
Shoulder cozy knit with a 4 row repeat cable pattern. 2 sizes: Aged 3-6 years: To fit approx 59.5cm/23″ to 63.5cm/24 1/2″ chest [3 balls of yarn]. Ages 7-10 years: To fit approx 67cm/ 26″ chest to 71cm/ 27 1/2″ chest (4 balls of yarn). Worsted weight. Designed by Kari-Helene Rane
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Loveknitting
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Serpent Scales Shawl
This lacy wrap is knit with a 4 row repeat openwork pattern that can be knit in 10 Hours or Less™. Fingering weight.
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Miss Me Yet Cardigan
Long-sleeved sweater knit in Openwork Rib Lace – a simple 6 stitch by 4 row repeat and features pockets. Sizes 30¾, 34¾, 38¾, 42½, 46½, 50½, 54½” / 78.1, 88.3, 98.4, 108, 118.1, 128.3, 138.4 cm. Designed by Deb Hoss Knits
Corrugated Curves Shawl
Knitted with just one color at-a-time, this wrap is knit corner-to-corner in a simple 4-row repeat combination Corrugated Rib and Garter chevrons. Knit in 10 Hours or Less™. DK weight.
Bambi Baby Blanket
This blanket pattern is an easy 4 row repeat, made up of knit and purl stitches.
Technicolor Waves Blanket
Easy colorful blanket features a four row repeat lace pattern. 42” W x 54” L (107cm x 1137cm)
Gradient Prayer Shawl
Easy wavy striped shawl features a four repeat lace pattern.
Queen’s Park Cardigan
This draped front cardigan features a lace pattern with a 4-row repeat. Instructions for 8 sizes are given: to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58)”.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Loveknitting
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Lace Ripple Cowl
This easy color blocked cowl is a 4 row lace repeat.
Avena Cowl
This arrowhead lace cowl uses an easy 4 row repeat lace stitch and just one ball of the recommended yarn.
