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Child Shawl Collar Jacket Knitting Patterns
Not sure how long this is free. Child sized cardigan with cables and shawl collar. Sizes 1-2 Years, 2-3 Years, 3-4 Years. Designed by Woman's Weekly. Aran weight yarn. Yarn also available on pattern page.
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Good Karma Scarf
Free to June 6, 2022 Sampler style scarf with drop stitches, lace, and even beading that's a perfect showcase for self-striping or variegated yarn. DK weight yarn. Designed by Diane L. Augustin
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Bed Topper And Cushion Knitting Patterns
Not sure how long this is free. Stunning patchwork bedroom set of bed topper blanket and cushion with a variety of decorative textured stitches. With a stocking stitch backing layer, they're super warm and cosy. Designed by Woman's Weekly. Aran weight yarn. Yarn also available on pattern page.
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Lampy Cape
Free for a Limited Time Versatile shawl with a half circle shape created with short rows that can be worn as a cape, skirt, poncho and more. Designed by Janica York Carter for Expression Fiber Arts.
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Trellis Tea Cosy and Bunting
Free to June 30, 2022 A stranded colour work tea pot cover cosy, knitted in the round with added decorative tassels. Bunting with tasseled and crochet edte. Inspired by garden trellis. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Julia Marsh.
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Tusken Raiders Socks
Free to May 31, 2022 The accent stitches of this Star Wars inspired sock pattern move in a slow spiral around the sock, reminding me of the Sand People of Tatooine who move in single file lines to hide their numbers. 4 sizes. Great showcase for self-striping color change yarn. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Heather R. Robinson. Pictured project by CraftyPeach
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Triangle Garter Tab Shawl
Free to May 31, 2022 Great beginner shawl pattern. Basic triangular shawl that can be styled so many different ways. Great showcase for self-striping color change yarn. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Heather R. Robinson
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X-wing Starfighters Socks
Free to May 31, 2022 A delightful combination of elongated slipped stitches and cables help to create a fun and playful stitch pattern reminiscent of the X-wing Starfighters from the Star Wars universe in the Red 5 Standing By Socks. 7 sizes. Great showcase for self-striping color change yarn. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Heather R. Robinson
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Starbird Shawl
Free to May 31, 2022 Crescent shawl with a lace edge. Great showcase for self-striping color change yarn. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Brenda Vanlerberghe
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A Gathered Triangle
Still free for now Triangular shawl is knitted sideways knit with a ruched stockinette. If you know how to knit & purl, increase & decrease stitches, you can knit this. Great showcase for self-striping yarn. DK weight yarn. Designed by Joelle Leonard.
Mikela Sweater
Free to August 31, 2022 Two different geometrical color-work patterns are combined intelligently with colour-blocking, for a contemporary take on a classic crew-neck sweater for women and men. Sizes To fit 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)" bust with 9 cm / 3 ½" ease. Designed by Evelyn Siatra.
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Balance Point Top
Free for a Limited Time Not sure how long this is free. Sleeveless top knit in two identical pieces and accented with a simple, lace stitch yoke. FINISHED BUST SIZE: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL): 32” (36”, 40”, 44”, 48”) (52”, 56”, 60”, 64”) / 82 (92, 102, 112, 123) (132, 143, 153, 163) cm Designed by Janica York Carter for Expression Fiber Arts.
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Chipmunk
Free for a Limited Time. Chippy Chipmunk toy softie is knitted flat, joining as you go with minimal seams. Finished size 14cm (6 in) tall. Designed by Claire Garland of Dot Pebbles Knits.
Pompom Simple Beanie
Still Free for Now Easy beanie hat in 3 sizes. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Susie Lee.
Conasprella Cowl
Free for a Limited Time Not sure how long this is free. Funnel shaped cowl with two-color ribbing worked in the round. Designed by Janica York Carter for Expression Fiber Arts.
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3426 Child's Cardigan
Free for a Limited Time Not sure how long this is free. Child's cardigan knit with an 8 row repeat texture. Sizes: 2 (4, 6, 8) years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio.
