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Let your creativity shine with this playful color block scarf. The iconic garter stitch makes it a breeze for beginners, while the vibrant color combinations add a touch of personality. Simply knit every row and switch colors as desired. Top it off with cheerful tassels for a delightful finishing touch. You can find the pattern in the link below with 10 Easy Knitting Patterns for Beginners to Get You Started.
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Textured Shawl Recipe designed by © Orlane Sucche
The Textured Shawl Recipe by Orlane Sucche is a free triangular shawl knitting pattern that combines simple texture changes into a beautifully wearable design.
Worked from the top down, the shawl lets you move through different textured sections as it grows. The result is an interesting project that showcases stitch texture without relying on an elaborate construction.
Rather than using one stitch pattern throughout, this shawl changes texture as the knitting progresses. Those contrasting sections create visible bands across the triangular shape and give the finished shawl much of its character.
The shawl is worked flat from the top down, so the piece gradually becomes larger as you knit. A solid or softly tonal yarn is especially useful when you want the changing stitch textures to remain clearly visible.
The original pattern information recommends DK-weight yarn and 5.5 mm (US 9) needles, with approximately 328–492 yards (300–450 m) of yarn.
The original project used Blue Sky Fibers Suri Merino. You do not necessarily need to use the original yarn, but choosing a yarn with good stitch definition can help emphasize the textured sections of the shawl.
One important thing to know before starting is that the designer describes this design as a shawl recipe. It consists of knitting notes rather than the kind of highly detailed, step-by-step instructions you may expect from a conventional pattern.
For that reason, it may be particularly appealing to knitters who are comfortable reading basic knitting instructions and enjoy having some flexibility while working.
The changing textures keep a relatively simple triangular shawl visually interesting. It is also a useful project for exploring how different stitch patterns look when worked in the same yarn.
Once finished, the triangular shape makes it easy to wear traditionally around the shoulders or wrapped more casually around the neck as a scarf.
The original Textured Shawl Recipe by Orlane Sucche is currently available as a free download through Ravelry.
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The ZickZack Scarf by Christy Kamm is a popular free knitting pattern that creates bold chevron stripes using a simple sequence of increases and decreases.
Also commonly searched for as the Zick Zack Scarf, this design is especially effective with self-striping or contrasting fingering-weight yarns. The changing colors emphasize the zigzag shape and make every finished scarf look a little different.
Designer: Christy Kamm
Pattern: ZickZack Scarf
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf / Neckwear
Yarn Weight: Fingering / Light Fingering
Construction: Worked flat
Stitch Style: Garter-stitch chevrons
Techniques: Increases and decreases
Color Style: Alternating or self-striping yarns
Language: English
Pattern Availability: Free
The ZickZack Scarf has become a favorite project for knitters who enjoy colorful yarn combinations and repetitive knitting. Its distinctive chevron shape is created through strategically placed increases and decreases rather than complicated cable or lace techniques.
The scarf is worked back and forth, and the garter-stitch fabric gives it a soft, flexible texture. Once the stitch sequence becomes familiar, the pattern develops into a rhythmic project that works particularly well for relaxed knitting.
Fingering and light-fingering yarns are especially popular for this design. Many knitters combine two different self-striping yarns so that the color changes interact across the chevron pattern.
Solid, tonal and gradient yarns can also work well. Using two strongly contrasting colors will make the zigzag structure more obvious, while closely related colors create a softer and more blended effect.
The scarf gets its characteristic peaks and valleys from simple increases and decreases repeated across each row. This creates the familiar zigzag or chevron appearance without requiring complicated shaping.
Because the construction is straightforward, much of the visual impact comes from yarn choice. This makes the pattern particularly useful for showcasing colorful sock yarn, hand-dyed yarn or leftovers from other fingering-weight projects.
ZickZack Scarf projects are commonly worked with fingering-weight yarn on relatively relaxed needle sizes so that the finished fabric has a comfortable drape.
