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Colorwork: 1797 Free Patterns
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Top 10 Knitting Patterns in Colorwork
Graphic Knit Fair Isle Hat
If you're looking for a quick and fun winter-themed knitting project, look no further! This is a great pattern if you want to try out some Fair Isle style colorwork.
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless.
Traveling Vine Cable Knit Shawl
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Colorwork, Sideways.
Dreamie Preemie
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, In-the-round, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Winter Escape Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Winter Escape
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crew Neck, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Past to Present
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Faraway Fair Isle
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down.
Miss Cookie Hat
Sizes: 6/9 - 12/18 months (2 - 3/6 - 7/12) years
This free girls knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Seamless.
Miss Cookie
Sizes: 6/9 - 12/18 months (2 - 3/4 - 5/6) years
Free girls knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Seamless, Top-Down.
Run Run Rudolph Hat
Sizes 12 months – 8 years.Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Seamless.
Run Run Rudolph
Sizes: 12/18 months - 2 - 3/4 - 5/6 years
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Winter Swagger
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Rows, Stripes, Top-Down.
Fabled Cottage
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Seamless.
Candy Cane Lane Set
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Seamless.
Candy Cane Lane Socks
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Seamless, Top-Down.
Rainbow Stripe Cowl
Finished Measurements: 28" x 21"
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Rainbow Hat
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless, Stripes.
The Weekend Hat
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless.
Sideway Vines
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Seamless.
City Chic Set
This free knitting pattern uses lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless.
Simple Stripe Blanket
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Stripes.
Manuela
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Drop Sleeve, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Seamed, Stripes.
Sun Catchers
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern.
Long Run
The piece measures approx.: Width = 43 cm = 17”. Length = 180 cm = 60 3/4” without fringes (220 cm = 86 1/2” with 20 cm = 8” fringe at each end).
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Lake Autumn Cozy
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless.
Owl Feathers
When you see the shawl, it's immediately clear why the name was chosen. The eye-catching lace pattern looks a lot like the feathers of an owl. This is a fun project for the experienced knitter.
SIZE:
Height: Measured down the middle = approx. 80 cm = 31 1/2”.
Width: Measured along the top edge = approx. 160 cm = 63”.
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork, Leaf pattern, Top-Down.
Koriburi Shawl
Finished Measurements: approx. 17¾” wide; 51” long
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Lace edge, Rib, Short Rows, Sideways.
Tweedle Doo Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 36" [91.5 cm] wide x 46" [117 cm] long.
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Cabled Cowl
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Colorwork.
Abstract Rainbow
The piece measures approx.: Width = 80 cm = 31 1/2”. Length = 128 cm = 50 3/8”.
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Modular.
Frosty's Christmas Kids
Sizes: 2 - 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 years
A free boys knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3D, Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Intarsia, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Seamed.
Sweet Country Sunrise Jacket
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon Sleeve, Colorwork, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Gridline Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 52½ x 62" [133.5 x 157.5 cm].
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Denim Cables Floor Pillow
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Colorwork.
Valencia
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Boatneck, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Valencia Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down, V-neck.
Mosaic Herringbone Throw
MEASUREMENTS Approx 48 x 55" [134 x 165 cm].
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.
Happy Stripes
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Color Block Pullover
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed.
Syringa
This eye-catching two-color shawl features a semi-circle shape. The distinctive line of chevrons is worked using drop stitches.
Finished Measurements: 74” long and 12¾” deep at widest point
Free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Sonora Sunrise Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Sonora Sunrise
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Bernat Fantastic Fair Isle Pillow
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Caron X Pantone Radiant Wrap
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Short Rows, Stripes.
Mardi Gras
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon sleeve, Colorwork, Seamed, Stripes.
Mardi Gras Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon Sleeve, Colorwork, Seamed, Stripes, V-neck.
Flamingo Parade Jacket
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Flamingo Parade
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Caron X Pantone Lacy Tank
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Lace pattern, Seamless, Sleeveless, Stripes.
Caron X Pantone Color Block Tank
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Sleeveless.
Caron Big Statement Pillow
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mitered Square, Seamed.
Wistful
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Colorwork, Leaf pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Caron V-neck Pullover
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Set-in Sleeve, Stripes, V-neck.
Caron Chevron Trim Cardigan
Pattern is for 2 versions
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork, Cropped, Seamed, Set-in Sleeve, V-neck.
Caron Boatneck Shell
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Boatneck, Colorwork, Stripes.
Sunshine Crop Sweater
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Boatneck, Colorwork, Seamed.
Universal Yarn Easy Stripe Pullover
Sizes: 0–3 mos (6–12 mos, 18–24 mos, 2–4 yrs, 4–6 yrs)
Free boys knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamed, Stripes, Turtleneck.
Ravine Tee
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Boatneck, Colorwork, Drop Sleeve, Seamed, Short Sleeves, Stripes.
Penguin Baby Sack
One size to fit baby 3-6 mos.
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Pink Moon
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Leaf pattern.
Rosewood Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, A-shape, Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Rosewood
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, A-shape, Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Spring Harvest
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork, Leaf pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Spring Lines
SIZES:
3/4 - 5/6 – 7/8 – 9/10 – 11/12 years
This free girls knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Evening Out
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Raglan, Round Neckline, Short Sleeves, Stripes, Top-Down.
Daisy Delight
SIZES: 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 years
A free girls knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Long Sleeve, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Daisy Delight Cardigan for Kids
SIZES: 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 years
This free girls knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Long Sleeve, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Lamb Dance Sweater
Sizes 3-12 yearsA free girls knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Lamb Dance Hat
Sizes 3-12 yearsThis free girls knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless.
Lamb Dance
Sizes 3-12 yearsA free girls knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Bring Spring
A free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon sleeve, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Bring Spring Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon sleeve, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Always Spring for Kids
Sizes:
US Child: 7/8-9/10½-11/13-13½)
EU: 24/25 - 26/28 - 29/31 - 32/34
Free knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamless.
Summer Grazing for Kids
Sizes:
US Child: 7/8-9/10½-11/13-13½)
EU: 24/25 - 26/28 - 29/31 - 32/34
A free girls knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamless.
Bittersweet
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Drop Sleeve, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Seamed, Stripes.
Bee Stripes
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Little Mate
Sizes: 1/3 - 6/9 - 12/18 months (2 - 3/4 - 5/6 years)
Free boys knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Sleeveless, Stripes.
Relaxing in Reykjavik
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Colorwork, Lace pattern, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Chevron Bliss Throw
Finished Measurements: 40" x 60"
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork, Stripes.
Sweet Nothing Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.