Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including Valentine's Day, cardigans, blankets, sweaters, scarves, toys, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 2/3/25
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Free Patterns
Knit and Fold Slippers
Easy slippers in sizes for the whole family knit flat in one piece with stretchy striped garter stitch and folded into shape. Sizes Baby to Adult Large, Adult Extra Large. DK weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho,
Cardiflower Cardigan
Women's cardigan with diamond lace bodice, pockets, and elbow length sleeves. Knit almost seamlessly from the top down. Sizes XS to 5X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson for Knitty
Lattice Cable Bag
Purse knit flat in one rectangular panel with an 8 row repeat lattice cable, folded in half, and seamed. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Phoebe Lim.
Sweetheart Cup Cozy
Cup sleeve with double cable hearts entwined. Great for Valentine's Day and also weddings. Uses a small amount, less than a skein, of weight yarn. Designed by Heather Long.
Baby Star Wrap
Diagonal baby blanket with hood knit with garter stitch so it looks like star with unfolded and makes a cozy after bath wrap. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Cotton Kings for Hobbii.
Mama Chicken and Chicks
Toy hen brood of little chicks. This Chicken family is knitted flat and seamed. Sizes Chicken: 25 cm / 10” tall. Chick: 13 cm / 5” tall. Designed by Claire Fairall. DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Book Cover Blanket
Perfect stash buster for readers. For each book you read, knit a mitered square with yarn colors to match the book cover art in garter stitch. Any weight yarn. Book Blanket Recipe designed by Katy Banks. Pictured projects by designer, tuco12, and knittyblue
Cables and Lace Pullover
Women's sweater with elbow length sleeves knit with a cable and lace texture in a 4 round/row repeat. Sizes Bust: S to 2X. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Cheryl Murray
More Free Patterns
Flying Magnolias Sweater
Lace leaves or petals float down the bodice of the pullover knit seamlessly from the top down. Sizes S (M) L (XL) Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Nanna Gudmand-Høyer for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Rustic Cardigans
Unisex cardigan with options for Round Neck or V-Neck and pockets, knit with cables and double moss stitch. Sizes 81 to 117 cm / 32 to 46 in. Designed by Yarnsmiths. Aran weight yarn.
Rock The Casbah Baby Blanket
Easy zigzag striped baby blanket knit with a 2 row repeat and at least 4 colors so it is also a great stash buster. Size 36" square. DK weight yarn. Rock The Casbah Afghan designed by Irina Poludnenko. A kit is also available.
Shaker Rib Hat And Scarf Set
2 row repeat set with hat knit flat and matching scarf in squishy Shaker Rib texture. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Tonal Triangle Shawl
Easy stockinette triangular shawl with a wide arrow lace border in a contrasting color. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Nancy Lekx.
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Two Steps Sweater
I love the graphic stair steps knit with garter stitch in this colorful pullover sweater! It looks like it would make a great stash buster too. Sizes XS to 3XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Thea Vesterby for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Valentines Scarf F062
Scarf with interlocked heart shaped cables down the center. Designed by Stylecraft Yarns. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn.
Lego Person Hat
Hat designed to look like the head of Lego people. Great for costumes or play. Worsted weight yarn. Size Child (3-12). Designed by Jessica Monterastelli
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Patchwork Baby Blanket
Baby blanket with colorful blocks separated with cables and with a ruffle border. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim.
Bridget Sweater
Classic Aran sweater with lots of cables with a twist and a long line shape. Knitted flat and seamed Sizes To Fit Bust: 77cm to 142cm / 30in to 56in. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss
Zebra
It looks like this toy zebra softie is knit flat. Size 16 inches (40cm). Want a horse instead? Just don't stripe. Designed by Kristine Kuluka
Diamants Shawl
Light and lacy shawl knit with traditional Shetland stitches including diamonds, chevrons, and more. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Linda Lehman.
Dominique Jacket
Elegant jacket inspired by French couture with subtle shaping, an adorable necktie, knitted flat. Sizes: To Fit Bust: 76cm to 122cm. DK weight yarn. Design by Debbie Bliss.
Building Blocks Hat
Lego inspired hat in sizes for the whole family from newborn baby to adult. Designed by Becca Hulme Designs. DK weight yarn. Pictured project by BOWMANVILLE
Building Blocks Blanket
Lego inspired patchwork blanket knit with intarsia. Multiple sizes. Designed by Becca Hulme Designs. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured project by mslanita
