Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including toys, home decor, baby clothes, women's clothing and accessories, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 2/26/24
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Free Patterns
Robin's Hood Poncho
Hooded poncho with lace yoke and rib texture body. 9 Sizes. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Kelly Forster.
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- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns Woolpaka yarn
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Florence
Striped pullover sweater knit with a subtle lace 8 row repeat. A surprise cut-out in back is formbed by buttoned panels Sizes 32 inches to 50 inches / 81 to 127 cm. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Lisa Richardson for Rowan.
Fruit Cocktail Shawl
Crescent shaped shawl knit with three differnt lace sections of diamond lace. Designed by Zsuzsa Kiss. Example knit with one skein of lace weight yarn.
Bubble Stitch Cardigan
Includes video tutorial for knitting the bubble stitch. Gorgeously squishy statement cardigan knit in a striped 12 row repeat bubble stitch with two colors. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm to 147cm / 32" to 58". Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns. A kit is also available. Pictured project by isabelkuhel
Adult and Child Tunic and Pants
Pullover sweater and trousers that look to me like they were inspired by a karate gi in adult and child sizes. The tunic features an interrupted rib texture and a belt. The pants are fastened with a drawstring. Child sizes 2, 4, and 6 years. Adult Sizes S to 3X. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand. DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
- Get the free Adult Tunic knitting pattern
- Get the free Adult Pants knitting pattern
- Get the free Child Tunic knitting pattern
- Get the free Child Pants knitting pattern
- See more Pants Knitting Patterns
Bloom Keyring
Use this flower decoration as keyring or purse charm, as a brooch, as a hat decoration, or wherever you want. All parts knit completely flat on two needles and then assembled. Note the parts labeled large flowers are actually two semicircles that form the base. Size Diameter: 11cm / 4.33”. Designed by Au Bout du Pré for Hobbii. Lace weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Cable Jumper
Women's short-sleeved v-neck pullover sweater with an 8 row repeat cable rib pattern. Sizes Bust: 32in to 51in / 81cm to 127cm. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Birch Knits.
Sunset Hat
Striped bucket hat with sun brim. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Au Bout du Pré for Hobbii. A kit is also available.
More Free Patterns
Chic Cabled Bag
Purse knit flat with 8 row repeat cable and garter stitch straps. Size Bag: About 15 1/2 in. (39.5 cm) wide x 11 in. (28.5 cm) tall, not including Straps. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Steffi The Cat
Adorable cat dressed in its own bobble hat with ear holes and scarf. Size with Sport weight yarn 30 cm / 12 inches from head to toe. Designed by Steffi Hochfellner. Available in English and German
Sylvie Scarf
Knit flowers and leaves adorn this lace scarf knit with an 8 row repeat chevron arrow lace pattern. Designed by Libère tes mailles for Hobbii. Worsted weight yarn.
Westport Pullover
Striped sweater knit in a 2 row repeat rib texture with 8 colors making it perfect for stash busting. Sizes 40 inches to 56 inches / 101.5 to 142 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand.
- Get the free PDF VERSION knitting pattern at Lion Brand - link is below kit information
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Butterfly and Flower Charms
Small knit butterflies and blossoms that are the perfect size for brooches, charms, putting in Easter eggs and baskets, and spring decorations. Knit flat on 2 needles with scraps of DK weight yarn. Wine Glass Charms designed by Amanda Berry.
Mini Duck Family
Adorable mallard duck family knit flat with mother, father, and baby duckling. Perfect size for Easter baskets or hiding in plastic Easter eggs! Sizes 7cm / 3". Use up leftover scraps of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii.
Ribblings Mitts
Fingerless mitts knit with a one round repeat twisted rib that's perfect for self-striping sock yarn. Uses less than one skein about 45 g fingering yarn. Designed by Sandra Jäger
Accent Pillows
Two pillows, each knit with one 100g skein of Worsted weight yarn. Square Cables Pillow is knit with an 8 round repeat cable design and is 12 inches square. Spiral Star Pillow is a round lace pillow and is 14 inches. Designed by Uyvonne Bigham.
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- Buy the video class for this pattern and 2 other patterns for $3.99
- See more One Skein Worsted Yarn Knitting Patterns
Gidday Baby Cardigan
Baby cardigan with striped garter stitch circular yoke and stockinette body. Cardigan knit seamlessly from the top down in one piece. DK weight yarn. Sizes Newborn and 3 months. Designed by Georgie Nicolson.
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- Pattern with more sizes up to child 12 available for purpose
- See more Seamless Baby Cardigan Knitting Patterns
Teddy Bear Shoulder Bag
Bear shaped purse knit flat. Size Height: 14 cm / 5.5” (without the strap). Designed by Au Bout du Pré for Hobbii. Fingering weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Bubble Stitch Romper and Cardigan
Matching baby onesie and sweater knit with the bubble stitch. Sizes Newborn to 24 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Julie Taylor.
Divergent Headband
Knit earwarmer with twisted stitches that form triangular textures. Uses just 45-50 yards of super bulky weight yarn. Designed by crochetbyjennifer
Astrid Summer Hat
Sun hat with wide lace brim and a lace star on crown that's perfect for casual outings as well as formal events and parties. Sport weight yarn. Designed by North Charm Design
Dreamy Heart Shawl
A triangular shawl knit with a love heart lace pattern. I think this would be perfect for weddings, especially the bride, prom, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, or any time you want to show love and romance. This pattern offers both written and charted instructions and is worked from the bottom up. Dreamy Valentine Shawl designed by Ambah O’Brien. Uses one 100g skein of Fingering weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Winter Pastels Sweater
Colorful striped pullover sweater worked top-down with two strands of yarn held together to create a marled pastel look. Sizes: 110 to 132 cm/43.3 to 52 inches. Vinterpasteller Sweater designed by Stine Hoelgaard Johansen. A kit is also available.
Merry Mindy Swoncho
Pullover sweater in poncho style with sleeves and v-neck and a diamond texture. Sizes XS-2XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sanna Mård Castman - Soolorado for Hobbii.
