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Newly Added
Gratitude Hat
Free until Nov 30, 2019 Slouchy toque hat is a quick knit in chunky yarn. 4 sizes: Child, Adult S, M, L. Designed by Kulli Maslova for Semuknits.
Joshua Hat
Free until Dec 31, 2019 Stranded colorwork hat with a tribal inspired unisex design. This hat is pretty quick to knit so, great as a holiday gift for him or her, or for yourself. Designed by Yoko Baumberger.
Chunky Pinwheel Cowl
Free until Nov 30, 2019 Cowl with a striking pinwheel design that is worked with just knits, purls, and simple twisted stitches. Worked in one piece from the bottom up on a large circular needle, this is a quick, seamless knit that makes for an awesome weekend project! Designed by SweaterBabe.
- Get the Chunky Pinwheel Cowl knitting pattern. Click "Buy Now" on the pattern page and, if the offer is still good, the price will be zeroed out.
- See more of SweaterBabe's Knitting Patterns
Garibaldi Earwarmer Headband
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.
- Get the Garibaldi Earwarmer Headband knitting pattern
- See more of The Knitty Pine's Knitting Patterns
Clingmans Watch Cap
Free until November 19, 2019 with code FALL2019 This unisex hat features ribbing, textured stitches and a twisted stitch that resembles a chain when finished. This hat is so stretchy because of the ribbing and stitch design so the fit is quite forgiving. Sizes Child, Adult Small/Medium, Adult Large. Designed by Jennifer Myrick.
Cozy Coneflower Hat
Free until Nov 30, 2019 This slipped stitch beanie hat looks more complicated than it is -- it’s easy enough for an advanced beginner. The slipped stitches make the fabric a bit thicker than plain knitting to provide a little more warmth on cold winter days. Designed by Chris Beck. Aran weight yarn.
Boutique Shop Cowl
Free until Nov 30, 2019 Versatile cowl pattern that can also be worn around the neck, or as a shoulder cozy, or pushed up over the ears as a messy bun hat or earwarmer. Designed by Wendy Holditch. Bulky weight yarn.
- Get the Boutique Shop Cowl knitting pattern. Click "Buy Now" on the pattern page and, if the offer is still good, the price will be zeroed out.
- See more Multi-Function Accessory Knitting Patterns
Surrey Flow Scarf
Free until Dec 14, 2019 Simple, beginner friendly, scarf with a diamond lattice texture created with just knitting and purling. Designed by Bex knitty design.
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 projecst by Zoei and Andreals.
My Favorite Weekend Hat
Free until Oct 31, 2019 - still free for now This hat combines the classic simplicity of ribbing with a hint of brioche to create a unique, textured pattern. You can achieve several different looks based on color choices and reversibility. This might be a good project for those who want to try brioche. There are just a couple of stitches to learn, no complicated increases or decreases, and you get to take a break with plain ribbing every few rows. Designed by Natasha Sills.
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.
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.
Pineapple Baby Hat
Free until February 4, 2019 - Still Free Designed by Sonya Marie. Aran weight yarn.
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.
Linen Stitch Basket
Free forever 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.
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.
Patterns for Purchase
Rombo Hat
Beanie worked bottom up in fair isle. The pattern is worked on 12 sts and 8 rows. Designed by Agata Coltraro. Available in English and Italian.
Flare Cowl
2 colour brioche shoulder cozy with a flared shape at the bottom to sit comfortably on one’s shoulders and around the neck. Designed by Suzanne Strachan.
Treasured Moment Wrap
Large rectangular lace shawl with tapering ends is inspired by a lovely reminiscence from the designer who incorporates lace's ability to create pictures and draw a story into her design. Treasured Moment Wrap weight yarn. Designed by Bex knitty design.
Fairfield Harvest Shawl
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
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
Triangular shaped Shawl knit in alternating sections of diamond texture patterns and garter stitch. Designed by Bex knitty design.
River Trail Hat
Cabled beanie worked from the brim to the crown in the round. This design works beautifully with your favorite worsted or aran wool yarn. Designed by Jennifer Myrick.
Rustic Baby and Toddler Sweater
This baby and toddler shawl-collared pullover is knitted flat on straight needles, and has a simple slip stitch pattern on the front and sleeves, which adds a some colorful detail. Sizes 6 m 12 m 18 m 2 yrs 3 yrs 4 yrs. DK weight yarn. Designed by OGE Knitwear Designs.
- Get the Rustic Baby and Toddler Sweater knitting pattern
- See more Shawl Collar Baby Sweater Knitting Patterns
Icy Forest Hat
Beanie with an easy chevron herringbone texture that showcases variegated or multi-colored yarn. Designed by Melissa LaBarre.
