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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.
Miss Lemon
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Spring Symmetry Jacket
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Lace pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Sunny Swing
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Spring Symmetry
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Lace pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, 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.
Calcite Socks
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Top-Down.
Top-Down Shirt
This lighweight summer top is knitted from the yoke down. It features a lace diamond pattern.
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Seamless, Top-Down.
Basic Socks
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, 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.
Soft Moonlight
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon Sleeve, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Rib, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Soft Moonlight Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon Sleeve, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Rib, 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
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.
Clover
Sizes 2-12 years.
Free girls knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Top-Down.
Summer Twinkle Sweater
A free knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Leaf pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Summer Twinkle
This free knitting pattern uses light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Leaf pattern, Round Neckline, 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.
Sweet Curtsy
Sizes: 2 - 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 years
This free girls knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down.
Victoria's Twirl
Mostly diagram instructions.
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Top-Down.
Meet the Sun
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Pocket, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.
Summer Shells
Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Lace pattern, Oversized fit, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Top-Down.
Tennis Dresses for 18-inch Dolls
Available in 2 styles, pleated skirt and unpleated, these would also make great casual summer dresses. Fits American Girl Doll and similar.
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Bay Shorts
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: Seamless, Seed Stitch, Top-Down.
Lucky Ducky
Sizes: 1/3 - 6/9 - 12/18 months (2 - 3/4 - 5/6 years)
A free boys knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Pocket, Raglan, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.
Sweet Promenade
Size children 3 - 12 yearsA free girls knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Leaf pattern, Rib, Seamless, Top-Down.
Bee Stripes
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Desert Whispers
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Lace pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Sleeveless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Glassur
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Cable Waterfall
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Lace pattern, Seamless, Top-Down.
September Skies Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
September Skies
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Blue Pagoda
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Kinzie Baby Cardigan Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.
All-in-one Baby Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
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.
American Girl Doll Vintage Empire Waist Dress
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Rivage
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Top-Down.
Rivage Jacket
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Top-Down.
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.
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.
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.
Emilia
This straightforward poncho design is sized for kids. The hem features a tassel fringe. The neck is decorated with floral motifs for interest. It is quite eye-catching!
Free girls knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace, Top-Down.
Blue Nostalgia Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Top-Down.
Blue Nostalgia
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Top-Down.
Sjobris
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Sienna
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Crew Neck, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
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.
Cailleach Beara
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: A-shape, Lace, Raglan, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.
Kikyo
Free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crochet Finish, In-the-round, Lace, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Juuret
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Rib, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.
Simple Mind Jacket
Worked in 3 strands of yarn
A free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Seed Stitch, Top-Down.
Simple Mind
Worked in 3 strands of yarn
This free knitting pattern uses lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Seed Stitch, Top-Down.
Kit's Cardigan - for 18" dolls
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Top-Down.
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.
Red Sky
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Agnes
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Agnes Sweater
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, 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.
Last Days of Autumn
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Le Petit Bûcheron
Size: 2 - 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 years
A free boys knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Crew Neck, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Tickles
Sizes: 2-12 years
A free girls knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, 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.
Red Tulip
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Top-Down.
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.
Pelle
A free boys knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bobble, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Kastellet
This free knitting pattern uses lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Eyelet pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Easy Yoga Socks
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Top-Down.
Betty Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Flor de Canela
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
City Living
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Clemence
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Louise Sweater
This elegant pattern features a slim fit and a stylish fold-down collar. It is knitted seamlessly, in-the-round from the top down. Definitely recommended for those with some garment-knitting experience.
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cowlneck, In-the-round, Lace, Seamless, Top-Down.
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.
Wednesday Mood
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Textured pattern, Top-Down.
Warm Fall
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, Turtleneck.