Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including baby and child clothes, women's cardigans and sweaters, shawls, hats, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 2/10/25
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Free Patterns
Wol the Owl
Free for a limited time. Owl toy stuffie knit flat and joined as you go. Finished size: 15cm/ 9in tall . Sport weight yarn. Designed by Claire Garland
Scarf and Hat
Matching beanie with ribbed brim and scarf knit with broken rib in a 2 row repeat. DK weight yarn. Scarf and Hat in Schachenmayr Universa S6920
Glee Shawl
Striped garter stitch shawl knit in three colors with a modular construction. DK weight yarn. Designed by Espace Tricot.
Meadowflower Dress and Beanie
Sleeveless baby dress with buttons on shoulders for easy dressing and lace flowers at hem. Matching bonnet. Fingering weight yarn. Sizes Newborn to 12 months. Designed by Anne-Kirsti Espenes.
Opal Cardigan
Shawl collar cardigan knit with sections of eyelet lace pattern alternating with purl ridges and stockinette stitch and finished with a generous 2x2 rib collar. Sizes 43.25" to 79.25" / 110 cm to 201 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Tayler Harris. A kit is also available.
Child’s Nautical Sweater
Nautical inspired children's pullover with anchors on the center panel framed with rope cables. Sizes To fit 53cm to 66cm chest. Aran weight yarn. Child’s Blue Sweater with Relief Pattern and Cables in Schachenmayr Sun City 6053. Available in English and German
Dubhlinn Cowl
No cable needles! This one skein cowl is knit with an 8 round repeat mock cable. A great showcase for ombre self-striping yarn that gives a different look depending on which way the cowl is folded. Uses one skein of Fingering, Sport, or DK weight. Designed by Laura Cunitz.
Coralina
Sleeveless lace top knit in a sampler style with a variety of lace patterns Sizes XS to 2XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Carrie Rasmussen for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
More Free Patterns
Whale Season Sweater
Whales swim around the circular yoke of this Icelandic style sweater framed by diamond waves. Sizes XS to XXL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Nazilia Zemdikhanova.
Kiddies Cable Cardigan AE-2014
Children's cardigan knit with cables and double moss stitch in a 4 row repeat. Size Ages: 5 yrs to 10 yrs. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Dorothy Jacobs for African Expressions.
Hashtag Poncho
Two color striped poncho knit in one rectanglular piece then folding in half lengthwise and seaming partway along one edge leaving a neck opening. Stripes are knit with texture and slipped stitch colorwork (one color per row) including a border that looks like hashtags. Sizes S/M, L/XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Susan Gressman.
Hortensia Cardigan
Garter stitch cardigan knit flat and shaped with short rows. No picking up stitches. Sizes XS to 3XL. Designed by Nanna Gudmand-Høyer for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, German
Stitch Marker Charm Bracelet
Show off your prettiest stitch markers or other notions as jewelry by wearing them on this easy i-cord bracelet. Great for leftover yarn since it uses 25 - 45 yards (23 - 41 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Sigil Holder designed by Taylor Miller
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Sprezzatura Headband And Shawl
Garter stitch shawlette with matching headband knit in the round. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Afifa.
Lillebror Baby Hoodie
Baby cardigan with hood knit with a 2 row repeat beaded rib. Sizes 3 months to 2 years. Designed by Else Schjellerup for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Pebble Texture Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover with pebbly texture bodice, welted ridges at neckline, hem, and cuffs, and color blocking. Sizes XS to L. Sport weight yarn. Woman’s Basic Pullover in Schachenmayr Catania Denim S9350. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Rhino Baby Booties
Baby shoes shaped like rhinoceros. Designed by Emma Whittle
Bow Tie Ascot
Keyhole scarf neckwarmer knit in one piece in garter stitch bordered with reversible cable edges. Instructions included for two sizes. Designed by PamPowersKnits.
Capulet Blouse
Romantic women's sweater with a cabled waist, a ruched princess neckline, and elbow-length blousing sleeves. Sizes XS - 4XL. The pattern comes in both English and Norwegian. Designed by Helene Arnesen
Dragon Sweaters
Colorful pullovers with fantastical scenes with dragons. Pictured are one year size and five year size. There is also an adult size similar to the 5 year size. Designed by AmarinalevinHandknits.
Thomas Crown Affair Aran Jumper
Steve McQueen's classic cable sweater he wore in the original 1968 Thomas Crown Affair. This re-creation features Irish knitting, intricate cables, and diamond stitches. Aran weight yarn. Designed by A Crafty Irish Woman. Sized from 30 to 56 inches.
Boho Beanie and Cowl
Matching hat and cowl both knit flat in garter stitch and lace. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Crysti-Leta Evans
Sweet Snuggle Baby Cocoon
Beautiful baby hooded sleep sack with cables and buttoned sides that can easily open and close. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lilia Vanini
