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7 Free Sweater Knitting Patterns

Kathleen Cubley — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:49:42 GMT

1. Tweed Cardigan by Rebecca L. Daniels
2. Vienne Sweater by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes
3. Jess's Gansey by Elizabeth Lovick
4. Tomato by Wendy Bernard
5. Farrington Pullover by Lisa Shroyer
6. Freyja Sweater by Courtney Kelley
7. Twisted-V Pullover by Alice Halbeisen

Baby Patterns from Knitting Daily: 9 Free Baby Knitting Patterns

Kathleen Cubley — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:12:53 GMT

Here, we've chosen nine designs for the babies in your life. Select a preemie hat for the littlest one, three baby sock patterns, a baby bootie pattern, a blanket full of stars, a lace cap, a tiny jacket, a classic cardigan, or a set of barnyard baby booties. From the simplest garter stitch pattern to cables and lace, you'll find something here for every skill level and every taste.

The Art of Cable Knitting: 7 Free Patterns for a Cable Knit Sweater, Scarf, Pullover, and More

Kathleen Cubley — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:09:42 GMT

Working cables is one of the most satisfying of knitting techniques. Cables add texture to all kinds of garments; they keep knitting interesting, they add a little challenge, and they look fabulous! We've gathered seven patterns for you in this eBook, The Art of Cable Knitting: 7 Free Patterns for a Cable Knit Sweater, Scarf, Pullover, and More, from cowls to wraps to sweaters, these fun knit cable designs will satisfy your urge to knit cables!

1. Winding River Cowl
2. Valkyrie Vest
3. Interlocking Cables
4. Five-Way Cable Wrap
5. Rittenhouse Scarf
6. Anniversary Pullover
7. Wheat Ear Cable Yoke

Free Bag Patterns by Interweave Staff, Weekend 2010

AmyPalmer — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:25:43 GMT

Coney Island Bag by Eunny Jang
Finished Size 30½" circumference and 14" tall, not including strap.
Yarn Valley Yarns Greenfield (100% cotton, 88 yd [80 m]/50 g): gray, 4 skeins; natural (white) and sunflower (yellow), 3 skeins each. Yarn distributed by WEBS.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge One hexagon measures 5" at widest point.

Picnic Bag by Lisa Shroyer
Finished Size 12½" at widest point and 12" tall, not including straps.
Yarn Queensland Collection Pima Fresca (100% cotton; 146 yd [133 m]/100 g): #1 natural, #23 apricot (dark pink), and #3 blush (light pink), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 10 sts and 14 rows = 2" in St st.

Lace Beach Bag by Anna-Liza Armfield
Finished Size About 43" circumference and 15½" tall, not including strap.
Yarn Berroco Mica (31% cotton, 26% silk, 23% nylon, 20% linen; 108 yd [100 m]/40 g): cinnabar (MC), 6 skeins; mushroom (CC), 1 skein.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 4 (3.5 mm): straight and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 191/2 sts and 36 rows = 4" in garter st on smaller needles; 17 sts and 28 rows = 4" in box st on larger needles.

Sow’s Ear Coin Purse by Anne Merrow
Finished Size 5½" wide and 2¾" tall.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Luxury (100% silk; 160 yd [145 m]/50 g): #25 dusty rose, 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holder; 7" zipper (shown: Coats & Clark all-purpose plastic zipper in color almond rose); sewing needle and matching thread; 1/8 yd cotton fabric for lining.
Gauge 36 sts and 48 rows = 4" in St st. NOTE: Corrected version is now posted, as of 11/19/2010.

Spiral Market Bag by Marilyn Murphy
Finished Size 18" circumference and 15" tall, not including straps.
Yarn Classic Elite Katydid (100% cotton; 90 yd [82 m]/50 g): #7310 Hinkley blue (A) and #7355 Penny Lane (B), 2 balls each.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 22 sts and 44 rows = 4" in garter st.

Pyramid Project Bag by Anita Osterhaug
Finished Size About 6½" wide at base and 6" tall, after felting.
Yarn Malabrigo Rasta (100% merino; 90 yd [82 m]/150 g): #863 zarzamora (purple) and #868 coronilla (gold), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 13 (9 mm) (see Notes). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 11 sts and 11 rnds = 4" in St st, before felting; 12 sts and 12 rnds = 4" in St st, after felting.

Leaves on the Path Scarf

Tricia G — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:50:55 GMT

Intermediate scarf worked with alternating leaf motifs in a knit/purl stitch pattern. The charts are fun to follow. Free knitting patterns.

