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In this section, you can find free Top-Down knitting patterns.
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Quiet Moments Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon Sleeve, Leaf pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Quiet Moments
Free knitting pattern using Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon Sleeve, Leaf pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Green Machine
This free knitting pattern uses Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace, Top-Down.
Le Pouf Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Cropped, Long Sleeve, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Le Pouf Pullover
A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Cropped, Long Sleeve, Top-Down.
Urban Autumn
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crew Neck, English Rib, Long Sleeve, Seamless, Top-Down.
Rullskridsko
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Round Yoke, Seamless, Stranded, Top-Down.
Kid's Poncho
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down, Turtleneck.
Sprouting
Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Seamless, Top-Down.
American Girl Doll Vintage Double-Breasted Jacket
This cute winter jacket features a retro look. The cuffs, button band and hem are knitted with seed stitch for an interesting texture. Recommended for those with some experience knitting doll clothes!
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Inner Circle
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crew Neck, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Lagoon
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crew Neck, English Rib, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
BEN Baby Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Top-Down, V-neck.
Rise Up
Ther sweater is worked in 2 strands of 2 different yarns.
This free knitting pattern uses DK or Lace-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Top-Down, Vent.
Sweet Pearl
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crew Neck, Garter Stitch, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Iris
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Drop Sleeve, In-the-round, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.
Lantern Sleeve Top
A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Akranes
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Leaf Piles
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Seamless, Textured pattern, Top-Down, V-neck.
Baby Cabled Cardi
SIZES 3 (6, 12, 18, 24) months
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.
Reykjavik
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Carly Pullover
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crew Neck, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
American Girl Doll Pleated Lace Dress
This elegant dress is perfect for your doll to wear on fancy occasions. It is knitted seamlessly from the top down. We definitely recommend it to those with experience knitting clothes or doll clothes.
This free knitting pattern uses Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Kenai Skyline Shawl
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Lace pattern, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.
Story of Autum Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Story of Autumn
Free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Date Night
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Morocco Love
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down, Turtleneck.
Strawberry Rain
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Lake Autumn
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Idun
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Idun Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Sidewalk Café Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Long Sleeve, Loose fit, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Tippy Toe
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Rib, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Midnight Snow
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Seamless, Top-Down.
Fresh Berries Tee
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.
Toldboden
Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Eyelet pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Something to Celebrate
Worked in 2 strans of yarn.
A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Seamed, Top-Down.
Weekend Vibe Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon Sleeve, English Rib, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Weekend Vibe
Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon Sleeve, English Rib, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Frozen Cranberries Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Pocket, Raglan, Rib, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Frozen Cranberries
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Raglan, Rib, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Blue November Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon Sleeve, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Blue November
A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon Sleeve, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Starburst Lace Yoke Sweater
This elegant sweater features a lace yoke and a solid body. It features short rows and a fashionable fitted style.
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Rows, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.
Georgy Girl
A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
After Midnight Sweater
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
After Midnight
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Remember When
A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Textured pattern, Top-Down.
Frida Blouse
A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down.
Candy Cane Lane
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crew Neck, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Candy Cane Lane Jacket
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Candy Cane Lane
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
American Girl Doll Jacket for Santa's Helper Outfit
A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Reykjavik
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Akranes
A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Blue Spruce
Free knitting pattern using Lace or Sport-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Blue Spruce Jacket
A free knitting pattern using Lace or Sport-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, 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.