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Colorwork: 1823 Free Patterns
In this section, you can find free Colorwork knitting patterns.
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Top 10 Knitting Patterns in Colorwork
Color Study Blanket in Daily Wool
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia.
Baby A-Lined Top
SIZES To fit chest measurement 3 mos 16" [40.5 cm] 6 mos 17" [43 cm] 12 mos 18" [45.5 cm] 18 mos 19" [48.5 cm]
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Stripes, Worked In Sections.
Arundel Socks
A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Short Rows.
Ocean Lines Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork, In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Snow Maiden Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Striped Top Down Tee
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.
Confetti Sweater for Adults
Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamed, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.
Confetti Sweater for a Child
Sizes: 2 (4, 6/8, 10/12) year.
A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.
Spring Memories Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Spring Memories Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Double neck, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Far Away Sweater
A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, European/diagonal shoulder, Nordic pattern, Top-Down.
Lullaby Glow Throw
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork.
Cobblestone Cardigan
A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.
Cobblestones Sweater
Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Raglan, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.
Button Collared Shirt
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork, Seamed, Stripes, Worked In Sections.
Dandelion Field Mittens
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern.
Kaleidoscope Corners Blanket
Finished Measurements: 60" x 60"
Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Happy Day Throw
Finished Measurements: 50" x 39"
Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Harmonious Stripes Garter Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 50" x 56" [127 x 142 cm].
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Heart and Soul Basket
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Felting.
Holiday Project Basket
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Felting, Nordic pattern.
Spirit of Winter Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Spirit of Winter Sweater
A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Glacier Blue Gloves
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern.
Nordic Oak Mittens
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern.
Shifting Sands Knit Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 50 x 60" [127 x 152.5 cm].
Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Snowy Claus Potholders
SIZE: Approx. 17 x 17 cm = 6¾" x 6¾".
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stranded.
Mushroom Season Potholders
SIZE: 17 x 17 cm = 6¾" x 6¾".
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stranded.
Forest Spell Socks
A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Slip Grid Harmony 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.
Snowman Magic Sweater for Boys
Sizes 2 - 14 years.A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Round Yoke, Top-Down.
Snowman Magic Sweater for Girls
Sizes 2 - 14 years
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Round Yoke, Top-Down.
Rudolph's Parade Sweater for Girls
Size 2 - 14 years.Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Rudolph's Parade for Boys
Sizes 2 - 14 years.This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Round Yoke, Top-Down.
Polychrome Stripe Beanie
A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Stripes.
Moonlit Mountain Sweater
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Moonlit Mountain Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Champagne Mist Cowl
Finished Measurements: Circumference: 30” Height: 20”
Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Texture in Stripes Cocoon Cardi
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Worked In Sections.
Lofty Houndstooth Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 49" [124.5 cm] x 60" [152.5 cm], excluding fringe.
A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Technicolor Kitsch Pullover
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Walnuts & Smiles Sweater for Boys
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Seamless, Top-Down.
Walnuts & Smiles Cardigan for Boys
Sizes 2 – 12 years.This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Cozy Stripes Beanie
A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless, Stripes.
Evening Star Cardigan for Men
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Top-Down.
Evening Star Sweater for Men
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Top-Down.
Skeleton Steps Socks for men
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Toe-up.
Boo-tiful Feet - Socks for men
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Toe-up.
Berries & Dreams Cardigan
Sizes 2 – 12 years.Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.
Berries & Dreams Sweater for Kids
Sizes 2 – 12 years.This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.
Carfrae Knit Argyle Vest
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Embroidery, Intarsia, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Stripy V-Neck Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Stripes, Worked In Sections.
Fruits Stripes Blanket
Finished Measurements: 45" x 36"
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Sideways Stripes Vest
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Sideways, Stripes.
Riverdale Scarf
MEASUREMENTS Approx 8½" x 72" [21.5 x 183 cm].
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Embroidery.
Twinkle Twinkle Mosaic Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 50½" [128.5 cm] x 60" [152.5 cm].
Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Jolie Blanket
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Stockinette Stitch, Worked as One Piece.
Garter Groove Scarf
Finished Measurements: 78" x 9.25"
Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch.
Knitting in Stripes Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approximately (Approx) 50" [127 cm] x 60" [152.5 cm].
A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Nordic Cabled Pullover
A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cables, Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Striped Pullover
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Stripes, Top-Down.
Phasing Spaces Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 49" x 52" [124.5 x 132 cm]
Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Dancing On The Dock Blanket
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Measurements: approx. 90 x 114 cm / 35½" x 45"
A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork.
Cream Popsicle Dishcloth
MEASUREMENTS Approx 7" [18 cm] wide x 8½" [21.5 cm] tall (excluding ‘popsicle stick’).
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Grand Canyon Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Lace, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.
Ombre Feather and Fan Baby Blanket
Finished Measurements: 36" x 34"
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork, Lace pattern.
Purfect Pullover
Sizes: 4-10 years
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Bright Student Kids Cardigan
Sizes: 4-10 years
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Groovy Checkers Vest
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.
Pickleball Pullover
A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Embroidery, Seamed, Stripes, Worked In Sections.
Visual Cable Front Pullover
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Cables, Colorwork, Seamed, Stripes, Worked In Sections.
Rainbow Swirl Snuggle Sack
MEASUREMENTS Approx 23½" [59.5 cm] wide x 44" [112 cm] long after Finishing.
A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round.
Tricolor Stripes Button Up Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Stripes, Worked In Sections.
Mosaic Sparkle Baby Blanket
MEASUREMENT Approx 39" [99 cm] square.
Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.
Dropped and Cropped Pullover
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Stripes, Worked In Sections.
Mountains Peaks Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approximately (Approx) 48" x 60" [122 x 152.5 cm].
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Hexagon Harmony Quilt Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 54½" x 62" [138.5 x 157.5 cm].
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Modern Weave Blanket
MEASUREMENTS Approx 50" x 58" [127 x 147.5 cm], excluding fringe.
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fringe, Worked as One Piece.
Spring Style Embroidered Pullover
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Embroidery, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Flying Geese Throw
Finished Measurements: 50" x 60.5"
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Seamed, Worked In Sections.