Free for a Limited Time Knitting Patterns

These patterns are free for a short time only! Get them now or you will have to purchase from the designers. Updated 9/6/23

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Men's Guernsey Sweater

Free for limited time, not sure how long. 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.

INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select the PDF option. Make sure the price is 0. If not the offer has expired. Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the link to download the pattern

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.

INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select the PDF option. Make sure the price is 0. If not the offer has expired. Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the link to download the pattern

Wild One Hat

Free until October 22, 2023. Billed newsboy or driving cap in two colors. Sizes Adult small, medium, large. Designed by Annette Corsino. Bulky weight yarn.

Cosy Cable Scarf

Free for limited time, not sure how long. Timeless scarf with central celtic cable design. Designed by Woman's Weekly. Chunky weight yarn.

INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select the PDF option. Make sure the price is 0. If not the offer has expired. Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the link to download the pattern

Country Garden Top

Free through Spring 2023Sleeveless 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.

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

Get the Cat Ears Scrunchie knitting pattern

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.

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.

Get the Inez Sweater knitting pattern

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

Get the Wings of a Prayer Shawl knitting pattern

Still Free After Deadline

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.

Get the Plumose Yoke Jumper knitting pattern

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.

Get the Victory Sweater knitting pattern. Click "Buy Now" on the pattern page and, if the offer is still good, the price will be zeroed out.

Free Until Dec. 24 2017 Korufée Hat Knitting Pattern

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.

Get the Cactus Ornament knitting pattern

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.

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.

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.

Get the Icelandic Long Shawl knitting pattern

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.

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.

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.

Free Until Dec. 31 2017 Aroma Hat and Mitts Knitting Pattern

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

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.

Hugs and Kisses Baby Blanket

Baby blanket knit with XOXO hugs and kisses cables. Aran Baby Blanket designed by Woman's Weekly. Aran weight yarn.

Get the Hugs and Kisses Baby Blanket knitting pattern

A Line Cable Jacket

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.

Get the A Line Cable Jacket knitting pattern

Child Shawl Collar Jacket Knitting Patterns

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. Yarn also available on pattern page.

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.

Get the knitting pattern

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.

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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.

Candleholder Cowl

Sampler cowl with both written and charted instructions. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Skacel Knitting.

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.

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.

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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.

Get the Suspended Affairs Cozy knitting pattern.

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.

BEWARE Socks

Designed by ND Wolfhammer.

Angeliana Socks

Designed by Sarah G.

Get the Angeliana Socks knitting pattern.

Enez Brannec Cardigan

Worsted weight yarn.Designed by Hinterm Stein.

Get Enez Brannec Cardigan knitting pattern.

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.

Amado Shawl

Rectangular shawl wrap with cable design. Designed by Expression Fiber Arts.

Daisy Sweater

Designed by Debi Maige for Expression Fiber Arts.

Triangle Garter Tab Shawl

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

X-wing Starfighters Socks

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

Starbird Shawl

Crescent shawl with a lace edge. Great showcase for self-striping color change yarn. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Brenda Vanlerberghe

Trellis Tea Cosy and Bunting

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.

Lampy Cape

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.

Balance Point Top

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.

Good Karma Scarf

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

Tusken Raiders Socks

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

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.

Buy the Animal Comfort Dolls knitting pattern.

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.)

Get the knitting pattern.

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

Get the Wandering Thoughts Cowl knitting pattern.

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.

Get the Friends Forever Dolls knitting pattern

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.