Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including shawls, Easter toys, baby and child sweaters, women's sweaters, hats, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 2/17/25
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Free Patterns
Easter Bunnies
Adorable rabbit stuffies that are the perfect size for Easter baskets. All pieces knit flat. Height: 9cm / 3.25” tall (Excluding the ears). DK weight yarn. Designed by Claire Fairall.
Iris Cardigan
Striped children's cardigan knit with a 4 row repeat welted texture. Size Ages: 3 months to 4 years. Knit with 6 colors, it's a great stash buster for Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Nash Knits.
Regan Pullover
This fun cropped top combines different stripe patterns with a modern silhouette. Sizes S to 2X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Chinese Checkers Scarf
Stash buster parallelogram scarf bias knit in garter stitch with optional pom poms. Designed for 8 colors, it's a great stash buster for Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Annie Baker Designs
Lotta Dress and Bamsen Toy
Children's short-sleeved red dress and toy pig stuffie inspired by the children's books by Astrid Lindgren and Ilon Wikland. Dress sizes 2 to 10 years. Pig 17 x 26 cm / 7" x 10.5". Sport weight yarn. Designed by Agnes Brandels for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
- Get the free Dress knitting pattern
- Get the free Pig knitting pattern
- See the books by Astrid Lindgren and Ilon Wikland at Amazon
- See more Children's Dress Knitting Patterns
Chilly Spring Shawl
Crescent shaped striped lace shawl in two colors with eyelet triangles that are echoed in the zigzag lace border. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sylvie Durieu.
Baby Wrap Cardigan
Striped baby cardigan that wraps in front. Knit flat in one piece with garter stitch. Sizes Newborn to 24 months. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gaines. A kit is also available.
DNA Fingerless Mittens
Cable double helix on fingerless mitts. Any weight yarn. Designed by Heather U. Price
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Elixir Pleated Top
Sassy women's pullover sweater featuring pleats and ruffled elbow sleeves. Sizes Finished chest: 86 to 183cm / 34 to 72". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Arianna Frasca. A kit is also available.
Duck Ahoy Duckie
Duck toy stuffie that the designer created as part of a cruise ship activity. DK weight yarn. Designed by J.G. Miller.
Resort Tee
Enjoy your vacation in style with this fun top with a palm tree on the front. Sizes S to 5X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the sunglasses worn by the model at Amazon
- See more Fun Top Knitting Patterns
Hannah Cardigan
Women's cardigan knit with an 8 row repeat bobble knot texture that is lovely to the eye and touch. Sizes XS to 2XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sanne Bjerregaard for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Watermelon Toque
Easy hat created to look like a watermelown with a brim like the rind and crown of red with seeds. Of course, you can also knit in other colors. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by capuletstitches
Limerick Shawl
Easy crescent shawl designed for a beginner knit with stockinette, garter and drop stitches that's a beautiful showcase for variegated or gradient yarn. It can be knit witha single skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Maya Levitt Designs.
Classic Scarf
Easy scarf knit with a 4 row repeat that looks like broken rib. A great way to use multicolored Aran weight yarn. Designed by Jacqueline van Dillen for Noro.
- Get the free scarf knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Noro Silk Garden yarn at Amazon
- See more 4 Row Scarf Knitting Patterns
Osier Cardigan
Long cardigan coat with a beautiful V-cut and structured zigzag texture inspired Wegner’s iconic wishbone chair's handwoven seat. Sizes XS to 4XL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by June Thomsen for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Cable Crescent Shawl
Textured shawl knit in three different sections: Cable, Basketweave and Garter stitch. The size of each section is easy to change thus customizing the whole shawl. The pattern is fully written and charted. The sample used one skein of fingering weight yarn. Designed by RubraPatterns.
Striped Hat
Hat with brim knit in one piece, from the brim to the top and felted in the washing machine to help it keep its shape. 3 Sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Stine Hoelgaard. A kit is also available.
Choose Your Fellowship Sweater
Lord of the Rings inspired pullover sweater with more than 30 charts to choose from including wizard hats, smoking pipes, beer steins, evil eyes, ghost kings, shields, tree folk, comfortable doors, and many more. Designed by GreyOwlKnitsBySarah
- See more pics and get the MEN'S knitting pattern on Etsy
- Get the WOMEN'S knitting pattern on Etsy
- See more Lord of the Rings Knitting Patterns
Off Grid Sweater
Pullover knit with an all over slip rib, that creates vertical and horizontal stripes by using a simple combo of knit, purl and slip stitches. 4 sizes (UK6-20). Aran weight yarn. Designed by ROWSknitwear.
Hearthside Hat
This stash buster hat features a mix of elongated, flaming zigzags and diamonds twinkling above them inspired by cozy nights by the fire. Great for stash busting DK yarn. Designed by flynnknit (Courtney Flynn). A kit is also available.
Emily's Knit Paris Scarf
Inspired by a sweater worn by Emily in the first season of Emily in Paris, this bold colorwork scarf features simple yet striking design that's perfect for stash busting. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by KnitflixNChill. A kit is also available.
DNA Beanie
Hat with cable and textured patterns inspired by the helix structure of the DNA molecule. The pattern includes written instructions in standard American terms in English, as well as knitting charts for more visual knitters. Includes adult and kid (ages 3-12) sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by AlisFiberArts.
