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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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Pallene Layette Baby Set

Free to September 30 2021. Matching baby cardigan, hat and booties featuring slipped stitches with simple stockinette stitch. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Stephanie van der Linden.

Floating Spiral Hat

Free to October 15 2021. Hat with offset cables to create an organic, flowing pattern that mimics the bark of a tree and creates an overall sculptural spiral effect. There's also a KAL during this time. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Owen Biesel for Interweave.

Acalypha Shawl

Free for a Limited Time Not sure how long this is free. This semicircular shawl features several leaf-themed stitch patterns and finishes with a knit-on leaf border. Acalypha are copperleaf plants native to Fiji and neighboring South Pacific islands. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Janica York Carter for Expression Fiber Arts.

Floating Zigzag Scarf

Free to October 15 2021. Scarf knit with an 8 row repeat cable pattern. There's also a KAL during this time. Worsted weight yarn. Size 10" wide by 71-1/2" long Designed by Joni Coniglio for Interweave.

Fall Gloaming Shawl

Free for a Limited Time Not sure how long this is free. Asymmetrical triangle shawl that features a repetitive sequence of Knotted Openwork and Stockinette Stitch that alternates with Garter Stitch Ridges. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Em Lyn Knits for Expression Fiber Arts.

Gingham Scrunchie

Free for 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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Nashville Frills Shawl

Still free for now - Original deadline September 10, 2021. Crescent shaped shawl with lace stripes. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Isabel Baumgardt.

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.

Wayside Waves Shawl

Free to September 29 2021 with code GBYC2021. Triangle shaped shawl knit sideways with wedge shaped stripes shaped with short rows. Created for the the Greater Boston Yarn Crawl. Can be made in any weight but pictured in Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Victoria Myers.

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Creeks and Damselflies Socks

Still free for now - Original deadline September 1, 2021 Socks with undulating lines on the instep, reminiscent of water bubbling over rocks in a creek or stream. The leg of the sock features little Damselflies. It is written in both toe-up and top-down, and will look great in either direction. 11 different size/yarn weight combinations. Designed by Nikki Ross Patterson.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Love and Lace Shawl

Free for a Limited Time Not sure how long this is free. Rectangular shawl knit with a 2 row repeat lace pattern. Designed by Expression Fiber Arts.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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Aventurine Shawl and Corundum Shawl

Part of Quick + Easy Knits, Vol. 2 booklet. Designed by Susanna IC and Annika Andrea Wolke for Interweave.

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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.

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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.

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Rainbow Backpack

Tote bag with i-cord straps and tassels knit with seed stitch and Little Bird Stitch. Designed by Darn Good Yarn. A kit is also available.

Stripe-A-Dots Hat & Gloves

Matching set of fingerless mitts and a beanie hat. Kits are also available. Designed by Krista Pagan for Darn Good Yarn.

Lace Shawl

Triangular shawl with lace border. Kits are also available. Designed by Denae Merril for Darn Good Yarn.

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.

Market Tote

Tote bag with handles knit in round. Designed for bulky weight yarn, and perfect for reclaimed ribbon yarn. Size: 10.5″ (W) x 7.5″ (H) x 4″ (D). Kits are also available for both knit and crochet. Designed by Denae Merril for Darn Good Yarn. A kit is also available