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Short Rows: 445 Free Patterns
In this section, you can find free Short Rows knitting patterns.
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Top 10 Knitting Patterns in Short Rows
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.
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.
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.
Merinero
This free knitting pattern uses Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Rows, Stripes.
Radiant Rays Wrap
This colorful wrap features a crescent shape that is created using short rows.
A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows, Stripes.
New England Springtime Jacket with Shawl Collar and I-Cord Finish
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, cuff-to-cuff, Short Rows, Sideways, Stripes.
Radiant Rays Wrap
MEASUREMENTS Approx 31" [78.5 cm] deep x 70" [178 cm] wide.
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Short Rows, Sideways.
Jessica
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Short Rows, Top-Down.
Tie-On Newborn Baby Booties
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Short Rows.
Mystic Mountains Scarf
This reversible scarf uses short rows to sculpt the two complementary color blocks. This is a great pattern for beginners looking to practice their short rows!
Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows.
Omak
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Short Rows.
Langley
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, Round Yoke, Short Rows, Stranded.