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Today we have shared the best knitting patterns for you, with 5 different knitting patterns of for all family knitting clothes.
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Wright Flyer Baby Aviator Hat - Knitting Pattern
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| Photos above © lovefibres |
What beautiful knit hat pattern! I found it on Pinterest...
A simple to knit pattern for a baby aviator hat knit flat on two needles, It has button chin fastening, earflaps and an aviator style front flap.
The pattern includes yarn suggestions and is written in standard US/UK terms with clear instructions and plenty of pictures to guide you.
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Gramps Cardigan - Knitting Pattern
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| The photo above © nevernotknitting |
I found this wonderful cardigan knitting pattern on Ravelry.
It is so amazingly adorable! And let's face it - babies do sort of look like little old men :)
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Garter Stitch Wrap Top - Knitting Pattern
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| Photos above © Terhi |
What beautiful knit wrap top pattern! I found it on Flickr...
An adorable knit Pattern by Erika Knight / Simple Knits for cherished Babies. This wrap top is so sweet and easy to knit.
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Ava Tunic - Knitting Pattern
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| The photo above © Jade Fletcher |
I found this beautiful knitting tutorial on Ravelry.
The Ava tunic is a comfortable and very funky tunic. It can be worn as a shirt in the summer or as a vest in the winter, make it longer and it is a great dress and if you bind the bottom together it would make a great sleeping bag for a bedsheet tangling 18 months old.
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Top Knot Hat - Free Pattern
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| Photos above © Katie Ahlquist |
What beautiful knit hat pattern! I found it on Pinterest...
There are different ways to join the colors at the back of the hat: do a yarn over before turning at B. When you come back to that spot with the other color, knit the YO together with the last stitch.
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Red Redux Scarf - Free Knitting Pattern
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| The photo above © Shana Schasteen |
What beautiful knit scarf pattern! I found it on Pinterest...
Shana Schasteen: "The last men's scarf pattern I wrote elicited some envy, so I made another. It's a nice man-friendly texture that's fast and easy to knit up. The big needles, bulkier yarn and easy to memorize pattern make this a good pattern for beginners."
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Pavo Slipper Socks - Knitting Pattern
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| Photos above © Interweave Knits |
What beautiful knit slipper socks pattern! I found it on Pinterest...
Ankle high slippers with cables running up the side. Knit in worsted weight yarn. Designed by Chrissy Gardiner. Customize the size by using a different weight of yarn.
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Rainbow Chevron Baby Blanket - Free Knitting Pattern
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What beautiful knit baby blanket pattern! I found it on Ravelry...
Walt features raised stripes of Chevron that give the baby a nice texture to play with. Select a neutral with lots of bold stripes or choose a bright background and a combination of neutral and colorful stripes, like that seen here.
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Autopilot Cowl – Free Easy 2-Row Cowl Knitting Pattern
Autopilot Cowl. Photo © Dominique Trad
Autopilot Cowl by Dominique Trad is a free, relaxing cowl knitting pattern built around an easy 2-row repeat. Worked seamlessly in the round with worsted-weight yarn, it's designed for the kind of knitting you can enjoy while traveling, watching TV or chatting at knit night.
The combination of simple eyelets and mesh creates an attractive textured fabric without a complicated stitch sequence. Better still, the designer provides guidance for adjusting both the width and circumference, so you can customize the finished cowl to suit your preferred fit.
Autopilot Cowl Pattern Details
- Designer: Dominique Trad
- Published: February 2015
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Cowl / infinity-style neckwear
- Pattern availability: Free download
- Yarn weight: Worsted / 10 ply
- Suggested yarn: Malabrigo Rios
- Yardage: Approximately 328–437 yards (300–400 m)
- Needles: 6 mm (US 10) and 5.5 mm (US 9)
- Construction: Bottom up, worked in the round
- Finishing: Seamless, one-piece construction
- Stitch pattern: Easy 2-row repeat with eyelets and mesh
- Size: One size with instructions for customization
- Language: English
An Easy 2-Row Repeat Cowl
The main attraction of Autopilot is its wonderfully repetitive stitch pattern. The cowl uses a 2-row repeat, creating an attractive open texture without requiring you to keep track of a long sequence of rows.
That's exactly where the name comes from. Dominique Trad designed the project for relaxed knitting: something that lets you enjoy beautiful yarn while your hands settle into a comfortable rhythm.
It can be an especially appealing project for knitting while commuting, traveling, watching television or spending time with other knitters.
Worked Seamlessly in the Round
Autopilot is worked in the round from the bottom up. The cowl is knitted as one continuous piece, so there is no long seam to sew after the knitting is finished.
