Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including Easter, blankets, scarves, baby and child sweaters, women's sweaters, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 2/24/25
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Free Patterns
Easter Bunny
Bunny rabbit toy knit flat and the perfect size for Easter baskets. Size Finished bunny is about 12cm/5 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by The Knit Guru.
Cozy Cable Throw
May only be free for a limited time. Lovely cable and lace blanket knit with an 8 row repeat. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Knit On Designs by Deb Buckingham.
Rosa Lill Dress and Bonnet
Baby dress, cardigan, and hat trimmed with flowers. Matching doll outfit with dress, bonnet, and booties. Sizes Newborn to 24 months. Toy size BabyBorn. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Elin Sørung for Viking Of Norway Catalogue 1509.
- Get the free English language knitting pattern -- file contains multiple patterns. These patterns are on page 33 and 35.
- See more Dolly and Me Knitting Patterns
Isley Openwork Cable Scarf
Unique and scarf with a cable that splits to form oval openings in the scarf creating a versatile accessory you can wear many ways depending on how you thread the scarf through the openings. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Eliza Hinkes. A kit is also available.
B200 Textured Baby Blanket
Easy blanket knit with a 4 row repeat waffle texture that works well with variegated or multicolored yarn. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn.
Shake It Up Rib Cardigan
Easy cardigan knit flat with a 2 row repeat Shaker Rib stitch. No picking up stitches. The button bands are knit separately and sewn on. Designed by Caron. Sizes XS to 5XL. Worsted weight yarn.
Figures Cardigan
May only be free for a limited time. I love abstract geometric line pattern that look like stacked books on this long-sleeved women's cardigan. Sizes 35" to 72" / 89 cm to 184 cm. Designed by Audrey Borrego. DK weight yarn.
What A Life Shorts and Joyride Top
Colorblocked sleeveless top and matching shorts knit in three colors so they're great for stash busting. Sizes XS to 3XL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Katja Dyrberg for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
More Free Patterns
Totally Tubular Rainbow Cowl
All knit stitches! This stash buster cowl includs two striping options and knit in the round with only knit stitches, no purling. Designed for 15 colors, it's perfect for leftover Bulky weight. Designed by Caron.
Jackie Sweater
Plaid women's pullover with front henley style buttoned placket. Sizes S to XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Marianne S. Rosendahl for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Striped Baby Hoodie
Baby cardigan with hood knit flat with garter stitch stripes. Sizes 3 months to 4 years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Bunny Ears
Colorful rabbit ear headband with fun zigzag chevron stripes inspired by Easter eggs. DK weight yarn. Designed by Louise Smith.
Oceanborn Headband and Scarf
May only be free for a limited time. Cabled headband and matching wrap both knit with 8 row repeats. Headband is knit flat. Scarf starts with a full cable panel that flows a mixture of cables and ribbing, then finishing with all ribbing. DK weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
- Get the free Headband knitting pattern
- Get the free Scarf knitting pattern
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A Slightly, Slouchy, Stripy Bobble Hat
Quick striped hat knit flat that can be knit in an evening according to the designer Sleake KnitsSleake Knits. Super Bulky weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Rento Hoodie
Women's hooded pullover sweater with kangaroo pouch pocket knit with a 2 row repeat that looks like a garter rib variation. Sizes XS to 3X. Bulky weight. Designed by Lea Petäjä
8 Hour Throw
No purling! Garter stitch blanket knit with 4 strands of super bulky weight yarn held together so it's a quick knit that can be knit in a couple of days. Designed by Miwa Nishio. A kit is also available.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Easter Bunny
Cute plush rabbit, dressed in overalls and holding a carrot. Worked flat on 2 straight knitting needles and seamed. Toy is approximately 27 cm from head to toe (10,6"). Designed by SavushkaDesigns.
Linnypins Square Bear
Patchwork teddy bear made from the clever use of knitted garter squares. Size bear sits at 25cm/10 inches tall. Great stash buster for leftover DK weight yarn. Designed by Linda Morris Tomlin. A kit is also available.
Delaunay Home Cushion and Blanket
Stash buster throw and pillow set with colorful geometric pattern. DK weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss
Skylar Sweater and Tank Top
Child sized long-sleeved pullover or vest with a striking graphic landscape with mountains. Ages 2 years to 9 years. Great stash buster for Sport weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss.
JURI Sweater
Simple raglan sweater with a stand-up collar knit seamlessly in Half Fisherman’s rib / Shaker stitch. Aran weight yarn. Sizes: XS to XXL. Designed by paulastrickt.
Wren Sweater, Scarf and Beret Set
Child's pullover with optional collar insert with matching hat and scarf. Sizes 2 to 9 years. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss
