Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's sweaters, cardigans, shawls, hats, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 2/12/24
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Free Patterns
Baby Bunny
Toy bunny stuffie with jumper knit on. Knit flat. The downloadable file also includes instructions for larger Mother Bunny. Size Baby Bunny 17cm / 7 inches tall Mother Bunny 21cm / 8.5 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Monica Fuertes.
Short Cuts Sweater
Easy beginner pullover sweater knit flat sideways in two pieces from cuff to cuff. No picking up stitches. Pattern contains explanations of techniques used. One size. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Wool and the Gang.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool yarn
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Good Things Scarf
Stash buster rectangular wrap rippled lace sections perfect for leftover fingering weight or mini skeins. Instructions include 12 color version, 3 color version, and 2 color version, but obviously it's very flexible. Size Length: 64” / 163cm Width: 15” / 38cm. Designed by Hannah Bearup
Loquat Jacket
Easy long-sleeved cardigan knit flat with a 2 row repeat broken rib texture. No picking up stitches. Does have shaping and the construction is slightly different with the fronts knit in one piece with the back yoke. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm/32in to 132cm/52in. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team
Maria Shawl
Shawl with a right triangle shape with garter stitch and cable sections. Knitting starts from the leg decreasing evenly towards the upper corner. DK weight yarn. Designed by Greta Majewska.
Peaberry Sweater
Women's sweater with three-quarter length sleeves and flattering turtleneck collar. Sizes Bust 32" to 50" / 81 cm to 127 cm. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Amy Herzog for Rowan.
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- Get the recommended Rowan Kid Classic yarn
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Holiday Headband
Quick easy twist ribbed headwrap knit flat in one skein of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Loopy Mango.
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- Get the recommended Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 yarn at Amazon
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Sunset Sleeveless Tunic
Sleeveless top with empire waist above flowing Santorini diamond lace. DK weight yarn. Sizes To Fit Bust: 28in to 50in / 71cm to 127cm. Designed by Melissa Leapman.
Barn Owl Bag
Easy bag knit flat in two panels with just knit and purl stitches. Add a garter stitch strap and embellish with tassels, embroidered beak and toes, felt and button eyes and you have a superb owl tote. Size 11" (28 cm) tall. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Farm Fresh Knits.
Vogar Cardigan
Woman's v-neck cardigan with wrapped front knit flat in 4 pieces. Front and neck bands are knit in with the body as you go so there is no picking up of stitches. Sizes S (M/L, 1X-3X). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Vladimir Teriokhin.
More Free Patterns
Thanksgiving Thoughts Wrap
Easy rectangular stole shawl knit with Cloverleaf Eyelet Rib (a 6 stitch by 6 row repeat). DK weight yarn. Designed by Deb Hoss.
Hoodie Vest
Sleeveless pullover top or vest with hood knit in a garter check basketweave texture. Aran yarn weight. Sizes 32" to 54". Designed by Deborah Newton for Cascade Yarns
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns Woolpaka yarn
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Piglet
Free until Feb 29 2024. Claire Garland has done it again. This little piggy is knitted flat with minimal seams and joining as you go. Approx. 11.2cm/ 4.5in tall. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Claire Garland.
Augusta Sweater
Woman's long-sleeved pullover with a 4 round repeat mock cable texture knit in the round from that bottom up. Sizes 89 cm / 35.5 in. to 102 cm /41 in. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by House of Yarn.
Cabled Wrap
Rectangular stole shawl knit with an all over 14 row repeat cable design that looks wonderful with multicolored yarn. Designed by Noro. Fingering weight yarn
Twisted Argyle Vest
Women's v-neck pullover sleeveless top or vest with a cable diamond pattern. Sizes Bust: 32in to 65in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Hattie Townsend.
Spring Awakening Shawl
A leaf edge border adds elegance to this stockinette triangular shawl. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bears Den Essentials.
First Frost Hat
What looks like a cable on this slouchy beanie is actually a mock cable lace design. No cable needle required! 2 sizes 18", 22". Uses 100g of Aran weight yarn, so could be one skein. Designed by Carlie Perrins.
Shaker Rib Cowl
Easy striped cowl knit flat in two row repeat Shaker rib and knit flat. Knit in the colors of your favorite sports team or school! Stripe pattern is not repeated which makes for an interesting color pattern. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Caron
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Frost Fighter Headband and Mitts Set
Matching reversible cable earwarmer and fingerless mitts. DK weight yarn. Designed by anna ravenscroft
Empire Coat
Fitted coat or cropped jacket with soft empire shaping and wide Garter stitch edging on bodice and cuffs. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 32 in (80 cm) / 48 in (120cm). Designed by Jo Sharp. DK Weight yarn.
Gloriously Bright Wall Hanging
This 72 round doily, knit in a worsted weight yarn, decorated with inexpensive pony beads and attached to a child sized hula hoop makes a generously sized art piece to hang on a wall or fence. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Mary E Rose Designs.
