Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including ponchos, baby clothes, women's sweaters, shawls, toys, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 1/20/25
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Free Patterns
Hazlet Hoodie
Baby cardigan with hood with striped sleeves knit in garter stitch. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes 6 months to 6 years. Designed by Lion Brand.
Frothy Roger Bag
Fun little pirate pouch with Jolly Roger skull and crossbones that you can use as a soap sachet or treasure bag. Sport weight yarn. Designed by decor filum.
Half Fisherman’s Rib Cape
Easy poncho with arm holes and turtleneck collar knit with 2 row repeat. Designed by Lana Gatto. DK weight yarn.
Essential Knitting Patterns for Babies Ebook
Collection of three adorable designs for babies and toddlers including the Poppet Jumper with shoulder buttons for easy dressing, the cabled Zig Zag Cardigan, and the quick Teenie Beanie Hat. Sizes Newborn to 24 Months. Designed by Paintbox Yarns. DK weight yarn.
Nikki Poncho
Easy poncho with generous cowl neck collar knit in stockinette and ribbing. DK weight yarn. Designed by Ines Khoury.
Classic Cable Leg Warmers
Legwarmers sized for the whole family with celtic cables repeated around leg. Short and long versions. Sizes Toddler to Adult X-Large. Designed by Purl Soho. Worsted weight yarn.
Pom Pom Gnomes
Cute toy gnomes created with pom pom, knitted hats, and i-cord legs in a variety of options for holidays and other occasions. Pictured are Just Write Gnome, Lots of Love Gnome, Lucky Gnome, Witchy Gnome, Holly Jolly Gnome, and Star Spangled Gnome. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Billy and Baa.
Corner Book Mark
Beginner level bookmark knit in garter stitch with a pompom to safely mark your place in a book. Great for quick gifts, Easter baskets, stocking stuffers, and more. Designed by Red Heart Design Team. Great use for leftover Aran weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Doineann Sweater
Named for an old Irish word for “storm”, this pullover features a stunning horizontal cable bodice and sleeve worked sidewasy cuff to cuff, then the stitches for body are picked up and knit vertically. Sizes 32 to 49” / 82 to 127cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Christina Danaee
Mindless Sweater
Pullover in sizes for the whole family knit seamelessly from the top down with stripes on the yoke. Sizes Baby through Adult 3XL. Versions for DK or Fingering weight yarn and stripes would be a great way to use up leftover yarn. Designed by Mindless Knits.
Monika Sweater
Easy striped pullover with bateau neckline knit flat. No picking up stitches! Sizes XS to XL. Designed by Schachenmayr Design Team. Aran weight yarn.
Miniature Fallow Deer
Free for a Limited Time. Pocket sized fawn deer toy knitted flat, joining as you go with minimal seams. Make it posable by adding wires, instructions included. Finished size 7cm/ 2.5in tall seated, but can be made larger with different yarn. Designed by Claire Garland of Dot Pebbles Knits.
Meringue Cowl
The beautiful drape of this reversible shoulder cozy is created by alternating simple stockinette and reverse stockinette stitches with little eyelets knit top-down and in-the-round. 2 sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Annie Baker Designs.
Pellont Afghan
Throw blanket knit with a 4 row repeat double moss stitch texture with stripes that end in pompoms. Designed by Lion Brand . Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn.
PomPomPop Shawl
Easy asymmetric triangle shawl knit in garter stitch with colorful stripes that end in pompoms. Designed by Juliette Pécaut for Knitty. Great use for leftover Fingering weight yarn.
Mandy's Delight Scarf
Keyhole scarf knit in garter stitch with ribbed loop and decorated with 5 pompoms. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Heart Sweater
Pullover sweater in child and adult sizes featuring rows of hearts. Sizes 2 Years to Adult 42. Designed by Rauma Garn and knittingkiki.
Sedona Wrap
Ruana style reversible wrap constructed like a cardigan without seams. Inspired by camp blankets with southwestern motifs but created with knit and purl textures. Worsted weight yarn. Design by Penny Ollman.
Caterpillar Poncho Set
Easy poncho with matching hat and fingerless mitts knit with beaded rib and 2 caterpillar textures. All knit flat. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by TheLonelySea.
Anafi Sweater
Pullover worked in a zigzag textured pattern consisting of knit and purl stitches. Knit seamlessly in the round from the top down. Sizing: XS to XL. Designed by HobiholikFashion
Fallstreak Shawl
Triangular shawl inspired by clouds knit with Horseshoe Cables, clustered stitches, eyelet stripes, and diamond lace. Designed by ThatsSewLacey.
Autumn Woods Hood Cowl
Striped hood knit in the round in garter stitch. DK weight yarn. Designed by WinterWhiteKnits
