Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including St. Patrick's Day, toy sets, accessory sets, blankets, women's sweaters, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 3/3/25
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Free Patterns
Atul Cardigan
Women's sleeveless cardigan or vest knit with an 8 row repeat mirrored cable borders on a slipped stitch texture. Sizes Finished Bust: 95 to 195 cm / 38 to 76". Sport weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
Ryttla Fingerless Mitts
One skein mitts knit with a diagonal texture. Uses one skein of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Ellen Furderer for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Cracked Walnuts Slipover
Cabled and textured pullover vest or top in sampler style with honeycomb cable, rope cables, and garter rib. Sizes XS to XXL. Designed by DROPS Design. There are also versions including long-sleeved pullover and cardigans.
Favorite Cable Headband Set
Matching set of headband, fingerless mitts, hat, and scarf all featuring a squishy combination of thick and thin cables that are fun to look at and to knit. Headband is knit flat. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lindsey Faciane.
Giraffe Socks
Fun socks in adult and child sizes with giraffe, giraffe spots, and leaves. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lotta Lundin for Novita.
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Elbe Sweater
Stunning color-blocked pullover with asymmetric wrapped front that looks like a cardigan but isn't. Sizes XS to 4XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rikke Eliasen for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Curves Blanket
Baby blanket with colorful waves on a garter stitch background knit with two strands held together to give a marled effect while the curved stripes are knit in one color. Curve Fragment designed by Karen S. Lauger for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Polar Bear
Cuddly furry Polar Bear stuffie knit flat. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Saladin for Love. Life. Yarn.
More Free Patterns
Various Pokémon
Pokémon inspired toys including Azurill, Caterpie, Igglybuff with Pecha Berry, Oddish, Petilil, and Sunkern. Sizes not given but they seem to be about 6 inches tall. Most are knit flat. DK weight yarn. Designed by Claire Ashmore of Marmokachi's Blog
Luxe Hoodie
Lightweight women's pullover sweater with hood knit with 8 row checkerboard texture. Sizes Small to 3XL. DK weight. Designed by Deborah Newton
Arequipa Scarf and Beanie
Fun shoulder scarf or shawlette with 8 loops are openings so you can thread the scarf to hold in place. Matching ribbed beanie knit flat. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lana Gatto.
Aurora Cardigan
Butterflies flutter around the yoke of this child and teen sized cardigan. Sizes 3 years to 14 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Stine HoelgaardJohansen for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, German, Swedish
Blarney Stone Cowl
Easy cowl knit with a checkerboard texture resembling stones in an 8 row repeat. Sizes 33 to 48 inches. Designed by Cheryl Beckerich. DK weight yarn.
Tam O'Sham
Beret covered in shamrocks for St Patrick's Day with a latvian braid around the brim. Designed by Karendipity Designs. Worsted weight yarn.
Tartan Jewell Throw or Wrap
Plaid shawl or blanket knit in 4 colors with intarsia stripes and a fair isle checkerboard. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Rico Design .
Pantomime Cardigan
Women's A-line cardign with an 8 row repeat texture. Sizes S to XL. Designed by Else Schjellerup for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Ocean Waves Shawl
Shawlette scarf with wide ruffle and a neck edge that rolls like wave onto the beach. Designed by Kate Whiting. DK weight yarn.
Sarah-Jane Cardigan Set
Lace baby cardigan with matching headband and booties. Sizes Newborn Baby or Reborn Doll. DK weight yarn. Designed by PreciousNewbornKnits
Autumn Woods Cowl
Cowl with I-cord strands and buttons knit with yarns in bulky and worsted weights. Designed by AmyLaRouxPatternShop
Knitilus Nautilus
Tiny ocean animal amigurumi toy about 3 inches across. No circular knitting is required. Designed by cheezombie.
Amethyst Blanket
Cozy oversized plaid blanket is created with four solid colors, knit holding the yarn doubled and switching colors to create the plaid effect. Designed by Shaina Bilow.
Featherlight Cowl or Shawl
Inspired by the beautiful feathers of the peacock, this is rectangular lace shawl becomes a capelet when the ends are sewn together. Designed by Linnah. Lace weight yarn.
Lucky Leprechaun Tea Cosy
Though this is designed on a teapot cover, I think it would make a great standalone decoration if you stuff it instead. Or just use the leprechaun by himself. DK weight yarn. Designed by TeaCosyFolk.
