Turtleneck Colorblock Sweater free Knitting Pattern

Looking for a free knitting pattern that's oversized, cozy, and completely on-trend? I'm so excited to share this one. This batwing-inspired sweater pattern combines a dramatic dropped-sleeve silhouette with a bold three-color colorblock design, and I designed it specifically to be the perfect knit for football season, tailgates, and team-color game day fits.

Whether you're knitting it for yourself or coordinating a whole squad, this pattern delivers major style payoff for relatively simple construction, which is exactly the kind of win I love handing off to you.

I made mine in Category #3 DK weight yarn (I used Lion Brand Jeans in a three-color palette: Stovepipe, Classic, and Top Stitch), and this free sweater pattern knits up at a 20 st x 27 row gauge over stockinette stitch on US 8 needles. I sized it to fit a 46–70" finished bottom circumference, because I wanted this one to cover a wide range of sizes so everyone in your knit night can make one.

This one's not a classic batwing - think batwing-inspired: a modern, oversized silhouette with dramatic dropped sleeves that taper into a fitted cuff, giving you the drama without the bulk. And with the three-color colorblock design, it's basically begging to be knit in team colors.

Football season, tailgates, game day - this sweater was made for it.

Supply List:
Category #3 DK weight yarn
I used:
Main Color: Lion Brand Jeans Stovepipe 550 (650, 760, 880) yards Contrast Color: Lion Brand Jeans Classic 460 (540, 630, 730) yards
Trim Color: Lion Brand Jeans Top Stitch 80 (100, 130, 150) yards

Circular Needles: 16” US 8 / 5mm / 24” US 9 / 5.5mm; 32” US 10 m / 6mm Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Lifeline or extra needles to set aside stitches
Fasteners or safety pins

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
CO – cast on
k- knit
p – purl
M1 – make 1
Kfb – knit front and back of stitch increase by 1
K2tog – knit 2 together
BO – bind off

Finished Measurements: Circumference at Bottom: 46 (54, 61.5, 70)”
GAUGE: 20 sts x 27 rows on US 8 / 5mm in stockinet stitch

NOTE:
This pattern is written for Adult Woman size Extra Small/Small. (Sizes Medium/Large, XL/XXL, 1X/2X in parentheses)
Shown in Extra Small / Small Size modeled on 5’6” model with 34” bust & 14” of positive ease
This sweater is poncho style and is worked from the top down.
First, the collar is crocheted sideways and seamed. The body of the poncho is worked down from the side of the collar

BEGIN WITH TRIM COLOR USING US 8 / 5mm 16” circular needles:

NECK:

CO 92 (98, 102, 106); join together being certain NOT to twist,

Round 1: *k2, p2*, Repeat * to * around

Repeat Round 1 until neck reaches approx. 6”

CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR USING US 9 / 5.5 mm 16” or 24’ circular needles:

SHOULDERS & UPPER BODY:

Round 1: k2tog, knit 44, (47, 49, 51), k2tog, knit 44, (47, 49, 51) – 2 sts decreased / 90 (96, 100, 104) sts. remain

Round 2: knit

Round 3: * knit 15 (12, 10, 9) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 96 (104, 110, 120) sts.

Round 4: * knit 16 (13, 11, 10) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 102 (112, 120, 132) sts.

Round 5: * knit  17 (14, 12, 11) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 108 (120, 130, 144) sts

Round 6: * knit 18 (15, 13, 12) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12)) sts increased, total for Round 114 (128, 140, 156) sts

Round 7: * knit 19 (16, 14, 13) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 120 (136, 150, 168) sts

Round 8: * knit 20 (17, 15, 14) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 126 (144, 160, 180) sts.

Round 9: * knit 21 (18, 16, 15) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 132 (152, 170, 192) sts.

Round 10: * knit 22 (19, 17, 16) stsm1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 138 (160, 180, 204) sts.

Round 11: * knit 23 (20, 18, 17) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 144 (168, 190, 216) sts.

