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Colorwork: 1359 Free Patterns
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Top 10 Knitting Patterns in Colorwork
City Scape Scarf
Finished Measurements: Length: 72” Width: 10”
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Stripes.
Shibui Knits Capro Cowl
Finished Measurements: 18” high and 29” circumference
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round.
School Run Vest
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, V-neck.
Cambridge Connection Vest
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Round Neckline.
Alpine Hat
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Stripes.
Merry and Bright Hat
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round.
Winter Wonderland Hat
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.
Bailey Hat
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.
Winter in Vermont Mittens
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.
Rowan Bror Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Seamed, Stranded, V-neck.
Merry Trees
Sizes 2 - 14 yearsThis free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stranded, Top-Down.
Merry Santas
Sizes 2 - 14 years.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stranded, Top-Down.
Rowan Tine Sweater
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crew Neck, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Seamed, Stranded.
Rowan Jaeger Dickie
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Stranded.
Reindeer Games Tree Skirt
Finished Measurements: Approximately 54” across and 27” from cast-on to bind-off
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Stranded.
North Gate Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down, Turtleneck.
North Gate Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stranded, Top-Down, Turtleneck.
Brioche Knit Tea Towel
MEASUREMENTS Approx 15" x 26" [38 x 66 cm].
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork.
Pixie Dots Stocking
Finished Measurements: Circumference: 13” Length: 17”
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless.
Rowan Malin Scarf
Finished Measurement: 20¾” wide and 66¼” wide
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia.
Candy Cane Stocking
Finished Measurements: Circumference: 12”Length: 18”
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Go Around Fair Isle Hat
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Pompom, Seamless.
Shifting Shades Mosaic Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 55" x 58" [139.5 x 147.5 cm].
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.
Mosaic Knit Placemat
MEASUREMENTS Approx 12½" x 18" [32 x 45.5 cm]
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.
Little Black Cat Pullover
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stranded, Top-Down, Worked as One-piece.
Windowpane Pillow
Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crochet Finish.
The Right Stripe Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Stripes, Worked in sections.
Clarabelle Striped Scarf
Measures about 7 1/2 x 66 1/2 in. (19 x 169 cm), not including fringe
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fringe, Sideways, Stripes.
Chunky Chevron Blanket
Finished Measurements: 36" x 30"
Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork.
Cables and Checks Set
Set includes sweater and hat for 6-12-18-24 months.
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Colorwork.
Easy Stripes & Blocked Hat
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Tropical Leaf Knit Pillow
MEASUREMENT Approx 20" [51 cm] square.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia.
Stepping Stones Shawl
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Lace, Top-Down, Worked as One-piece.
Ranunculus Sweater
If you're looking for a pattern that offers Fair Isle colorwork on a round yoke, look no further than this great sweater from yarn.com. Recommended for those with experience knitting seamless garments.
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Pretty Puzzle Points Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 50½" x 60" [128 x 152.5 cm].
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Worked in sections.
Hexa Lines Knit Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 49¾" x 58½" [126 x 148.5 cm].
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Worked in sections.
Fenangle the Angles Blanket Scarf
MEASUREMENTS Approx 22 x 77" [56 x 195.5 cm], excluding fringe.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Modular.
Woolstok Light Cowl
Finished Measurements: 54” circumference and 8½” wide
Free knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Stripes.
Woolstok Light Slouch
This free knitting pattern uses light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless, Stripes.
Two Panel Bias Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 50" x 60" [127 x 152.5 cm], excluding Pompom Tassels.
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Corner-to-corner, Worked in sections.
Brioche Scarf
MEASUREMENTS Approx 8" [20.5 cm] wide x 70" [178 cm] long.
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork.
Stacked Shells Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 58" [147 cm] wide x 62" [157.5 cm] at longest point.
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Modular, Worked in sections.
Featherdown Shawl
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Wingspan: 50” Depth at Center: 25”
Free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Lace edge, Lace pattern.
Choux Cowl
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Circumference: 50” Width: 12½” (25” total circumference)
Free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Striped Yoke Women's Pullover
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Checkered Hat
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Pompom, Seamless.
Elena Child's Sweater
Sizes: 2 (4, 6, 8, 10) years
A free girls knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.
Pinnacle Hat
This free knitting pattern uses light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.
Mosaic Sparkle Baby Blanket
If you are looking for a fun pattern to try your hand at mosaic-style colorwork, check out this offering from Yarnspirations. The blanket uses Super-Bulky yarn so it's a quick knit, and the uncomplicated motif is great for mosaic knitting novices.
MEASUREMENT Approx 39" [99 cm] square
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.
Swell Socks
Finished Measurements: 7½” circumference around the foot and 9½” long
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic, Seamless.
Nigela Shawl
Finished Measurements: 60” across and 25” down center
A free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Cozy Striped Socks
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Stripes.
Round Nesting Baskets
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Garter Stitch, In-the-round.
Taffy Stripes Throw
Finished Measurements: 40" x 45"
Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Tammi Sweater
Sizes: 8 (10, 12) years
Free girls knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Seaside Sunset Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 49" x 60" [124.5 x 152.5 cm].
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork.
Sampler Wedges Shawl
Simple, attractive and fun are the best words to describe this triangular shawl from Caron. Texture work at the yarn transitions adds interest. Check this pattern out!
MEASUREMENTS Approx 76" [193 cm] wide x 23" [58.5 cm] deep.
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Slipped Stripes Blanket
Finished Measurements: 50" x 45"
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Slip Stitch, Stripes.
Tweed Stitch Rectangular Case
MEASUREMENTS Approx 9" [23 cm] long x 5½" [14 cm] wide.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Have It Both Ways
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Sideways.
Grange Park Tunic
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Seamed, Sleeveless.
Pinwheel Posy Blanket
MEASUREMENT Approx 59" [150 cm] diameter.
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed.
Velvet Stripes Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approximately (Approx) 50" x 60" [127 x 152.5 cm].
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed.
Chevron Panel Baby Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 36" x 46" [91.5 x 117 cm].
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork, Seamed.
Clapping Elves
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern.
Holly Jolly Hat
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern.
Sleigh Ride Socks
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Seamless, Top-Down.
Ashbridge's Bay Shawl
MEASUREMENTS Approx 30" deep x 60" wide [76 x 152.5 cm].
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork, Stripes.
Striped Spring Cardi
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Star Baby Pullover
Sized 6-24 months
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
UFO Yoke Sweater
Sizes 6-24 months
A free boys knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Winters Night Enchantment Set - Hat and Mittens
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Seamless.
Highland Hikers
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Seamless, Top-Down.
Fjord Mosaic Mittens and Socks
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round.
Dotty and Dash Table Runner
MEASUREMENTS Approx 14½" x 49" (37 x 124.5 cm).
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Gridlock Dishcloth
MEASUREMENT Approx 8" [20.5 cm] square.
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crochet Finish.
Striped Hooded Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Hood, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Stripes.
Lyden Hat
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Gondry Hoodie
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-quarter sleeves, Colorwork, Fair Isle, Hood, Pocket, Seamed, V-neck.
Mosaic Floral Pillow
MEASUREMENT Approx 18" [45.5 cm] square
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.