Adult: 2259 Free Patterns

In this section, you can find free Adult knitting patterns.

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Accessories, Afghans and Throws, Baby, Bags, Capes, Cardigans, Collars, Cowls, Dresses, Hats, Headbands, Holidays, Jackets, Jewelry, Mittens and Gloves, Pants, Pets, Poncho, Scarves, Shawls, Shrugs, Skirt, Socks, Sweaters, Tops, Tunics, Tutorials, Vests

Style:

Boys, Girls, Men's

Pattern Attributes:

3-Quarter Sleeve, 3D, A-shape, Applique, Asymmetrical, Balloon Sleeve, Beads, Bias, Boatneck, Bobble, Bottom-Up, Brioche, Buttons, Cable, Cables, Chevron, Circle, Collar, Colorwork, Contiguous Method, Convertible, Corrugated Ribbing, Cowlneck, Crew Neck, Crochet Finish, Cuff-to-cuff, Diagonal, Double Knitting, Drop shoulder, Drop stitch, Ear Flaps, Embroidery, English Rib, Entrelac, European yoke, Eyelet pattern, Fair Isle, Felted, Felting, Flounce Yarn, Flounces, Fringe, Garter Stitch, Halter-neck, Hand Knitting, Hood, I-Cord, In-the-round, Infinity, Intarsia, Kimono Sleeve, Knit 1 Below, Lace, Lace edge, Lace pattern, Leaf pattern, Long Sleeve, Loose fit, Mitered Square, Modular, Moebius, Mosaic, Moss stitch, Motifs, Nordic, Nordic pattern, One-piece, Oversized fit, Pocket, Pockets, Pompom, Puff sleave, Raglan, Relaxed fit, Reversible, Rib, Ripple, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Ruffle, Scrap yarn, Seamed, Seamless, Seed Stitch, Sewn-in sleeve, Short Rows, Short Sleeves, Sideways, Sleeveless, Slip Stitch, Slipped Stitches, Spiral, Split sides, Stockinette Stitch, Stranded, Stripes, Textured pattern, Thrums, Toe-up, Top-Down, Turtleneck, Tutorials, Twisted Stitches, V-neck, Video Tutorials, Worked In Sections, Worked as One Piece, Worked in 2 strands of yarn, Worked in several strands of yarn, from-toe-up, worked in different directions

Yarn Weight:

Any Gauge, Aran, Bulky, Chunky, DK, Fingering, Lace, Light Fingering, Sport, Super Bulky, Thread, Worsted

Yarn Yardage:

0-150 yards, 1200-1500 yards, 150-300 yards, 1500-1800 yards, 1800-2100 yards, 2100 + yards, 300-450 yards, 450-600 yards, 600-750 yards, 750-900 yards, 900-1200 yards

Fiber Type:

Acetate, Acrylic, Alpaca, Angora, Bamboo, Cashmere, Corn Fiber, Cotton, Linen, Llama, Metallic, Mohair, Nylon, Polyamid, Polyester, Possum, Rayon, Seacell, Silk, Tencel, Viscose, Wool, Yak

Yarn Brand:

Adriafil, Alize, Anzula, Araucania, Artesano, Artyarns, Aslan Trends, Aunt Lydia's, Austermann, Autumn Hill Llamas, BC Garn, Bergère de France, Bernat, Berroco, Biscotte & Cie, Blue Moon Fiber Arts, Blue Sky Alpacas, Blue Sky Fibers, Briggs & Little, Brooklyn Tweed, Brown Sheep, Caron, Cascade, Cherry Tree Hill, Classic Elite, Claudia Hand Painted Yarns, Cleckheaton, Colinette, Colour Adventures, ColourMart, Crazy Monkey Creations, Crystal Palace, Dale of Norway, Debbie Bliss, Diamond, Dream in Color, Dyeabolical, Elann.com, Ella Rae, Elsebeth Lavold, Estelle Yarns, Fibranatura, Filati, Filcolana, Fleece Artist, Furls, GGH, Garnstudio, Handmaiden Fine Yarn, Handpaintedyarn.com, Harrisville Designs, Hayfield, Hazel Knits, Hedgehog Fibres, Hjertegarn, Hobbii, Hobby Lobby, J C Rennie, Jaeger, James C. Brett, Jamieson & Smith, Jamieson's, Jo-Ann Sensations, Jones & Vandermeer, Juniper Moon Farm, Katia, Kauni, King Cole, Knit One Crochet Too, Knit Picks, Knitglobal, Knitsch Yarns, Koigu, Kollage Yarns, Kraemer Yarns, Kristin Omdahl Yarns, Lamana, Lana Grossa, Lang Yarns, Lily, Lion Brand, Lioness Arts, Lisa Souza, Loops & Threads, Lorna’s Laces, Lotus, Louet, Louisa Harding Yarns, Løve Garn, MacKintosh Yarns, Madelinetosh, Malabrigo, Manos del Uruguay, Mary Maxim, Merinos Extrafine, MillaMia, Mirasol Yarn, Miss Babs, Mission Falls, Misti Alpaca, Moda Dea, Moda Vera, Nako, NaturallyCaron.com, Nomotta, Noro, Novita, O-Wool, Paintbox Yarns, Patons, Peace Fleece, Phildar, Plymouth Yarn, Premier Yarns, Purl Soho, Queensland Collection, Quince and Co., Rauma, Red Heart, Regia, Rico Design, Rowan, Rozetti Yarns, Sandnes Garn, Sanguine Gryphon, Schachenmayr, Schachenmayr Nomatta, Schachenmayr SMC, Schaefer Yarn, Scheepjes, Schoeller+Stahl, Schoppel-Wolle, Sesia, Shelridge Farm, Shibui Knits, Sirdar, South West Trading Co, Spotlight Basics, Spud & Chloë, Squish, Stansborough Fibres, Stitch Nation, Stitch Please Yarns, Stylecraft, Sublime Yarns, Sundara Yarn, Sunshine Yarns, Sweet Paprika Designs, SweetGeorgia Yarns, Tanis Fiber Arts, Tess' Designer Yarns, The Fibre Company, The Plucky Knitter, The Sanguine Gryphon, The Wool Company, Twisted Fiber Art, Universal Yarn, Urth, Valley Yarns, Vardhman, Viking of Norway, Wensleydale Longwool Sheepshop, Wisdom Yarns, Wister, Wollmeise, Wonderland Yarns, Wool and the Gang, Yarn Bee, Yarn Twisters, YarnSmiths, Zeeman, Zen Yarn Garden, Zitron, Zwerger Garn, handgefaerbt.com, sKnitches, Ístex

