Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including sweaters, hats, accessories, quick projects, toys, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 2/9/26
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Free Patterns
Pal-entines Pillow
Fun Valentine's Day heart pillow of two half hearts hugging. Knit flat. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart.
Snowbird
This dark-eyed junco bird is knit in the round and about 5”/12.5 cm long from beak to tail. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sara Elizabeth Kellner.
Knitted Crochet-Style Coasters
These circular coasters have a knit lace border that mimics the look of crochet patterns. DK weight yarn. Designed by Helena Keighley of Snoo's Knits.
Raspberry Hat
Colorful beanie in adult and child sizes knit with easy slipped stitch colorwork (one color per row) in a 6 round repeat. Sizes Adult and Child. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Joan Laws.
Fizzy Fairisle Sweater
Colorful pullovers in adult and child sizes with stranded colorwork designs of hearts, diamonds, diagonal stripes, crosses, and more. Knit flat. Sizes 2 to 11 years and 81cm to 107cm / 32" to 43". Designed for at least 6 colors it's a great way to use up leftover Aran and Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
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Textured Wrist Warmers
Fingerless mitts knit with a ruffled cuff followed by a waffle texture and then stockinette. Knit in two colors, a gradient yarn and contrasting solid. Aran weight yarn. Designed by MurisKnits.
Flower Mini Pouch
Adorable tulip shaped drawstring bag to hold earbuds or other small items, or use just as a decorative purse charm. Size pouch 8.5cm / 5" deep (flower petal part only). Designed by Dyar Prily. Fingering weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
USA 2026 Winter Games Hat
Re-creation of the Opening Ceremonies hat worn by the USA Olympics Team. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Susan Rainey.
Olympics Colors Hat
Striped hats with initials that you can knit with the colors and country letters of your favorite Olympics Team. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations.
Share the Joy Cowl
Gorgeous cowl knit with sections of ripple lace and wavy stripes in bandana style with a triangular front. Designed by Christina Hayes. Fingering weight yarn.
Hannah Hedgehog
Easy hedgehog toy knit flat with just knit and purl stitches. No size given but the projects look about 2 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by taffylass knits.
Waves T-Shirt
Easy tee top knit with wavy rippled stripes created with easy lace. Knit seamlessly in the round with minimal shaping. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Charlotte Spagner.
Thistledown Hat
Colorful hat in sizes from baby to teen knit with a jacquard arrow stitch pattern. Knit with self-striping and contrasting solid Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Afifa.
Raquel Hair Scarf
Neck or hair scarf knit in one piece with garter stitch changing colors halfway through the scarf. Optional embroidered flowers are included in instructions. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Letizia De Antoniis.
Diagonal Stripes Blanket
Easy blanket in 3 sizes knit in garter stitch from corner to corner in diagonal stripes, and finished with tassels. 3 Sizes, shown in size Small. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Tori Gurbisz Chapel.
Baby Bricks Bib
The horizontal ridges of this baby bib help catch stray food. Knit with a slip stitch mosaic honeycomb in an 8 row repeat. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Nittineedles.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Traitors Jumper
As seen on The Traitors season 2, the Roll up Knit down Jumper was created by Lauren Aston and worn by Claudia Winkleman. The designer has made the pattern available for the sweater knit seamlessly and featuring double roll neck and balloon sleeves. Sizes 6-28. Quick knit in Super Chunky weight yarn.
Be Kind Beanie
Kindness hat with the words Be Kind, hearts, and diamonds in stranded colorwork. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by JessicaLeesCrochet
Hayley Slipover
V-neck vest knit with all-over cables. Sizes 30” to 62” / 76cm to 157cm. Designed by Hiris Makes. Aran weight yarn.
Patchwork Farm Play Set
This farmyard play set includes a blanket play mat, with decorations for the blanket (road, stream, etc), and farm animals. Most pieces are worked flat (back and forth) on a pair of straight single pointed knitting needles. Worsted and DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry
Pennae Shawl
Two color asymmetrical triangular shawl knit with lace stripes and garter stitch. The lace is an uncomplicated pattern based on Barbara Walker’s Porcupine Stitch. Chart and written directions are both been provided. Designed by Hilary Smith Callis. Fingering weight yarn.
Beginner Jumper
Easy color-blocked pullover sweater knit flat in garter stitch. Sizes XS to 3XL. Quick knit in super chunky weight yarn. Designed by ThatCraftyStitchUK
