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Adult: 2251 Free Patterns

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

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Free patterns 1 - 80 of 2251

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.

Cozy Cabled Socks

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cables.

One Hour Heart Beanie

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

Modern Mix Hat and Scarf Set

Finished Measurements:

  • SCARF: Width: 9”, Length: 56”
  • HAT: Circumference: 16 (17½, 19¼)” Height: 8 (8½, 9)”

A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn.

Simple Striped Hat

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

Classic Cable Leg Warmers

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

Falling Leaves Headband

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

Simply Hemmed Hat

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

Snowflake Hood

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, I-Cord, Stockinette Stitch, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Men’s Beanie

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

Sunayana Winter Hooded Scarf



This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn.

Zig-a-Zig-ahh Knit Socks

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

Traveler Funnel Sweater



A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Oversized fit, Stockinette Stitch, Turtleneck.

Touch Cardigan

A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Brioche, Crew Neck, In-the-round, Puff sleave.

Indiola Mittens

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

Deerest Hat

Fans of stranded colorwork will love this Nordic-style knit hat!

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

Fingers Free Mitts For Men

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

Ankylosaur Socks

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

Biker’s Cowl / Dickie

A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down, Turtleneck.

Spring Will Bloom Hat

In the coldest part of the year, celebrate the coming spring with this cute embroidered beanie! This pattern is good for ambitious beginners to intermediate knitters.

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

Cause and Effect Mittens

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

Think BIG Socks

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

Sunayana Reversible Brioche Hat



A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn.

Tree Hugger Wrist Warmers

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn.
















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