Short Rows: 453 Free Patterns

Arundel Socks

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Short Rows.

Rainbow Striped Shawl

Women's knitted striped shawl

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows.

Crossery Textured Vest

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cap Sleeve, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Whim Colourwork Pullover

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Embroidery, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Short Rows, Stranded, Top-Down.

Hot Dogs Bed for Pets

Edge height: approx. 18 cm /7" after felting
Diameter: approx. 55 cm /21½" after felting with folded edge

Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Felting, Short Rows.

Azulejo Sweater

This attractive sweater features stranded colorwork to create an eye-catching geometric pattern. Check it out!

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Short Rows, Stranded, Top-Down.

Child's Pleated Lace Dress

This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: A-shape, Lace, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Dancing Joy Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Short Rows, Stranded, Turtleneck.

MetaMarclay Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Embroidery, In-the-round, Seamed, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Cause and Effect Mittens

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Short Rows, Stripes.

Shawl Collar Shawl

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Rib, Short Rows.

90’s Memories - Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Wavelength Wrap

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows.

Sheaves of Barley Brioche Stole

Like all Brioche, this warm, roomy stole is double-sided. This is definitely a project best left to the experienced knitter, but it looks like a lot of fun!

This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Short Rows.

Toe-dstool Booties

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Short Rows.

Sideways Striped Shawl

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows, Sideways.

Sailor Cushion

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Short Rows, Stripes.

Sunburst Baby Blanket

This unique-looking baby blanket is shaped using short rows. The circular shape is actually very handy for wrapping babies. Take a look!

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Circle, Short Rows, Sideways, Stripes.

Windmill Blanket

Using a combination of garter stitch and short rows to create the bold pattern, this is a great pattern for beginners looking to practice their short row shaping!

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Short Rows, Stripes.

Lace Edged Shawl

This cute shawl is easy to knit, and the geometric edge lace adds an eye-catching point of interest.

This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace edge, Short Rows.

Streamline Pullover

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Drop Sleeve, In-the-round, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Ferntail Vest

Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace, Short Rows.

Winter in the City Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Seamed, Short Rows.

Sprinkles On Top Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Asymmetrical Garter Scarf

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Asymmetrical, Short Rows, Stripes.

American Girl Doll Cape with Hood

American Girl Doll knitted cape with hood and faux fur edging

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows.

Wisteria Shirt

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Lace, Seamless, Short Rows.

Positano Top

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Oversized fit, Short Rows.

Oxford Pullover

With its bold color blocks and traditional construction, this sweater makes a loud fashion statement!

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Intarsia, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Dappled Light Pullover

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Round Yoke, Short Rows, Stranded.

Squoosh Hat

A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Short Rows, Sideways.

Cafe Pullover

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Seamed, Set-in Sleeve, Short Rows.

Moonlight Reflection Carpet

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Short Rows, Worked in several strands of yarn.

Bandana Bibs

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows.

Vinterblomma Pullover

Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Wave Border Short Rows Brioche Shawl

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Short Rows, Sideways.

Brielle Sweater

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamed, Short Rows, Top-Down, V-neck.

Sunrise Blanket

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows, Stripes.

Surfside Pullover

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Seamed, Short Rows, Stripes, V-neck.

Sandy Shorts

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crochet Finish, In-the-round, Seamless, Short Rows.

Galaxy Sweater

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Leaf Border Short Rows Brioche Shawl

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Short Rows, Sideways.

Light of the Valkyrie Sweater

Enjoy this sweater with its wild, asymmetrical color waves! We definitely recommend it for more experienced knitters.

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Asymmetrical, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Cropped Cable Vest

This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Seamed, Short Rows, V-neck.

Sunburst Pot Holder

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows.

Winter Beanie Toque or Touque or Tuque With Vertical Stripes

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Short Rows, Sideways, Tutorials, Worked In Sections.

Minimalist Round Toe Slippers

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Circle, from-toe-up, Garter Stitch, Short Rows, Worked In Sections.

One Piece Dishcloth and Coasters

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Contiguous Method, Garter Stitch, Short Rows.

Flat Slouchy Hat

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Seamed, Short Rows.

Slice Of Goodness Wrap

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows, Tassels.

Cirque Vest

This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Pocket, Seamed, Short Rows.

Robin - Unisex Sweater

A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Embroidery, In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Short Rows, Stranded, Top-Down.

Easy Breezy Bias Hat

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bias, Seamed, Short Rows, Sideways.

Seamless Round Yoke Fisherman's Cardigan

While we definitely recommend experience with knitting seamless patterns if you're going to tackle this cardigan, it features a pretty straightforward decorative motif. It's good pattern if you're attempting this kind of project for the first time.

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Eyelet pattern, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Striped Half + Half Triangles Wrap

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows, Stripes.

Jingle Bells Sweater

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Embroidery, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Rows, Stranded, Top-Down.

Blue Star Spring Shawl

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows.

Dryades Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Triangular Scarf

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows.

Alex Sweater

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Short Rows, Stripes, Top-Down.

Girl's Sideways Sun Dress

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Rows, Sideways.

Scituate Harbor Pullover

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, In-the-round, Lace, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Phoebe Yoke

This cute yoke or ponchette features seamless construction that uses short rows for shaping. The attractive geometric colorwork completes this charming accessory.

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Short Rows, Stranded.

Caithness Sideways Jacket

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: A-shape, Seamless, Short Rows, Sideways.

Billie Baby Pants

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Persica Cardigan

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Raglan, Short Rows.

Nanoka Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Oversized fit, Seamless, Short Rows.

Polaris Christmas Stocking

This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bobble, Cable, I-Cord, Short Rows, Twisted Stitches.

The Cozy Neckwarmer

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crochet Finish, Short Rows, Sideways.

Fenangle the Angles Scarf

If you're familiar with knitting short rows, this modular scarf is a breeze to knit. The motif is simple, but attractive, and the colors are easy to customize.

Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Modular, Short Rows.

Ivolo Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Drop Sleeve, Intarsia, Seamed, Short Rows, V-neck.

Bella & Brian Sloth

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Applique, Embroidery, Seamed, Short Rows.

Lightning Sweater

This pattern is brought to you courtesy of Knitty Magazine. The round yoke comes to life with a motif of thunderbolts created using stranded colorwork. Many small details in the construction make this sweater perfect in both style and comfort. Recommended for experienced knitters!

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Round Yoke, Short Rows, Stranded, Top-Down.

Mekong Socks

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows.

Smarty Pants

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, In-the-round, Seamless, Short Rows.

Sock Knitter's Pullover

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Short Rows, Stripes, Top-Down.

Basic Short Row Socks

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows.

Trinity Bellwoods Cardigan

This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Drop shoulder, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Short Rows, V-neck.

Snow Queen Braid Shawl

A simple, elegant design with some subtle intricacies. The braid edging makes this shawl really stand out. Check it out!

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Short Rows, Stripes.

Tulip

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows, Sideways.