Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including sweaters, hats, scarves, shawls, blankets, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 1/5/23
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Free Patterns
Ridgeline Cardigan
Easy seamless cardigan is a quick knit in bulky yarn. Sizes Small/Medium, Large/XL, 2X/3X, 4X/5X. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Stephanie Jessica Lau for All About Ami. Web version is free.
Pudorosa Neckwarmer
Buttoned collar or neckwarmer features a lace pattern at the bottom and a picot edge at the top with a Victorian flare. Perfect for Steampunk and historical costumes and cosplay. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Lia Moya. Pictured projects by Leo and MlleCochonnet
Polar Bear Jacket and Hat
Children's jacket with polar or teddy bear shaped pockets, scarf that is attached to collar with polar teddy bear faces, and matching hat. Sizes: 4, 6. Worsted weight yarn. Teddy Bears Jacket and Hat designed by Mary Maxim
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Daisy Stitch Shawl
Two color triangular sampler shawl with striped upper section, middle section of star or daisy stitch, and lace border. F959 Shawl designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio. DK weight yarn.
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Chick Baby Cardigan
Baby cardigan with fuzzy chick appliques knit separately. Sizes 0-3 [3-6, 6-12, 12-18] months. Designed by Martin Storey for Rowan. DK weight yarn. Pictured projects by designer and sofiecat
Twisted Stitch Mitts
Fingerless mitts knit with a branching design of twisted stitches. 4 sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amy McElwain.
Diamond Cable Pullover
Women's pullover sweater knit with a zigzag cables that flow into cable diamonds. Sizes To fit bust 34 inches to 44 inches / 87cm to 112cm DK weight yarn. Elle 7031 designed by Saprotex International Design Studio.
Ruche Hat
Easy hat with rolled hem, Garter ridges, ruched body and a slight slouchy fit. Uses 1 skein 110 - 115 yards (101 - 105 m) of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bonnie Dean.
More Free Patterns
Harmony Jumpers
Pullover jumper sweater for women or men with colorful yoke and hem. Women’s Sizes 80 90 100 110 120 cm. Men's Sizes 95 105 115 125 135 cm. Designed by Patons Australia. DK weight yarn.
Two Needle Socks for the Family
Socks knit flat with two needles from the cuff down and seamed. Four sizes and two different lengths, so the whole family can wear them with customization instructions for other sizes. P050 Seamed Socks for the Family designed by Lincraft.
Remote Caddy/Koosi
The recliner caddy holds has 3 pockets to hold remotes or similar sized objects like bottles. It fits our fairly typical recliner arms. Pockets are 3.75”, 3”, and 3.75” wide about 7 inches long. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Franna Pitt. Pictured projects by Cathct and designer
Imagine Shawl
Easy shawl knit in garter stitch with stockinette ruffle. Top-down, one-piece, symmetrical triangle shaped shawl. Gauge not important. Designed by Siew Clark.
Rhymes for Baby
Easy baby blanket with welted and basket weave texture in just knit and purl stitches. Work from written instructions or chart. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bonnie Dean
Double Cable Braid Boot Cuffs
Boot toppers with a 4 round repeat cable pattern. Any weight of yarn can be used Uses less than 50g of yarn for shorter size. Double Cable Braid Boot Cuffs designed by NeedaCraftRoom.
Hunny Bear Hat
Baby hat inspired by the Winnie the Pooh book character. Sizes Newborn - 4 years. Great newborn baby photo prop or Halloween costume. Aran weight yarn. Hunny Bear Hat designed by Wendy Prager Goeckner
Houndstooth Beanie
Hat knit with a two color stranded design of a houndstooth pattern. Designed by Leelee Knits. DK weight yarn. Web version is free.
Patterns for Purchase
Veela Scarf
An 8 row repeat scarf with a diagonal slipped stitch stripe and dandelion flower cluster stitch. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Jenny Noto.
Dealas Textured Fingerless Mitts
These fingerless gloves feature a diagonal textured pattern across the back of each hand. Dealas means commitment in Scottish Gaelic. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Liz Corke
Dandelion on A Meadow Shawl
One skein crescent shaped lace shawl with floral motifs. Pattern includes charts and written directions. Pictured shawl used one skein 460 yards (421 meters) of fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lily Go.
Glacial Pullover
Gansey-inspired pullover sweater knit with chevorn patterns stitches and asymmetrical bottom hems. Sizes Bust: 34 3/4 (39 3/4, 43 1/4, 46 3/4, 50, 53 1/2)". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jesie Ostermiller.
Graduate Scarf
Easy scarf knit two color garter stitch stripes with a slip stitch for interest. Create with team colors to show team spirit. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands.
Lace Patchwork Blanket
6 square patterns are included in this patchwork blanket pattern. 4 blanket sizes. Aran/Worsted weight yarn. Designed by KnitSewMake
Maid Marian Hooded Bandana Cowl
This hooded cowl with cable detail can be worn under or over your outerwear and knits up quickly in a single strand of bulky or worsted weight held double strand. Designed by WomanOnTheWater