Round 12: * knit 24 (21, 19, 18) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 150 (176, 200, 228) sts

CHANGE TO 32” CIRCULAR US 10 / 6mm needles

Rounds 13-15 (17, 19, 21): knit 150 (176, 200, 228) sts

SPLIT FOR ARMS WORKING FRONT AND BACK SEPERATELY

Place first 75 (88, 100, 114)  sts aside on lifeline, spare thread or other needle

NOTE: You will now begin working in Rows and turning your work after each Row.

CONTINUE BACK OF MAIN BODY / CREATE ARM HOLES:

Row 1: knit 75 (88, 100, 114)  sts, Turn.

Row 2: purl 75 (88, 100, 114)  sts, Turn.

Rows 3-30 (38, 46, 58): Repeat R 1-2

Break yarn.

Set sts aside on lifeline, spare thread or other needle & continue to front side.

CREATE FRONT OF MAIN BODY / FINISH ARM HOLES:

NOTE: You will still begin working in Rows and turning your work after each Row.

Rows 1-30 (38, 46, 58): work as for back.

Do not break yarn.

CLOSE ARMHOLES / COMPLETE BODY
NOTE: You will now be working in the round again

Round 1: knit 75 (88, 100, 114)  sts then continue knitting Back knit 75 (88, 100, 114)  sts; for total 150 (176, 200, 228) sts

Rounds 2-36: knit 150 (176, 200, 228) sts.

Round 37: knit 73 sts, k2tog, knit 73 sts, k2tog, decrease 2 sts, 148 (174, 198, 226) remain

Round 38: knit 72 sts, k2tog, knit 72 sts, k2tog  decrease 2 sts, 146 (172, 196, 224) remain

Round 39: knit 71 sts, k2tog, knit 71 sts, k2tog  decrease 2 sts, 144 (170, 194, 222) remain

CHANGE TO TRIM COLOR USING US 8 / 5mm 16” circular needles:

Round 40: knit  144 (170, 194, 222) sts

Rounds 41-48: *k2, p2*, Repeat * to * around, 144 (170, 194, 222) sts

SLEEVES - USING TRIM COLOR USING US 8 / 5mm 16” circular needles:

CO 44 (44, 48, 48)

Row 1: *k2, p2*, Repeat * to * end, Turn

Repeat Row 1 until arm reaches approx. 12 (12, 16, 16)”

SIZE S/M, L/ XL ONLY: k1, kfb, k9, *kfb, k 10* Repeat * to * to end – increase 4 sts / 48 sts

CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR AND CHANGE TO US 10 / 6mm needles

Row 1: k1, kfb, *k5, kfb* repeat * to * to last 4 sts, k 4,  56 sts (all sizes)

Row 2: p all sts

Row 3:  k1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1  - increase 2 sts to 58 sts (all sizes)

Row 4: p all sts

Rows 5- 60  (60, 70, 70): Repeat Rows 3-4 / 168 (168, 188, 188) sts

BO
ASSEMBLY: 

Line up center of sleeve to shoulder of armhole of main body and attach there

Attach sleeve to armhole. This will create an angle for the sleeve shape.

Then mattress stitch the under arm seam of the sleeve.

Repeat on other side

Block.

West Chicago Knit Shawl Free Knitting Pattern

Please welcome the West Chicago Knit Shawl Free Knitting Pattern! A perfect stashbuster or great way to use all those mini skeins you have been collecting!

This graceful crescent shawl checks SO MANY boxes - it is perfect for those scrumptious minis, remnants from past projects, mini skien advents or impulse buys from the local yarn store. Our newest pattern is here to rescue and revitalize those lonely yarns! The West Chicago Knit Shawl is meticulously crafted for one main color of yarn complemented by 9 small amounts of different colors. It’s a splendid way to watch varied hues come alive, intertwining to create an accessory that’s as unique as its maker. Plus, who can resist the allure of a picot trim adding that touch of sweetness to the finished piece?

With bands of color radiating out from the center, let the West Chicago Knit Shawl showcase your color mixing style!

Perfect Knit Shawl for Mini Skeins!

