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Newly Added
Pick-Your-Pattern Cardigan
Free until Feb 28, 2025 Create the open cardigan you want with options of long or short body length, long or 3/4 sleeves, and lace or cable diamond panels. The body is knit flat in one piece. Sizes S to 5X. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jennifer Kent.
Gifting Hat and Scarf
Free until Dec 31, 2024 Matching hat and scarf knit in garter stitch with slipped stitches. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Jocelyn Frasier.
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Lilias Shawl
Free for a Limited Time Not sure how long this is free. Easy striped sampler shawl with a variety of stitch textures. Great stash buster for Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Emma L. Butram for Expression Fiber Arts.
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Tidal Wave Topper
Still free for now Fun bucket hat with brim knit in two colors. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Annette Corsino.
Child Shawl Collar Jacket Knitting Pattern
Free again for limited time, not sure how long. 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.
Moana Baby and Child Dress
Still free for now Sleeveless baby and child sized dress knit from the top down with a v-neck, lacy sleeve cast off, and a 4 point skirt. Sizes Newborn to 10 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Evans.
Tannenbaum Hat
Still free for now The simple but beautiful combination of these cables create a forest of fir trees in the Tannenbaum Hat. Instructions for the cables are charted and written. DK weight yarn. Designed by Camilyn Crane.
Classic Lace Baby Blanket
Free for limited time, not sure how long. This elegant baby shawl is bound to become an heirloom after being lovingly wrapped around a little one. Designed by Woman's Weekly. Fingering weight yarn.
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Hugs and Kisses Baby Blanket
Free for limited time, not sure how long. Baby blanket knit with XOXO hugs and kisses cables. Aran Baby Blanket designed by Woman's Weekly. Aran weight yarn.
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A Line Cable Jacket
Free for limited time, not sure how long. Cabled cardigan jacket with a gentle flare. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 32/34", 36/38", 40/42". Designed by Designed by Woman's Weekly. Aran weight yarn.
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Country Garden Top
Still free for now Sleeveless top with lace in the yoke. Sizes S (M, L) 34-36 (38-40, 42-44). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Hester Smith.
Daffodil Bookmark
Still free for now Versatile daffodil flower designed as a bookmark but can also be used as decoration, a gift bow. Even add a small handle and it becomes a fairy teacup. DK weight yarn. Designed by Natasha Hanson.
Little Drummer Boy
May only be free for a limited time. Royal guard toy knit flat as a drummer boy, for Christmas or year round. Height 25cm/10" minus hat. Designed by King Cole Ltd.
Willow Headband
May only be free for a limited time. Headband with a twist knit flat in seed stitch. Designed by King Cole Ltd.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Still Free After Deadline
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.
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.
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.
Korufée Hat
Still free for now. Beanie with chevron stitch pattern inspired by mountain ranges. 3 sizes Available in English and French. Designed by Mélina Hami.
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.
- Get the Starling Wing Hat and Fingerless Mitts knitting pattern.
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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.
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.
Previously Free Patterns
Gingham Scrunchie
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
Cat Ears Scrunchie
Cute hair scrunchie with cat ears. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Bishop.
Mind's Ease Capelet 207
Buttoned crescent shaped shawl or cape knit with garter stitch and eyelets and finished with a loopy cast off. Perfect for stash busting leftover yarn or using one special skein. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Michelle Porter.
Golden Eye Scarf
Rectangular wrap that can be knit as a scarf or shawl with a 4 row repeat lace pattern that creates large round eyelets. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Gina Knight.
Mother’s Day Shawl
Easy rectangular shawl for Mother's Day knit with 8 row repeat lace and garter stitch. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Gina Knight.
Textures Shawl
Textures abound in this triangular sampler shawl. From the garter stitch edges with eyelets details to the body of of stockinette, lace and lace texture, and finishing with the stunning lace edging – this shawl is a joyful celebration of knitting lace! Sport weight yarn. Designed by Lynette Meek.
Cosy Cable Scarf
Timeless scarf with central celtic cable design. Designed by Woman's Weekly. Chunky weight yarn.
Wild One Hat
Billed newsboy or driving cap in two colors. Sizes Adult small, medium, large. Designed by Annette Corsino. Bulky weight yarn.
Men's Guernsey Sweater
Cool, contemporary pullover jumper with stocking-stitch body and a cable pattern at the yoke. Sizes 36/38" 40/42" 44/48" DK weight yarn. Designed by Woman's Weekly.