Designer Laura Rintala
Finished Size 4¾" wide and 57" long.
Yarn Valley Yarns Williamstown (65% wool, 25% acrylic, 10% viscose; 126 yd [115 m]/50 g): #04 medium brown, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by WEBS.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st.

Myopia Scarf

Tricia G — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:26:53 GMT

An easy knitted scarf using roving for yarn. On size 50 needles, this scarf is a quick knit and creates dramatic results. Practice easy lace with this project.

Designer Sharon Riggs
Finished Size 8" wide and 134" long.
Yarn Louet Dyed Corriedale Roving (100% wool): burnt orange, 1 lb.
Needles Size 50 (25 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Large crochet hook for weaving in ends.
Gauge 3½ sts and 6 rows = 4" in garter st.

Star Scarf

Tricia G — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:15:40 GMT

Easy lace scarf worked on large needles for a gauzy effect. This lace pattern is easy for the beginner. A crochet edging gives the scarf structure.

Designer Eunny Jang
Finished Size 91⁄4" wide and 48" long, after blocking (about 5" wide and 60" long before blocking).
Yarn Valley Yarns 8/2 Tencel (100% Tencel; 3,360 yd [3,091 m]/1 lb): adobe, 1 cone. Yarn distributed by WEBS. One cone will make several scarves, depending on finished size (see Notes).
Needles Size 15 (10 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 12 sts and 8 rows = 4" in patt, unblocked.

Wavy Orange Scarf

Tricia G — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:04:42 GMT

Easy lace scarf worked in a chunky alpaca yarn. Lace knitting is easy and fun with this free knitting pattern. The scarf is worked in long rows lengthwise.

Designer Rebecca L. Daniels
Finished Size 6" wide and 87" long.
Yarn ShibuiKnits Highland Wool Alpaca (80% wool, 20% alpaca; 246 yd [229 m]/250 g): pagoda, 1 skein.
Needles Size 13 (9 mm): 40" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge One repeat = 71⁄4" wide (18 sts) and 3⁄4" high (4 rows).

Knitting Lace: Knitting Daily Presents... 7 Free Knitted Lace Patterns

Knitting Daily — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:56:00 GMT

Designer: Compilation
Published: April 3, 2008
Technique: Mixed
Skill Level: Easy

Knitting Daily Editor, Sandi Wiseheart has selected 7 of our most popular Knitting Daily lace patterns for you here. There are patterns for long-time lace knitters and for a knitter looking for his or her very first lace knitting project; there are patterns using fine yarns and chunky; there are quick gift lace knitting projects and projects that, once completed, will be heirlooms for future generations.

Icelandic Lace Shawl by Sigrídur Halldórsdóttir/Carol Rasmussen Noble, Spectrum Scarf by Eunny Jang, Tailored Scallops Cardigan by Pam Allen, Penobscot Silk Lace Scarf by Cyrene Slegona, Lace Fountain Hat by Katie Himmelberg, Arrowhead Shawl by Pam Allen, Wild and Warm Guanaco and Vicuña Lace Fingerless Gloves by Kaye D. Collins

Skill level: Easy

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Baby's First Sock

Knitting Daily — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:22:00 GMT

Ann Budd adapted this pattern from Victorian England’s Weldon’s Practical Needlework (see “A Brief History of Weldon’s Practical Needlework,” PieceWork, January/February 2006)

Designer Ann Budd
Finished Size About 4 inches (10 cm) foot circumference, 4¼ inches (11 cm) long from top of leg to base of heel, and 4¼ inches (11 cm) long from back of heel to tip of toe.
Yarn Dale of Norway Baby Ull (fingering-weight), 100% machine-washable wool yarn, 191 yards (175 m)/50 g ball, 1 ball of #5303 lavender
Needles One set of four double pointed size 1 (2.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle, stitch marker. Materials are available at yarn and needlework stores or from mail-order or online resources.
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 2 inches (5.1 cm) in basket-weave pattern stitch worked in the round.

Knitting Socks with Knitting Daily: 7 Free Sock Knitting Patterns

Knitting Daily — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:48:00 GMT

Designer: Compilation
Published: November 7, 2008
Technique: Mixed
Skill Level: Intermediate

Knitting Daily has selected seven of our most popular sock patterns for you here: a fancy lace sock, a richly textured rib sock, a colorwork masterpiece, a cabled sock, and a simple, basic sock in a large gauge perfect for beginners. A little something for every foot in the family!