Working in the round also makes the repeating stitch pattern particularly satisfying once you become familiar with it: simply continue around the cowl while the textured mesh fabric develops on your needles.
Eyelets and Mesh Texture
Although the pattern is intentionally simple, the finished fabric has plenty of visual interest.
Eyelets create an airy mesh-like texture that works especially well with soft worsted-weight yarn. The repeated openings also help the fabric drape rather than becoming too dense around the neck.
This makes Autopilot a good example of how a very short stitch repeat can produce a finished accessory that looks much more intricate than the knitting experience suggests.
Yarn for the Autopilot Cowl
The original pattern is designed for worsted-weight / 10-ply yarn and suggests Malabrigo Rios.
Rios is a worsted-weight merino yarn, and its hand-dyed colorways can work beautifully with the simple textured structure of this cowl.
The pattern calls for approximately 328–437 yards (300–400 metres), depending on how you customize the project.
Can You Use a Different Yarn?
Yes. One of the useful features of Autopilot is its flexibility. Dominique Trad designed the original version for worsted-weight yarn, but notes that the cowl can be made with other yarn weights as well.
Changing yarn weight will affect the finished fabric, dimensions and needle requirements, so treat the original worsted version as your reference point and adjust accordingly.
This flexibility can also make the pattern useful when you have a special yarn in your stash and want a straightforward project that allows the yarn itself to be the focus.
Needles
The original worsted-weight version uses:
- 6 mm (US 10) needles
- 5.5 mm (US 9) needles
Because the cowl is worked in the round, use circular needles with a cable length appropriate for your chosen circumference.
An Adjustable Cowl Knitting Pattern
Although the pattern is written with one basic size, the designer provides the information needed to customize both the width and circumference.
This means you are not limited to reproducing the sample exactly. You can adjust the dimensions depending on how you want to wear your finished cowl and how much yarn you have available.
A longer circumference can create a generously draped cowl that can be wrapped around the neck, while a shorter version can be worn closer to the neck.
Great for Hand-Dyed and Variegated Yarn
A simple repeating pattern can be an excellent partner for colorful yarn because the stitch pattern doesn't compete with the yarn.
Autopilot works beautifully in solid colors, but it can also showcase tonal, hand-dyed or variegated worsted yarns. The eyelets and mesh add texture while allowing color changes to remain visible.
Skills Used in the Autopilot Cowl
The pattern is straightforward, but you should be comfortable with a few basic techniques before beginning.
Useful skills include:
- Knitting in the round
- Knit and purl stitches
- Yarn overs
- Simple decreases
- Following a 2-row repeat
- Working eyelets and mesh
- Binding off loosely
Don't Forget a Stretchy Bind-Off
The designer specifically recommends using a stretchy bind-off or binding off loosely.
This is worth paying attention to. A bind-off that is significantly tighter than the knitted fabric can restrict the edge and affect how comfortably the cowl sits or wraps around the neck.
Why Knit the Autopilot Cowl?
Autopilot is a particularly appealing pattern when you want knitting that feels relaxing without producing a completely plain accessory.
The 2-row repeat is easy to settle into, while the eyelet texture, seamless construction and customizable dimensions keep the finished cowl interesting.
It can also be a useful project between more complicated sweaters, shawls or lace patterns when you want something you don't need to concentrate on constantly.
A Popular Free Cowl Pattern
Autopilot has become a well-established free knitting pattern since its publication in 2015, with knitters creating it in many different yarns, colors and dimensions.
Its combination of a memorable 2-row repeat and flexible sizing makes it particularly easy to personalize while retaining the character of Dominique Trad's original design.
Get the Free Autopilot Cowl Knitting Pattern
The complete Autopilot Cowl by Dominique Trad is currently available as a free downloadable knitting pattern from the designer's Ravelry page.
Get the Free Autopilot Cowl Knitting Pattern
Pattern availability was checked when this article was updated. Availability on external websites may change over time.
How to knit (if you crochet) - Tutorial
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| Photos above © Jessica - Mama In A Stitch |
Wonderful knitting tutorial! I found it on Pinterest...
This " how to knit " video tutorial will show you an easy way to knit, especially if you know crochet!
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Folded Rectangle Shrug - Free Knitting Pattern
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| Photos above © echtstudio |
Easiest shrug ever by Echtstudio! Although the original post is not in English, the photo tutorial is clear and you can, of course, translate the page through Google. The basic instructions are
- Knit an elongated rectangle. Use any stitch pattern you want.
- To determine the length of the shrug you measure from your neck to where you want the end of the shrug. Their example is 70 x 85cm.
- Fold the piece in half and sew the sides with a darning needle leaving at least one-third open for armholes. That’s it! There are also instructions for adding longer sleeves
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