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Highlands Hat
Free until Jan 31, 2021 Fast hat with stranded zigzag design knit in bulky yarn. Designed by Kali Berg.
Jennifer Pullover
Free until Jan 31, 2021 Sweater in sizes XS (S, M, L, XL) 32” (34, 38, 46, 50) bust includes 4” of positive ease. Designed by Skacel Collection, Inc.
Herald Cap
Free until Jan 31, 2021 This newsboy style cap features a simple cable on a reverse stocking stitch ground. It is knitted in one piece starting with the brim which uses short row shaping to give a neat finish and minimise sewing. Designed by Hannah Smith.
- Get the Herald Cap knitting pattern. Click "Buy Now" on the pattern page and, if the offer is still good, the price will be zeroed out.
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Swatchy the Cap
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.
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.
Ninalika Socks
Still free for now -Free until Dec 25, 2020 Socks worked from the toe up with a small gusset to the shadow-wrap heel for a wider instep. The small stranded pattern is easy to knit (no long floats) and runs over a 4-stitch-repeat. Sizes S (M, L) Designed by Fräulein Städtisch.
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.
Inez Sweater
Still free for now - Free until Dec 31, 2020 Long-sleeved pullover with v-neck, rolled edges and cabled decreases along the armholes and neckline. Designed by Elsebeth Lavold.
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.
- Get the Love and Lace Shawl knitting pattern. Just add to cart and complete checkout without payment info to receive the download.
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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
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.
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.
Lace Shawl
Still Free for Now. 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.
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.
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.
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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.
- Get the Starling Wing Hat and Fingerless Mitts knitting pattern.
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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.
- Get the The Year of the Rat knitting pattern
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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.
- Get the Garibaldi Earwarmer Headband knitting pattern
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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.
- Get the Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel Shawl knitting pattern
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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.
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.
Previously Free Patterns
Quiet Ways Shawl
Wide triangle shawl knit from the top down with gentle texture, easy botanical lace and an applied lace border. Designed by Katie Flora.
Scapolite Shawl
Triangle shaped cabled shawl worked from the top down, starting with a garter-tab cast-on to create a clean neck edge. One of the patterns in Quick + Easy Knits ebook. Designed by Mindy Wilkes.
Spinel Scarf
Classic cabled scarf. Worsted weight yarn. One of the patterns in Quick + Easy Knits ebook. Designed by HandWorks Knitwear Designs.
The Capitol Hat
Beanie hat inspired by the Capitol dome in Washington, DC. 7 sizes. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Hinterm Stein.
Serene Simplicity Poncho
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.
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.
- Get the Skywalk Hat knitting pattern with coupon code STAYWELL
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I Heart You Dishcloth
Row by row written instructions for a textured heart square. Designed by Deb Buckingham.
- Get the I Heart You Dishcloth knitting pattern.
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- See more of Heart knitting patterns
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.
- Get the Mountain Hiker Mittens knitting pattern
- Buy the matching Mountain Hiker Hat knitting pattern
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.
- Get the Around the Twist Log Cabin Throw knitting pattern code charity
- See more of Anastacia Zittel's Knitting Patterns
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.
- Get the Clara the Fawn knitting pattern
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- See more Woodland Animals Knitting Patterns
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.
- Get the Rustic Baby and Toddler Sweater knitting pattern
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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.
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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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Previously Free Patterns
These patterns were free for a limited time and now are for sale.
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
