Big Crafty

Who doesn’t need a lightweight summer sweater? No need to put down your needles and hooks when the weather gets steamy. These breezy patterns make me wish I were at the beach!
Ok, so if you’re a working mother of a toddler like me, now’s probably the time to start on Christmas […]

Wow!! You really must pick up this issue. Beautiful, strange, couture, oh-no-the-’80’s, and everything in between.
First, cruise by Vogue’s site for some free patterns from the 10 different covers.
Next, check out the preview page for a few pattern photos.
So much delightful knitting. Anyone else in love with the scarf on […]

Just out in today’s KnitBits newsletter from Berroco:
Really, (yes, really, that’s the name of the pattern) a vest knit in Monet. Pattern sizes x-small through 2X. Looks like you would have to block it or put the buttons in the right place to get it to do the curvy, pointed look in front.
Wright, […]

Check out Knitty’s Spring issue when you have a moment. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the fact that they included plus sizing in the patterns!

Just out in the Lion Brand e-mail today - a free sweater pattern from the book ‘Knit Three Ways‘, and it goes up to 1X!
You’ll have to log in to see it, so keep this page handy if you need to click on the link again.
Sweatshirt To Soiree

Getting a plus-size pattern free from Berroco is hit or miss. In today’s Knit Bits newsletter, this tank goes up to 2x while the other featured tank, Latoya, goes up to a large.
Badia - Free scoop neck lacy tank pattern, up to 2X

Lion Brand featured these free patterns in today’s newsletter. I feel like I’ve seen them before but I’m posting them anyway:
Babysoft Kimono (knit)
Size: Medium, 1X, 2X
V-Stitch Wrap Around Sweater in Cotton Ease (crochet)
Size: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X
In Lion Brand Organic Cotton, there’s a knitted Boatneck Raglan Pullover which is frighteningly off-the-shoulder […]

Here’s a round-up of the plus-size free patterns sent out in the Knit Bits newsletters from Berroco this month.
Karole sweater - Up to 48″ finished bust size.
Brittania modified polo - up to 52″ finished bust size. Hooray!
Valpuri form fitting tee - up to 48″ finished bust size.
Melody Shrug - up to 48″ finished bust […]

The featured free pattern in today’s Lion Brand newsletter is a plus-size one from the Leisure Arts book ‘Plus Size Fashions to Knit’. Hooray for Lion Brand for sending this!
Houndstooth Cardigan
(you may have to log in or register first to see it.)
Here’s the book’s latest price on Amazon:

Patterns you can customize or make to fit have been a little harder to find for free. I will keep adding to this page as I find more.
The Perfect Sweater from Mason Dixon Knitting
Sized up to 4X
You customize the neckline, shoulder and hem.
General Guidelines for a Basic Raglan Sweater
Knit or Crochet
Customize the size
Sherbet […]