Baby/Child Sweater and Jackets Sirdar 3084
Not sure how long this is free. Matching pullover sweater, cardigan, and hoodie in baby and child sizes with cables on the front and options for girl and boy button bands. Sizes 0-3 mos, 3-6 mos, 6-12 mos, 1-2 yrs, 3-4 yrs, 5-6 yrs. Designed by Sirdar. DK weight yarn. Yarn also available on pattern page.
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Gingham Scrunchie
Still free for now - Original deadline September 2021 This scrunchie ponytail holder is knit in 2 colors in the round. Match to school or team colors! Both written instructions and a chart. You only need small amounts of fingering weight yarn, so this a great use for scrap yarn. Designed by Sarah Bishop
Just Wiggle It Cowl
Free for 2021 at least. Cowl knit with an 8 row repeat slipped stitch chevron pattern in 2 contrasting colors. Use a gradient yarn for multicolor effect. 2 edging options: with icord, or without. DK weight yarn. Designed by Susan Ashcroft for stitchnerd. The designer also has a shawl and other designs using this patten.
Baby Cardigan and Beret Sirdar 1760
Not sure how long this is free. Matching baby cardigan sweater and beret hat with lace trim. Sizes 0-6 mos, 6-12 mos, 1-2 yrs, 2-3 yrs, 4-5 yrs, 6-7 yrs. Designed by Sirdar. Aran weight yarn. Yarn also available on pattern page.
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Cat Ears Scrunchie
Still free for now - Original deadline June 30, 2021 Cute hair scrunchie with cat ears. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Bishop.
May Flowers Baby Blanket
Web version still free Circular baby blanket is knit repeating each row in the round. Rows 1 – 102 are completed five times in the round, while rows 103 - 150 are completed 10 times in the round. DK weight yarn. Designed by Grid Mammal Crafts.
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Swatchy the Cap
Web page version still free - Free until Jan 15, 2021 Beanie hat knit in ribbing. 3 Sizes To fit up to a 21”, {23”, 25”} diameter head. Designed by Grid Mammal Crafts.
Enez Brannec Cardigan
Still Free for Now If you are looking for simple, brainless project, this open cardigan might be the answer for you. You will be knitting back and forth on straight needles and basically making rectangles, without sewing. Worsted weight yarn.Designed by Hinterm Stein.
Inez Sweater
Still free for now - Original deadline Dec 31, 2020 Long-sleeved pullover with v-neck, rolled edges and cabled decreases along the armholes and neckline. Designed by Elsebeth Lavold.
Wings of a Prayer Shawl
Free until there is a Covid-19 cure/vaccine. Lace half circle shawl. 3 sizes Small, Medium, Large and XLarge Designed by Kristi Holaas. Pictured projects by designer and alpach
Plumose Yoke Jumper
Still free for now - Free during the pandemic Pullover sweater with colorwork yoke knit seamlessly in the round from the top-down. Sizes Chest measurements - Women’s (30.75, 33, 36.75, 39)(42, 45, 47.25, 49.75)(52, 54.25, 56.75, 59.75)“/(76.5, 82.5, 91.5, 97.5)(105, 112.5, 118.5, 124)(130, 136, 141.5, 149)cm and Men’s (34, 37.75, 40, 43, 44.75)(47.75, 50.75, 53.75, 56, 59)“/(85, 94, 100, 1 Designed by Laura Barkla.
Victory Sweater
Still free for now - Original deadline Dec 31, 2020 This pullover sweater is knit seamless in the round, top - down. Sizes XS - 5XL = Bust Circumference: 80 - 160cm Designed by Jill Karina Bø.
Still Free After Deadline
Blomidon Hiking Hat
Still free for now - Original deadline May 31, 2020 This cabled beanie is worked completely in the round in DK weight yarn for sizes Newborn to Adult. Sizes newborn, baby, child/toddler, youth/teen, adult small/medium, adult medium/large. Designed by Ana Watts. DK weight yarn.
Say Hi to High Beanie
Still free for now - Original deadline April 30, 2020 Easy hat knit in the round. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lyudmila Aksenik.
Cactus Ornament
Still free for now Holiday tree ornament includes a white pot with a green barrel cactus. The flower is created with a fringe on the top. 4 inches. Fingering weight yarn. Great stashbuster. Designed by Lorri Ann Romesberg.
