Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including baby clothes, hats, blankets, cardigans, pullovers, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 1/13/25
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Free Patterns
Scarf Neck Sweater
Pullover sweater an attached scarf at neckline to form an unconventional collar. Knit flat with a 2 row repeat texture. No picking up stitches. Sizes S to XXL. Designed by Stylecraft. Chunky weight yarn.
Arcus Hat
One skein hat inspired by rain storms with alternating textures that look like horizontal roll clouds and blocks of vertical rain shafts. Designed by Lara Serbousek. Uses one skein of Fingering weight yarn.
Spiral Rib Cowl
One skein cowl knit with delicate lace details in a 4 round repeat. Uses one skein of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn.
Unicorn
Unicorn toy softie with wings as well as a horn. Knit flat on 2 needles. Size 20cm/8 inches sitting height including horn. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii.
Kitty Baby Blanket
Hooded blanket with a cute cat theme including picot edged cat ears, whiskers and nose on the hood. The blanket is knit with an 8 row repeat lace texture. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Top Down Pullover
Easy baby sweater knit seamlessly from the top down. Stripes are created with self striping yarn. Sizes: 6 to 24 months. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio
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Wind and Waves Top
Tee top with wavy lace stripes inspired by oceans and lakes. 3 Sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Yonca Ozbelli.
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Brioche Blanket
Striped blanket knit with a 4 row repeat pearl brioche stitch. Size 81 x 87cm (32 x 34in). Designed by Caroline Birkett. Sport weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Bonnie Baby Hoodie and Leggings
Garter stitch baby cardigan with hood and matching pants in stockinette with rib detail. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes 6 months to 18 months. P353 Bonnie Hoodie and Leggings Designed by Lincraft.
Ribbed Hat
Easy one skein hat knit with a two round repeat twisted rib texture. 2 adult sizes. Great use for that one skein of sock yarn when you don't want to knit socks. Designed by Lion Brand.
Kapelette
Cropped cape poncho with turtleneck collar and knit with a 4 round repeat mock cable pattern. 4 sizes. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Kiyomi Burgin.
Woolly Sheep
Adorable sheep with cozy scarves that's perfect for using up leftover scrap yarn. Perfect size for Easter baskets, Christmas ornaments, baby nursery mobiles, stocking stuffers, and more. Knit almost completely flat except for an icord tail. Size Height: 7 cm / 3 inches. Aran weight yarn. Designed by MurisKnits.
L'il Romper
Baby onesie with striped yoke, long sleeves and legs, with buttons up the back. 3 Sizes. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Susie Bonell.
Cozy Cable Hooded Cardigan
Hoodie with Celtic cables bordering the front edges. Sizes XS to 5XL. Designed by Caron. Aran weight yarn.
Crafter’s Cardigan
Versatile garment with graphic stripes that can be worn as a cardigan, bolero, cape, or scarf, depending on which direction it is worn and how the armholes are used. Instructions for wearing are in pattern. Knit flat in 1x1 ribbing in two pieces. Designed for 5 colors, it's a great stash buster Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lincraft.
Angel Blanket
Graphic blanket with a checkerboard look knit with intarsia, contrast lines in garter stitch, and a wide border in moss stitch. Quick knit with bulky yarn. Designed by Au Bout du Pré. A kit is also available.
Teagan Long Sweater
Child and teen sized tunic pullover with pockets, a broken rib bodice, and cable details down the front sweater. Sizes 10 to 16 years. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Hatton
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Arcos Cowl
One skein lace cowl inspired by gothic architecture, Arcos features lace arches, followed by a diamond and leaves pattern and ends with a scalloped edge. Uses one skein of Sport yarn. Designed by Skeinwalker
Rompersuit and Hat
Baby onesie with long sleeves and legs, buttoned up the front, and matching hat knit with half Fisherman’s rib. Sizes Newborn to 3T. DK weight. Designed by MimiKnitPatterns
Chilly Chilli Jacket
Hooded Bomber Cardigan knit in garter stitch with chunky cables. Sizes XS to XXL. Designed by CamexiaDesigns. Quick knit in super chunky weight yarn.
Little Diamonds Scarf Sweater
Lace wrapped pullover with ribbed sleeves that can be worn a variety of ways. DK weight yarn. Size: XS-5XL. Designed by Erika Pataki.
Becca Shawl
Contemporary triangular shawl features a cable panel unlike any I've seen before. You start knitting with just a few stitches at the right tip, then work your way accross to the left edge, creating the asymmetrical triangular shape. DK weight yarn. Designed by KnitsByHestialice.
Ciel Scarf
One skein keyhole scarf with delicate scallop lace and a keyhole slit for a comfortable stay-in-place scarf. Uses one skein Worsted weight yarn. Designed by GirlpowerDesigns.
Lacey Lucy Blanket
Lace blanket knit in a fern lace and mock cable lace in what looks like a 4 row repeat. 3 sizes baby blanket, adult throw, bedspread. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by MylasKnitCorner.
Abraxas Shawl
Colorful triangular shawl with stripes of easy mosaic, stockinette, and Latvian braid add interest but will not pose a great challenge for an intermediate knitter. It does not require any overly complicated stitches, the repeat is easy to remember and the triangular bottom-up construction is also very intuitive. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by NimbleNeedlez