Free knitting patterns for blankets, clothes, accessories using the tumbling block design. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 4/15/24
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Free Patterns
Oasis Cardigan
This kimono cardigan featuring a geometric pattern in a tumbling blocks texture. Sizes 38 to 65 inches/95 to 163 cm. Designed by Letizia De Antoniis for Yarnalia. Worsted weight yarn.
Tumbling Blocks Lapghan
Blanket with a textured design that looks like three dimensional cubes in knit and purl stitches. Size Approx. 38”x 42” which is perfect for lap or baby blanket. Designed by Cascade Yarns. Aran weight yarn.
Reversible Asherton Scarf
This geometric tumbling blocks pattern looks the same on both sides. The geometric effect depends on how much you block it. It can look very sharp with blocking as in the pictured project or more wavy without much blocking. Designed by SmarieK. Pictured project by Carmela-Biscuit who also created a chart.
Tumbling Blocks Afghan Throw
Variations listed at Ravelry for fewer colors or larger blocks.
More Free Patterns
Tumbling Blocks Afghan
Three color throw inspired by the three dimensional look quilt design. Bulky yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Pictured project by musicalewok
Fortuna Pullover
Pullover sweater with a tumbling block motif on the circular yoke and hem. Sizes 35.5(37.75, 41, 43.5, 45)” Bust Circumference . DK weight yarn. Designed by Kelly Forster for Cascade Yarns.
Stack Up Blocks Blanket
Afghan knit in a tumbling blocks stitch pattern that gives a 3-dimensional look in only knit and purl stitches. Written instructions or chart. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Bernat for Joanns.
Optical Illusion Cloth
Inspired by the traditional Tumbling Blocks quilt pattern, this pattern creates a cloth or potholder that looks like a 3D cube. Designed by Barbara Breiter. Pictured project by Imara. Gauge is very important to make sure the paralleograms create the right shape.
Patterns for Purchase
Tumbling Blocks Cowl
Colorful cowl knit with an intarsia tumbling block design that has a 3D look. Inside is a solid color so you can roll to form a contrasting collar. Perfect for stashbusting and using up leftover scraps of fingering weight yarn. Designed by Vanessa Ewing