Lace Shawl
Still free for now - Original deadline September 1, 2020 Shawl with sections of lace, garter stitch, and eyelets. Designed by Stephanie Voyer.
Flamingo Drink Cozy
Free until July 31, 2020 This cup sleeve is a great project for those who want to practice color work or if you have a Cotton stash you would like to use up. Designed by Dubbele Dutch Crafts. Worsted weight yarn.
Starling Wing Hat and Fingerless Mitts
Still Free for Now. Free until May 1, 2020 Matching beanie and fingerless mitts knit with a 2 row repeat and using just one skein (262 yards) of the recommended DK yarn. Designed by Louise Tilbrook.
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Heart Owl
Still Free for Now. Free until February 14, 2020 Takes about an hour to make…a great quick gift! Designed by Jennie Claver.
The Year of the Rat
Free until January 25, 2020 The Lunar New Year in 2020 brings us into the Year of the Rat! The rat represents the beginning of a new day and wealth and surplus. Size 4.5". Designed by Rachel Borello Carroll. Worsted weight yarn.
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Urth Fair Isle Hat
STILL FREE FOR NOW Free until Dec 31, 2019 Designed for those learning stranded colorwork, this design uses variegated yarn to create the look of different color yarns. 4 sizes Child, Adult Sm, Med, Lrg. Designed by Molly Conroy.
Poinsettia Mittens
STILL FREE FOR NOW Free until Dec 31, 2019 Mittens with stranded poinsettia motifs on cuff and candy cane latvian braid. Designed by Oomieknits.
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.
Icelandic Long Shawl
STILL FREE FOR NOW Free until Dec 31, 2019 Rectangular lace wrap tthat starts with a chevron lace border that can include bands of color. Then simple spider lace repeats over eight rows to the ending border. Both borders can be finished with optional crocheted chain loops. The lace can be knit from written instructions or charts. Designed by Evelyn A. Clark.
Garibaldi Earwarmer Headband
STILL FREE FOR NOW Free until Dec 31, 2019 Garibaldi is a classic knit ear warmer made with super bulky yarn. It has a unique stitch texture which creates interest in this simple knit. Garibaldi knits up quickly and is ideal for scrap yarn. This is a great knit for an advanced beginner. Designed by The Knitty Pine.
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Polka Dot Skull Socks
Free until Oct 31, 2019 - still free for now Perfect for Halloween or any time! Toe-up socks with fun skull pattern in mosaic colorwork. Sizes small, medium and large. The pattern is charted and written.. Designed by Strangecat Design. Pictured projects by Zoei and Andreals.
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.
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.
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
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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
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
Previously Free Patterns
Coralie Springs Shawl
Triangle shaped shawl with sections of slipped stitch colorwork, stripes, eyelet lace and more. Designed by Amanda Rios
Raupen Wrap
Crescent shaped lace shawl featuring Estonian gathered stitches and a Japanese butterfly motif. Designed by Donna Druchunas. Sport weight yarn.
Wave Runner Socks
Socks featuring a central panel of waving twisted stitches on a reverse stockinette background. These socks are written for top-down or toe-up. Designed by ND Wolfhammer. Sizes 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 72.
Crystal Roads Shawl
This triangular shawl is knit with three colors using sections of basic lace, mosaic knitting, and twisted stitches. Designed by Susan Gressman for Expression Fiber Arts.
Scrapbuster Satchel
Large purse or tote bag created from mitered diamonds bordered with flower stitches. Designed by Catherine Salter Bayar.
Night Sun Capelet
Cropped poncho or shoulder cozy cowl knit with a variety of stitch textures that showcase multicolored yarn. Designed by Emily Higgins.
Pallene Layette Baby Set
Matching baby cardigan, hat and booties featuring slipped stitches with simple stockinette stitch. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Stephanie van der Linden.
Animal Comfort Dolls
No longer free. Designed by P.K. Olson.
Pax Vobiscum Lace Shawl
No longer free. Lace crescent shaped shawl. Designed by Anna Victoria.