Always refer to the current designer instructions when choosing your needle size and yarn combination. Because this is a scarf rather than a fitted garment, exact gauge is generally less critical than achieving a fabric you like.
The ZickZack Scarf was designed by Christy Kamm. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's complete knitting instructions.
Visit the original Ravelry pattern page below for the current pattern information and free pattern access.
Pattern design © Christy Kamm. Pattern availability is controlled by the designer and may change over time.
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This beautiful Leaves Bandana Cowl project is based on the popular Bandana Cowl by Purl Soho, a clever free knitting pattern that combines the warmth of a cowl with the pointed shape and extra front coverage of a bandana.
Instead of simply knitting a straight tube, the design uses short rows to create its distinctive shape. The result sits comfortably around the neck while extending farther down at the front — especially useful under a coat or jacket in colder weather.
Pattern: Bandana Cowl
Designer: Purl Soho
First Published: October 2011
Craft: Knitting
Category: Cowl / Neck Warmer
Yarn Weight: Aran / 10 ply
Needle Size: US 10 / 6.0 mm
Gauge: 16 stitches × 24 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm
Yardage: About 139 yards / 127 m for the one-color version
Size: One Size
Construction: In the round with short-row shaping
Pattern Availability: Free
Purl Soho's Bandana Cowl has become a modern knitting classic because it solves a simple problem: traditional tubular cowls do not always provide much coverage at the front of the neck.
This design adds a pointed section that extends downward like a bandana, while keeping the convenience and secure fit of a cowl.
The shaping is created with short rows rather than by sewing a separate triangular piece onto the cowl.
The current pattern is written in one size. The finished measurements are approximately:
The neck opening is designed to stretch comfortably when the cowl is pulled over the head.
The current Purl Soho version uses Plenty, an Aran-weight extra-fine merino yarn.
For the standard one-color version, approximately 139 yards / 127 metres are required.
You do not have to use the original yarn, but when substituting yarn, concentrate on matching the published gauge and choosing a yarn that will feel comfortable against the neck.
The current pattern recommends a US 10 / 6.0 mm, 16-inch circular needle.
The published gauge is:
16 stitches × 24 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch
Needle size is only a starting point. Use the needle size that allows you to obtain the correct gauge with your chosen yarn.
The clever part of this project is its construction. The cowl is worked in the round, but short-row shaping creates extra fabric at the front.
This gradually develops the distinctive pointed bandana shape without requiring a separate scarf or shawl to be tied around the neck.
If short rows are new to you, read through the designer's complete instructions before beginning so you understand where the shaping occurs.
Helpful skills for this project include:
Purl Soho has expanded the pattern over time, so the current version offers several styling possibilities rather than only the original solid-color cowl.
Options include a classic one-color version as well as colorblock, Breton stripe, transitional stripe, and monogram variations.
Yarn requirements vary between versions, so check the current pattern before purchasing yarn for a striped or two-color cowl.
Good News: The Pattern Is Still Free
Purl Soho's Bandana Cowl is currently available as a free knitting pattern. Ravelry also provides a free pattern download and links to Purl Soho's current version.
The Bandana Cowl has been knitted thousands of times, and its enduring appeal is easy to understand: it uses relatively little yarn, has an unusual but practical shape, and introduces short-row shaping in a manageable accessory-sized project.
It can also be a useful way to turn a special skein of warm yarn into something that is both decorative and practical.
Visit the Ravelry pattern page for the current free pattern information and access to Purl Soho's pattern.
Get the Free Bandana Cowl Pattern →
Pattern credit: Bandana Cowl was designed and published by Purl Soho. The project photo featured on this Amazing Knitting page is credited to KnittedWishes. Pattern specifications and availability may change over time.
Explore more free cowl knitting patterns, bandana-style cowls, and free scarf knitting patterns from the Amazing Knitting archive.
Check the current Purl Soho pattern before casting on, choose which version you want to make, confirm its yarn requirements, and swatch your chosen yarn if finished size and fit are important to you.
