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One Skein Chalice Scarf
Free until May 30, 2019 A very pretty lace pattern that only uses basic decreases and yarn overs evolves nicely as it runs the length of the scarf. Designed by SweaterBabe.
- Get the One Skein Chalice Scarf knitting pattern. Click "Buy Now" on the pattern page and, if the offer is still good, the price will be zeroed out.
- See Easy Summer Scarf Knitting Patterns
Interwoven With Love Baby Blanket
Free until May 19, 2019 Exquisite entrelac blanket with rectangles in various different stitch patterns including lace, eyelet, cables, bobbles, mesh and double seed stitch along with the characters A, B, C and 1, 2, 3. Designed by Gemma Sogabe.
- Get the Interwoven With Love Baby Blanket knitting pattern. Click "Buy Now" on the pattern page and, if the offer is still good, the price will be zeroed out.
- See more Block Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns
Linen Stitch Basket
Free until June 30, 2019 This practical and elegant basket works up fairly quickly in an easy slip stitch. It is worked top down, beginning at the top edge of the basket. There are several customizable options for sizing and details, too! The linen stitch provides structure and makes it sturdy. Designed by PurlpleGirl.
Pizza Party Socks
Free until May 31, 2019 Pizza slices in stranded colorwork decorate these cuff down heel flap socks. Adult M and L. Designed by Emma Kerian.
Fairfield Harvest Shawl
Free until October 16, 2019 Asymmetrical large cozy triangular shaped shawl, working from side to side. It is worked in 3 colours, which move smoothly into each other by way of connecting slipped stitch panels, and finished with an applied linen stitch border which brings all the colors together. Designed by Bex knitty design.
Moorlands Romance Shawl
Free until October 16, 2019 Crescent shaped shawl with textured sections including a striped garter panel, double moss stitch, heather lace, and the traditional woven look basketweave stitch. Designed by Bex knitty design.
Surrey Avenue Shawl
Free until October 16, 2019 Triangular shaped Shawl knit in alternating sections of diamond texture patterns and garter stitch. Designed by Bex knitty design.
U-Pick Mitts
Free until March 31, 2019 - Still Free for Now These mittens are a great way to use up your scrap yarn. Take your pick of apples, cherries, avocados or bananas. Or make one of each! Designed by Emma Kerian.
Calming Waters Cowl or Scarf
Free until September 30, 2019 (extended) Textured design inspired by flowing water can be knit as a cowl or scarf. Uses one skein of the recommended yarn (320 - 325 yards (293 - 297 m). Designed by Ann Turley Dreith. DK weight yarn.
Pineapple Baby Hat
Free until February 4, 2019 - Still Free Designed by Sonya Marie. Aran weight yarn.
Still Free After Deadline
These patterns were supposed to only be free for a limited time but the last time I checked they were still free. I’ll leave them up until I see they are no longer free.
Team Hats
Free until December 25, 2018 Sizes 3XS (baby) - 3XL (men). Ribbed beanie that can be worn slouchy and fitted. Designed by Hinterm Stein. DK weight yarn. Available in English and German.
Silver Bells Christmas Tree
Free until December 31, 2018 Quick holiday tree-shaped decoration with optional beaded ornaments. Designed by Meg Ritcey.
Christmas Bunting, Cushion, and Santa Sack
Free until December 14 2018 (maybe longer) Matching holiday decorations of a pillow cover, flag bunting, and gift bag with holiday symbols and words in colorwork. Designed by Wendy Jane Paterson for Deramores.
- Get the Christmas Bunting, Cushion, and Santa Sack knitting patterns.
- Get the recommended colorpack kit at Deramores for less than $20
- See more Holiday Decor Knitting Patterns
Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel Shawl
Free until December 31 2018 From designer Theresa Hawkins : "As a show of support for a community struck by senseless violence, I have made my Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel pattern free for the remainder of 2018 for anyone who wishes to have it. Please feel free to share with other groups. We cannot allow hate to win." Triangular shawl knit with stripes and eyelet. Worsted weight yarn.
- Get the Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel Shawl knitting pattern
- See more of Cheryl Beckerich's Knitting Patterns
Pumpkin Hat
Free until October 31 2018 Baby hat for sizes 6 - 18 months. Designed by The Mermaid's Purl.
Maize Cowl
Free through Summer 2018 The Maize Cowl is an oversized cowl worked up in worsted or DK yarn. This is a stranded knitting project, worked in the round with a 5 stitch repeat. Designed by Born & Raised Knits.
Naudain Shawl
Free until June 30 2018 An asymmetrical triangle combining garter stich stripes and cluster stitches. Designed by Erika Flory.
Not So Hard Scarf
Free until May 31 2018 Easy reversible scarf with eyelet stripes and increases and decreases on each end to give it the bias look. Designed by Judy Murgia.
Hoot Hoot
Free until April 30 2018 Owl motif for baby blanket or throw. Designed by Cheryl Beckerich
Gently Stirred, Never Shaken
EXTENDED Free until ? This scarf is an adventure in garter stitch blending. Worked flat from the center out in your choice of 3 or 4 colors. Designed by Mac and Joe
Lily Red Snood
Free until Jan. 7, 2018 Infinity scarf cowl knit in garter stitch and a 3 row repeat netting stitch. Quick knit in bulky yarn. (Note – I was able to download without the code but you may need it). Designed by ChristineROGER. Available in English and French.
Aroma Hat and Mitts
Free until Dec. 26, 2017 Only. Matching set of fingerless mitts and beanie with cables. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Marion Crivelli
Korufée Hat
Free until Dec. 24, 2017 Only. Beanie with chevron stitch pattern inspired by mountain ranges. 3 sizes Available in English and French. Designed by Mélina Hami.
Sul Cowl
Free until Dec. 24, 2017 Only. Versatile buttoned cowl infinity scarf knit flat in worsted weight in with a honeycombed pattern and crossed stitches. Can be worn a variety of ways. Available in English and French. Designed by Mélina Hami.
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Topsail Tee
On Sale! Lace-yoked short-sleeved pullover top with pleats at the bustline. Sizes To fit: S (M, L, XL, 2XL). Sport weight yarn.
Sylvia Shawl
On Sale for $2.99! Light wrap of leaf or flame lace. Designed by Heather Zoppetti.
Summer Skies Shrug
This lightweight bolero shrug is knit sideways, using dropped stitches between the cable and eyelet stitches to create extra spacing in an intricate knit fabric. Sizes: S (M, L, XL, 2XL) . Recommended yarn available on pattern page.
Joanna Shawl
Short rows and simple stripes add up to a beautiful shawl that you will reach for again and again. Knit with sport-weight yarn.
$2.49 Reversible Afghan
This beautiful afghan features a different design on each side. Just flip the blanket over for a new look!
$3.49 Scarlet Skies Cardigan
Easy lace cascades from the fitted bodice in this open front, three-quarter-sleeve cardigan. To fit: S (M, L, XL, 2XL)
$2.99 1, 2 & 3 Skein Solutions (Print)
This collection is filled with projects and tutorials that empower knitters of all skill levels. With chapters like Make It in a Weekend Tops, Sweets for the Feet and Cardis on the Fly, knitters will be introduced to ways to get more mileage from their skeins.
Previously Free Patterns
These patterns were free for a limited time and now are for sale.
Get the Mantra Scarf knitting pattern.
Get the YO Madness Cowl knitting pattern
Superhero Cowl, Mitts, and Hat
Charming Diamond Afghan from Big Book of Quick Knit Afghans and get the digital or print book
Behind the Scenes Infinity Scarf
