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Top-Down: 1729 Free Patterns
In this section, you can find free Top-Down 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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Maryjane
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: A-shape, In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Short Rows, Stripes, Top-Down.
Crashing Waves
DROPS top with raglan and lace pattern, worked top down.
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Wind Down
Sweater with raglan and lace pattern, worked top down.A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Crew Neck, Lace, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Summer Stream
Knitted DROPS poncho in garter st with lace pattern and buttons in the side, worked top down.A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Lace, Top-Down.
Benja's Jacket
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Stranded, Stripes, Top-Down.
Irish Plaits Cardigan
DROPS sweater with raglan and cables on sleeves and in the sides, worked top downA free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Long Sleeve, Seamless, Top-Down.
Stonehenge Cardigan
DROPS jacket with vents, raglan and yoke with wrong side out, worked top down.
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Irish Plaits
DROPS jumper with cables on sleeves, worked top down.This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Shades of Grey Cardigan
Knitted jacket in 2 strands DROPS Alpaca with round yoke, stripes and lace pattern, worked top down.A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Child's Easy Sailor Dress
This adorable little dress really is very easy to knit, using only garter stitch. The dress is knitted seamlessly from the top down and should be suitable for any beginner! It's available in sizes starting from Toddler's 24 to Child's 8.
Free girls knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: A-shape, In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Aura
DROPS top with lace pattern worked top downThis free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Seamless, Top-Down.
Touch of Heather
DROPS sweater with raglan and lace pattern, worked top down
Free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Striped Raglan Pullover
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down.
Stonehenge
Knitted DROPS sweater with vents, raglan and yoke with wrong side out, worked top down
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down, Vent.
Lilla Camilla
DROPS sweater with raglan, worked top down
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, Vent.
Touch of Heather Cardigan
DROPS jacket with raglan and lace pattern, worked top down.Free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crew Neck, Lace, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Winter Mon Amour
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Seamed, Top-Down.
From my Angle
DROPS sweater with multi-colored pattern, worked in an angle top downA 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.
Josephine
DROPS dress with raglan and cables, worked top downThis free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
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.
Sweet Verbena
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace, Seamless, Top-Down.
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.
American Girl Doll Nordic Winter Dress
This stunning doll dress is inspired by traditional Scandinavian outfits, and embellished with Nordic-style colorwork. We were really impressed with this original and eye-catching design!
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stranded, Top-Down.
Winter Flair
DROPS tunic with cables, garter st and lace pattern, worked top down
Free knitting pattern using lace or sport-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Long Sleeve, Seamless, Top-Down.
Fade to Grey Knit Poncho
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Little Flamenco Dancer
Sizes: 2-8 years
A free girls knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Ruffle, Seamless, Top-Down.
Trendsetter Boy’s Sporty Brioche Sweater
The sweater combines Brioche knitting, seamless construction and a sleek style. It's perfect for the active child!
A free boys knitting pattern using fingering or sport-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, In-the-round, Saddle Shoulder, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.
Winter Warmer
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Rib, Seamless, Top-Down.
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.
Misty Harbor
Free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crew Neck, Long Sleeve, Seamless, Textured pattern, Top-Down.
Misty Harbor Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crew Neck, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Textured pattern, Top-Down.
Flirty Skirty
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.
Sway Me More
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Seamless, Textured pattern, Top-Down.
Wellie Wishers Doll Dress and Cardigan (14 inch doll)
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Toddler Christmas Dress
This delightful dress features seamless top-down construction. The top of the dress is knitted back-and-forth to create the front closure. The skirt is knitted in rounds and features a charming lace motif. It is adorable!
Free girls knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
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.
Lobelia
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
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.
Bottle Rocket
This free men's knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Hood, In-the-round, Pocket, Raglan, Top-Down.
Indigopie
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Oversized fit, Seamless, Top-Down.
Indian Summer Top
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, In-the-round, Kimono Sleeve, Seamless, Top-Down.
Viva Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Maricia
Free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
NEVIS Top-down V-neck Baby Cardigan Jacket
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.
American Girl Doll Ocean Waves Summer Dress
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Arbour Poncho
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace, Seamless, Top-Down.
Clean + Simple Baby Dress
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Top-Down.
One-Skein Summer Top-Down Top
Womens' scoop-neck summer shirt
A free knitting pattern using aran or sport-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.
Summertime Garter Stitch Top
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Sideways, Top-Down.
Seamless Brioche Girls Dress
This free girls knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Garter Stitch, In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Molly Smiles
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Ruffle, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Concello
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, A-shape, Crochet Finish, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.
American Girl MINI Doll Sundress
This free knitting pattern uses lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.
Jasmine Baby Jacket
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Top-Down.
What Does the Sweater Say
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Stranded, Top-Down.
Asheville Sweater and Hat
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, Stranded, Top-Down.
Lazy Daisy All-in-One Baby Dress
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Round Yoke, Top-Down.
Becca
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: A-shape, Raglan, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.
Angelica
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Seamless, Top-Down.
Sunrise Glow
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down, Vent.
Summer Elegance
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace, Seamless, Top-Down.
Everyday Comfort
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: A-shape, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Vestaboule
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, Seamed, Stripes, Top-Down.
Sea Nymph Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Lace, Seamless, Top-Down.
Earthling
Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Hood, Seamless, Top-Down.
Ocean Roar Cardigan
Worked in 2 strands of yarn
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Long Sleeve, Seamless, Top-Down.
Making Waves Dress
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork, Ripple, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Stripes, Top-Down.
Holiday Bliss
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Lace, Top-Down.
Spring Belle
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Pocket, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Dubrovnik Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Top-Down.
Venezia
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, A-shape, Lace, Seamless, Top-Down.
Stiorra
This free knitting pattern uses lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, In-the-round, Lace, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.
Mejram
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.
Striped Sweater for Doll BabyBorn
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Top-Down.