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Elbengold Socks

Free until Nov 1, 2020 Socks worked from cuff down to toe with a classic gusset flap heel and a stranded diamond design. Designed by Heidemarie Kaiser

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Sophisticated Cable and Lace Cowl

Free until Sept 28, 2020 A beautifully textured cable and lace stitch pattern and simple ribbed edges knit up quickly to become this stunning and flattering cowl! Designed by SweaterBabe

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KISS Cowl Simply Red

Free until Dec 31, 2020 Quick easy cowl knit with mock cables. Designed by Mary-Ann Lammers.

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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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Serene Simplicity Poncho

Free for Limited Time - not sure how long Easy poncho knit in 2 rectangles with a 4 row repeat spiral stitch. Designed by Noorain for Darn Good Yarn. DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.

Stratus Fingerless Mitts

Free until Sept 30, 2020 Fingerless mittens made with 2x2 ribbing for a cuff, top and thumb, stockinette stitch on a palm and broken rib on backside of a hand. Perfect one small skein project or to use leftover yarn. Designed by Natalia Pleshko

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One Knitting Pattern by Diane Conroy

One Free until a Covid-19 vaccine with code covid Choose one free pattern from Diane Conroy's designs including shawls, scarves, ponchette tops, and more. One free per customer with code covid.

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Plumose Yoke Jumper

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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Lace Shawl

Free until September 1, 2020 Shawl with sections of lace, garter stitch, and eyelets. Designed by Stephanie Voyer.

Held Together Hat

Still free for now. Free until August 2, 2020 Beanie trimmed with a Latvian braid and braided tassels. Designed by Janet Avila.

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.

Victory Sweater

Free until 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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Rainbow Backpack

Still free for now Free until July 16, 2020 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.

Blomidon Hiking Hat

Still Free for Now. Free until 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. Free until April 30, 2020 Easy hat knit in the round. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lyudmila Aksenik.

Quiet Ways Shawl

Free until June 15, 2020 Wide triangle shawl knit from the top down with gentle texture, easy botanical lace and an applied lace border. Designed by Katie Flora.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Free Until Dec. 24 2017 Korufée Hat Knitting Pattern

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.

Previously Free Patterns

Albatross

Toy softie of endangered sea bird. Size 13". Designed by Rachel Borello Carroll. Worsted weight yarn.

Brightness and Contrast Shawl

2 color triangle shaped shawl designed to showcase a hand-dyed yarn paired with a solid color yarn. Single-row stripes keep the shades in the variegated skein from muddying each other. There is a contrasting band of a textural stitch that is easily memorized, and which pulls That Skein into dimensional bursts of glowing color. Designed by Anne Blayney.

Hamon Sweater

Lace pullover featuring a beautiful Japanese Feather stitch pattern flowing smoothly all over the sweater. Size customized with gauge. Designed by Yoko Johnston.

Mangal Cowl

Reversible cowl with a smocked design knit with 1 skein of Worsted/DK weight yarn. Designed by Bhavana S.

Skywalk Hat

Beanie for the whole family using the basic stitches of knits and purls to create a fun texture. The instructions are completely written out and fully charted for your preference. Sizes Preemie, Baby (Child, Adult Small/Medium, Adult Large. Designed by Jennifer Myrick. Worsted weight yarn.

I Heart You Dishcloth

Row by row written instructions for a textured heart square. Designed by Deb Buckingham.

Quinn Hat

Unisex cabled beanie hat pattern that’s versatile and quick with a modern cable design. This hat pattern is an easy stash-buster, requiring just 150 yards of a soft worsted-weight yarn. Designed by SweaterBabe.

Mountain Hiker Mittens

Mittens with an interesting texture that looks like trees or mountain with a ribbed cuff. Sizes adult size small, medium, or large. It coordinates with the Mountain Hiker Hat design. Designed by Jennifer Myrick. Worsted weight yarn.

Magic Carpet Cap

Hat with stranded colorwork pattern. Child L (Adult S, Adult L). Designed by Courtney Spainhower.

Around the Twist Log Cabin Throw

Free until January 31, 2020 with code charity Great stash buster! Each square of this variation on the log cabin afghan is made individually and sewn together. It makes for a very portable & easy project. Designed by Anastacia Zittel.

Mountain Vector Shawl

Inspired by beautiful mountain ranges, this 2-color triangular shawl is knit sideways. DK weight yarn. Designed by Hanks And Needles.

Roaring Fork Hat

This hat features cables and a diamond design. 3 Sizes. There are two options for the brim, either a fold-over or regular brim.This hat is named after the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Designed by Jennifer Myrick.

Yarnbits Cowl

This cowl pattern combines medium-to-tiny remnants of fingering weight yarns to create a colorful, squishy accessory. This cowl is worked flat, with large chevron pattern in stockinette and garter stitch. Designed by Eileen Vito.

Sapphire Lace Shawl

Triangular shawl with a design that mixes lace with intermittent bands of garter stitch. Designed by SweaterBabe.

Surrey Flow Scarf

Simple, beginner friendly, scarf with a diamond lattice texture created with just knitting and purling. Designed by Bex knitty design.

Chunky Pinwheel Cowl

Cowl with a striking pinwheel design that is worked with just knits, purls, and simple twisted stitches. Designed by SweaterBabe.

Clara the Fawn

Baby deer softie toy is knitted in the round with a sweet little cable pattern down the front. Size 15". Designed by Rachel Borello Carroll. Worsted weight yarn.

Firth Hat

Beanie featuring all over sand cables reminiscent of wheat and barley ears. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Camilyn Crane for GoldenPineCreations.

Clingmans Watch Cap

This unisex hat features ribbing, textured stitches and a twisted stitch that resembles a chain when finished. Sizes Child, Adult Small/Medium, Adult Large. Designed by Jennifer Myrick.

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. Designed by Bex knitty design.

Fairfield Harvest Shawl

Asymmetrical large cozy triangular shaped shawl, working from side to side. 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Mountain Majesty Hat

simple stranded two-color hat featuring a crown motif. Designed by Jennifer Myrick.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.