Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including one skein projects. cardigans, tees, baby sweaters, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 3/2/26
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Free Patterns
Down Boulevard Cardigan
V-neck cardigan knit with cables near the button band and down each sleeve. Knit flat half in one color and half in a contrasting color, with cables knit in the opposite color. Sizes XS to L. DK weight yarn. Designed by Serene Knit.
Cherry on Top Shawl
Triangle shawl knit with sections of zigzag stripes, polka dots, wavy lace, and more. Knit with mosaic slipped stitch colorwork, only one color per row. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
Ruffle Lace Glovettes
One skein fingerless mitts knit with a 4 round repeat lace pattern and ruffled cuff. Uses one skein 100g of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Nicole Winer.
Horisont Tee
Striped short sleeved sweaters in adult and child sizes knit with 2 round repeat broken rib with eyelet stripes. Sizes Child 2 to 12 years and Adult S to 2XL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Maria Bach Jensen. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
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Hiver Cowl
Shoulder cozy cowl with cables the radiate out from a funnel neck. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by The Unruly Stitch.
Top Down Garter Stitch Yoke Vest
Baby and toddler sized short-sleeved cardigan with garter stitch yoke knit seamlessly from the top down and shaped with short rows. Size 1-2 years, but designer explains how to change sizes using different yarn. Sport weight yarn. Designed by naganasu
Vale Poncho Cardi
Beginner cardigan knit flat in one piece in 8 row repeat texture and seamed at sides. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Alford for Cozy Nooks Designs. Web version is free.
More Free Patterns
Easy Kids Hooded Poncho
Child's poncho with hood. Body is knit flat and hood is started in the round. Two sizes: Ages 2-3 years and 4-6 years.Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Gina Michele.
Mulberry Set
Lace cowl and matching fingerless gloves knit with a wavy lace in an 8 round repeat. DK weight yarn. Designed by Filipa Carneiro.
V-neck Ladies Top
Cropped women's pullover sweater with v-neck and deep ribbed hem. Knit with two strands held together to give a marled gradient between the two colors. Sizes XS to L. DK weight yarn. Designed by Spotlight.
Wildwood Flower Hot Water Bottle Cover
Cozy for hot water bottle knit with bobble blossoms. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Emily Nora O’Neil.
Noro Hooded Jacket
Men's cardigan with pockets and hood knit flat. Button bands are knit with the body and not picked up. 3 Sizes. Super Bulky weight. Designed by Junko Isaji.
Plush Perry Scarf
Keyhole scarf knit with loop stitch to create a cozy texture and an opening for one end to go through and keep the scarf in place. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Wool and the Gang. Available in English, French, German
Adult Cable Brim Hat
Slouchy beanie with a Complementary Diamonds brim knit flat first and then the top of the hat is picked up in a complementary yarn and knit in the round. 2 Sizes. Designed by Plymouth Yarn.
Clyde Earwarmer
Easy ribbed headband with a front twist knit flat in a 2 row repeat. 2 sizes. Uses one skein of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Galt House of Yarn.
Catch 'Em All Socks
4 Pokémon inspired socks. 4 sizes. Designed by Megan-Anne Llama. Fingering weight yarn.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Flashback Top
Knit down memory lane with this stash buster sleeveless top or vest designed to use up leftover scraps of yarn from your past projects. Knit with two strands of yarn held together to create a marled look. DK weight or fingering held double. Sizes: 82 to 162 cm/32 to 64 inches. Designed by Zaneteknits.
Jigglypuff
Jigglypuff Pokémon toy amigurumi is knit flat and measures 18cm / 7 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Emma Whittle.
Charly Cowl and Mitts
Matching buttoned neckwarmer and fingerless mitts knit with double moss stitch. Bulky weight yarn. Cowl and fingerless mitts PDF pattern No 2824 designed by ExtremeHandknitsNZ.
Marvelous Baby Cardigan
Cabled baby cardigan knit seamlessly from the top down. he pattern is clearly written and includes row-by-row instructions, photo tutorials, and short video clips for the more complex parts. Sizes Cardigan Newborn to 5 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by NimaKnitShop.
Laurel Head Wrap
One skein headband knit with lace and buttoned. Uses one skein of chunky weight yarn. Designed by CardiffBayHandknits
Fiona the Flamingo
Flamingo in a tutu knit flat on 2 needles. Size 45cm / 18" tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry.
Thistle Border Sweater
Classic pullover with Thistle motif Fairisle pattern border above the ribbed hem. Designed by Martin Storey. DK weight yarn.
