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Colorwork: 1749 Free Patterns
In this section, you can find free Colorwork knitting patterns.
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Top 10 Knitting Patterns in Colorwork
Mondrian Pullover
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Ribbon Stitch Clutch
Measurements: Approximately 12” (30.5 cm) wide x 9.5” (24 cm) height with the flap folded down after assembly
A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Folio Tote
Finished measurements: Width: 13”/33cm; Length: 16”/40.5cm
A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Stripes.
Lily Shaker Kitchen Towel
MEASUREMENTS Approx 20" [51 cm] wide x 27" [68.5 cm] long.
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Taradiddle Headband
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round.
Chromatic Sweater
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Color Blocked Scarf
Finished measurements: Length 56 1/2", Width 7 1/2"
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Tolland Scarf
Finished Measurements: 72½” long and 9” wide
A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
The Right Stripe Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Stripes, Worked In Sections.
Dino Claws Blanket
MEASUREMENT Approx 43" [109 cm] square.
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Motifs, Seamed.
Copious Cable Blanket
A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Colorwork.
Coventry Cowl
Finished Circumference About 27 in. (68.5 cm). Finished Height About 9 in. (23 cm)
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.
Twiga Headband
Finished Circumference About 21 1/2 in. (54.5 cm). Finished Width About 4 in. (10 cm)
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.
Welkin Shawl
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Wingspan (along bottom edge): 80”; Depth at Center: 26
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Lace edge, Stripes.
Holiday Jay Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.
Circle Throw
SIZE 64” (162.5 cm) diameter, without fringe
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Circle, Colorwork, Crochet Finish.
Four-Square Diagonal Throw
Finished Throw measures 48" [122 cm] x 48" [122 cm].
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: C2C, Colorwork, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
American Girl Doll Christmas Carol Outfit (Skirt, Cape, Hat and Legwarmers)
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless.
Spring Parade Sweater
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stranded, Top-Down.
Spring Parade Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stranded, Top-Down.
Riverstone Sweater
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamed, Stripes, Worked In Sections.
Gridded Texture Dishcloth
MEASUREMENT Approx 7¾" [19.5 cm] square.
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Drizzle Sweater
SIZES 12-18 mo. (2 yr, 3 yr, 4 yr)
Free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Seamless, Top-Down.
Strikepoint Hat
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless, Stranded.
Highlighter Lines Hat
This eye-catching hat features some stranded colorwork that gives real pop to this design. At the same time, the knitting is relatively straightforward, making it a pattern even a novice can handle.
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Pompom, Seamed, Stranded.
Mirror Image Cowl
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Stranded.
Turkish Delight Shawl
This charming shawl features eye-catching colorwork. This pattern is suitable for newbies looking to try colorwork for the first time, or more experienced knitters.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Length: 64”, Width (at widest edge): 36”
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Fabulous Fair Isle Cowls
Cowl measures 34" (86 cm) in circumference and 10" (25.5) in length.
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.
Love My Doll Sweater
Sweater measures 37cm [14½”] around chest x 16cm [6¼”] long. Sweater is designed to fit 45.5cm [18”] doll.
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
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.
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.
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: C2C, Colorwork, 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 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.