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Cotton: 2085 Free Patterns
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Top 10 Knitting Patterns in Cotton
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.
The Center Out Mitered Dishcloth
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, In-the-round, Worked as One Piece.
Fruit Cozies
Measurements: Approx 2½" (3½)" [6 (9) cm] in diameter.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Solidago Top
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Seamed, Sleeveless.
Lunaria Socks
Free knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Casual Market Bag
MEASUREMENTS: Approx 17" [43 cm] long, excluding handles.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn.
Bucket Tote
MEASUREMENTS: Approx 10" [25.5 cm] wide by 12" [30.5 cm] tall.
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn.
Going Places Shawl
If you're looking for a light, lacey, summer shawl you can dress up in, check out this offering from Universal Yarn!
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Depth in Center: 31”; Wingspan: 62”
This free knitting pattern uses cobweb-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern.
Blanket for Martin
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Textured pattern.
MARLA Hat
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, In-the-round, Lace.
College Campus Tote
This free knitting pattern uses aran or dk-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Crochet Finish, Stripes.
Clancy Vest
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable.
Watermelon Blanket
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Width: 36”; Length: 37¾“
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Diagonal.
Lonicera Top
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Seamed, Sleeveless.
Agapanthas Top
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Lace, Seamed.
Treasure Hunt Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Bottom-Up, Buttons, Lace pattern, Round Yoke.
Treasure Hunt Sweater
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke.
Rebirth Pullover
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Lace, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves.
Tolland Scarf
Finished Measurements: 72½” long and 9” wide
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Back to Nature Hat
Finished Measurements: 20” circumference and 8½” tall
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Seamless.
Colorful Corner Blanket In Tulip Cotton
Looking for a quick, easy yet stylish project to knit as a gift? Check out this pattern from Purl Soho!
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stripes.
Riverine Pullover
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Worked as One Piece.
Chicory Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Cable, Lace, Raglan, Seamed, Stripes.
Chicory Tank
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Lace, Seamless, Sleeveless.
Aliferous Sweater
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Lace, Seamed.
Welkin Shawl
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Wingspan (along bottom edge): 80”; Depth at Center: 26
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Lace edge, Stripes.
Carseat Blankie
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Length: 25½”; Width: 21½”
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Textured pattern.
Holiday Jay Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.
Rosy Cheeks Sweater
Sizes 0 - 4 years.
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Cascade Hat
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern.
Sweet Ivy Sweater
Sizes 0 - 6 years.
Free girls knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Loop Stitch, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Little Pea Sweater
Sizes 0 - 6 years.
This free girls knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, In-the-round, Raglan, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Gridded Texture Dishcloth
MEASUREMENT Approx 7¾" [19.5 cm] square.
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Multi-Coloured Sweater
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Drop Sleeve, Seamed, Stripes.
Valentine Heart Doily
Doily measures about 20” (51 cm) diameter
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Circle, Crochet Finish, Lace edge.
Quiltbox Scarf
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Intarsia, Modular.
Little Miss Daisy
Sizes 0 – 4 yearsFree knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Enchanted Time Dress
Size 0 - 4 yearsThis free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Lace edge, Seamed, Sideways.
Crescendo Cowl
Finished Measurements: Height — approx. 9½”, Circumference — 27”
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Textured pattern.
Spring Bud Wrap
Finished Measurements: Width — 20”, Length — 57”
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern.
Fall Waves Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Top-Down, Turtleneck.
Dippity Doo Dah Dishcloth
MEASUREMENT Approx 8" [20.5 cm] square
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch.
Evening Fires Vest
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Cable, Relaxed fit.
Evening Fires Vest
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Relaxed fit.
Droopy Top
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Sleeveless.
Silver Skyline Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Lorraine Blanket
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Textured pattern.
Iceberg Road Jacket
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bobble, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Iceberg Road Sweater
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bobble, In-the-round, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down, Turtleneck.
Strawflower Shawl
Finished Measurements: Approximately 16” wide and 64” long (not including edging)
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crochet Finish, Eyelet pattern.
The Cozy Neckwarmer
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crochet Finish, Short Rows, Sideways.
North Gate Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down, Turtleneck.
North Gate Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stranded, Top-Down, Turtleneck.
Brioche Knit Tea Towel
MEASUREMENTS Approx 15" x 26" [38 x 66 cm].
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork.
Serene Sleeveless Tunic
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Sleeveless, Worked In Sections.
Karlie Tank Top
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Seamed, Sleeveless, V-neck, Worked In Sections.
Mosaic Knit Placemat
MEASUREMENTS Approx 12½" x 18" [32 x 45.5 cm]
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Mosaic.
Remington Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Easy Kids Hooded Poncho
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Hood, Seamed.
Emerald Domino Shawl
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Modular.
Ara Striped Pillow
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stripes.