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Top-Down: 1736 Free Patterns

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Astrid Cardigan

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

Pastel Bubble Pullover

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Tangerine Twist Sweater for Children

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

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

Birds of a Feather Sweater

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

Mermaid Echo Cardigan

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Cables, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Mermaid Echo Sweater

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cables, Double neck, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Frosted Bloom Hat

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

Beehive Pullover

This charming sweater features Raglan-style shoulders for a sporty look and an eye-catching honeycomb texture.

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

Warm Wheat Hat

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Top-Down.

Silver Petunia Sweater

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Flounces, In-the-round, Raglan, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Silver Petunia Cardigan

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Flounces, I-Cord, Raglan, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Mystic Moonlight Sweater

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Diagonal Shoulder, In-the-round, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Spring Blossom Dress for 18-inch Dolls

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

Azulejo Sweater

This attractive sweater features stranded colorwork to create an eye-catching geometric pattern. Check it out!

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

Lost in Mist Cardigan

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck, Worked in several strands of yarn.

Lost in Mist Sweater

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked in several strands of yarn.

Snow Ring Sweater

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Snow Ring Cardigan

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Round Yoke, Split sides, Stripes, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Child's Pleated Lace Dress

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

The Cerri Baby Cardigan

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

Irish Mist Neck Warmer

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cables, Saddle Shoulder, Top-Down.

Peppermint Dream Dickie/Cowl

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, Saddle Shoulder, Top-Down.

Nimbus Haze Sweater

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Split sides, Top-Down.

Nimbus Haze Cardigan

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Split sides, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Kid’s Vintage Cape

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

Spirit of Winter Cardigan

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

Spirit of Winter Sweater

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

Gingerbread Love Sweater

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

The Cozy Baby Cardigan

Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Oversized fit, Seamless, Top-Down.

Frosty Dream Cardigan

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, European/diagonal shoulder, Oversized fit, Pockets, Top-Down, V-neck, Worked in several strands of yarn.

September Song Sweater

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Moss stitch, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

MetaMarclay Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Embroidery, In-the-round, Seamed, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Dove Feather Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Chunky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Dove Feather Cardigan

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

Biker’s Cowl / Dickie

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

Moon Phase Sweater

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

Moon Phase Cardigan

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

Rock Ridges Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Diagonal Shoulder, English Rib, Split sides, Top-Down.

Winter Poem Cardigan

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Round Yoke, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Winter Poem Sweater

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Round Yoke, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Fleur de Chartres Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Round Yoke, Seamless, Stranded, Top-Down.

Echo River Sweater

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

Ivory Coast Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cables, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Stone Shore Sweater

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Double neck, In-the-round, Seamless, Split sides, Top-Down.

Sapphire Sea Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.

Soft Soul Sweater

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

Soft Soul Cardigan

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

Grateful Heart Cardigan

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

Winter Rain Cardigan

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cables, Raglan, Top-Down.

Snowman Magic Sweater for Boys

Sizes 2 - 14 years.

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

Snowman Magic Sweater for Girls

Sizes 2 - 14 years

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Round Yoke, Top-Down.

Tulip Baby Cardigan

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

The Skylar Pullover

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

Twist Cardigan

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Cropped, Drop Sleeve, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.

Rudolph's Parade Sweater for Girls

Size 2 - 14 years.

Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Rudolph's Parade for Boys

Sizes 2 - 14 years.

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

Winter Rain Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Moonlit Mountain Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Moonlit Mountain Cardigan

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

90’s Memories - Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Cherish Sweater

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: English Rib, In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked in several strands of yarn.

Cherish Cardigan

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: English Rib, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck, Worked in several strands of yarn.

Festive Dress for 18-inch Doll

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

Marley V-Neck Sweater

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

Walnuts & Smiles Sweater for Boys

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

Walnuts & Smiles Cardigan for Boys

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

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

Children’s Toggle Topcoat

This cute kids' topcoat is comfy and warm. Toggle closures make it easy to put on and take off. Garment knitting experience is recommended if you're going to try this pattern!

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

Merry Christmas Men's Sweater

Celebrate Christmas in style with this bold sweater pattern from Hobbii!

A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, Round Yoke, Stranded, Top-Down.

Evening Star Cardigan for Men

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

Evening Star Sweater for Men

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

Rugby Mini Socks



This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Asymmetrical, In-the-round, Rib, Top-Down.

Dove Dream Sweater

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Marbre Cardigan

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

Harbor Horizon Sweater for Men

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Top-Down.

Berries & Dreams Cardigan

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.

Berries & Dreams Sweater for Kids

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.

Three-Tier Skirt Doll Dress for 18-inch Doll

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

Toscana Cardigan



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

After Winter Cardigan

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Diagonal Shoulder, Pockets, Top-Down, V-neck, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Trailhead Neck Warmer/Cowl for Kids

SIZES: 2 - 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 years.

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
















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