Top-Down: 1008 Free Patterns

In this section, you can find free Top-Down knitting patterns.

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Top 10 Knitting Patterns in Top-Down

Simply Confident

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.

Blue Melody

A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bobble, Cable, Cowlneck, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

American Girl Doll Red and White Tunic

This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Rows, Stripes, Top-Down.

American Girl Doll Leggings

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

Leaf Play

Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Leaf pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Top Down Pullover

Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crew Neck, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Dreamie Preemie

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, In-the-round, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.

Winter Escape Jacket

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

Winter Escape

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

Northern Exposure

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Long Sleeve, Seamless, Top-Down.

Past to Present

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

Top Down Gradient Kid's Sweater

Sizes: 2 (4, 6, 8) yrs

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crew Neck, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Beyond Boots

A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Top-Down.

Faraway Fair Isle

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

Miss Cookie

Sizes: 6/9 - 12/18 months (2 - 3/4 - 5/6) years

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Seamless, Top-Down.

Run Run Rudolph

Sizes: 12/18 months - 2 - 3/4 - 5/6 years

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

Winter Swagger

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Rows, Stripes, Top-Down.

Candy Cane Lane Socks

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Seamless, Top-Down.

American Girl Doll Two Color Dress

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.

Burning Leaves

Height: Measured down the middle = approx. 45 cm = 17 3/4”.
Width: Measured along the top = approx. 184 cm = 72 1/4”.

Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

A free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: English Rib, Top-Down.

Ballerina Wrap Top

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cropped, I-Cord, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck, Wrap.

Firth

This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Round Yoke, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Owl Feathers

When you see the shawl, it's immediately clear why the name was chosen. The eye-catching lace pattern looks a lot like the feathers of an owl. This is a fun project for the experienced knitter.

SIZE:
Height: Measured down the middle = approx. 80 cm = 31 1/2”.
Width: Measured along the top edge = approx. 160 cm = 63”.

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork, Leaf pattern, Top-Down.

Margarita

Finished Measurements: 20” wide; 51” long

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Lace edge, Stripes, Top-Down.

Touch of Modern Tunic for 18-inch Dolls

This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.

Draw

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Shawl Collar, Top-Down.

Apple Valley

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

Spring Song

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down, Trumpet Sleeves.

Sweet Country Sunrise Jacket

A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon sleeves, Colorwork, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.

Sweet Country Sunrise

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon sleeves, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.

Berry Diamond Cardigan

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon sleeves, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Top-Down.

Berry Diamond

A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon sleeves, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Strawberry Swing

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cowlneck, Lace pattern, Oversized fit, Raglan, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.

Autumn Spice Cardigan

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Textured pattern, Top-Down.

Autumn Spice

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Textured pattern, Top-Down.

Valencia

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Boatneck, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.

Valencia Cardigan

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down, V-neck.

Raspberry Kiss Jumper

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-quarter sleeves, Cropped, Lace pattern, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Top-Down.

Raspberry Kiss

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-quarter sleeves, Cropped, Lace pattern, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Top-Down.

Stone Fields

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.

Happy Stripes

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

Soda Fountain

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: English rib, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.

Soda Fountain Cardi

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: English rib, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.

Highlands Cape

Top-down toggle closure cape

Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, Top-Down.

Dandelion Dreams

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.

Azalea Top-Down Raglan Sweater

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Round Neckline, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down, Tutorials.

Sonora Sunrise Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.

Sonora Sunrise

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

Perfect Little Dress for 18-inch Dolls

This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.

Three-Stripe Sweater for 18" Dolls

Free knitting pattern using Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.

Life With Flair Jumper

This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-quarter sleeves, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Life With Flair

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-quarter sleeves, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

April Showers Jacket

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

April Showers

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

Vaudeville Capelet

This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Top-Down.

Egyptian Feathers Jacket

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Egyptian Feathers

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Courier Pullover

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.

Rose Water Jacket

Free knitting pattern using DK or Lace-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-quarter sleeves, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.

Rose Water

A free knitting pattern using DK or Lace-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-quarter sleeves, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.

Freedom Found

Free knitting pattern using Aran or Sport-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Textured pattern, Top-Down, V-neck.

Sweet Heather

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-quarter sleeves, Lace pattern, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Top-Down.

Sweet Heather Jacket

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-quarter sleeves, Lace pattern, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Top-Down.

Lonely Horizon

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Stripes, Top-Down.

Summer Berries Jacket

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-quarter sleeves, A-shape, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Summer Berries

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-quarter sleeves, A-shape, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Lilac Bouquet

A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Lace pattern, Top-Down.

Flamingo Parade Jacket

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

Flamingo Parade

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Wistful

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-quarter sleeves, Colorwork, Leaf pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.

Blue Porcelain Lace Dress for 18-inch Dolls

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.

Top-Down One-Piece Tunic - Raglan Top with Yoke

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, One-piece, Seamless, Sleeveless, Stockinette Stitch, Stripes, Top-Down, V-neck.

Lily Top-Down Chevron Lace Camisole

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crochet Finish, Top-Down.

Poetry in Motion

A free knitting pattern using Fingering or Lace-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Rib, Round Neckline, Seamless, Top-Down.

Bernat Poncho Pullover

Size:6 -24 months

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One-piece.

Rosewood Jacket

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-quarter sleeves, A-shape, Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Rosewood

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-quarter sleeves, A-shape, Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Spring Harvest

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