Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including St. Patrick's, Easter, women's sweaters, blankets, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 3/9/26
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Free Patterns
My Playlist Blanket
May only be free for a limited time. Patchwork sampler blanket with 8 different blocks of texture and cables including diamonds, pinwheels, brocades, braids, and more. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Katia. A kit is also available.
Mug of Tea Toy
Whimsical amigurumi toy tea cup with its own removable fuzzie slippers. Knit flat. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jenny Church
Weighted Bunny
Cozy, huggable Easter bunny or rabbit toy that can double as a cushion or pillow. Knit in the round with almost all knit stitches. Size Finished Height: About 28 in. (71 cm), not including ears. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Green Vest
March 17 is St. Patrick's Day! Time for the wearing of the green. V-neck tunic-length vest knit flat in an 8 row repeat double moss stitch. Sizes 43 to 54 inches. Designed by Katia. Sport weight yarn.
Shamrock and Clover Socks
Ankle socks with a lucky shamrock and four leaf clover design on the cuff. Knit cuff down with heel flap and gusset. March Socks designed by Allison Rose. Fingering weight yarn.
Pink Sky at Night Shawl
Asymmetrical triangle shawl that features a two-color brioche wave pattern with calmer simple straight two-color brioche. Fingering weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Margaret Stauffacher.
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Stella Nova Mitts
Stunning fingerless mitts with long cuffs with colorwork stars, diamonds, and ribbing. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Traci Scott.
Baby Sleeping Bag
Baby bunting sack with ribbed top and fastened with button straps. Sizes 3-6 Months. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Fil Katia. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish
More Free Patterns
Shamrock Potholder
Reversible doubleknit pot holder with shamrock for St Patrick's Day. Designed by Lisa Hannan Fox. Worsted weight yarn.
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Cloud Blanket
I love the colors of this blanket and have a special fondness for the colorway name: Parakeet. Easy quick throw knit with large cushion cables in self-striping cake yarn. Quick knit Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio. A kit is also available.
Shuggie Sheep
Cuddly sheep toy with fleece coat knit flat. Size 26cm (10 ins) long and 23cm (9 ins) tall. Designed by Jem Weston. Pictured project by KateEasterford
Michael Skirt and Sweater
March 10 is National Skirt Day! Mid-length skirt and matching pullover knit in wide broken rib stitch in a 2 round repeat. Sizes XS to 4X. Designed by Amanda Morse. Worsted weight yarn.
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Thekla Polo
March 17 is St. Patrick's Day! Time for the wearing of the green like this long sleeved striped pullover sweater with henley collar and buttoned placket. Knit seamlessly from the top down. Sizes 86 to 158 cm / 34 to 62.25 inches. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Marianne Nørbo. A kit is also available.
Katia North Handbag
Available again -- at least for a limited time. This has always been one of the most popular patterns I posted and was unavailable for a long time. This small tote bag with incorporated handles and loop and button closure is knit flat in garter stitch and seamed. Quick knit in Super Bulky yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. One Size 20cm x 20cm. Designed by Fil Katia. Available in English and Spanish
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Piet
March 7 was the birthday of artist Piet Mondrian. This Mondrian-inspired doll is knit with color-blocking like Piet's paintings. Size 7 1/2” tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
Wrap It Up Top
Ballet style wrapped front cardigan with ties. Knit flat with front and neck bands knit with body and not picked up. A few stitches picked up for ties. Sizes XS to 5XL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Mix It Up Stash Sweater
Stash cardigan that mixes textures and colors. Sizes XS to 5XL. A great stash buster for leftover yarn. Designed by Shaina Bilow.
Buttons Sweater
This week is National Button Week so it's a great time to dig out that button jar and decorate your knitting projects with fun bottons. This children's pullover features decorative buttons incorporated on the front. Sizes 2-10 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Dani Sunshine
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman, the heroine who led many to safety on the Underground Railroad and fought for the abolition of slavery and woman's suffrage, passed away on March 10, 1913, at about 90 years old. This Harriet Tubman costume for 18 inch dolls includes an overcoat, boots, and supply pouch for her rescue work and a smart two-piece suit in Union blue, accented with a snowy white neck cloth for her public speaking role. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by By Tale or History.
Purrfect Kitten Mittens
Adorable cat mittens in sizes for the entire family! Customize them to look like your own pet cat. Sizes: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, teen, women, men. Designer allows you to sell items made from this pattern! Aran weight yarn. Designed by Aunt Janet's Designs.
Skeppe Hat
Hat in sizes from child to adult with a smocked “tassel” stitch. Pattern includes written and charted instructions. Sizes Small Child 3 yrs to Large Adult. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Truly Myrtle
Luck of the Irish Beanie
St. Patrick's hat with shamrocks, clover, and other designs in stranded colorwork. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Erin Gates.
