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Colorwork: 1790 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
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.
Charnley Scarf
Finished Measurements: 8” wide and 64½” long
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Rings of Rings
Finished Measurements: 44½” circumference and 7” wide
Free knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Incremento Shawl
inished Measurements: 76” wingspan and 14” deep
A free knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Cupcake Cutie
Sizes: 2-8 years
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Zebra
MEASUREMENT Approx 12" [30.5 cm] long.
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Ice Coffee
Measurements: Measure along the mid-stitch: approx. 40 cm / 15 3/4''. Length (longest side) top: approx. 182 cm / 71½''.
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Stripes.
Shifting Tide
Measurements: Length in middle: approx. 53 cm / 21''. Width at top: approx. 160 cm / 63''.
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Lace edge, Stripes.
Summer Grazing Potholder
Measurements: approx. 20 x 20 cm / 8'' x 8"
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Knit Panda Bear Snuggle Sack
MEASUREMENTS Approx 52" [132 cm] circumference x 60" [152.5 cm] long. To fit Child ages 4 to 8 years.
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Watermelon Wedge Knit Snuggle Sack
MEASUREMENTS Child: Approx 60" [152.5 cm] long x 84" [213.5 cm] circumference. To fit Child ages 4 to 8 years. Adult: Approx 80" [203 cm] long x 112" [285 cm] circumference.
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Summer Grazing
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Rays of Spring
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Long Sleeve, Short Rows, Sideways.
Always Spring
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle.
Spring Dance
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Sweet Mauve
Measurements: Width at top: approx. 170 cm / 66 3/4'' Height in the middle: approx. 55 cm / 21½''
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Lace, Stripes.
Blue Callas
Measurements: approx. 90 cm / 35½'' measured along the short side (the bind-off edge)
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Short Rows, Sideways.
Comfort Shawl
This fun shawl features a garter stitch body and lace border. This pattern is not too complicated, but we feel it would be best for someone with a little experience.
MEASUREMENTS Approx 65" [165 cm] wide x 22" [56 cm] at deepest point.
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Lace edge.
Seas of Jupiter
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless.
Seat Cushion
MEASUREMENT Approx 16" [40.5 cm] square.
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Blue Rainbow
This free knitting pattern uses lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Short Rows.
Very Amooseing Knit Pillow
MEASUREMENT Approx 20" [51 cm] square.
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia.
Nordic Stag Knit Jacket
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Long Sleeve, Nordic, Raglan, Seamed, Shawl Collar, Zipper.
Canada Knit Kid's Sweater
Sizes: 4 to 10 years
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crew Neck, Intarsia, Long Sleeve, Seamed.
Canada Knit Toque and Mittens
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Seamed.
Canada Knit Adult Sweater
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crew Neck, Intarsia, Seamed.
Spring Rain
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Bottom-Up, Colorwork, In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes.
Spring Ribbons Shawl
This semi-circle shawl features some fun, easy colorwork. We recommend it for knitters that have a little experience.
Shawl measures 60” (152 cm) at widest point x 22” (56 cm) long.
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Easy Breezy Knit Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 45" [114.5 cm] x 49" [124.5 cm].
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes, Textured pattern.
Fantastic Brioche Scarf
Scarf measures 9" [23 cm] wide x 65" [165 cm] long.
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork.
Caring Comfort Knit Throw
Throw measures about 45 x 55" [114.5 x 139.5 cm]
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Motifs, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Crazy Corners Knit Pillow
MEASUREMENT Approx 24" [61 cm] square.
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mitered Square, Motifs, Seamed.
Mosaic Squares Throw
Throw measures about 56 x 56" [142 x 142 cm].
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.
Mosaic Squares Pouf
Pouf measures about 17" [43 cm] high and 60" [152.5 cm] circumference.
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.
Brioche Fisherman’s Rib Hat
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork.
Elizabeth's Hat
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Rib, Seamless, Stranded.
Let's Play
A free knitting pattern using dk or worsted-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Colorwork, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Dragon Heart
DROPS shawl with stripes and tips. Measurements: Width at top: approx. 150 cm / 59'' Height: approx. 67 cm / 26½''A free knitting pattern using fingering or lace-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Country Manor Brioche Skirt
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless.
Fair Isle Knit Capelet
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Cowlneck, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.