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How To Make The Knit Crescent Shawl

Supply List:
Primary Color:1 Full Skein Movers & Makers Wicker Park Sock, 433 Yards per skein
Contrast: 9 mini skeins Fingering Weight, 80 Yards per mini skein / See Color Sequence Reference List
US 8/ 5 mm 40” circular needle
Large needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
2 Stitch Markers

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
k – knit
p - purl
k2tog – knit 2 together
yo – yarn over
co – cast on
sm – slip marker
bo – bind off
st(s) – stitch(es)
(RS) right side
(WS) wrong side

COLOR SEQUENCE USED FOR DESIGN SAMPLE:
Primary Color A: Movers & Makers Wicker Park Sock / Flat Iron Gray / 100 g / 433 Yards
Color B: Movers & Makers Wicker Park Sock Big Star / 20 g / 86 yards
Color C: Lavender Lune Yarn / 80/20 Fingering / Feelin' Leafy / 20g / 80yds
Color D: Movers & Makers Wicker Park Sock/ Bongo Blue / 20 g / 86 yards
Color E: Asylum Fibers / Twisted Sock Mini / Siren Song, 20g, 80 yards
Color F: Marianated Yarns / Venti - Practicality 75/25 / Indigo Bunting / 20 g / 93 yards
Color G: M1 Yarns Lean Machine Fingering / You Had Me At Merlot / 20 g / 80 yards
Color H: Jilly & Kiddles / Fancy Sock Mini / La Corrida de Toros / 20 g / 87 yds
Color I: KraeO / Little Sister fingering/ Rose Gold/ 20g/ 98 yds
Color J: Queenie Crochet / 2-ply sock yarn / Moxie / 20g/ 80 yards

NOTES:
Gauge is not extremely important for this pattern. The most important thing is to have a knitted fabric that you like.
Finished measurements: 72” x 20” approx.
Make note that you will be working HELD DOUBLE for the bulk of the pattern, unless noted otherwise.
You will not change needles even when working single stranded.
You will have some excess yarn of colors B, C, D, F, G; you may expand your shawl and use that by adding 2 rows of the single stranded stockinette for those colors. If you do this, you will not have enough J for picot finish and need to do regular bind off on the 3rd row of Color J.

GARTER TAB CAST ON USING PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR B DOUBLE STRANDED:
CO 3 sts.
Knit 12 rows.
Place first marker.
Turn work 90 degrees and pick up 6 sts.
Place second marker.
Turn work 90 degrees again and pick up 3 sts.
You will have 12 sts on the needle.

BEGIN PATTERN – CONTINUE WITH PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR B DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROW 1 (RS): K3, sm, (yo, k1, yo) in 1st stitch, k until 1 st before marker, (yo, k1, yo) in next st, sm, k3. (4 sts increased)
ROW 2 (WS): K3, sm, yo, k until marker, yo, sm, k3. (2 sts increased) 18 sts
ROWS 3 – 20: Repeat 1,2 72 sts.

COLOR B ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROW 21: Repeat 1 76 sts
ROW 22: K3, sm, yo, p until marker, yo, sm, k3. (2 sts increased) 78 sts
ROWS 23 – 24: Repeat Rows 21, 22 84 sts

PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR B DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 25 – 30: Repeat Rows 1, 2
Fasten Off Color B.

PRIMARY COLOR A ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 31 – 34: Repeat 1,2

CONTINUE WITH PRIMARY COLOR A AND ADD COLOR C DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 35 - 40: Repeat 1,2

COLOR C ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 41- 44: Repeat Rows 21, 22 .

PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR C DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 45 - 50: Repeat 1,2
Fasten Off Color C.

PRIMARY COLOR A ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 51 - 54: Repeat 1,2

CONTINUE WITH PRIMARY COLOR A AND ADD COLOR D DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 55 - 58: Repeat 1,2

COLOR D ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 59-62: Repeat Rows 21, 22 .

PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR D DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 63-66: Repeat 1,2 .
Fasten Off Color D.

PRIMARY COLOR A ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 67-70: Repeat 1,2

CONTINUE WITH PRIMARY COLOR A AND ADD COLOR E DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 71-74: Repeat 1,2

COLOR E ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 75-78: Repeat Rows 21, 22

PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR E DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 79-82: Repeat 1,2
Fasten Off Color E.

