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Simple Shrug
Free for limited time, not sure how long. Shawl-collared open front cardigan knit starting with a rectangle. Sizes 32" to 46". Designed by Woman's Weekly. Aran 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
Gifting Hat and Scarf
Still free for now Matching hat and scarf knit in garter stitch with slipped stitches. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Jocelyn Frasier.
- Get the Gifting Hat and Scarf knitting pattern. Add to cart and if the pattern is still free, the price should be automatically zeroed out.
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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.
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
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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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Still free for now 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 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.
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.
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.
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
Still Free for Now. 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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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.
Previously Free Patterns
Baby Cardigan and Beret Sirdar 1760
No longer 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.
Lumin Shawl
No longer free. 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.
Animal Comfort Dolls
No longer free. Designed by P.K. Olson.
May Flowers Baby Blanket
Circular baby blanket. Designed by Grid Mammal Crafts.
Tannenbaum Hat
The simple but beautiful combination of these cables create a forest of fir trees. Designed by Camilyn Crane.
Cosy Cable Scarf
Timeless scarf with central celtic cable design. Designed by Woman's Weekly. Chunky weight yarn.
Bullseye Diamonds Hat
One skein hat with lace diamond motifs. DK weight yarn. Designed by Irina Shaar.
Swatchy the Cap
Beanie hat knit in ribbing. Designed by Grid Mammal Crafts.
Daffodil Bookmark
Designed by Natasha Hanson.
Cactus Ornament
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.
Starling Wing Hat and Fingerless Mitts
Designed by Louise Tilbrook.
- Get the Starling Wing Hat and Fingerless Mitts knitting pattern.
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Polka Dot Skull Socks
Toe-up socks with fun skull pattern in mosaic colorwork. Designed by Strangecat Design. Pictured projects by Zoei and Andreals.
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.
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.
Bed Topper And Cushion Knitting Patterns
Stunning patchwork bedroom set of bed topper blanket and cushion with a variety of decorative textured stitches.
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
