Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including St. Patrick's Day projects, cardigans, sweaters, toys, baby projects, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 3/4/24
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Free Patterns
Easy Eyelet Sweater
Easy woman's pullover sweater with three quarters sleeves, eyelet stripes, and ribbed cuffs and hem. Knit flat with no picking up stitches. Sport weight yarn. 02 Pullover from Journal 61 in Lana Grossa Ecopuno.
Finn the Puppy
Adorable floppy eared toy puppy dog stuffie. The body and ears are knitted flat and sewn together. The legs and tail can be done flat or in the round. Size 8 inches tall by 5 inches wide, not including the tail. Designed by Tricia Wood. Aran weight yarn.
Shamrock
Quick and easy shamrock for St Patrick's Day brooch, decoration, and more. Size 7.75" x 7.5". Designed by Judy Vallas. Worsted weight yarn.
Skift Cardigan and Dog Sweater
Matching cabled dog coat and human duster coat. Dog Sizes Chest Circumference: 14 to 38) inches / 35.5 to 96.5 cm. Human Sizes 34 to 70 inches / 86.5 to 178 cm. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman for Knitty.
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Diagonal Lace Cowl
Easy one skein cowl knit flat with a 6 row repeat that's a perfect lightweight accessory for transitional weather. If you'd rather have a scarf, just don't graft when you're done. Uses 100g of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn.
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- Get the recommended Plymouth Yarn Sea Isle Cotton yarn
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Andes Two Boleros
Two cropped cardigan styles are included in this pattern: a gorgeous lace edged bolero with knit lace along front and cuffs and an elegant short-sleeved shrug. Sizes: To Fit Bust: 32in to 46in / 81cm to 117cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss. May only be free for a limited time.
Luminous Lamb
Lamb stuffie knit flat that's great for stash busting leftover yarn. Size 5 inches/ 13cm high in DK weight yarn. Designed by Phoeny.
Baby Onesie
Baby romper with button fastenings. Uses just one skein 100g of DK yarn for Newborn - 3 months size. Other sizes 6-9, 12-18 months. Designed by Premier Yarns.
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- Get the recommended Premier Cotton Sprout yarn
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Lucky Beanie
Leprechaun inspired hat in sizes for the whole family for St. Patrick's Day. Sizes Newborn to Large Adult. Designed by CraftsEverywhere. Super Bulky weight yarn. Web version is free.
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Jaqaru Hat and Cowl
Matching cowl and hat in a two-color jacquard stranded pattern, Except for the first and last rounds, all rounds are worked in stockinette stitch with one or two colors per round. Hat has 6 sizes. Cowl is one size. DK weight yarn. Designed by Feinmotorik . Available in English and German
Cozy Bare Hoodie
Cropped sleeveless top or vest with hood. Sport yarn weight. Sizes 32" to 48" / 80 cm to 120 cm. Designed by Caroline Edal, Tarda Studio for Hobbii
Shamrock Argyle Potholder
Reversible double knit St. Patrick's Day pot holder of shamrocks in a diamond argyle design. Size 7.75" x 7.5". Designed by Jeannette Murphy. Worsted weight yarn.
Four Corners Blanket
Easy baby blanket knit in four squares of garter stitch knit corner to corner in self-striping yarn to form a colorful pattern when joined. Size Approx. 38" [96.5 cm] square. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Caron. Pictured projects by designer and Miguelpantspi
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- Get the recommended Caron Baby Cakes yarn at Amazon
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Kakano Hat
One skein beanie hat with simple and intuitive textured diamond stitch pattern and the crown features a star-shaped lat top. Uses one skein 100g DK weight yarn. Designed by Francoise Danoy/p>
Faeroes Sweater
A cabled yoke over a ribbed body creates a flattering women's v-neck pullover sweater. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm/32in to 112cm/44in. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Nick Atkinson.
Maude Louise Cardigan
Women's long-sleeved cardigan with diamond twisted stitches at the waist, textured yoke, and picot button bands. Sizes to fit bust 28 inches to 52 inches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kristen Hanley Cardozo
Noro Cabled Hat
One skein cable hat that's a beautiful showcase for multicolor yarn. Uses one skein 100 g aran weight yarn. Designed by Noro
Genevieve Cardigan
Stunning cardigan with all over cable texture, cropped front and shaped low back. Sizes: To Fit Bust: 66cm/26in to 81cm/32in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sue Hanmore for Artesano.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Martin Waistcoat
Baby and child vest St. Patrick's Day or any time with shamrocks. 4 sizes: 6-9 months, 12 months, 2 years, 3 years. Sport weight yarn. Designed by MrKaplanCrafts.
Abernathy Hat
Hat with a variety of cables in slouchy or cap style. 3 sizes. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Terri Kruse.
Abington Mitts
Fingerless mitts knit with twisted stitches and cables as the focal point for the top of the hand. 3 sizes. Uses less than one skein 100g of DK weight yarn. Designed by Jennifer Lassonde.
Belle Babydoll Top
Flattering pullover with relaxed henley collar, fitted raglan empire waist that shapes around the bust then fans out into a classic baby doll fit, and flared bell sleeves. Sizes 31" to 62". Designed by LovelybyLee
Textured Poncho
Beautifully draping poncho with roll neck with a rounded hem and textured stitch tht showcases multicolored yarn. Textured Poncho In Sirdar Jewelspun Design 10287.
Cabled Peplum Cardigan
Woman's long sleeved cardigan with cables at flared bottom. Sizes to Fit Bust: 32 in to 54 in. DK weight yarn. Sirdar Design No 8247.