Sun Glitter Shawl
Asymmetric triangle shawl worked in either stockinette or garter stitch. Triangles of solid fabric alternate with eyelet mesh. Easy to memorize. Offered free during the duration of the Sun Glitter KAL! The KAL is running until 31st August 2019 and this pattern will be free for the duration. Designed by Jem Arrowsmith. Uses one skein of fingering weight yarn so it's perfect for that hand-dyed skein you've got in your stash.
Mountain Backroads Hat
This hat features cables knit in two colors. The design looks like a chain as it is worked up to the crown. The design on this hat winds around on narrow turns just like the backroads of Gatlinburg in the designer's hometown. Sizes Adult Small (Adult Medium/Large). Designed by Jennifer Myrick.
Previously Free Patterns
Renly Cowl
Easy slipped stitched colorwork with 2 contrasting colors of yarn, one multi-color and one solid, to create a colorful neckwarmer. Use larger needles if you want to achieve a looser fabric with even more drape! Designed by Marinda Lariz.
- Get the Renly Cowl knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Crazy Zauberball yarn at Amazon
- See Color Change Yarn Cowl Patterns
Whale Shark
Toy softie sea creature. Size 21". In order to make the whale shark, you should be able to knit in the round and do simple increases and decreases, as well as a little bit of colorwork- though, there is an option to skip the colorwork and add it later in the form of duplicate stitch. Designed by Rachel Borello Carroll.
- Get the Whale Shark knitting pattern
- See more of Rachel's knitting patterns
- See more Sea Creature Knitting Patterns
Mountain Majesty Hat
simple stranded two-color hat featuring a crown motif. Designed by Jennifer Myrick.
Kiki Fingerless Gloves
Fingerless mitts with a beautiful, lacy leaf motif framed by an elegant double cable. Some ribbing on the undersides and some shaping up top allows them to fit your hands and wrists nicely. Designed by SweaterBabe. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured projects by the designer and joyjannotti.
- Get the Kiki Fingerless Gloves knitting pattern
- More knitting patterns by SweaterBabe
- See more Cable Fingerless Mitts Knitting Patterns
Highlander Plaid Hat
This hat features a fun 3-color plaid design with a fold-over brim for extra warmth. Designed by Jennifer Myrick.
Manta Ray
Manta ray toy softie is about 18” wide. He’s got an interesting construction that will keep your attention, but he’s a quick project in superbulky yarn. Designed by Rachel Borello Carroll.
- Get the Manta Ray knitting pattern
- See more of Rachel's knitting patterns
- See more Sea Creature Knitting Patterns
Glades Road Hat
Woven textured hat that is worked in the round from the brim to the crown. It features a stretchy fabric that will fit a variety of head sizes from child to adult. Designed by Jennifer Myrick.
Giant Squid
You've seen the giant squid video, now knit this amazing giant sea creature toy softie. Size 45 inches. To make the Giant Squid, you should be able to knit in the round, as well as do basic increases and decreases. You will use almost a whole ball of the Bernat Blanket yarn. Designed by Rachel Borello Carroll.
- Get the Giant Squid knitting pattern
- See more of Rachel's knitting patterns
- See more Sea Creature Knitting Patterns
Nelly Top - Baby through Adult Sizes
Adorable sleeveless top with ruffle and fastened with shoulder straps (the designer calls them "stripes"). Sizes 12/18m, 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/13, XS, S, M, L, XL. Designed by Weiyan Huang. DK weight yarn.
Blue Whale
Whale softie size is just under 2 feet - the perfect size for snuggles. Designed by Rachel Borello Carroll. Super Bulky weight yarn.
- Get the Blue Whale knitting pattern
- See more of Rachel's knitting patterns
- See more Sea Creature Knitting Patterns
Mountain Hiker Hat
No Longer Free! Beanie with an interesting texture that looks like trees or mountains with a ribbed brim. Sizes from baby to adult: Preemie, Baby, Toddler, Child (Adult Small, Medium, Large). Designed by Jennifer Myrick. Worsted weight yarn.
Shirley Bear
This teddy bear toy comes with her own carrying bag that transforms into a bed for the baby bear to sleep in. Designed by Val Pierce. DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
One Skein Chalice Scarf
A very pretty lace pattern that only uses basic decreases and yarn overs evolves nicely as it runs the length of the scarf. Uses one skein, 230 yards (210 m), of the recommended lace yarn. Designed by SweaterBabe.
One Skein Woven Together Hat
Beanie with an easy texture. Sizes Childs 19” (48.3 cm) Adult: 21” (53.3 cm). Uses one skein of the recommended yarn. Designed by Makenzie Alvarez Hanks And Needles. Aran weight yarn.
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Clearance Patterns – Quantities Limited
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.
$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.
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
