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Adult: 2160 Free Patterns
In this section, you can find free Adult 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 Adult
Silver Day Hat
Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.
Sumptuous Cowl
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stockinette Stitch.
Sweet Seedlings Earwarmer
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed.
Honeycomb Hat
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Pompom, Seamless.
Bicolor Brioche Beanie
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Colorwork.
Enchanted Headband
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, I-Cord, Seamed.
Twisted Sister Headband
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn.
Sprinkles On Top Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.
Snorlax Beanie
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3D, Double Knitting, In-the-round, Seamless.
Aluma Hat
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, Stranded.
Flat Cable Slippers
If you're looking for a beginner-friendly yet charming slipper pattern, look no further than this knitting pattern from Crazy Hands.
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Seamed.
Easy Beanie (Straight Needles)
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed.
Sweet Chamomile Socks
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: English Rib, In-the-round, Rib.
Marina Del Rey Socks
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stockinette Stitch, Stripes, Top-Down.
Heartleaf Socks
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.
Green Forest Headband
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, One-piece.
Easter Promenade Socks
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, I-Cord, Nordic pattern, Seamless, Top-Down.
Super Stripes Pants
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn.
Nth Mitts
These eye-catching fingerless mitts feature Fair-Isle style stranded colorwork. If this is your thing, we recommend you check them out!
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Stranded.
Little Floppy Bunny Hat
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3D, In-the-round.
Mixed Rib Hat
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Rib.
Happy Yellow Road Hat
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3D, Felted, In-the-round, Seamless.
Toulouse Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Crew Neck, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Textured pattern.
Brioche Steps Hat
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, In-the-round.
The Nile Hat
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Seamless.
Rainbow Stripe Double Pom Hat
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Pompom, Stripes.
The Twist & Tight Headband
Free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Cuff-to-cuff, In-the-round, Moebius, Top-Down.
Sprung Hat
If you enjoy stranded colorwork, you will love this Spring-themed hat!
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stranded.
Rose Leaves Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon Sleeve, Crew Neck, In-the-round, Loose fit, Top-Down.
Bitchin' Skirt
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.
Classic Hat
Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Squoosh Hat
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Short Rows, Sideways.
Twisted Cable Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bobble, Bottom-Up, Cable, Crew Neck, Oversized fit.
The Drapes Well Scarf
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Crochet Finish, Garter Stitch, Infinity.
Learn How to Knit Socks the Easy Way!
Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Tutorials.
Sunset Point Socks
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable.
Braided Cable Headband
Headband Size– 3.5 inches wide and 18 Inches long
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Video Tutorials.
Hypster Beanie
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Seamless.
Waffle Mittens
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Alpinia Hat
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stranded.
Lucky Rabbit Socks
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Slipped Stitches, Stripes.
The Basic Wide-ribbed Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Crew Neck, Oversized fit, Rib, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
To the Forest Socks
Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Rib, Stockinette Stitch.
Rugby Socks
Free knitting pattern using light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Rib, Top-Down.
Crossroads Cabled Hat
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round.
Zaggy Zig Slouch
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Sweet Thing Socks
A free knitting pattern using lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
A Simplicity Fair Isle Hat
If you're looking to practice your Fair Isle skills on a quick pattern, check out this hat courtesy of Vetka Knitwear!
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Stranded.
Chunky Balaclava Hat
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Brioche Fir Tree Hat
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, In-the-round, Seamless.
Snow Queen Cable Mittens
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round.
Socks For Giving
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn.
Fingerless Mittens
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed.
Trapper Hat
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless.
Dickie Scarf
This free knitting pattern uses bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Worked as One Piece.
Flat Knit Slipper Socks
This is a different take on the classic knit slipper! Knitted flat as one piece, the slippers are seamed along the bottom to complete them. This is a fun, quick and easy pattern. Check it out!
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Worked as One Piece.
Beacon Hat
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round.
Cozy Snowflake Socks
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stranded.
Frolicking Hat
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stranded.
Katarina Hat
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, In-the-round.
Bianca Hat
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Seamed.
Spill the Beans Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Cable, Raglan, Top-Down.
Spill the Beans Sweater
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Raglan, Top-Down.
The Wintry Weather Hat
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Rib, Textured pattern.
Inside Out Beanie
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Stella Nova Mitts
If you're looking for a fun Fair Isle-inspired colowork project, check out these charming fingerless mitts!
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Fair Isle, In-the-round, Stranded.
Fall Coil Hat
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Textured pattern.
Flamin' Hat
Free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless.
Forest Trails Sweater
This free knitting pattern uses lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Moss stitch, Raglan, Split sides, Top-Down, Worked in several strands of yarn.
Autumn's Hush Headband
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Seamed, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.
Autumn's Hush Wrist Warmers
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.
Brioche Celtic Knot Cowl
Try something a little more challenging with this geometric motif from ABC Knitting Patterns. Experience with Brioche is highly recommended but not necessary.
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, In-the-round, Seamless.
Frostbitten Mittens
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Modular, Seamless.
Ski Weekend Hat
A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.
Crème De La Crème Hat
Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Seamless.
Brisk Hat
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.
Scout Hat
This cute beanie features an understated cable pattern that catches the eye. Great for beginners looking to learn more about knitting cables. Check it out!
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round.
Arched Gusset Heart Mittens
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.
Câlin Hat
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Textured pattern.
Summit Hat
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Cable, In-the-round, Seamless, Slip Stitch.