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Colorwork: 1797 Free Patterns
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Top 10 Knitting Patterns in Colorwork
Sweet Nothing Jumper
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Bright Smile Dress
Size children 3 - 14 years
This free girls knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Sleeveless.
Summer Sailing
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Drop Sleeve, Long Sleeve, Rib, Seamed, Stockinette Stitch, Stripes.
Dear to my Heart Sweater
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.
Dear to my Heart
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.
Water Lines
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Drop Sleeve, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Stripes.
Block blanket
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Motifs, Seamed.
Sjobris
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Modern Chevron wall Hanging
Finished size: width 17", Length 27" not including fringe
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Log Cabin Throw
Finished size" 38" x 38"
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Motifs, Seamed.
Willow Lane
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Long Sleeve, Oversized fit, Round Neckline, Seamed, Stripes.
Willow Lane Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Long Sleeve, Oversized fit, Seamed, Stripes.
Visby Socks
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Seamless.
Visby Tunic
Size 2 - 12 yearsThis free girls knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: A-shape, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Calentito
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Felted, Seamed.
Mountain Morning
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Arnie the Caterpillar
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Seamed, Stripes.
Spring Brings
Featuring a charming tulip motif, these socks are great for the Spring time.
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes, Toe-up.
Flamingo Parade Socks
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Seiland Jumper
Size: 2 - 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 years
This free boys knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Lotta
Sizes: 2 - 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 years
Free girls knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.
Talvik Jacket
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Talvik Mittens
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern.
Fading Sunset
The set is worked in 2 strands of yarn.
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crew Neck, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Jasper Shawl
Length: 30”
Width: 50”
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Valdres
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Seamless.
Old Mill Pullover
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.
Old Mill
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Purple Way
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.
Inner Circle
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.
Inner Circle Jacket
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.
Courthouse Steps Afghan
Finished Measurements: 34 x 50" (86 x 127cm)
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Motifs, Seamed, Stripes.
Selvik
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.
Selvik Jacket
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Diamond Delight
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Zigzag Wrap
Finished Measurements: 19” wide and 68½” long
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork.
Berroco Minutia' 18 Christmas Ornaments
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Bardu Jacket
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Bardu
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Ribbed Sweater
Sizes 2 (4, 6, 8, 10)years
This free boys knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Boatneck, Colorwork, Seamed, Short Sleeves, Stripes.
Family Beanie
Finished Measurements: 15½ (17¼, 19, 20½, 22¼)" [39 (44, 48, 52, 57)cm]
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Rib, Stockinette Stitch, Stripes.
Winter Carnival
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.
Winter Carnival Hat
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Seamless, Stripes.
Happy Winter
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Seamless.
Top Down Pullover
Sizes 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years
A free boys knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Daisy Delight Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Daisy Delight
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Mitered Baby Throw
Finished Measurements 30" x 30" (76cm x 76cm)
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Motifs, Seamed.
Log Cabin Throw
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Motifs, Seamed.
Red Nose Jumper
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Drakkar
Measurements: 40 cm = 15 3/4” measured on the middle and approx. 200 cm = 79” measured along the edge stitch on top
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork.
Southwest Ripple Throw
Finished Measurements 42 x 55" (107 x 140cm)
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Ripple, Stripes.
Checkered Cowl
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Georgine
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Seamless.
Kids Hat
Sizes: 0-3 months
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Colorwork, Stripes.
Mitered V Top
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Lace pattern, Sleeveless.
Sunday Funday Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Boatneck, Colorwork, Drop Sleeve, Oversized fit, Seamed, Short Sleeves, Stripes.
Pyramids Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Pyramids
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Wild Berry Crush
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork, English Rib.
Universal Yarn Ski Ball Cap
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Universal Yarn Prism Wrap
Finished Measurements: 75¼” long and 13” wide
A free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Lace pattern.
Night Shades
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless.
Fan Favorite Poncho
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Lemon Pie
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crew Neck, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Polar Paws
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Felted, Stripes.
Steingard
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crew Neck, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Steingard
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Nordic Romance
This elegant triangular shawl from Drops Design Studio features Nordic-style colorwork and a fluffy lace border. It's definitely a design more suited to the knitter with colorwork experience.
Measurements: Height measured along mid-stitch: approx. 64 cm/25 1/4". Length measured along top edge: approx. 190 cm/75".
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Lace edge, Mosaic, Top-Down.
Steingard Set
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern.
Fading Circles
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.
Berroco Morgan
Finished Measurements: 16” wide and 72” around
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Emri Shawlette
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS : Wingspan: 58 ½"; Depth at Center: 23"
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Slipped Stitches, Stripes.
Strawberry Kiwi Scarfarita
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Length: 107¼”; Width: 9¼”
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mesh, Stripes.
Fjellkos
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Top-Down.
Diamond Cut
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Diagonal, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Sideways, Stripes.
Nordfjord
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Seamless.
Lemon Pie Socks
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Seamless.
Night Butterfly
Measurements: Length in the middle: 60 cm Width at top: approx. 152 cm
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Short Rows, Stripes.
Sea Air
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Knit 1 Below, Seamless, Top-Down.