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In this section, you can find free Top-Down knitting patterns.
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Hipp Hipp Hurra Jacket
SIZES: 6/9 - 12/18 months (2 - 3/4 - 5/6) years
A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Hipp Hipp Hurra Dress
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, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Top-Down.
Autumn Smiles Cardigan for Children
SIZES: 6/9 - 12/18 months (2 - 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 years)
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Garter Stitch, Pocket, Seamless, Top-Down.
Sunny Day Stripes Jacket for Children
Sizes 2 – 12 years.This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Cubist Poncho
A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down.
Northern Mermaid Cardigan
Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Raglan, Textured pattern, Top-Down, V-neck, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.
Warm Blush Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Variety Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Diagonal Shoulder, Textured pattern, Top-Down.
Candy Bar Jacket
Sizes 1-10 years.A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Garter Stitch, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Sky Stripes Jacket
Sizes 2-12 yearsThis free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Colorwork, Raglan, Seamless, Textured pattern, Top-Down.
V-neck Vest for Men
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.
Inverted Peaks Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Bellflower Shorts
SIZES: 1/3 - 6/9 - 12/18 months (2) years
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Top-Down.
Cozy Diamond Sweater
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down.
You Do You Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Modular, Top-Down.
Honeycreeper Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Snow White Socks
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Top-Down.
Jareth Socks
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Top-Down.
Hooded Pullover
A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Hood, In-the-round, Pocket, Seamless, Top-Down.
Stitch Please Vest
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Top-Down, V-neck.
American Girl Doll Winter Fun Dress
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: A-shape, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Mountain Time Pullover
A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Morning Hush Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Winter Lines Shawl
Finished measurements:
Height: Measured along the middle = approx. 48 cm = 19"
Width: Measured along the top side from side to side = approx. 144 cm = 56 1/2".
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Textured pattern, Top-Down.
Blue Pebbles Baby Sweater
Sizes: Premature to 2 years.
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Saddle Shoulder, Top-Down.
Cotswolds Sweater
Sizes 0 – 2 years.
A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Sweet Gleam Baby Sweater
Sizes: Premature to 2 years.This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Waffle Pullover
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Spearmint Tee
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.
Cable Dress or Sweater for 18-inch Dolls
This charming pattern can be a sweater, tunic or dress, depending on how long you make it. Our editorial team loved both the concept and the style.
Free knitting pattern using Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: A-shape, Cable, Seamless, Top-Down.
Octopus Dream Cowl
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Top-Down.
Hanasaku Yoke Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, A-shape, Colorwork, Relaxed fit, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Top-Down.
Spice Market Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.
Bobbie Turtleneck Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, Turtleneck.
Forager Socks
A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Top-Down.
Christmas Time Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crew Neck, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Christmas Time Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Colorwork, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Snowman Time Socks
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Top-Down.
Misty Lines Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Top-Down.
Starburst Lace Yoke Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Sommerflørt Sweater
A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Cable, In-the-round, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.
Robin - Unisex Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Embroidery, In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Short Rows, Stranded, Top-Down.
Garter Stitch Babbity Baby Jacket With a Collar
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Top-Down.
Country Charmers Socks
Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Harvest Wreath Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, In-the-round, Lace pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Harvest Wreath Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Lace pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Men's Top Down Raglan Sweater
Men's elegant knitted sweater
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.
Tippy Top Down Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Stripes, Top-Down, V-neck.
Desert Mirage Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Desert Mirage Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Rib, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Luminous Sand Sweater
A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.
Art Class Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Halloween Ghosts Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Intarsia, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Willow Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bobble, In-the-round, Pocket, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Middle School Sweater
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This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Stranded, Top-Down, V-neck.
Featherwork Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Steek, Stranded, Top-Down, V-neck.
Stone Island Sweater
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fisherman rib, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Rib Knit Top Down Pullover
A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Oversized fit, Seamless, Top-Down, Turtleneck.
Seamless Round Yoke Fisherman's Cardigan
While we definitely recommend experience with knitting seamless patterns if you're going to tackle this cardigan, it features a pretty straightforward decorative motif. It's good pattern if you're attempting this kind of project for the first time.
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Eyelet pattern, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.
Dahlia Shawl
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Eyelet pattern, One-piece, Top-Down.
Lemon Meringue Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Pink Lemonade Sweater
Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
18 Inch Doll Top Down Dress
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Top-Down.
Daisy Lane Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Pocket, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down, Vent.
Daisy Lane Sweater
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Rib, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down, Vent.
Heather of Cambria Seamless Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Seed Stitch, Top-Down, V-neck.
Jingle Bells Sweater
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Embroidery, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Rows, Stranded, Top-Down.
Night And Day Pullover
A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Stranded, Top-Down.
Let's Get Lost Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Raglan, Top-Down.
Feeling Good Sweater
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bobble, In-the-round, Top-Down.
Diva Pullover
This free knitting pattern uses Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down.
Ruffle Baby Hat
Sizes: 6-12-18-24 mos
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Ruffle, Seamless, Top-Down.
Sugar Stripe Socks
Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Stripes, Top-Down.
Lost in Summer Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, In-the-round, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Lost in Summer Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Buttons, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Top Down V Neck Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down, V-neck.
Candy Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Rib, Seamless, Top-Down.
Daisy Dancing Socks
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Top-Down.
Round About Sweater
Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Top-Down.
White Pine Socks
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Flounces, In-the-round, Lace pattern, Top-Down.