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Free “Ample” Patterns for Hand-Knitters

High Mesa Cardigan
Pattern by Sidna Farley
This pattern offered by Brown Sheep, makers of Nature Spun, Cotton Fleece, Kaleidoscope, Lamb’s Pride, Handpaint Originals, Prairie Silks, and Top of the Lamb yarns. Largest size is XXL, 58” finished measurement. (By permission of Brown Sheep Company, this pattern is now offered free here on Ample-Knitters.)

Lion Brand Yarns asks, “Are you creating for someone of generous size? We have great free patterns to flatter all figure types and we’ve re-done our pattern index pages to clearly indicate which patterns come in plus sizes:” Check out Lion Brand’s Indexes for Knit Patterns, and Crochet Patterns.

Big Gents Pullover
Pattern by Lucy Osborne
This design from Lucy’s Knits is sized for larger men, with clever short row shaping for larger tummies. Sizes are XL (62”) through 4-5X (75”).

Mr. Biggie Wool/Mohair Sweater, Size XL (to fit 48-50" chest). This sweater is © 2002 by Matthew Hesson-McInnis, PhD. Thanks to Hazel Spencer for pointing out the link.

Sure-To-Fit Pullover
If you’re not afraid of a little math, try this free pattern from SpinCraft, “Handspinner’s Craft Patterns.” This pattern comes recommended by several ample listers.

Another raglan pullover, made to your measurements is “The Incredible, Custom-fit Raglan Sweater” from Woolworks. Thanks to Adhaniá for pointing this out!

Free web-generated Sweater Patterns
The Knitting Fiend! (Lucia Liljegren) has created this interesting concept to generate patterns to your specified measurements and style choices. She includes a pullover and cardigan, and has added a new turtleneck sweater. Hints on estimating yardage are also presented. Be sure to check out the resource “How to Measure,” with helpful photos. A YahooGroups list is available for those knitting patterns from the Knitting Fiend Pattern Generator. Check it out here.

Berroco yarns has dozens of free women’s patterns at their site, and many of them go up to 50+ inches. Check out the Berroco pattern library.

Free from Ample-Knitters Listers

Sarah Bales, of The Knit Sisters, has recently written a pattern for a quite lovely simple summer sweater, called, appropriately enough, “Sarah’s Simple Summer Sweater!” There are two size ranges available for PDF download: XXS-L (34-48") and 1X-5X (49-63"). The blog pages show photos and Sarah's design process for this sweater. Lots of useful information!

Emma Crew's Cobweb Shawl is available free from the online magazine MagKnits.

Lister Lorna Campbell has designed a sock to go along with the Braids Cardigan. Check out “Juani's Braided Socks,” a free pattern from Lorna and Ample-Knitters.

The “Midnight Express Vest” from Susan Esser is available on this site. Susan's Ribbon Stitch Pullover, Lace Tunic, Pelerine, and Poncho-Eula are also available, along with others, on the Free Patterns page on Sue's own site, She Knits.

“NFSL” Socks from Sande Francis are Not for Skinny Legs!

Lynette Holzer’s “Socks for AK.”
You’ll need Adobe’s free Acrobat Reader for this downloadable file.

Ingrid Reed’s Double Trouble socks are knit two at a time, toe-up, on two circular needles. They are calculated for your feet, at your gauge, for a great fitting sock!

Shapely Tank Top and Shapely Tee, free from Joan McGowan-Michael of White Lies Designs

Other Free Patterns on the Web

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Shelda Eggers, Owner-Ample-Knitters
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