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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
Dreidel Table Runner and Napkin Holders
Table Runner measures: 14” wide x 53” long (35 cm x 137 cm)
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seed Stitch, Stripes.
Dotty & Dash Table Runner
MEASUREMENTS Approx 14½" x 49" (37 x 124.5 cm).
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stranded.
Bright Stripes Blanket
Finished Size 32½” (82.5 cm) square
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crochet Finish, Diagonal, Stripes.
Radiance Throw
Throw is 60” diameter.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Circle, Colorwork, Crochet Finish.
Sea Bird Top
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Stripes.
Mosaic Table Runner
MEASUREMENTS Approx 16" [40.5 cm] wide x 78" [198 cm] long.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.
Jacquard Blanket
With its intricate, woven pattern, this baby blanket is a fun project for a knitter looking for a challenge. Check it out!
Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Slipped Stitches.
Odaire Scarf
Finished measurements: about 12" x 110" (3o.5 x 279.5 cm)
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crochet Finish.
Celia Triangle Shawl
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crochet Finish.
Patchwork Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Collar, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Relaxed fit, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Cuddly Knit Baby Blanket O'GO
MEASUREMENT Approx 38" [96.5 cm] square.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Diagonal, Garter Stitch, Stripes.
Fair Isle Pullover
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamed.
Mitered Knit Blanket O'GO
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mitered Square, Motifs, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Retro Stripes Placemat
MEASUREMENTS Approx 12" x 18" [30.5 x 45.5 cm].
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Nemesia Sweater
This fun pattern features a charming geometric design, while also being accessible to less experienced knitters. Give it a shot!
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crochet Finish, Garter Stitch, Seamed, Stockinette Stitch, Worked In Sections.
Mod Color Afghan
Afghan measures about 45 x 55 in. (114.5 x 139.5 cm)
Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Keary Shawl
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Stripes.
Coastal Shawl
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Wingspan: 66”; Depth at Center: 33”
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Textured pattern.
Stripes'n'Flowers Socks
Free knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, from-toe-up.
Reversible Blossom Rug
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Cactus Pillow
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed.
With All My Love Pillow
Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed.
Butterfly Pillow
SIZE: About 14 x 14 in. (35.5 x 35.5 cm)
Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Stockinette Stitch.
Diamond Stripes Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 50 x 60" [127 x 152.5 cm], excluding tassels.
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Diagonal, Garter Stitch, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Twisted Stitch Blanket O'GO
MEASUREMENTS Approx 56" x 60" [142 x 152.5 cm].
Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Textured pattern, Twisted Stitches.
Heart baby socks
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Double Knitting, Toe-up.
Textured Baby Blanket
Finished Measurements: 36" x 36"
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Pastel Spring Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Buttons, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Stripes, Worked In Sections.
Pastel Spring Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Stripes, Worked In Sections.
Sawtooth Scarf
Finished Measurements: 7” wide and 68” long, excluding fringe
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Maverick Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Shawl Collar, Stripes, Worked In Sections.
Fair Isle Yoke Sweater
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless.
Cloud Intarsia Sweater
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Long Sleeve, Relaxed fit, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Candy Stripes Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Seamed, Stripes.
Candy Stripes Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Stripes.
Randall Pillow
Finished size: about 20 x 20 in. (51 x 51 cm) square
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Diagonal, Garter Stitch.
Knitting Grids Blanket
MEASUREMENTS: Approx 54" x 62" [137 x 157.5 cm].
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Soothing Stripes Blanket
MEASUREMENTS: Approximatley (Approx) 48" [123 cm] wide x 50" [127 cm] long.
Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Diagonal, Stripes.
Camden Pullover
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Collar, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Stripes, Worked In Sections.
Lyrist Shawl
Combining cables and lace with a modern asymmetrical shape, this attractive shawl is great for knitters looking for a challenge.
Finished measurements: Width 53 1/2"; Length 69".
A free knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Lace pattern.
Stepping Stones Scarf
Finished Scarf: Width: 11" Length: 62"
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork, Lace pattern.
Lunaria Socks
Free knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
College Campus Tote
This free knitting pattern uses aran or dk-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crochet Finish, Stripes.
Easter Dance Socks
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Stranded, Top-Down.
Mondrian Pullover
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Ribbon Stitch Clutch
Measurements: Approximately 12” (30.5 cm) wide x 9.5” (24 cm) height with the flap folded down after assembly
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Folio Tote
Finished measurements: Width: 13”/33cm; Length: 16”/40.5cm
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Stripes.
Lily Shaker Kitchen Towel
MEASUREMENTS Approx 20" [51 cm] wide x 27" [68.5 cm] long.
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Taradiddle Headband
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round.
Chromatic Sweater
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Color Blocked Scarf
Finished measurements: Length 56 1/2", Width 7 1/2"
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Tolland Scarf
Finished Measurements: 72½” long and 9” wide
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
The Right Stripe Sweater
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Stripes, Worked In Sections.
Dino Claws Blanket
MEASUREMENT Approx 43" [109 cm] square.
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Motifs, Seamed.
Copious Cable Blanket
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Colorwork.
Coventry Cowl
Finished Circumference About 27 in. (68.5 cm). Finished Height About 9 in. (23 cm)
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.
Twiga Headband
Finished Circumference About 21 1/2 in. (54.5 cm). Finished Width About 4 in. (10 cm)
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.
Welkin Shawl
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Wingspan (along bottom edge): 80”; Depth at Center: 26
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Lace edge, Stripes.
Holiday Jay Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.
Circle Throw
SIZE 64” (162.5 cm) diameter, without fringe
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Circle, Colorwork, Crochet Finish.
Four-Square Diagonal Throw
Finished Throw measures 48" [122 cm] x 48" [122 cm].
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: C2C, Colorwork, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
American Girl Doll Christmas Carol Outfit (Skirt, Cape, Hat and Legwarmers)
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless.
Spring Parade Sweater
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stranded, Top-Down.
Spring Parade Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stranded, Top-Down.
Riverstone Sweater
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamed, Stripes, Worked In Sections.
Gridded Texture Dishcloth
MEASUREMENT Approx 7¾" [19.5 cm] square.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Drizzle Sweater
SIZES 12-18 mo. (2 yr, 3 yr, 4 yr)
Free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Seamless, Top-Down.
Strikepoint Hat
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless, Stranded.
Highlighter Lines Hat
This eye-catching hat features some stranded colorwork that gives real pop to this design. At the same time, the knitting is relatively straightforward, making it a pattern even a novice can handle.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Pompom, Seamed, Stranded.
Mirror Image Cowl
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Stranded.
Turkish Delight Shawl
This charming shawl features eye-catching colorwork. This pattern is suitable for newbies looking to try colorwork for the first time, or more experienced knitters.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Length: 64”, Width (at widest edge): 36”
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Fabulous Fair Isle Cowls
Cowl measures 34" (86 cm) in circumference and 10" (25.5) in length.
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.
Love My Doll Sweater
Sweater measures 37cm [14½”] around chest x 16cm [6¼”] long. Sweater is designed to fit 45.5cm [18”] doll.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
City Scape Scarf
Finished Measurements: Length: 72” Width: 10”
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Stripes.
School Run Vest
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, V-neck.
Cambridge Connection Vest
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Round Neckline.
Alpine Hat
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Stripes.
Merry and Bright Hat
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round.
Winter Wonderland Hat
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.
Bailey Hat
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.