Free Knitting Patterns for Every Season

The Free Knitting Catalogues & Patterns selection is intended for knitters who want to plan a project, find new ideas or browse publications featuring Lang Yarns yarns. Here you can discover the FAM 278 Collection, FAM 280 Collection and FAM 282 Collection catalogues, among others. This category helps you gather sources of inspiration before choosing your yarn and starting your project.

Catalogues and patterns to help you plan your project

Catalogues and patterns provide a starting point for considering the style, shape and purpose of your next knitting project. They allow you to approach your project in the right order: select a pattern, review its instructions, then look for a suitable yarn. Feel, structure, warmth and care requirements are not the same throughout this collection, as they depend on the yarn chosen to make the project.

Before deciding, check the information associated with the pattern and the yarn you are considering. A yarn may be chosen to achieve a softer drape or, conversely, a more defined structure, but the result must be assessed using the characteristics actually specified for that yarn. Warmth and care instructions deserve the same attention, particularly if you are knitting a garment intended to be worn regularly.

This selection is relevant when you want to prepare a project using a FAM catalogue or a pattern available in the category. It can support your planning for different projects, provided that you follow the instructions specific to the chosen pattern and do not substitute a yarn without comparing the necessary information.

How to choose the right catalogue or pattern

  • Start with the type of project. First choose the project you want to knit, then review the instructions associated with it. This approach prevents you from selecting a yarn solely for its appearance before knowing whether it is suitable for the desired result.
  • Check the needle size. If this information is included in the pattern, compare it with the recommendations for the yarn you are considering. Make a swatch before you begin to assess your tension and the resulting fabric.
  • Check the quantity required. Use the pattern instructions when they are available and take into account the size you want to make. Do not estimate the quantity based on another project with a different shape or stitch pattern.
  • Assess any yarn substitution. If you want to use a different yarn, compare the available information rather than relying on colour alone. The result may vary depending on the yarn, the stitch pattern used and the way you knit.
  • Consider yarn combinations. Only combine multiple yarns if you can check that they are compatible with the project instructions. A combination changes the appearance of the knitted fabric and must be tested with a swatch.

Torsades is an official Lang Yarns retailer. If you have questions about choosing a catalogue, the colours shown in photographs or shipping, check the information actually displayed by the shop before placing your order. This will allow you to prepare your project using the available information without making assumptions about a yarn’s characteristics or the conditions that apply to its shipment.