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Calling all bunny lovers! Can you guess how many cuddly amigurumi bunnies I've crocheted and knitted in the past four years? Take a guess: 5, 10, 15, or 20?
Join me as I share my collection of adorable bunnies and the valuable lessons I've learned along the way. Each bunny holds a special place in my heart and represents a new skill I mastered in crocheting, knitting, or even about myself!
Plus, I'm giving away some free amigurumi bunny patterns for you to create your own fluffy friends!
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Fair Isle Mice designed by © Janet McMahon
Fair Isle Mice is a charming free knitting pattern by Janet McMahon for making tiny knitted mice decorated with colorful stranded Fair Isle bands.
These little mice are a great project for using small amounts of leftover DK yarn. The body is knitted flat and seamed, while the decorative colorwork section gives each mouse its own personality.
The project is designed to use small amounts of DK-weight yarn, making it especially useful for leftover yarn from other projects. Choose one main color for the mouse and several contrasting shades for the Fair Isle band.
You will also need 3.75 mm knitting needles and toy stuffing to shape the finished mouse.
Unlike many small knitted toys worked in the round, the Fair Isle Mice are knitted flat. The shaping creates the mouse body, and the finished piece is then seamed and stuffed.
A stranded-colorwork section forms the decorative Fair Isle band around the body. Because the project is so small, it can also be a manageable way to practice stranded knitting without committing to a large garment.
One of the nicest features of this pattern is how little yarn it requires. Small leftover balls can be combined to create completely different mice, so each finished toy can have its own color scheme.
These tiny mice can work well as small gifts, decorations, stocking stuffers, or simply as a quick knitting project between larger makes.
Janet McMahon currently provides the complete Fair Isle Mice pattern free through her original website, and a free download is also available from the pattern's Ravelry page.
View the Free Pattern on the Designer's Website
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Knit your own Amina Earwarmer with this free pattern by Krysten Grymes. This cozy accessory is ideal for market season or last minute gifts, as it can be made in no time. Follow the instructions below to create this beautiful knit earwarmer.
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If you love knitting and mushrooms, you will enjoy this free pattern for porcini mushrooms. Porcini are also known as ceps or boletus, and they are edible and delicious. This pattern will show you how to make realistic knitted porcini with simple techniques and materials. You can use them as decorations, toys, or gifts for your friends and family. To access the free pattern, please click on the link below. Happy knitting!
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If you want to knit a sweater but feel intimidated by big projects, Autumn Sweater is a great choice for you. This pattern is inspired by the Icelandic style of knitting, which is simple and fun to learn. You can watch the video tutorials and follow the free pattern to master new skills and techniques. Plus, you can use large needles (6.0mm) to finish your sweater faster and see your progress. Autumn Sweater is a cozy and stylish garment that you will love to wear.
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The Red Leaves Knit Baby Leaf Cardigan is a beautiful and cozy sweater for newborns. The pattern features a leaf motif on the yoke that is created by cleverly adjusting the stitch numbers and shaping. This cardigan is a great gift idea for expecting parents or for your own baby. You can knit it in advance and store it until the right occasion. The pattern is free and easy to follow, and the result is stunning.
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This cozy and cute hat is perfect for keeping your baby warm and comfortable. The pattern is easy to follow and uses basic knitting skills, so you can make it quickly and enjoy the result. The hat has a folded brim that adds extra warmth and style. You can find this pattern and more in the free eBook Helping Hands, which features projects that support various causes. To get the FREE knitting pattern, just follow the link below.
Download Pattern: Calming Baby Hat
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This is a free knitting pattern for a lovely little cat named Beans. He is a friendly and adorable kitty who loves to sit by the window. This Tiny Free Knitting Pattern will show you how to make this Super Cute Tiny Knitted Window Cat with simple instructions and materials.
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Download this knitting pattern for free and make a lovely wrap over cardigan for your baby. The cardigan is knitted in one piece, starting from the waist and working up to the neckline. You will need a stitch holder to keep some stitches on hold. The yarn used is double knit baby wool and the needles are 4mm, either straight or circular.
