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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 for Men
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.
Top Down Cardigan For Child/Kids
Sizes: 6-24 months
A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Third Coast Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Stranded, Stripes, Top-Down, Turtleneck, Zipper.
Grand-voile Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Tivoli Socks
A free knitting pattern using Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Intarsia, One-piece, Top-Down.
Gaultier Sweater
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Stripes, Top-Down.
Autumn Waves Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace, Top-Down.
La Spiga Sweater
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Stranded, Top-Down.
Floral Lake Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Buttons, Lace pattern, Round Yoke, Top-Down.
Spring Iris Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Diagonal Shoulder, Seamless, Top-Down.
Velvet Cape and Beanie for 18-inch Doll
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.
Lavender Harvest Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Lavender Harvest Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Sunny Lavender Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Round Yoke, Short Sleeves, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.
Strawberry Haze Cardigan
Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Rib, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.
Berry Me Sweater
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cables, European/diagonal shoulder, Stockinette Stitch, Textured pattern, Top-Down.
American Girl Doll Peplum Jacket
Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Stria Top
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down.
Blue Reflection Sweater
Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.
Striped Pullover
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Stripes, Top-Down.
Aria Tee
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
The Chunky Baby Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down.