Season:

Fall - Winter, Spring - Summer

Difficulty Level:

Beginner, Easy, Experienced, Intermediate

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Top 10 Knitting Patterns in Adult

Northern Gleam Hat

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

Winter Snowfall Hat

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, One-piece, Rib, Seamless.

Versa Hat

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

Soft Melody Hat

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, One-piece, Rib, Seamless.

Dino Helmet

Sizes: child 2/4 years, 6/10 years, adult

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn.

Cabin Cable Socks

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

Chroma Beanie

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

Bold Mittens

A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.

Random Mitts

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.

Capybara Beanie

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

Flicker Earwarmer

Sizes: Child (Adult S, Adult M, Adult L)

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

Simone Ankle Socks

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.

Spring Fragance Socks

A free knitting pattern using Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Embroidery.

Really Useful Gloves (RUGs)

This is a really cool take on the classic fingerless gloves, combining the concept of mittens, with finger cuffs that roll up and down. They're warm and stylish. Check them out!

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, In-the-round.

Ruska Socks

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stranded.

Palindrome Socks

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows.

Cabbagetown Meadows Hat

A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.

Sassenach Chevron Mitts

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

Sunbeam Shine Top

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: English Rib, Halter-neck, Top-Down.

Mint Serenity Top

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, I-Cord, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Water Rings Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: European yoke, Stripes, Top-Down.

Sandy Breeze Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Lace pattern.

Chain Ankle Socks

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Eyelet pattern.

Quick Mitts

This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.

Knit Flat Mushroom Fingerless Gloves

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Hand Knitting, Seamed, Video Tutorials.

Summer's Whisper Wrap Cardigan

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: European yoke, Rib, Top-Down.

Fruit Cocktail Sweater

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

Ziggy Hat and Cowl

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stranded.

Trinket Socks

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.

Hermia Mitts

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cables, In-the-round, Twisted Stitches.

Moulin Beret

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, In-the-round, Twisted Stitches.

Misty Lake Sweater

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

Misty Lake Cardigan

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Dahlia Socks

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.

Snow Pop Bonnet

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord.

Sophia Socks

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.

Ribbed Collar

This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Rib.

Arrowhead Cable Stitch Hat & Mitts

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

Ribbed Hat

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Rib.

Pilvi Balaclava

A free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch.

Chaleur Hat

A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed.

Put Your Records On Cardigan

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Sewn-in sleeve, Video Tutorials.

Pike Socks

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn.

Toasty Socks

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stranded.

Easy Slippers

A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed.

Banana Socks

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn.

Neck Warmer

If you're looking for a fun new Brioche pattern to try your hand at, check out this neckwarmer or dickey!

This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche.

Kaiku Beanie

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.

Fanfare Bucket Hat

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

Latvian Braids All Day Hat

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed.

Penguin Beanie

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

Swirling Diamond Socks

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round.

Twisted Branches Headband

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cables, I-Cord, One-piece, Seamed, Slipped Stitches.

Arundel Socks

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Short Rows.

Athabasca Socks

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.

Shortie Sock

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn.

Basic Knit Sock

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn.

Bla Bla Balaclava

A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Textured pattern.

Spiral Galaxy Brioche Hat

This attractive hat uses Brioche stitch to create a unique spiral motif. This is a small pattern, so while Brioche experience is recommended, it can also be a learning project.

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

Classic Beret

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, In-the-round.

Battenberg Socks With Ergonomically Shaped Toes

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Intarsia, Toe-up.

Easy Top Down Magic Loop Socks

If you're a fan of knitting socks, take a look at this new pattern from A Twist of Yarn!

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.

Butterscotch Hat

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Rib, Seamless.

Gumnut Cabled Hat

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

Sweater Wrap Scarf

A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Textured pattern, Video Tutorials.