Fair Isle: 325 Free Patterns

In this section, you can find free Fair Isle knitting patterns.

Our directory links to free knitting patterns only. But sometimes patterns that were available for free become pay-walled later. Patterns can also be moved or taken down. If you encounter a problem accessing any of the patterns, we urge you to report this to us.

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Top 10 Knitting Patterns in Fair Isle

Aluma Hat

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, Stranded.

Nth Mitts

These eye-catching fingerless mitts feature Fair-Isle style stranded colorwork. If this is your thing, we recommend you check them out!

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Stranded.

A Simplicity Fair Isle Hat

If you're looking to practice your Fair Isle skills on a quick pattern, check out this hat courtesy of Vetka Knitwear!

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Stranded.

Stella Nova Mitts

If you're looking for a fun Fair Isle-inspired colowork project, check out these charming fingerless mitts!

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Stranded.

Snowman Time Potholders

SIZE: Approx. 17 x 17 cm = 6 3/4" x 6 3/4".

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle.

Fire Blossom Hat

This gorgeous hat features intricate Fair Isle colorwork. We definitely recommend this pattern for someone with previous knitting or Fair Isle experience.

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Stranded.

Fall Festival Beanie

Finished Measurements: Circumference: 20¼” Length: 8½”

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Pompom, Seamless.

Fair Isle Mitts

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle.

Lumi Mittens

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, Nordic.

Diamante Mitts

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Hand Circumference: 7½” ; Length: 7”

This free knitting pattern uses Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round.

Fair Isle Dog Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle.

Fair Isle Yoke Sweater

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless.

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.

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.

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.

Holiday Socks

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Top-Down.

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.

Pinnacle Hat

This free knitting pattern uses Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.

Fjord Mosaic Mittens and Socks

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round.

Gondry Hoodie

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Colorwork, Fair Isle, Hood, Pocket, Seamed, V-neck.

High Park Vest

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, Stockinette Stitch.

Bernat Family Knit Child Yoke Sweater

Sizes: 2, 4,6 years

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless.

Slip Stitch Cardigan

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Drop shoulder, Fair Isle, Long Sleeve, Seamed.

Equilateral Cowl

Finished Measurements: 24” circumference and 13½” high

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.

Lamana 09/23 Hat

Finished Measurements: 21¼–22¼” circumference

Free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.

Spring Fjords Cardigan

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Spring Fjords

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Colorwork, Fair Isle, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Fair Isle Hat and Cowl

A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.

Graphic Knit Fair Isle Hat

If you're looking for a quick and fun winter-themed knitting project, look no further! This is a great pattern if you want to try out some Fair Isle style colorwork.

Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.

Faraway Fair Isle

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down.

Inside Out

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle.

Nougat Cardigan

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Nanette

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.

Magic Mountain

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Incan Spice Fairisle Hat

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, Seamless.

Northway

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle.

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless.

Cascade Christmas Stocking

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle.

On Dasher Knit Stocking

MEASUREMENTS Approx 7½" [19 cm] wide x 16½" [42 cm] long.

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, Intarsia.

Autumn Harvest Knit Pillow

Colorwork fans will love this pattern. Check it out in all its colorful glory! Definitely a project for the experienced colorworker.

MEASUREMENT Approx 20" [51 cm] square

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle.

Northern Fair Isle Knit Hat and Mittens

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle.

Reverse Fair Isle Knit Poncho

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, Turtleneck.

Always Spring

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle.

Flower Music

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle.

Ysabel's Hat

This hat features fair-isle style colorwork showing rolling waves and an octopus. Looks like a fun project!

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless, Stranded.

Girls Fair Isle Tunic

Sizes: 4 - 12 years

A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, Long Sleeve.

Fairisle Hat

A small, elegant pattern featuring gorgeous Fair Isle colorwork, this is an instant eye-catcher. Go check it out!

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless, Stranded.

Fair Isle Knit Capelet

This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Cowlneck, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.

Dingle

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless, Stranded.

Fair Isle Leg Warmer

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Stranded.

Hay Bay Hat

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless, Stranded.

Pantashrooms

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Fair Isle, I-Cord, Stranded.

Snow-Speckled Hat

A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle.

American Girl Doll Nordic Winter Dress

This stunning doll dress is inspired by traditional Scandinavian outfits, and embellished with Nordic-style colorwork. We were really impressed with this original and eye-catching design!

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stranded, Top-Down.

American Girl Doll Nordic Winter Hat

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless, Stranded.

Merry Fair Isle Knit Ornaments

MEASUREMENT: Approx 4¼" [11 cm] diameter

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle.

Warmhearted

Sizes 1 - 6 years

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, Seamless, Top-Down.

Wild Blueberries

Sizes 1 - 6 years

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, Seamless, Top-Down.

Candy Lane Cardigan

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Candy Lane

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

A Gift of Thistle

This beautiful two-piece combo is sure to wow everyone this Fall. A Gift of Thistle uses traditional Fair Isle-style stranded colorwork to create the intricate pattern that you can see depicted in the picture. The designer used two color-transitioning yarns to create the interesting color scheme. This is definitely not a project for the beginner!

This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Corrugated Ribbing, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless, Stranded, Stripes.