135 free knitting patterns tagged color work

Las Calacas Danzantes

These socks were inspired by the folk art skeleton theme known as a calaca that is associated with Día de los Muertos. by Erssie Major from The AntiCraft. Find the free pattern here: link

Hoochie Cozies

Ever wanted to have your prime hooch on hand, but keep casual guests from partaking? Here is your solution; Slap a ‘Rat Bile’ or ‘Rot Gut’ label on that puppy and discourage those without adventurous spirit. Because I am a crafty bugger I decided to …

Alpha Mitts

“Alphamitts” is a child-sized pattern, available for free download here, that uses small amounts of two colors of Knit Picks Palette or similar fingering-weight yarn. by Emily B. Miller from Skyline Chilly. Find the free pattern here: link

Scrapilicious Mini Tote

This felted tote is perfect to use up those odds and ends sitting in your knitting closet, and great for beginners that want to try some color work. By Orange Fish Knits. Find the free tote pattern here: link

Endpaper Mitts

They’re tiny enough that they’re no commitment at all; they provided a good field for trying out some tweaks to techniques (a Better Tubular Cast On, anyone?), the pattern satisfies but doesn’t exhaust; the structure is simple enough, clean enough, to approach orderly grace. By …