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53 Free Knit Fair Isle Accessory Patterns

Yarnspirations has dozens of free stranded knitting patterns for you to make, showing off traditional and modern patterns in projects ranging from simple to complex designs. Even non-crafters can see the love and care that goes into making Fair Isle patterns, and these small projects are perfect for establishing a new skill. This roundup of knit Fair Isle accessory patterns includes mittens, hats, cowls, capes, and more.

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53 Free Knit Fair Isle Accessory Patterns

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Ponchos and Capes

Ponchos and capes add a layer on top of your current outfit, with fewer worries about fit — making them great for gifts!

Cowls and Scarves

Cowls let you work the stranded design in a circle — some Fair Isle scarves are also knit to be double thick, so the pattern is on the right side on both sides.

Knit Fair Isle Accessory Patterns: Mittens

Everyone will admire your hands when wearing these elaborate stranded knit mittens!

Socks and Slippers

Colorwork patterns on your socks and slippers make a fun treat!

Fair Isle Twist Knit Slipper Socks Free Knitting Pattern

Knit Fair Isle Accessory Patterns: Sets

Coordinate different accessories with these sets, mixing hats and mittens, hats and cowls, and more for an easy casual but pulled-together look.

Northern Fair Isle Knit Hat and Mittens Free Knitting Pattern

Hats

Hats are a classic Fair Isle project, and for good reason! Working in the round is perfect for stranded knitting, and here you’ll find a variety of gorgeous designs.

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A cartoon image of a joyful chicken, sitting comfortably in a green armchair, knitting happily with blue yarn, surrounded by pink and white flowers, looking for DIY project ideas. -Marly Bird

Netflix & Chill

Simple projects for when you want to relax and zone out

A colorful illustration of a white rabbit with a unicorn horn, nestled among multi-colored leaves arranged like a fan behind it, projects every mood of peacefulness and whimsy. -Marly Bird

Social Butterfly

Frustration-free projects that you can easily work on in public areas

A whimsical illustration of a white chicken adorned with pink flowers and light pink butterflies, featuring flowing tail feathers and a playful pose, all set against a simple white background, perfect for mood-based projects. -Marly Bird

Smooth Jazz

Projects that require a bit more intense focus (but music is nice!)

Shhh Be Quiet!

Advanced projects requiring deep focus (but a big payoff, too!)