Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including Easter, women's sweaters, baby clothes, hats, blankets, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 3/16/26
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Free Patterns
Cottage Blooms Knit Blanket
A flower garden in stranded colorwork blooms on this throw blanket. Super bulky weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations. A kit is also available.
Chicken Toy and Treat Holder
Perfect for Easter, this hens can be knit as toys or left unseamed to hold a candy egg. Knit flat in garter stitch. Size 4" [10 cm] tall. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart Design Team.
Quilted Poncho
Easy poncho knit flat in two pieces with a quilt-inspired checkerboard texture. Sizes XS to 4XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Brome Fields. Web version is free.
Champion Bouquet
Knit a spring decoration with Roses, Hydrangeas, Leaves, and Bow. Great for Easter, Mother's Day, weddings. Perfect for scrap DK weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Outdoor Chair Cushions
Striped cushion covers for outdoor lounge chairs and Adirondack style chairs in two styles. Designed for 5 colors, it's a great stash buster for Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Katia. Size 100cm x 89cm / 39 inches x 35 inches. Available in English and Spanish
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Lace Cardigan
May only be free for a limited time. Top-buttoned cardigan with front borders of lace in a trellis design. Knit flat with front bands knit with front pieces and not picked up. Neckband stitches are picked up. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 32" to 46" / 82cm to 117cm. Designed by Designed by Woman's Weekly. DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
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Textures Hat and Simple Everyday Scarf
Slouchy beanie knit with bands of seed stitch, stockinette, and garter stitch. Matching scarf knit in easy 1 row repeat seed stitch. Designed by Lion Brand.
More Free Patterns
Drawstring Backpack
Easy backpack knit flat in two pieces with i-cord drawstring closure and straps. Quick knit Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Tori Gurbisz Chapel.
Dinosaur
Easy cuddly dinosaur stuffed toy knit flat. Size 16 in. (40.5 cm) tall. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. A kit is also available.
Chick Eggs
May only be free for a limited time. Easter eggs designed to look like little chicks hatching from eggs. Knit flat. Egg sized, 5.5cm/2.25 inches high. DK weight yarn. Designed by creative neats
Pyrrhula Shawl
Triangle shawl worked from the top down knit in a ribbed texture that can be knitted with one color per side and finished with an easy lace border. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego. Available in English and French
Raccoon Sweater
Baby pullover with raccoon on front and button fastening in back. Knit flat. Sizes 3 months to 24 months. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Katia. Available in English and Spanish
Bellbird Shrug
Cropped cardigan bolero knit flat in one piece with arm edges picked up and knit flat, then the piece is seamed. Designed by Spotlight. DK weight yarn.
Lexington Cowl
Colorful cowl knit with linen stitch in a 2 round repeat in three colors that create stripes in various combinations. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Michael Vloedman.
Bright Bolero
Baby and child sized short-sleeved cardigan. Sizes Newborn to 5 years. DK weight yarn. Bizarre Bolero designed by Yarnsmiths. A kit is also available.
Baby Princess Headband
Baby headband sized to keep baby's ears warm. Knit with garter stitch, embellished with knit roses, and finished with twisted cords on the edges that also become the ties at each end. Designed by Barbara Hurd.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Ozone Jacket
Relaxed open front cardigan with invisible pockets and drop shoulders knit flat edge-to-edge. Sizes XS to XXXL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar.
Easter Eggs and Basket
Basket with handle with knit eggs. Sizes Basket 8cm / 3 inches height (excluding handle) Egg 6cm / 2.5" height. Designed by FittingInKnitting. DK weight yarn.
Big Bow Headband
Child sized headband earwarmer knit flat with a big bow and cables. DK weight yarn. Designed by CreativeHousePattern.
Amelia Poncho
Easy poncho knit flat with textured stripes. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by TheLonelySeaPatterns
Garter Stitch Baby Wrap Sweater
Baby's garter stitch cardigan knit flat. Sizes 6 to 24 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by GinaMichelePatterns
Garter Shawl
Easy shawl knit with garter stitch in bold color block stripes. Designed by BlueRidgePurl.
