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Little Bee Cardigan
Sizes 0 - 4 years.
A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Embroidery, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Rosy Cheeks Sweater
Sizes 0 - 4 years.
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Sweet Ivy Sweater
Sizes 0 - 6 years.
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Loop Stitch, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Little Pea Sweater
Sizes 0 - 6 years.
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, In-the-round, Raglan, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
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.
Cutipie Pants
Sizes 0 to 4 years.
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Rib, Top-Down.
Billie Baby Pants
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.
Around the Corner Sweater
Size 12 months - 10 yearsA free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Be Mine Sweater
Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Intarsia, Seamless, Top-Down.
Maci Pocket Skirt
A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.
Vineyard Stroll Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece, Wrap front.
Annabella Sweater
Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Embroidery, In-the-round, Raglan, Top-Down.
Pixi Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Little Miss Daisy
Sizes 0 – 4 yearsFree knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Harlekin Pants
This free knitting pattern uses Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stripes, Top-Down.
Leone Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Pocket, Stripes, Top-Down.
Doll's Garter Stitch Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Top-Down.
December Bloom Sweater
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
December Bloom Jacket
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Fall Waves Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Top-Down, Turtleneck.
Autumnity Tunic Dress
A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: A-shape, Cable, In-the-round, Raglan, Top-Down.
Simone Vest
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Shawl Collar, Top-Down.
Silver Skyline Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Loam Pullover
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.
Red Hibiscus Sweater
Sizes 3 – 12 years.Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Flounces, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Red Hibiscus Jacket
Sizes 3 – 12 years.A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Frosted Cranberries Cardigan
Cardigan is worked in 2 strands of yarn.
A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Frosted Cranberries Sweater
Sweater is worked in 2 strands of yarn.
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Rib, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Iceberg Road Jacket
A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bobble, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Iceberg Road Sweater
Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bobble, In-the-round, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down, Turtleneck.
Warm My Heart Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Warm Orange Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Pocket, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Eirwen Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Sade's Onesie
This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
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.
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.
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.
Autumn Wreath Jacket
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Leaf pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Autumn Wreath Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Leaf pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
AYRTON Onesie
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.
Now and Forever Cardi
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.
Pink Sandstone Sweater
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Saddle Shoulder, Seamless, Top-Down.
Pink Sandstone Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Saddle Shoulder, Seamless, Top-Down.
Camden Top Down Cardi
SIZES: 1 year (2 years, 3 years)
A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.
Holiday Socks
Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Top-Down.
Chunky Cardi
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Seamless, Top-Down.
Swept Away Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon Sleeve, Cable, Saddle Shoulder, Seamless, Top-Down.
Basic Triangle Shawl
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, One-piece, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Le Pouf Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Uda Jumper
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Dancing Diamonds Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Buttons, Lace pattern, Saddle Shoulder, Seamless, Top-Down.
Dancing Diamonds Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, In-the-round, Lace pattern, Saddle Shoulder, Seamless, Top-Down.
UFO Yoke Baby Sweater
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stranded, Top-Down.
Melody Jumper
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Bronze Summer Sweater
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.
Bronze Summer Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crew Neck, In-the-round, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Kid's Top-Down Stripes Raglan
SIZES 6 mos (12 mos, 2T, 4T, 6, 8, 10)
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
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.
Lightning Sweater
This pattern is brought to you courtesy of Knitty Magazine. The round yoke comes to life with a motif of thunderbolts created using stranded colorwork. Many small details in the construction make this sweater perfect in both style and comfort. Recommended for experienced knitters!
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Round Yoke, Short Rows, Stranded, Top-Down.
Ribs and Stripes Knit Yoke Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
October Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
White Water Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cropped, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Pouffe Sleeves, Seamless, Top-Down.
White Water Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Saddle Shoulder, 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.
Swing by Spring Top
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon Sleeve, In-the-round, Lace pattern, Leaf pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.
Cooling Creek Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Lace pattern, Loose fit, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
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.
Ribs and Stripes Yoke Sweater
Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Skibsdreng Vest
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stripes, Top-Down.
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.
Sapphire Trails Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Balloon Sleeve, Lace pattern, Seamless, Top-Down.
Sapphire Trails Sweater
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Balloon sleeve, In-the-round, Lace pattern, Seamless, Top-Down.
Summer League Cutoff Top
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cropped, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Luscious Lilacs Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Leaf pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.
Sweet Susan Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.
Hidden Pocket Steeked Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Steek, Top-Down.
Lavender Rose Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.