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Adult: 2207 Free Patterns
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Top 10 Knitting Patterns in Adult
Wayfarer Ruana
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crochet Finish.
Sideways Striped Hat
This knit hat is unusual, because it is actually knitted sideways, rather than from the crown down or the brim up, like most patterns. This lets you create the enticing pattern of horizontal stripes that you see in the picture! You'll love the pattern if you like to experiment!
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Sideways, Stripes.
Mitad Hat
This great-looking slouch hat features a textured panel that gives it an eye-catching half-and-half look. It's a lot of fun to knit, and friendly for knitters with less experience.
Finished Measurements: 20–21” circumference
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern.
Little Hearts Mittens
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stranded.
Lace Brim Chemo Hat
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace, Seamless.
Log Cabin Mitts
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Modular.
French Rhubarb Fingerless Mittens
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace, Seamless.
Four Spokes Hat
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed.
Neopolitan Swirl Mittens
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Aure Hat
A free men's knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Seamless, Seed Stitch.
Narvik Socks
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern.
Fairisle Cowl
Finished Measurements: 31” circumference; 10½” tall
Free men's knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless.
Siberia
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Cable, Crew Neck, In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Seamed.
Super Chunky Hat And Infinity Scarf
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Ridge Mitts
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Light as Air Fingerless Gloves
Free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round.
Cozy Snowflake Hat
This free men's knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Rib, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Stranded.
Nina Hat
Finished Measurements: 9” deep and 16” circumference - stretch to fit most adults
Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Rib, Seamed.
Dovre
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Garter Stitch.
Box Stitch Knit Hat
SIZES To fit Child 6/10 yrs (Adult)
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn.
Banked Coals Poncho
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Asymmetrical, Seamless.
Try Stripe Cowl
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Stripes.
Anderson Red Hat
Free men's knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Rib, Slipped Stitches, Stockinette Stitch, Worked as One Piece.
Man's Best Friend Knit Hat
SIZE One size to fit average man’s head.
Free men's knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless.
Spiral Ski Cap
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Rib.
Inbetween Mitts
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Worked as One Piece.
Meander Cowl
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Slip Stitch, Stranded.
Polka Dot Knit Hat
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Textured pattern.
Easy Going Knit Hat
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Textured pattern.
Reno
This free men's knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, English Rib, In-the-round, Seamless, Stripes.
Cabled Crown Beanie
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Seamed, Sideways.
Swift Swirl Cowl
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: One-piece, Twisted Stitches, Worked as One Piece.
Flat Knit Fingerless Mitts
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Seamed.
Shenandoah
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.
Easy Cowl Capelet
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Reversible Cable Hat
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Rib, Sideways, Textured pattern, Worked as One Piece.
Argyle Hat
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Eyelet pattern, Seamless, Worked as One Piece.
Bella Slouchy Hat
Free knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Perfectly Simple Cuffed Hat
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch.
Minimalist Ribbed Pullover
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Rib, Seamed, Textured pattern.
Serene Sampler
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Drop stitch, Stripes.
Brioche Hat
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, In-the-round, Rib, Worked as One Piece.
Fingerless Brioche Mitts
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, One-piece, Worked as One Piece.
Simply Stockinette Tee
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Stockinette Stitch, Worked as One Piece.
Zig Zag Lace Hat
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Lace, Seamless.
Back to the Beginning
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stranded.
Broken Garter Slouch
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Marled Rib Hat
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Rib, Seamless.
Simple Half Mitts
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Ysabel's Hat
This hat features fair-isle style colorwork showing rolling waves and an octopus. Looks like a fun project!
A free men's knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless, Stranded.
Reindeer Knit Hats
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round.
Zigzag Slouch Hat
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Mosaic, Seamless.
Encore Boucle Hat and Scarf
Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Julie
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace.
Rainbow Rib Mitts
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
No Assembly Required Summer Top
A free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Short Rows, Sideways, Sleeveless.
Canada Knit Toque and Mittens
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Seamed.
Brioche Fisherman’s Rib Hat
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork.
Shades of Pac-man
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Slipped Stitches.
Elizabeth's Hat
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Rib, Seamless, Stranded.
Cozy Shoulders Poncho
Poncho measures 45" [114 cm] circumference x 16.5" [42 cm] long.
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Erin Honeycomb Hat
If you like colorwork, you will enjoy this pattern! It would be great for using up the yarn left over from other projects.
Free knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Fairisle Hat
A small, elegant pattern featuring gorgeous Fair Isle colorwork, this is an instant eye-catcher. Go check it out!
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Seamless, Stranded.
Fantastic Ripple Scarf
Scarf measures 7" [18 cm] wide x 76" [193 cm] long
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.
Brick Sidewalk Beanie
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Kelsey Lace and Spiral Hat
A free knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace, Seamless.
Maple Leaf Mittens
Mittens measure 6¾ (8½, 9¾)" (17 (21.5, 25 cm) around and 6½ (10½, 11½)" (16.5 (26.5, 29) cm) in length.
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Seamless, Stripes.
Cares Vintage Knit Sweater
Sweater Scarf measures about 20 x 62” [51 x 157.5 cm).
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Garter Stitch.
Mom and Me Slippers
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
U-Turn Slippers
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Modular, Stripes.
Garter Rib Beanie
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Swift Swirl Hat
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Willa's Hat
If you like colorwork, you'll love Willa's Hat. This warm hat features a charming squirrel motif. The motif is framed by acorn borders above and below. Some colorwork experience is definitely recommended for this pattern!
A free men's knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Rib, Seamless, Stranded.
Ramble Mitts
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Short Rows.
A Hat To Make A Point
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round.
Helsinki Hat
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
EKG Set Hat, Cowl, Mitts
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Chevron, Colorwork, In-the-round, Stripes.
Melded Scarf
A free men's knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stripes.
Family Heart Mittens
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.