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Colorwork: 1829 Free Patterns
In this section, you can find free Colorwork knitting patterns.Our directory links to free knitting patterns only. But sometimes patterns that were available for free become pay-walled later. Patterns can also be moved or taken down. If you encounter a problem accessing any of the patterns, we urge you to report this to us.
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Top 10 Knitting Patterns in Colorwork
Greek Melody
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Shawl Collar, Stripes.
Jalisco
Measurements: approx. 130 cm / 51½'' x 100 cm / 39½'' (without fringe)
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fringe, Seed Stitch, Stripes.
Happy Hour
Measurements:Length at top: approx. 215 cm/84"
Height in the middle: approx. 44 cm/17 1/4"
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Lace pattern, Stripes.
Bellissima Cardi (
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Seamed.
Gradiate Tank
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork, Sleeveless.
Sideways Striped Hat
This knit hat is unusual, because it is actually knitted sideways, rather than from the crown down or the brim up, like most patterns. This lets you create the enticing pattern of horizontal stripes that you see in the picture! You'll love the pattern if you like to experiment!
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Sideways, Stripes.
Svalbard
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Seamed, Shawl Collar.
Winter Berries Jacket
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Winter Berries
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: A-shape, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Narvik Woof
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern.
Lofoten Socks
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern.
Lofoten Hat
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern.
Lofoten Jacket
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Lofoten
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: A-shape, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Top-Down.
Northway
This free men's knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle.
Let it Slip Knit Blanket
Featuring the mosaic knitting technique, it features a colorwork motif similar to intarsia or Fair Isle style knitting, but much simpler. This is a great pattern if you'd like to dip your toes into colorwork!
MEASUREMENTS Approx 52" x 60" [132 x 152.5 cm].
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic, Slip Stitch.
Yukon Beanie
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Lama Rama Socks
A free men's knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern.
Berroco Melville
Finished Measurements: 11” wide; 73” long
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
On the Horizon
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Oversized fit, Seamed, Stripes.
Vintermys
A free men's knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Set-in Sleeve.
Knit Patchwork Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 60" x 70" [152.5 x 178 cm].
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Motifs, Seamed.
Rosendal Jumper
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.
Rosendal
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.
Between the Lines
Free knitting pattern using lace or sport-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Oversized fit, Seamed, Stripes, V-neck.
Ashbury Park
This free men's knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
I'm a Hoot! Hat
Sizes: 6-12, 18-24 months
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Embroidery, Intarsia.
Always Spring Potholder
Size: approx. 20 x 20 cm / 8'' x 8"
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Northern Lights Scarf
Finished Measurements: 7” wide and 79” long
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Catania Super Long Scarf
Knitted Measurements: Long edge: 120"; Short edge: 104"; Width: 11"
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Narvik Socks
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern.
Narvik Set
A free men's knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern.
Narvik
Free men's knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Nova Scotia
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crew Neck, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Fairisle Cowl
Finished Measurements: 31” circumference; 10½” tall
Free men's knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless.
Nova Scotia Toes
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern.
Nova Scotia Set
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Double Dipper Knit Scarf
MEASUREMENTS Approx 8" x 80" [20.5 x 203 cm], excluding fringe.
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Dalvik
A free men's knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Raglan, Round Yoke, Seamless.
Nova Scotia Cardigan
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.
Lofoten Hat
This free men's knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Seamless.
Lofoten
A free men's knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crew Neck, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Jade Sapphire Endless Ombre Cowl
Finished Measurements: 60” circumference; 7” tall
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Lillehammer
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Islamorada Shawl
Finished Measurements: 61” wingspan and 26½” deep
This free knitting pattern uses lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
American Knit Dishcloth
MEASUREMENT Approx 12" [30 cm] diameter.
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Circle, Colorwork.
Blueberry Fizz
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Blueberry Fizz Jacket
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: A-shape, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Nordkapp
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Seamed.
Cascade Christmas Stocking
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle.
Christmas Tree Stocking
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia.
Knit Raglan Stripes Pullover
Sizes: 18 months, 2-4 years
Free girls knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamed, Stripes.
Knit Santa Mug Hug
MEASUREMENTS Approx 3" [7.5 cm] diameter x 2½" [6 cm] long.
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
At Your Service Knit Dishcloth
MEASUREMENTS Approx 11" x 12" [28 x 30.5 cm] (when buttoned).
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seed Stitch.
Perles du Nord Jacket
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: A-shape, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Perles du Nord Socks
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Seamless.
Perles du Nord
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: A-shape, Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Trolley Tracks Infinity Scarf
Finished Measurements: 62” circumference and 10” high
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Infinity.
Always Winter
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Seamless.
Man's Best Friend Knit Hat
SIZE One size to fit average man’s head.
Free men's knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless.
Building Blocks Knit Blanket
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Motifs, Seamed.
Reindeer Knit Holiday Sweater
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Seamed.
Albany Alpaca Cowl
Finished Measurements: 16” tall; 24” circumference
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Bayport Pillow & Throw
Finished Measurements: Blanket: 44” wide; 60” long; Pillow: 22” square
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Vintermys
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crew Neck, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Seamed.
Penguin Knit Holiday Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crew Neck, Long Sleeve, Rib, Seamed, Set-in Sleeve, Stockinette Stitch.
On Dasher Knit Stocking
MEASUREMENTS Approx 7½" [19 cm] wide x 16½" [42 cm] long.
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, Intarsia.
Autumn Harvest Knit Pillow
Colorwork fans will love this pattern. Check it out in all its colorful glory! Definitely a project for the experienced colorworker.
MEASUREMENT Approx 20" [51 cm] square
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle.
Reno
This free men's knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, English Rib, In-the-round, Seamless, Stripes.
Brioche Accent Knit Cowl
This stylish cowl offers an easy jump into the Brioche technique, for those who are just learning it. It features an easy-to-knit but attractive 2-color motif!
MEASUREMENTS Approx 12” [30.5 cm] deep x 50" [127 cm] around.
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork.
Autumn Joy
Measurements: approx. 70 cm / 27½'' measured along mid-stitch and approx. 164 cm / 64½'' along the top edge.
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Stripes.
Rock Socks
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Curling Sweater
This free men's knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Intarsia, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamed, Zipper.
Northern Fair Isle Knit Hat and Mittens
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle.
Square Space Scarf
While this pattern is definitely for a more experienced knitter, the challenge is absolutely worth it! Using a double-knitted colorwork technique, the scarf is perfectly reversible for a very eye-catching look.
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Double Knitting.
Telemark Hat
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic.
Telemark Socks
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic.
Telemark Jacket
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Telemark
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Reverse Fair Isle Knit Poncho
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, Turtleneck.