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Cotton: 1986 Free Patterns
In this section, you can find free Cotton 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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Top 10 Knitting Patterns in Cotton
Tin Ceiling Washcloth and Hand Towel
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Textured pattern.
Corner-To-Corner Washcloth
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bias, I-Cord.
Lost in Summer Sweater
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, In-the-round, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Lost in Summer Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Buttons, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Sunday Dinner Dishtowels
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Slipped Stitches, Stripes.
White Sails Top
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Stockinette Stitch.
Exhilarate Revisited Shawl
Finished measurements: 53 1/2" along the longest edge, 22" deep in the center
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Simcoe Sweater
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Short Sleeves.
Champagne Tank Top
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Sleeveless.
Candy Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Rib, Seamless, Top-Down.
Mykonos Tote
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Textured pattern.
Dotty & Dash Table Runner
MEASUREMENTS Approx 14½" x 49" (37 x 124.5 cm).
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stranded.
Vine Lace Summer Top with I-Cord Finish
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, I-Cord, In-the-round, Lace, Seamless, Sleeveless.
Beautiful Basic Shawl
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn.
Droplet Blanket
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Slipped Stitches.
Blue Glass Sweater
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Long Sleeve, Textured pattern.
Bayou Belle Top
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Stockinette Stitch.
Classic Beret for 18-inch Dolls
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Ash Bark Blanket
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable.
River Blue Trail Top
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Rib, Stockinette Stitch.
Sea Bird Top
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Stripes.
Catalina Placemat
Finished measurements: about 11 x 18 1/2" (28 x 48 cm) after blocking
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Textured pattern.
Mosaic Table Runner
MEASUREMENTS Approx 16" [40.5 cm] wide x 78" [198 cm] long.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.
Beechnut Pullover
This elegant pullover features lace panels on the sleeves that make it perfect for the warmer months, while it can also be layered to wear in Winter. This pattern is recommended for experienced knitters!
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Lace pattern, Leaf pattern, Seamless, Worked In Sections.
Billy Jean Top
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Rib.
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.
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.
Tessa Bathmat
Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crochet Finish.
Summer Crop Top
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cropped, Seamed, Sleeveless.
Odaire Scarf
Finished measurements: about 12" x 110" (3o.5 x 279.5 cm)
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crochet Finish.
Celia Triangle Shawl
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crochet Finish.
Spring Peak Top
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Top-Down, Vent.
Palisades Park Beret
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Scalloped Shawl
Bulky weight yarn really highlights the details of this otherwise classic knit lace design. Check it out!
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stripes.
Bellini Tube Crop Top
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cropped, In-the-round, Seamed, Sleeveless, Stripes.
Chevron Striped Kitchen Towel
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Stripes.
Sagewood Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Oversized fit, Seamed.
Alex Sweater
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Short Rows, Stripes, Top-Down.
Comfy Poncho
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crochet Finish, Textured pattern.
White Roses Top
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Raglan, Short Sleeves, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.
Retro Stripes Placemat
MEASUREMENTS Approx 12" x 18" [30.5 x 45.5 cm].
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Kaleidoscope Sweater
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Round Yoke, Stranded, Stripes, Top-Down.
Knit + Fold Bandana
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn.
Loop-The-Loop Blanket
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Slipped Stitches.
About Spring Top
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Seamed, Sleeveless, V-neck, Worked In Sections.
Tidy Up Knit Dishcloth and Basket
MEASUREMENTS Dishcloth: Approx 8" [20.5 cm] square. Basket: Approx 5 x 7 x 3" [12.5 x 18. 7.5 cm].
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch.
Nemesia Sweater
This fun pattern features a charming geometric design, while also being accessible to less experienced knitters. Give it a shot!
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crochet Finish, Garter Stitch, Seamed, Stockinette Stitch, Worked In Sections.
Kingfisher Sweater
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bobble, Bottom-Up, Cable, Lace, Saddle Shoulder, Seamed, Stranded.
Basic Ankle Socks
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Toe-up.
Keary Shawl
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Stripes.
Letters to Juliet Top
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bobble, Bottom-Up, Sleeveless.
Claudia Top
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Sleeveless.
Cumulus Baby Blanket
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bias.
Coastal Shawl
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Wingspan: 66”; Depth at Center: 33”
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Textured pattern.
Super Fast Chunky Garter Stitch Dishcloth
Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch.
Artemesia Top
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Cap Sleeve, Lace, Seamed.
Potholder 28
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Textured pattern.
Cleome Top
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Cap Sleeve, Intarsia, Seamed.
Flowers Bunch Shawl
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.
Sunshine Throw
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Width: 37½”; Length: 39”
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern.
Home Life Washcloths
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord.
Abstract Pillow
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Intarsia.
Drop Stitch Top
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Drop stitch, Relaxed fit, Seamed, Worked as One Piece.
Sunny Song Top
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.
Embroidered Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Embroidery, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Light and Airy Knit Shawl
MEASUREMENTS: Approx 55" [139.5 cm] wide x 22" [56 cm] deep.
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern.
Rippled Waters
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Twisted Stitches.
Thalia Top
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cap Sleeve, Seamed, Sideways, Stripes.
Midsummer's Day Top
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Sleeveless.
Midsummer's Night Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Relaxed fit, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Nice and Lacy Yoke Knit Tee
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.
Spiral Rug
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 30”
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Circle.
Piilu Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Boatneck, Bottom-Up, Entrelac, Seamed.
Shifting Angles Blanket
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bias.
Navona Wrap
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Length: 54”; Width: 15½”
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crochet Finish, Lace pattern.
Mermaid Soap Saver Bag
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Drop stitch, In-the-round, Seamless.
Easy Face Scrubbies
Looking for a fun, quick project that involves texture work? Check out this face scrubbies pattern from Love Life Yarn!
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Textured pattern.
Parisien Market Bag
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Ammi Top
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Cap Sleeve, Seamed, Stranded.