Spinnaker Sweater
Sweater design with a stitch pattern using cables, twisted stitches and moss stitch texture to capture the movement of waves breaking on a sandy shore. The scalloped edges of the sleeves, front and back are made by combining moss stitch and ribbing. Sizes to fit bust 32-44 inches. Designed by Emma Vining. DK weight yarn. (Note that product description on page is wrong.)
Nucleus Beanie
Hat with fun stranded colorwork pattern using two contrasting colored yarns. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Holly Madison.
Flowery Arm Warmers
Fingerless mitts to lace flower design either with thumb or without. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Tanja Steinbach.
Skald Sweater
Men's sweater with stranded colorwork patterns. A skald is a Nordic writer, poet, and, story-teller. Sizes CHEST Approx. 36 (39¾, 42¾, 45¾, 48¾, 52½, 55½, 58½) in / 91.5 (101, 108.5, 116, 124, 133.5, 141, 148.5) cm. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Wenche Roald.
Saga Cardigan
Women’s cardigan with stranded colorwork patterns in easy-to-knit panels with short floats. Sizes CHEST Approx. 33½ (35½, 37½, 39¾, 44, 48½, 52¾, 57, 61¼) in / 85 (90, 95.5, 101, 112, 123, 134, 145, 155.5) cm. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Wenche Roald.
Floating Spiral Hat
Hat with offset cables to create an organic, flowing pattern that mimics the bark of a tree and creates an overall sculptural spiral effect. Designed by Owen Biesel for Interweave.
Creeks and Damselflies Socks
Socks with undulating lines on the instep, reminiscent of water bubbling over rocks in a creek or stream. Designed by Nikki Ross Patterson.
Wandering Thoughts Cowl
Enez Conleau Sweater
Friends Forever Dolls
Knit dolls with their own outfits. Size 28cm / 11 inches. Designed by Woman's Weekly. DK weight yarn. Yarn also available on pattern page.
Aventurine Shawl and Corundum Shawl
Part of Quick + Easy Knits, Vol. 2 booklet. Designed by Susanna IC and Annika Andrea Wolke for Interweave.
Feldspar Tee, Charoite Wrap, Chalcedony Pillow
Part of Quick + Easy Knits, Vol. 2 booklet. Designed by Hanna Lübben, Blazenka Simic-Boro, and Laura Barker for Interweave.
Dioptase Hat and Axinite Hat
Part of Quick + Easy Knits, Vol. 2 booklet giveaway. DK weight yarn. Designed by Molly HatChick and Emily Kintigh for Interweave.
King Cole Baby Layette
Babies Cardigan, Bonnet, Bootees & Blanket with a lace flower design. Sizes Cardigan (To Fit Chest): 31cm to 51cm, Bonnet & Bootees (To Fit Age): Newborn to 2 Years, Blanket: 61x76cm. Designed by King Cole as pattern 5562. Fingering weight yarn.
Tide and Pebble Hat
Textured slouchy hat with unique flat crown. Designed by Shilo Weir.
Quiet Ways Shawl
Scapolite Shawl
Spinel Scarf
The Capitol Hat
Albatross
Brightness and Contrast Shawl
Hamon Sweater
Skywalk Hat
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I Heart You Dishcloth
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Quinn Hat
Mountain Hiker Mittens
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Around the Twist Log Cabin Throw
- Get the Around the Twist Log Cabin Throw knitting pattern code charity
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Mountain Vector Shawl
Roaring Fork Hat
Yarnbits Cowl
Sapphire Lace Shawl
Surrey Flow Scarf
Chunky Pinwheel Cowl
Clara the Fawn
- Get the Clara the Fawn knitting pattern
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Firth Hat
Treasured Moment Wrap
Fairfield Harvest Shawl
Moorlands Romance Shawl
Surrey Avenue Shawl
River Trail Hat
Rustic Baby and Toddler Sweater
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Sun Glitter Shawl
Mountain Backroads Hat
Whale Shark
Mountain Majesty Hat
Kiki Fingerless Gloves
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Highlander Plaid Hat
Manta Ray
Glades Road Hat
Shirley Bear
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Previously Free Patterns
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Reversible Boomerang with Half Twisted Ribs
Sophisticated Cable and Lace Cowl
Halloween Peek A Boo Cowl-Scarf
Interwoven With Love Baby Blanket
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