PRIMARY COLOR A ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 83-86: Repeat 1,2

CONTINUE WITH PRIMARY COLOR A AND ADD COLOR F DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 87-88: Repeat 1,2

COLOR F ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 89-92: Repeat Rows 21, 22

PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR F DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 93-94: Repeat 1,2
Fasten Off Color F.

PRIMARY COLOR A ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 95-96: Repeat 1,2

CONTINUE WITH PRIMARY COLOR A AND ADD COLOR G DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 97-98: Repeat 1,2

COLOR G ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 99-102: Repeat Rows 21, 22

PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR G DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 103-104: Repeat 1,2
Fasten Off Color G.

PRIMARY COLOR A ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 105-106: Repeat 1,2

CONTINUE WITH PRIMARY COLOR A AND ADD COLOR H DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 107-108: Repeat 1,2

COLOR H ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 109-112: Repeat Rows 21, 22

COLOR H AND ADD COLOR I DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 113 - 114: Repeat 1,2
Fasten Off Color H.

COLOR I ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 115-118: Repeat Rows 21, 22

COLOR I AND ADD COLOR J DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 119 - 120: Repeat 1,2

COLOR J ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 121-122: Repeat Rows 1,2

Bind off using this picot method for shape and Color J:
For the more dramatic effect of your picot bind off as shown, follow these steps and begin with the very first stitch on your shawl:
Step 1: Using Cable Cast on - Cast on 2 stitches
Step 2: Knit 2
Step 3: Pass the first stitch over the second stitch, leaving a single stitch on your right needle
Step 4: Knit 1
Step 5: Pass the first stitch over the second stitch, leaving a single stitch on your right needle
Repeat Steps 4 & 5 four more times
Step 6: Slip stitch back to main needle
Repeat all the way across to the end.

Finishing:
Weave in ends and wet block.

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Basic AF Beanie Free Knitting Pattern

In partnership with Asylum Fibers and her amazing chunky yarn, we bring you this free classic knit beanie pattern. Perfect to whip up on the go and great for gifts for the whole family. Beginners and experienced knitters alike love our Basic AF Knit Beanie. You can make the brim as wide or trim as you like. Add slouch if you like. Truly versatile and the most perfect basic beginner knit beanie.

Classics are classic for a reason! This is one of those chunky knit hat patterns that looks good on everyone and somehow ends up on your needles over and over again. It’s perfect for stash-busting, gift-giving, or just making something warm while you binge your favorite show.

Seriously-if you’ve got some chunky yarn and a little time, this beginner-friendly beanie pattern is calling your name.

Supply List:
Asylum Fibers Bulky –1 skeins, each Approx 108 yards
US 13 / 9mm 16”circular needle & set of double pointed needles
Large needle to weave ends
Stitch Marker

Finished hat:
Brim Circumference 16.5” –stretches to fit 21 –23” average adult head
Beanie Length 7.5” Approx / Slouchy Length 14” Approx

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
co –cast on (using long tail cast on method)
k –knit
p -purl
k2tog –knit two together decrease
st -stitch

Gauge: 4 inch sq = 12 stitches x 12 rows

NOTES: Gauge is not a huge factor for this pattern so do not worry to much if you are struggling to meet gauge. In fact - this is a great pattern to use to work on improving gauge and consistency.

You will be able to add slouch by adding rows.

PATTERN
Color A:
CO 56; Place marker and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts.

Round 1: [k1,p1] to end

Rounds 2-9: repeat Round 1
*** or repeat until desired brim width

Rounds 10-20: knit

If adding a color change, change to Color B here:
Rounds 21-34: Knit
*** Or until you reach desired hat body length

Begin crown decrease:

Round 1: [k5,k2tog] around –48 sts remain

Round 2: [k4,k2tog] around –40 sts remain

Round 3: [k3,k2tog] around –32 sts remain

Round 4: [k2,k2tog] around –24 sts remain

Round 5: [k2tog] around -12 sts remain

Round 6: [k2tog] around -6 sts remain

Using needle, weave in tail through the remaining 6 stitches to close up hat peak. Weave in ends using cast on tail to attach button or tag.

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