Spruce Hat
Hat with stranded design of forest against an ombre sky. Designed by Richard Boxhall.
Rhay Shawl
Lace shawl with pockets. Designed by Patricia Liefeld for Expression Fiber Arts.
Nile Shawl
Lace semi-circular shawl. Designed by Foteini (Feny) Sinopoulou.
Peace Mittens
Toe-up socks knit with small twisting cable columns with both written and charted instructions. Sizes Small (Medium, Large). Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Skacel Knitting.
Lumin Shawl
A knitted, circular pi shawl that features a radiating, lacy design and a subtle, gradient fade in three colors. Designed by Johanna Huck for Expression Fiber Arts.
Baby Cardigan and Beret Sirdar 1760
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.
Baby/Child Sweater and Jackets Sirdar 3084
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.
Beetroot Socks
Toe-up socks knit with small twisting cable columns with both written and charted instructions. Sizes Small (Medium, Large). Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Skacel Knitting.
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Candleholder Cowl
Sampler cowl with both written and charted instructions. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Skacel Knitting.
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Mielitietty
Norwegian style mittens with heart flowers. DK weight yarn. Mielitietty designed by Tiina Väätäinen.
Allium Set
atching set of headband, cowl, and fingerless mitts featuring a lace floral motif of the allium plant with a petal border. Designed by Johanna Huck for Expression Fiber Arts.
Ovenpaa Hat
Beanie knit with Half Brioche stitch and reversed Half Brioche. Designed by elsebeth judith. Available in English and Danish
Selda M Mittens or Fingerless Mitts
Fingerless mitts and mittens featuring a stag in a forest of trees. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Daniela Mühlbauer.
Mendenhall Shawl
Lace shawl with the back square worked first and then the sides. Inspired by glacier of the same name. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lynette Meek.
Euclidias Shawl
Half Circle shawl that features a mathematical half-pi construction with drop stitch rows. Designed by Cari Jehlik for Expression Fiber Arts.
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Westport Mitts
One skein fingerless mitts featuring the Andalusian stitch for a simple but elegant texture. 2 sizes. Uses 150 yards (137 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Gurlwithapurlshop.
Noel Christmas Sweater
Cozy and roomy, this themed Christmas colourwork yoke pullover features favorite holiday motifs including Reindeer, bells, ornaments, Christmas pudding, snowmen, and more. Sizes Bust circumference: 30.25 to 63.5 inches / 77 to 162 cm. Pull de Noel designed by anne regourd.
Bed Topper And Cushion Knitting Patterns
Stunning patchwork bedroom set of bed topper blanket and cushion with a variety of decorative textured stitches.
Frozen Puddles Socks
Toe up socks with a stitch pattern on the foot has a 8-stitches repeat inspired by the beauty of frozen puddles. Designed by Fräulein Städtisch.
Papallona Shawl
Rectangular Shawl designed by Em Lyn Knits for Expression Fiber Arts.
Suspended Affairs Cozy
A storage pouch designed to hung from a bar or rail such as those on a walker, patio chair, medical bed, or gurney. It’s big enough to hold your glasses, a cell phone, a small notepad, and a pen or pencil. Great idea! Designed by Johanne Brunet. Worsted weight yarn.
Simply Scrappy Cowl
Easy striped cowl makes a wonderful stash-buster for those tiny yarn scraps, and it’s also a wonderful Advent yarn calendar project. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Helen Stewart.
Tammy the Top Opera
Beret or tam hat knit with self-striping yarn.Designed by Annette Corsino.
- Get the Tammy the Top Opera knitting pattern.
- Get the recommended Urth Uneek Worsted yarn
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BEWARE Socks
Designed by ND Wolfhammer.
Angeliana Socks
Designed by Sarah G.
Enez Brannec Cardigan
Worsted weight yarn.Designed by Hinterm Stein.
Mikela Sweater
Crew-neck sweater for women and men. Designed by Evelyn Siatra.
Shifting Sands Poncho
Lovely, flowing wrap knit with a simple eight-row repeat featuring beads and drop stitches for additional interest. Shifting Sands can be styled multiple ways. Designed by Janica York Carter for Expression Fiber Arts.
40 Bird Night Sweater
Children's pullover sweater with fair isle designs. Sizes 18 mos- 4 years. Designed by Faye Johannesson.
Animal Comfort Dolls
No longer free. Designed by P.K. Olson.
Shirley Bear
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Previously Free Patterns
These patterns were free for a limited time and now are for sale.
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
