Colorwork: 1797 Free Patterns

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.

Kitty Bolster

MEASUREMENTS Approx 19" [48 cm] long x 7" [18 cm] diameter

A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.

Maple Leaf Cup Cozy

Cup cozy measures about 7" [18 cm] circumference and 4" [10 cm] tall.

A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Seamed.

Maple Leaf Mittens

Mittens measure 6¾ (8½, 9¾)" (17 (21.5, 25 cm) around and 6½ (10½, 11½)" (16.5 (26.5, 29) cm) in length.

This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Seamless, Stripes.

Mom and Me Slippers

This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.

Spring Valley

Summer cardigan with wave pattern, round yoke and multi colored pattern

This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves.

Spring Valley Cardigan

DROPS cardigan with wave pattern, round yoke and multi-colored pattern

Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Round Yoke, Seamless.

Ripple and Ridge Knit Blanket

MEASUREMENTS Approx 50½" x 60" [128.5 x 152.5 cm].

This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork, Ripple.

Driftwood

Knitted jacket in garter stitch with stripes and hood.

This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Hood, Stripes.

Midnight Roads

The jacket is knitted in several parts using only simple stitches. The assembly, however, might not be so beginner-friendly. The finished jacket is an attractive and stylish piece that can be worn with blue jeans just as well as more formal occasions. Features a shawl collar. Worked sideways.

This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Sideways, V-neck.

Altitude Cowl

The cowl makes interesting work of colorwork and some basic stitches to create an original and eye-catching look. At the same time, this pattern shouldn't be too challenging, even for a beginner.

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

Wallace

DROPS men’s sweater with round yoke and Nordic pattern

A free men's knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Crew Neck, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Nordic, Round Yoke, Seamless.

Mosaic Chevron Knit Blanket

MEASUREMENTS Approx 50 x 58½" [127 x 148.5 cm].

This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork, Mosaic.

Willa's Hat

If you like colorwork, you'll love Willa's Hat. This warm hat features a charming squirrel motif. The motif is framed by acorn borders above and below. Some colorwork experience is definitely recommended for this pattern!

A free men's knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Rib, Seamless, Stranded.

Wee Stripes Knit Pullover and Hat

Sizes: 6-12-18-24 months

Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Stripes.

Oh Darling

DROPS poncho with flower pattern.

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

Tauriel

DROPS sweater in garter st with domino squares and stripes.

This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Domino Square, Garter Stitch, Long Sleeve, Seamed.

Black Ice

DROPS jumper with round yoke and Nordic pattern.

A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic, Round Yoke, Turtleneck.

EKG Set Hat, Cowl, Mitts

Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork, In-the-round, Stripes.

Melded Scarf

A free men's knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.

Swirls and Stripes Mosaic Bag

Bag measures about 12" [30.5 cm] wide and 15" [38 cm] tall

A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.

Trellis & Tassels Knit Afghan

MEASUREMENTS Approx 52 x 62" [132 x 157.5 cm].

Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.

Lost and Found

DROPS blanket with Domino squares. Measurements: Width: 83 cm / 32 3/4'' Length: 135 cm / 53''

This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Motifs.

Relaxing Ripple Throw

Throw measures 44” (112 cm) wide and 60” (152 cm) long.

A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork, Ripple, Stripes.

Essential Stripes Knit Blanket

MEASUREMENTS Approx 52" x 62½" [132 x 158.5 cm].

A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.

Let It Slip Knit Cowl

MEASUREMENTS Approx 9" [23 cm] deep x 28" [71 cm] around

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

Einkorn

DROPS top with lace pattern, vent and stripes

Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Lace, Seamed, Short Sleeves, Stripes.

Einkorn Cardigan

DROPS jacket with lace pattern, vent and stripes

This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Lace, Seamed, Short Sleeves, Stripes, Vent.

Eventide

DROPS neck warmer and hat with color pattern

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

Mighty Mitered Knit Pillow

MEASUREMENTS Approx 26" [66 cm] square.

A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mitered Square.

Peachy Peaks Knit Blanket

MEASUREMENTS Approx 33" x 35" [84 x 89 cm].

This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork, Ripple.

Sideways Glance

This interesting sweater is knitted on a diagonal from the bottom edge up, in 2 parts that are later joined. The body of the tunic is knitted using garter stitch so it should be relatively beginner-friendly. This would be a great garment for the Spring and Fall!

Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Long Sleeve, Sideways.

Shake It Up Striped Knit Cowl

MEASUREMENTS Approx. 12" [30.5 cm] deep x 26" [66 cm] around.

This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Stripes.

From my Angle

DROPS sweater with multi-colored pattern, worked in an angle top down

A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.

Shades of Grey

DROPS sweater with round yoke and stripes, worked top down in 2 strands of yarn

A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.

Tide Rose

DROPS shawl with short rows and stripes. Measurements: Height in the middle: approx. 62 cm / 24½'' Width at top: approx. 175 cm / 68 3/4''.

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

Knit Mini Sock Monkey

MEASUREMENT Approx 4" [10 cm] tall.

Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.

Brick Road Cowl

This eye-catching cowl features top-down construction and button closure. This make it simple to size right and allows easy-on, easy-off. The brick road motif creates an interesting look.

Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Slipped Stitches.

Prairie Fairy Jumper

DROPS sweater with round yoke and Norwegian pattern. Sizes 3-12 years.

A free girls knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crew Neck, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Nordic, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Buttoned Up Cardi

Sizes: 6 to 24 months

Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Hood, Long Sleeve, Seamed.

Bold and Stripy Knit Afghan

MEASUREMENTS Approx 52" x 65" [132 x 165 cm]. 

A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.

Snow-Speckled Hat

A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle.

Highland Heather

DROPS dress with multi-colored pattern, raglan and twined string with tassels in waist, worked top down

This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Dots and Ridges Knit Blanket

MEASUREMENTS Approx 50" x 62"[127 x 157.5 cm].

This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.

Fade to Grey Knit Poncho

This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.

Sideline Scarves

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Width: Approx 6"; Length: Approx 54"

Free men's knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.

Sweet Lady Bug Booties

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

Holiday Teapot Cozy

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

Tivoli

A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.

Colours in the Dark

Measurements: Length on the middle: approx. 47 cm / 18½'' Width at top: approx. 180 cm / 70'' 

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

Winter Drizzle

Free knitting pattern using lace or sport-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes, Turtleneck.

Olive Love

This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.

Gemstone

Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crew Neck, Long Sleeve, Nordic, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Ocean Stripes

This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.

Diamond Twist

This free knitting pattern uses dkdk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamless, Top-DownColorwork, Seamless, Top-Down.

Hiberknit Knit Blanket

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, Stripes.

Connecting the Dots Brioche Scarf

This fashionable scarf combines Brioche knitting with an interesting technique called two-color garter stitch. The two different techniques form a motif of textured dots along the length of the scarf. This scarf is a perfect project if you are just learning Brioche. It would also make a great Christmas gift!

A free men's knitting pattern using fingering or sport-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork, Garter Stitch.

Gothic Witch Cape

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

Merry Fair Isle Knit Ornaments

MEASUREMENT: Approx 4¼" [11 cm] diameter

Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle.

Chunky Knit Work Socks

This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.

Aurora Borealis

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

Warmhearted

Sizes 1 - 6 years

Free girls knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, Seamless, Top-Down.

Wild Blueberries

Sizes 1 - 6 years

A free boys knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, Seamless, Top-Down.

Warm Mist

Measurements: Length at the top: approx. 180 cm / 70'' Width in the middle: approx. 40 cm / 15 3/4''

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

Classic Christmas Tree Ornament

MEASUREMENT: Approx 4" [10 cm] diameter

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

Bat on a Hat

Hat measures 20 (22)” (51 (56) cm) circumference and will stretch to fit a range of sizes.

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

Shades of Eire

Measurements: approx. 60-65 cm / 23½"-25½" mid back and approx. 210 cm / 83'' along upper edge.

Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Lace edge, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Candy Lane Cardigan

Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Candy Lane

A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Argyle Cable Lace Knit Super Scarf

MEASUREMENTS: Approx 12" [30.5 cm] wide x 100" [254 cm] long, excluding fringe.

A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Colorwork.

Marl Stripe Knit Super Scarf

MEASUREMENTS: Approx 11" x 116" [28 x 295 cm], excluding fringe.

Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork, English Rib, Stripes.

Midas Touch Cable Shawl

A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Colorwork, Slipped Stitches.

Wavy Skull Cap

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

Mountaintop Blanket

MEASUREMENT: Approx 48 x 56" [122 x 142 cm]

A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Worked In Sections.