Free knitting patterns for blankets, clothes, accessories that are knit with two colors side by side. Updated 1/3/26
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Free Patterns
Miscellany Sweater
This garter stitch sweater is designed as a stash buster with each contrasting marled color blocked half created with yarn scraps in dark or light shades. Sizes XS to 5X. 2 strands of Worsted weight yarn held together. Designed by J.Miyo Knits for Knitty.
Half and Half Cardigan
Color blocked cardigan knit flat in stockinette. Front edges and neckband are knit along with the body so there's no picking up stitches. Sizes XS to 5X. DK weight yarn. Designed by Afifa.
Totally Twisted Hat and Scarf
This set features a half and half color scheme that switches color in the central cables. Toddler size. DK weight yarn. Designed by improzora. Available in English and German
Dentado Scarf
Lisa R. Myers designed this sophisticated scarf with two ombre yarns in a chevron lace pattern.
Contrast Pullover
Color blocked pullover sweater with contrasting colors and textures. Sizes Finished Bust/Chest Measurement: 42 (44, 47, 52, 54)" [106.5 (112, 119, 132, 137) cm]. Designed by Stacey Gerbman for Red Heart. Bulky weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Chatsworth Cable Poncho
Pullover poncho with an 8 row cable on one half and ribbing on the other half, finished with ribbed turtleneck. Designed by Vladimir Teriokhin for Lion Brand. Aran weight yarn.
Practical Magic Scarf
Scarf worked on the bias with 2 colors that blend into each other with stripes. Use a variegated yarn for one half in stockinette with a lace edge and a constrasting solid for the other half in a diagonal eyelet lace. Designed by Mac and Joe. Fingering weight yarn.
Polar Beanie Hat
Unique baby and toddler hat knit in two colors with a curlicue point at the crown. Sizes To Fit Age: 0 Month to 3 Years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
Stitch Surfer Socks
Half and half sock with solid and self-striping yarns forming “waves” of colourways. Toe up heel flap socks. Sizes S, M & L. Designed by Louise Robert for Knitty.
Moon and Sun Sweater
Sweater in half dark half light with what could be a dark eclipsed sun on one side and a crescent moon or moon eclipsing the sun on the other half. Sizes To Fit Chest: 76 cm to 117cm /30 inhces 47 inches. DK weight yarn. Moon and Sun Sweater designed by Paintbox Yarns.
Celeste Woven Herringbone Cowl
Cowl knit flat in two colors with options for short or long sizes in herringbone texture. DK weight yarn. Designed by Emma Wright.
Rachel Top
Colorful sleeveless top with a band collar buttoned in the neck with side by side color blocking. 3 Sizes. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Rita Maassen.
Patterns for Purchase
Brunelli Wrap
Two-colored rectangular shawl inspired by flames with its two sides intertwined within a central cable, surrounded by bramble stitch and cabled borders. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Stana D. Sortor.
Sno Top
Sleeveless top of four separate panels in different colors joined using two-color cables. Size XS to 5XL. Sport weight yarn. Designed by PomfritKnit for Hobbii. A kit is also available.