Genome Socks by Meema Spadola, On-Your-Toes Socks by Ann Budd, Seduction Socks by Ann Budd, William Street Socks by Lisa Shroyer, Diagonal Rib Socks by Ann Budd, Caspian Sea Socks by Priscilla Gibson-Roberts, and Comfy Socks by The Knitscene Design Team.

Skill level: Easy

A Little Something Special

tbeard — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:14:00 GMT

Designer Interweave Knits Staff Project
Published October 3, 2008
Technique Mixed
Skill Level Easy

Five great patterns for this holiday from The Knits Gifts Design Team. Poinsettia Ornament by Erin Hallstrom, Funky Gift Bag by Amy Clarke Moore, Snowflake Ornament by Katie Himmelberg, Bitty Hat and Sock Ornament by Laura Rintala, and Cabled Globe Ornament by Eunny Jang.

Modern Quilt Wrap

Knitting Daily — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:52:00 GMT

Designer: Mags Kandis
Published: September 10, 2007
Technique: Domino Knitting, Mitered Squares
Skill Level: Easy

What could be more comforting than being wrapped up in the warmth of a colorful quilt? Very loosely based on the traditional Log Cabin quilt block, Mags Kandis worked this wrap/oversized scarf square by square in the easy and satisfying mitered-square method of color knitting. This is as effortless as working in stripes, but the results are far more impressive. As this project is worked one color as a time, it’s perfect for thinking about and playing with color.

Finished Size: About 16½" (42 cm) wide and 66" (168 cm) long, after blocking.

Yarn: DK (#3 Light). Shown here: Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% super kid mohair; 30% silk; 230 yd [210 m]/25 g): #597 jelly (lime green; A), #596 marmalade (orange; B), #583 blushes (rose; C), #600 dewberry (lavender; D), #582 trance (medium blue; E), #578 swish (gold; F), #581 meadow (pale blue; G), #595 liqueur (dark red; H), and #588 drab (grey; I), 1 ball each. See individual yardage amounts below.

Please note that color #578 swish (gold) has been discontinued.

Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm). Note: a 16" (40 cm) bamboo circular needle is recommended. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Marker (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge: Small square measures 2¾" (7 cm) square; large square measures 5½" (14 cm) square, both after blocking.

Skill level: Easy.

Pattern Correction (posted 9/10/07; PDF updated 9/4/07):
Block 4 ... Work Small Square, working Rows 1–3 with C, Rows 4–9 with I, and Rows 10-–22 with A.

Yardage Amounts

All amounts given are approximate and include a small "fudge factor" to allow for individual variations.

Sample scarf weighs: 2.7 oz/78 g

Total yardage: About 826 yd/755 m

Color A: (lime green) 94 yd/86 m

Color B: (orange) 94 yd/86 m

Color C: (rose) 98 yd/90 m

Color D: (lavender) 112 yd/102 m

Color E: ("medium blue"; actually a deep turquoise blue) 105 yd/96 m

Color F: (gold) 89 yd/81 m

Color G: ("pale blue"; actually a light mint green) 72 yd/66 m

Color H: (dark red) 72 yd/66 m

Color I: ("grey"; actually a dark grey-green) 90 yd/82 m

PATTERN PDF CORRECTED September 7, 2007

Trimmings: A Sample from Piecework

Knitting Daily — Sun, 11 May 2008 13:17:00 GMT

Designer: Various
Published: May 12, 2008
Technique: Borders, Edgings, Lace
Skill Level: Intermediate

An ongoing element of PieceWork is a column named “Trimmings.” The column, which runs periodically, offers a collection of patterns, charts, and instructions that have been gleaned from old magazines and books that are no longer generally available. The introduction to the column explains, “Many of the patterns and instructions for these small needlework articles are worded exactly as they appeared in the original publication. Use them as they are or adapt them to other techniques—but do have fun with them!”

Spectrum Scarf

Knitting Daily — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:31:00 GMT

Designer: Eunny Jang
Published: April 23, 2008
Technique:
Skill Level: Easy

Color blending with multiple strands of ultra fine—and ultra soft–alpaca yarn shades this lacy scarf achieved with a simple one-row lace repeat.

NOTE: New file updated 6/3/08

Finished Size: 8" wide and 64" long, after blocking.

Yarn: Alpaca with a Twist Fino (70% baby alpaca, 30% silk; 875 yd [800 m]/100 g): #0093 tamarind (A), #2001 royal velvet (B), and #0201 champagne (C), 1 skein each.

Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge: 12 sts and 16 rows = 4" in lace patt, after blocking.

Skill Level: Easy