Download Pattern: Preemie Wrap Cardigan
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If you're skilled in both knitting and crocheting, why not create a knitted companion for your crocheted elf? We've given it a try, and we believe the knitted version is just as charming as the crocheted one.
This adorable knitted elf makes a wonderful Christmas ornament for your tree or a festive window decoration. Let your imagination run wild by knitting elves in a variety of yarns and colors.
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Want to knit a cozy pair of Double Ankle Baby Booties? This cute two-needle baby booties project features a tall, textured ankle section that gives the finished pair their distinctive look.
The project is demonstrated in a video tutorial by Gülümseten Marifetler. On this page, we've organized the essential project information, explained what makes the design interesting, and linked directly to the original tutorial so you can follow the creator's instructions.
Project: Double Ankle Baby Booties
Craft: Knitting
Category: Baby Booties / Baby Socks
Construction: Two-needle knitting
Feature: Tall double-ankle section
Tutorial Format: Video
Tutorial Credit: Gülümseten Marifetler
These knitted baby booties combine a compact foot with a taller ankle section, giving them a cozy sock-like appearance.
The ankle is the feature that makes this project stand out from many traditional short baby booties. The extra knitted section creates more visual texture around the ankle and gives you another area where yarn color and stitch definition can become part of the design.
One useful feature of this tutorial is its two-needle construction. That makes the project particularly interesting for knitters who prefer working back and forth rather than knitting small circumferences in the round.
If you've been looking at knitted baby socks but aren't ready to work with double-pointed needles or other small-circumference techniques, a two-needle bootie tutorial can be an approachable alternative.
Traditional knitted baby booties often finish relatively close to the ankle. This design extends the upper section, creating the characteristic double-ankle look.
Besides changing the silhouette of the bootie, the taller upper gives the project a cozy appearance that works especially well with soft baby yarns.
Baby booties are compact projects, which makes them useful when you want to practice garment shaping without committing to an entire sweater or blanket.
Because you need to make two matching pieces, booties also provide useful practice in keeping your tension and shaping consistent from one piece to the next.
The original tutorial should be your guide for the materials needed to reproduce the demonstrated booties. We have intentionally not added an unverified yarn weight, needle size, gauge, or stitch count here.
If you choose to experiment with another yarn, remember that changing yarn thickness or needle size can significantly change the finished dimensions of a small project like baby booties.
Color is an easy way to personalize the design. Soft neutrals can create a classic look, while brighter colors can turn the same booties into a cheerful handmade baby gift.
Baby feet vary considerably in size, so don't rely on appearance alone when choosing a project for a particular age.
Follow the measurements and materials provided by the original tutorial where available, and compare the finished size with the baby you are knitting for.
For baby projects, choose comfortable yarn and make sure all finishing is secure. Avoid adding loose decorative pieces that could detach during use.
The original video tutorial demonstrates how the booties are made. Use the creator's tutorial for the actual knitting sequence and construction details.
Watch the Baby Booties Tutorial →
Tutorial credit: Gülümseten Marifetler. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the creator's video instructions. Please use the original tutorial for the complete knitting process.
Explore more baby booties knitting patterns, newborn booties, and baby socks knitting patterns from the Amazing Knitting archive.
Watch through the original tutorial before casting on so you understand the overall construction. Prepare the materials demonstrated by the creator and check the intended finished size before making the pair for a specific baby.
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If you love cashmere gloves, you'll adore the Onyx Mitts. They are simple, elegant and cozy. You can wear them with any outfit and for any occasion. They are the ultimate go-to mitts for chilly days. Created by Universal Yarn Design Team. Get your free pattern at the link below.
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Tunisian crochet is a special type of crochet that mixes crochet and knitting methods. You just need to repeat some steps to complete this pattern. This stitch is very easy to learn and can be used for different projects like blankets, cushions, and shawls.
