23 Links to Free Knitting and Crochet Patterns for Real Women, Spring and Summer
It’s free pattern Friday mania! Below you’ll find 23 links to free plus-size knitting and crochet spring and summery patterns.
Who’s not in touch with reality?
Crafting is a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S., and 1/3 of all U.S. women are a size 14 and up. You’re messing up and missing out if you’re not being nice to plus-sized women.
And the award for least number of curvy girl patterns goes to: Moda Dea and Coats and Clark with a whopping ZERO free plus-size patterns.
Companies and sites that care:
Lion Brand
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Sleeveless Turtleneck
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X
Finished chest 36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46)"
Four Seasons Bolero
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X
Finished Bust 43½ (46½, 50½, 55, 61½, 66½)
in. [110.5 (118, 128, 140, 156, 169) cm]
Finished Length 16 (16, 16½, 17, 18½, 19) in. [40.5 (40.5, 42,
43, 47, 48.5) cm]
Shell Stitch Wrap-Around Sweater
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X
Finished Chest 36½ (40, 44½, 49½, 56) in. [92.5 (101.5,
113, 125.5, 142) cm]
Finished Length 33½ (34½, 35, 36½, 38) in. [85 (87.5, 89,
92.5, 96.5) cm]
Speed Hook Shell
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X
Finished Bust
34 (38, 42, 46, 50) in. [86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127) cm]
Finished Length
24 (24, 24, 26, 26) in. [61 (61, 61, 66, 66) cm]
Magknits.com
Invested
Sizes
Finished bust 32 (35, 38, 41, 45, 49, 53)" [86 (91, 96, 101, 106, 112)
cm]
Very Cropped Hoodie
Sizes
Finished bust 34 (42, 50)" [86 (106, 126) cm]
Finished length 18 (19, 21.5)" [46 (48, 52) cm]
Patons
Patons Cabled Cardigan
Sized to fit XS - 5XL (bust measurement 28 - 62 inches).
Cabled Cardigan with Collar
Sized to fit XS - 5XL (bust measurement 28 - 62 inches).
Lacette & Silverlash - Elegant Capelet
Sized to fit XS - 5XL (bust measurement 28 - 62 inches).
NYYarns
Mesa Family Pullovers (PDF)
SIZES
Child’s 4 (6, 8, 10/12) / Adult’s S (M, L, 1X, 2X)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest/Bust 29 (31, 33, 35) / 38 (42, 46, 50, 54)”/74 (79, 84, 89) cm /
97 (107, 117, 127) cm
Length 16 (17, 18, 19) / 23 (24, 25, 26, 26)”/41 (43, 46, 48) cm / 58
(61, 64, 66, 66) cm
Colorblock Cardigan (PDF)
Sizes
S (M, L, 1X, 2X) Model shown in size S.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)”
Length 22 (22.5, 23, 23.5, 24)”
Bernat
Cool Crochet Poncho
Sized to fit XS - 5XL.
Organic Cotton Crochet Tank
Sizes range from fit bust measurment of 28/30 to 56/62.
Summer Top
Sizes range from a finished bust of 28/34 to 56/62.
Blue Sky Alpaca
Blue Sky Alpaca Zip Cardigan
Woman’s Small (Medium, Large, Extra-
Large, XX-Large).
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest and hips: 36 1/2 (40, 43, 47, 511/2)"
Waist: 321/2 (36, 39, 43, 471/2)"
Body length: 243/4 (261/2, 27, 271/2)"
Knitty.com
Ungranny Smith
SIZE
S [M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL]
T-twist Tee
XS [S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL]
Jardin Anglais
SIZE
M [L, XL, XXL]
To fit bust size 40 [45, 49, 54] inches
Mariposa
Chest: adjustable from 38-43 [44-49, 50-55] inches
Rib Cage: adjustable from 34-39 [40-45, 46-51] inches
Length (not including straps): 18[20.5, 22] inches
Springfling
SIZE
XS[S, M, L, XL, XXL]
Sigma Tank
SIZE
S [M, L, XL, XXL]
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 30 [36, 42, 48, 54] inches
Length: 16 [18, 20, 22, 24] inches
Sprout
SIZE
S[M, L, XL, XXL]
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 38[42, 46, 50, 54] inches
Length: 24[25, 26, 27, 28] inches
Make that 22 patterns. I had to take down Mesilla from Knitty. I saw the 3X on Mesilla and was super happy. I should have looked at the measurements a little closer - it only goes to 44″. Not plus-sized in my book!
I looked up the designer’s site and she does sell some actual plus-sized patterns, like the Fern Wrap Sweater.
and she has one free pattern that’s 50″ on Magknits.
But all of her knitty stuff seems to not be plus-sized. Too bad, it’s cute stuff!
Your website is awesome! thank you SO MUCH for posting all of this. Keep up the good work!!!
What about us super plus sized gals. I need knitting patterns too!
Hi Ann, good point! They’re out there, just hard to come by. I sent you an e-mail and hope to hear back from you so I can help you out.
Very nice site!!! Glad that I found it….. BUT do U ever find BIGGER patterns???? I am afraid that I am about a 4or5X. Am TRYING to work on that , but….. Also looking for EASY Beginner patterns…. Again GREAT SITE HERE!!! Kathy
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