Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including easy cardigans, pullover shrugs, easy tops, child cardigans, basketball March Madness, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 3/18/24
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Free Patterns
Sunray Panels Shrug
Pullover shrug knit flat in one piece with an 8 row repeat Sunray chevron lace. No picking up stitches! Two sizes. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart.
Basketball Mittens
Nothing but Knit mittens are perfect for March Madness. A basketball at the top of the hand is heading straight for net hoop on the cuff. Worsted weight yarn. Clever design by K. Cox.
David’s Cardigan
Classic v-neck child's cardigan knit in 12 row repeat basketweave. Size To Fit Age: 6 to 14 Years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Cascade Yarns.
Arrowhead Lace Top
Easy woman's lace tee top knit flat in two identical pieces with in a 4 row repeat Arrowhead Lace. No picking up stitches. Sizes 28" to 58" / 71 cm to 147.5 cm. DK weight yarn. Goldenrod Lace Knit Top designed by Svetlana Avrakh. A kit is also available.
Just for Fun Cowl
Lace shawl-front cowl knit with less than one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Fallone.
Cosmic Rainbow Afghan
Colorful modular afghan with blocks knit in a modified log cabin style with stockinette and garter stitch strips. Designed for 15 colors it's perfect for stash or scrap yarn. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand Yarn
Fair Isle Dog Sweater
Dog coat with Norwegians stranded designs in color and two color. 4 Sizes. Sport weight yarn. 1212-16 of Viking Of Norway Catalogue 1212 ebook. Designed by Elin Sørung.
Ribbed Jacket
Easy long-sleeved cardigan knit flat with a 2 row repeat rib pattern. There is some shaping. No picking up stitches. The stripes come from a self-striping yarn. Sizes To Fit Bust: 82cm/33in to 107cm/42in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Elle
Simply The Best Cardigan for Babies and Toddlers
Easy v-neck baby cardigan knit flat in one piece with garter stitch. No picking up stitches. Perfect for beginners or any level looking for an easy project. Sizes Newborn to 4 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
More Free Patterns
Shawl Collar Cardigan
Woman's long-sleeved cardigan with an 8 row repeat basketweave look texture. Bulky weight yarn. Sizes 28 to 62 in. / 71 to 157.5 cm. Designed by Bernat. A kit is also available.
Lace Cap
Light slouchy hat knit with a diagonal lace that's perfect for transitional weather. Uses one skein of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Schachenmayr. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
Zig Zag Hat, Socks and Wrist Warmers
Lace hat and fingerless mitts knit flat with a 4 row lace repeat. Matching cuff down socks. Designed by King Cole. Fingering weight yarn. A kit is also available.
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Basketball Hat
Stranded basketballs make a great March Madness hat. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Creations by Connie.
Hogwarts Towers Mitts
Cable and lace fingerless mitts inspired by the famous wizarding school. The bridge of the school decorates the wrist leading to the large gate sits at the the base of the tower with large stained glass windows and a spire. Uses less than one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Les tours de Poudlard designed by Rue Songes. Available in English and French
Check Bolero
Cropped cardigan with gingham checks in stranded colorwork. Knit in one piece. Sizes: S to XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jytte Slente for BC Garn .
Cross Body Bag
Small shoulder pouch bag with flap knit in the round. Uses one skein 100g of Worsted weight yarn.
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Super Stripes Pants
Comfortable trousers knit flat and then joined together. Elastic waistband. Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Red Heart. Worsted weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Fantasi Children’s Cardigan
Girl's round-neck cardigan with ruffled flounces along button bands. Size To Fit Age: 1 to 10 Years. Designed by Strikkeblogg for Hobbii. A kit is also available.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Brambly Vest
Classic vest with blackberries and leaves knit separately and then appliqued to the completed vest. Designed by WolfberryKnits
Sport Sweater with Customizable Number
Two color sweaters for sports fans. Add the number of your favorite! Adult sized pattern is S to XXL. Baby sized pattern is 3 months to 24 months
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Seashell Sweater
Classic short sleeved tee sweater worked seamlessly from the top down using the simplest stitches: knit and purl stitches. Sizes: 76 cm / 30 inches to 168 cm / 66 inches. Super bulky weight yarn. Designed by MinimiKnitDesign.
Hen
Realistic chicken stuffie knit flat but joined as you go. The finished knitted hen stands approx. 10-12in tall (top of head to the edge of the tail). Designed by Claire Garland.
Peppernut Set
Triangular lace shawl with matching lace fingerless mitts knit flat on 2 needles. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Bonnie Sennott.
Shaded Bobble Stitch Scarf
Keyhole ascot scarf in two color bubble stitch. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Christy Hills.
Super Star Cardigan
Child's crew neck cardigan with star pattern sleeves and two star patches. Sizes: 3 to 7 years. Designed by Sirdar. DK weight yarn.