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Orwell's Garden Cowl designed by © Julie Cameron Gray / knittedblissJC
Orwell's Garden Cowl by Julie Cameron Gray (knittedblissJC) is a free stranded colorwork knitting pattern featuring repeating flowers and winding vines.
Worked in the round with fingering-weight yarn, this cozy cowl combines a simple ribbed edging with a colorful charted motif. It is a lovely project for knitters who enjoy Fair Isle and stranded colorwork or want to turn several coordinating sock-yarn colors into a wearable accessory.
The defining feature of Orwell's Garden Cowl is its stranded colorwork design. Repeating flowers and vines travel around the cowl, creating a botanical pattern that looks especially striking when the main color contrasts clearly with the three accent colors.
Unlike a lace cowl, the decorative effect here comes from changing colors according to a chart while carrying the unused yarn behind the work.
This makes Orwell's Garden Cowl an appealing project for knitters who already know basic knitting in the round and would like to practice maintaining even tension across a repeating colorwork motif.
This pattern appeared alongside Julie Cameron Gray's A Life Well Spent in the Fall 2022 issue of Taddle Creek.
The accompanying piece reflects on writers and gardens, including George Orwell's roses and the idea that the things people nurture can continue long after they are gone.
That garden theme carries beautifully into the knitted cowl through its repeating flowers and vines.
The original design uses Lichen and Lace 80/20 Sock, a fingering-weight yarn.
You will need one main color and three contrasting colors. The designer estimates approximately 180 yards of the main color and about 70 yards of each contrast color.
The sample combines Linen as the main color with Shrub, Sugar Plum and Amber as the contrasting shades.
Because the individual contrast colors require relatively small amounts, this pattern may also be a useful way to combine coordinating fingering-weight yarn left from other projects, provided you have enough of each color and can achieve the required gauge.
The pattern calls for 3 mm circular needles for the ribbing and 3.5 mm circular needles for the colorwork.
The specified gauge is 28 stitches and 36 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in the charted colorwork design on the larger needles.
Colorwork tension can differ from plain stockinette tension, so checking your gauge in the actual stranded pattern is more useful than measuring only a plain stockinette swatch.
Orwell's Garden Cowl can be made in Small/Medium or Medium/Large.
The finished circumferences given by the designer are approximately 19 (20.5) inches.
The colorwork chart repeats around the circumference, with the number of repeats adjusted for the selected size.
The cowl is knitted in the round, so there is no seam to sew when the knitting is complete.
Ribbing forms the lower and upper edges, while the main section is worked from a repeating stranded-colorwork chart.
Once the knitting is finished, wet blocking helps the stitches settle and allows the colorwork fabric to relax into its finished shape.
It is better described as a colorwork project than as a basic beginner cowl.
You should be comfortable knitting and purling, working in the round, reading a colorwork chart and handling more than one yarn color.
If you already know those basics, the repeating floral motif provides an enjoyable opportunity to practice stranded knitting on a relatively compact accessory rather than committing to a full colorwork sweater.
Color contrast matters in a stranded design. If the shades are too similar, the flowers and vines can become difficult to distinguish in the finished fabric.
Consider choosing a main color that clearly separates from the contrasting shades. You can keep the palette soft and botanical like the original, or use brighter contrasts for a more dramatic interpretation.
The complete Orwell's Garden Cowl by Julie Cameron Gray is available free on Taddle Creek, where you can find the designer's original instructions and colorwork chart.
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The Triss Baby Blanket by crepleKnits is a beautiful free knitting pattern that creates a modern geometric blanket using simple knit and purl stitches.
Its textured triangle design and contrasting stripes give the blanket plenty of visual interest while keeping the knitting approachable. This makes Triss an appealing project for newer knitters as well as experienced knitters looking for a relaxing baby blanket project.
