Free knitting patterns
There are a number of websites which have a selection of free knitting patterns, for you to download directly from the web.
Top tip:
If you find a pattern and can not find the yarn ( as it may be discontinued or difficult to get hold of), then look at the yarn tension in the pattern and using our
Project Search facility, look up yarns which knit to the same tension. Just select the tension you are looking for from the tension drop down box and click "Search", but do pay attention to the drape and stiffness of the original yarn, as soft or drapey yarns will not give the same result as crisp, plump yarns.
Here are a few to try:
Rowan
Rowan frequently put up new free knitting patterns. These can be either new ones from their Studio selection and Rowan also post up patterns from book which are now discontinued. So if there is a pattern you always wanted but never managed to get hold of, have a look through the Rowan site, it may be there and best of all - its free!
Here is the link:
http://www.knitrowan.com/free-projects.aspxArtesano
Artesano have recently added new free patterns for their Manos Wool Clasica yarn but they also have a small selection of free patterns for other yarns in their Artesano/ Manos del Uruguay range.
Here is the link:
http://www.artesanoyarns.co.uk/Free%20Knitting%20Patterns/free%20knitting%20patterns.htmlDrops/Garn Studio
Zillions of free pattern here - there are pages and pages of free patterns, available in a wide range of languages too.
Looking for something retro - then you will probably find it here, their vast selection goes back in to time from current patterns to 80's patterns, including batwings!
Here is the link:
http://www.garnstudio.com/index_lang.php