Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including cardigans, easy sweaters, hats, scarves, vests, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 1/5/26
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Free Patterns
Floor Turtle
Just scoot this cutie cleaning cloth with your foot to wipe up floor spills and save your back. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lane Parker
Walker Decoration
Spruce up a walker with these nature-inspired knit decorations. Includes a Meadow padding cover at top decorated with Bug, Ladybug, Mushroom, Flower, Mouse, Snail, Hedgehog, Bird, and Apple. There's also a Pond padding cover at bottom decorated with Fish, Frog, Snake, and Butterfly. Finally there's a friendly spider stretched across the center. I didn't see instructions for the vines on the side but I think those are just i-cords decorated with knit flowers. Great stash buster to use up scrap DK weight yarn. Designed by Linda Moorhouse.
Men's Shawl Collar Jumper
May only be free for a limited time. Men's pullover sweater knit with a ribbed crossover collar. Sizes 36" to 50". DK weight yarn. Designed by Woman's Weekly.
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Jumpsuit and Bonnet in Ridge Pattern
Baby onesie romper with buttoned front knit with striped garter stitch. Also includes bonnet pattern. Sizes Newborn to 4 T. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Anita Brathetland. Available in English, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Pinto Pony Hat
Beanie with horse design knit with stranded colorwork, but lined so that strands are not exposed. DK weight yarn. Designed by Barbara A. Peterson. May only be free for a limited time.
Miscellany Sweater
This garter stitch sweater is designed as a stash buster with each contrasting marled color blocked half created with yarn scraps in dark or light shades. Sizes XS to 5X. 2 strands of Worsted weight yarn held together. Designed by J.Miyo Knits for Knitty.
Wolfie's Mitts
Inspired by the movie Amadeus and the velvet and brocade coats with ruffled edges of sleeves peeking out, these fingerless mitts are knit in a swirling lace design trimmed with braids and a lace ruffle at the fingers. 3 sizes. Designed by Grace Anne Knits. May only be free for a limited time.
More Free Patterns
Koinobori Pouch
This fish shaped drawstring bag is inspired by Japanese carp-shaped windsocks flown to celebrate Children’s Day in Japan and is perfect size for purse charm. Size 17.5 cm / 7 inches long. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Dhiany Nanda.
Knitsicles
Toy ice cream treat including popsicles, a soft-serve style cone, a gelato cup, and classic scoops in a cone, all knit flat or with i-cords. Designed for 11 colors, it's perfect for leftover DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry. A kit is also available.
Womens Smart Cardigan
May only be free for a limited time. Long-sleeved cardigan with pleated edging and cuffs knit in seed/moss stitch. Sizes Finished chest: 32 to 42". DK weight yarn. Designed by Woman's Weekly. A kit is also available.
Jolly Pocket Scarf
Beginner friendly quick scarf knit with garter stitch and pockets knit with seed stitch. Quick knit in super-chunky weight yarn. Designed by Wool and the Gang.
For the Love of Dog Hat
May only be free for a limited time. Beanie knit with different breeds of dogs around the crown. Aran weight yarn. 2 Sizes. Designed by Elin Björck.
Mug Cozy Trifecta
May only be free for a limited time. Three cup cozies fastened with buttons knit flat with cables including two different sizes of diamond cables and stacked cables. Designed by asawki_knits. Worsted weight yarn.
Zinnie Tee
Colorful short-sleeved pullover top with a pattern of checks and stripes. Knit seamlessly from the bottom up. Sizes 86 cm to 194 cm / 33" to 76". DK weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
French Twist Scarf
Easy garter stitch scarf with scalloped and i-cord edge knit with 25 grams, less than one skein, of sock/fingering weight yarn. Designed by Caro in the City
Diamonds on a Scarf
Now Free! Textured lace diamonds sparkle on a garter stitch scarf. Designed by Kelene Kinnersly. DK weight yarn.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Button Flower Sweater
Adorable girl's sweater with stem and leaf knitted detail and a flower created with decorative buttons. Sizes 1-8 years. DK weight yarn. Hundreds and Thousands by Little Cupcakes LF07 designed by LisaFdesign
Hat, Hand Warmers and Wrap
Matching accessories featuring a leaf or diamond lace including shawl knit with stripes framed by lace sections, hats with two styles, and fingerless mitts. Aran weight yarn. Accessories in King Cole Forest Aran 5831. A kit is also available.
Fall Leaves Throw
Stunning blanket with a central panel of leaf lace with a frame of dimensional interlocked leaves and then bordered with move leaves. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Elaine Carey.
Wait List Sweater
Striped pullover knit with a chunky stripe and spot design. Sizes 28in / 71cm to 54in / 137cm bust. Designed by Sirdar. Chunky weight yarn.
Deirdre Hooded Cowl
Cabled hood with buttoned collar. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Carlie Maggart
Diamond Lace Scarf
Lace scarf knit with vertical stripes of diamonds. Worsted weight yarn. Diamond Jubilee Scarf designed by Knitwit Designs.
Lovecore Cardigan
Easy cardigan sweater with big bold heart on the back knit with intarsia. Sizes 28in / 71cm to 54in / 137cm bust. Designed by Sirdar. Chunky weight yarn.