Designer: Agnieszka Wojtkowiak / crepleKnits
Pattern: Triss Baby Blanket
Craft: Knitting
Category: Baby Blanket
Yarn Weight: Aran
Suggested Yarn: We Are Knitters The Cotton
Yardage: 1,094–1,203 yards (1,000–1,100 m)
Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm)
Gauge: 19 sts and 28 rows = 4 in in triangle pattern
Techniques: Knit and purl, textured pattern, stripes
Language: English
Pattern Availability: Free download
Triss uses a combination of knit and purl stitches to form its distinctive geometric texture. Alternating sections and color changes create a clean, contemporary look that works beautifully for a baby blanket.
Because the texture is created with basic stitches rather than complicated lace or cable techniques, the design is a good choice for knitters who want to move beyond plain garter or stockinette blankets.
The Ravelry pattern listing recommends We Are Knitters The Cotton and classifies the yarn requirement as Aran weight.
Plan on approximately 1,094–1,203 yards (1,000–1,100 m) of yarn for the blanket.
The recommended needle size is US 4 (3.5 mm). The listed gauge is 19 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in the triangle pattern.
One of the strengths of the Triss Baby Blanket is that its decorative appearance comes from straightforward knitting techniques. The original pattern is described as an easy knit-and-purl design, making it suitable for knitters building confidence with textured stitch patterns.
Choosing two contrasting colors will emphasize the geometric sections, while a softer tonal combination can create a more subtle finished blanket.
Triss Baby Blanket was designed by Agnieszka Wojtkowiak of crepleKnits. The complete pattern is currently available as a free download from the designer's Ravelry listing.
Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's complete knitting instructions. Use the button below to visit the original pattern page and obtain the current version directly from its authorized source.
Pattern design © Agnieszka Wojtkowiak / crepleKnits. Pattern availability is controlled by the designer and may change over time.
The Sweet Pea Baby Blanket by Suzanne Middlebrooks is a soft, colorful knitted baby blanket with a simple textured pattern and an easy-to-follow construction.
Designed for worsted-weight cotton yarn, this free blanket pattern produces a finished size of approximately 30 × 40 inches, making it a practical size for a crib, stroller or handmade baby gift.
Designer: Suzanne Middlebrooks
Publisher: Hill Country Weavers
Craft: Knitting
Category: Baby Blanket
Yarn Weight: Worsted
Suggested Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton Multi
Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm)
Gauge: 16.5 sts × 18 rows = 4 × 4 in in pattern
Finished Size: 30 in wide × 40 in long
Notions: Tapestry needle; blocking wires and pins optional
Availability: Free PDF pattern
Sweet Pea is designed as a soft and snuggly baby blanket with a straightforward textured stitch pattern. Hill Country Weavers describes it as a fast, fun and easy project, making it appealing for knitters who want a useful baby blanket without an overly complicated construction.
The finished proportions are rectangular, with enough length for wrapping a baby while still remaining manageable as a portable knitting project.
The original version uses Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton Multi, a worsted-weight cotton yarn with approximately 150 yards per skein.
The multicolor version shown by the publisher uses 6 skeins. If you substitute the solid-color version of the same worsted cotton yarn, the publisher notes that approximately 4 skeins are needed.
A soft worsted-weight cotton yarn is particularly suitable for a baby blanket because it provides good stitch definition while creating a comfortable, washable fabric.
The recommended needle size is US 9 (5.5 mm).
The stated gauge is 16.5 stitches × 18 rows = 4 × 4 inches in pattern. Checking gauge before beginning can help keep the finished blanket close to the intended dimensions.
The completed Sweet Pea Baby Blanket measures approximately 30 inches wide by 40 inches long.
This is a versatile baby-blanket size for use in a nursery, stroller or as a handmade shower gift.
Yes. The Sweet Pea Baby Blanket is currently available as a free knitting pattern from the original publisher, Hill Country Weavers.
The publisher's page lists the pattern at $0.00 and also provides a direct free PDF download.
Amazing Knitting provides project information and links readers to the authorized source rather than reproducing the complete copyrighted pattern instructions.
Visit Hill Country Weavers to view the original pattern page and access the free PDF.