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Free Chunky Knitting Patterns: Hats, Scarves, Cowls and Sweaters

Short answer

We have 12 free knitting patterns and most are for chunky yarn: four hats, two scarves, a cowl, three sweaters and a cardigan. Each one is a full page with materials, gauge, numbered steps and video lessons, no sign-up. For your first chunky project, pick a Beginner pattern: Rib Studio Hat, Pebble Hug Cowl, PERSONA or ZOOMO.

Free chunky hat patterns

PatternYarnLevelTime
Rib Studio HatFACESBeginner2–3 h
AnnyFACESIntermediate2–3 h
Pixie HatFACESIntermediate2 h
Pointy BeanieBeMeIntermediate3–4 h

With a full video, there's also the Yohta Hat with tassels and the cable hat.

Free chunky scarf and cowl patterns

PatternYarnLevelTime
PERSONA (garter-stitch scarf)FACES, 2–3 skeinsBeginner4–6 h
ZOOMO (scarf)BeMeBeginner4–6 h
Pebble Hug CowlFACES, 1 skeinBeginner2–3 h

Free chunky sweater and cardigan patterns

PatternYarnLevelTime
CANYON RIDGE (cardigan)FACESIntermediate12–16 h
FLOWER POP SWEATERBeMeIntermediate16–18 h
SOFT DIVISIONFACESAdvanced12–16 h
WAVES OF QUIETFACESAdvanced12–16 h

If you want something lighter, the MODERN MUSE sweater is knitted in NOVA.

What about a chunky blanket?

We don't have a written blanket pattern yet, but the simplest recipe works very well: garter or seed stitch on 20–25 mm circular needles with 8–10 skeins of FACES. Knit a swatch, count how many stitches you get in 10 cm and cast on enough for the width you want. All the details are in the best yarn for chunky blankets.

How to choose

  • Never knitted before: start with Rib Studio Hat or Pebble Hug, and see easy chunky knitting projects for beginners.
  • You can knit and purl: try Anny, Pixie Hat or Pointy Beanie.
  • You want a big garment: CANYON RIDGE or FLOWER POP, then SOFT DIVISION or WAVES OF QUIET.

All the patterns are also on our free knitting patterns page, with filters by garment and level.

FAQ

Are the patterns really free?
Yes. The whole pattern is on the page: materials, gauge, steps and videos. No sign-up, no payment.

Can I use a different yarn?
Yes, as long as you get the same gauge as the pattern. They're written for our yarn, so the sizes work out the first time.

Can I print them?
Yes. Tap “Print” on the pattern page: only the pattern is printed, without menus or buttons.

Do you add new patterns?
A new one every two weeks. Subscribe on the free patterns page to get it by email.

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