Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including movie and tv sweaters, blankets, baby sweaters, women's sweaters, shawls, scarves, hats, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 3/23/26
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Free Patterns
Jockey Hat
For the horse lovers in your life, this jockey cap inspired hat features a visor bill and small earflaps. Designed by Svetlana Pakhomova. DK weight yarn.
Chunky Patchwork Blanket
Easy stash buster blanket inspired by granny square afghans knit with blocks of 5 different stitches including Seed Stitch, Broken Rib, Garter Stitch, Moss Stitch, and Sand Stitch. Optional border (not shown). Includes video tutorial. Sizes Lapghan to California King. Great stash buster for Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Brome Fields. Web version is free.
- Get the free knitting pattern (web version)
- Get the pdf version
- See more Sampler Block Blanket Knitting Patterns
Moroccan Tile Wrap
Looks complicated but isn't! Colorful rectangular shawl constructed by knitting strips of two repeated intarsia squares, that come together to form a stunning stole. Great stash buster for Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jane Crowfoot.
Water Balloons
Washable, reusable knit “water balloons” are environmentally friendly as well as fun. Just knit, soak in water, throw, repeat! Perfect for scraps of Super Bulky yarn. Designed by JaNae Yagi.
Mermaid Treat Bag
March 29 is National Mermaid Day! May only be free for a limited time. Drawstring bag designed to look like a mermaid. Size 11inch/28cm. Designed by Beth D Bee. DK weight yarn.
Baseball Jacket
March 26 is Baseball Opening Day! Easy short-sleeved cardigan knit flat in garter stitch that you can embroider with red baseball stitching for a fun fan look. Sizes S to XL. Bulky weight yarn. Jacket in Plymouth Yarn Jeannee Chunky 1776.
Little Greenup Cardigan
Baby cardigan knit flat with yoke and sleeves in stockinette and lower body in garter rib. Sizes Newborn to 24 months. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Taiga Hilliard Designs
True North Jacket
March 23 is World Bear Day! Cozy cardigan knit flat with bears, evergreens, and other designs of the northern wilderness. Sizes XS to 5XL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Patons.
More Free Patterns
Endlessly Pullover
Openwork sweater that's perfect for layering knit with a cable eyelet pattern in an 8 row repeat. Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Amy Gunderson for Knitty. DK weight yarn.
PT 8443 - 4 Scarves Ebook
Four knitting patterns for easy scarves including Check Scarf knit with a 10 row repeat checkerboard texture, Rosebud Scarf knit with a 4 row repeat lace stitch, Trellis Scarf knit with a 2 row repeat lace, and Diagonal Scarf knit with an 8 row repeat diagonal texture. DK weight yarn. Designed by Bendigo Woollen Mills
Beret F590
Tam hat knit with a 2 round repeat broken rib and then turned inside out to show more texture. Designed by Vanessa Ewing. Super Bulky weight yarn.
Piano Baby Sweater
March 29 is Piano Day! On the 88th day of the year we celebrate the 88 keys of musical joy! Baby and child sized pullover knit flat with piano keys at the hem and fastened in the back. DK weight yarn. Sizes 3 months to 24 months. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Buy the baby coat knitting pattern pictured in the download
- Buy the guitar crochet pattern pictured in the download
- See more Piano Knitting Patterns
Tiny Pen Sweater
March 30 in National Pencil Day! Keep your pencil and pen cozy and stylish with this miniature jumper that's a great way to use up yarn scraps. One size fits all! Uses just 1 - 3 yards (1 - 3 m) of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lauren Shin.
Wickedly Sexy Cardigan
Inspired by Elphaba's cardigan from Wicked: For Good worn during the As Long As You're Mine scene. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Mary McNamara.
Forest Double Knit Cowl
March 23 is World Bear Day! Whimsical cowl depicting a forest scene with bears, pine trees, a river, mushrooms, and mountains. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Barbora Trencianska.
Whole Lot Of Dots Blanket
Patchwork blanket knit with blocks with circles inside to create a polka dot blanket. Stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by Scheepjes Designs.
Well Tempered Baseball
Toy baseball knit flat that you can also use as a hot/cold pad for sore muscles after a game, a pet toy, and more. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sandra Ronca.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Project Hail Mary Wolf Cardigan
Jacket worn by Ryan Gosling in the movie Project Hail Mary is a variation of a design by Mary Maxim, featuring bold wolf motifs on the front and back. Sizes 38-40-42-44. Worsted weight yarn.
- Get the kit replica of the movie sweater
- Get the original knitting pattern (some design differences but it's the only way to get the pattern alone)
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Knitting the Neighborhood
March 20 was Mister Rogers' Birthday! 24 Official Knitting Patterns from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood including replicas of five of Mister Rogers' iconic cardigans, a posable Mister Rogers doll with changeable penny loafers and sneakers, toys, puppets, the neighborhood trolley, cardigan Christmas ornaments, blankets with classic phrases stitched in, and more.
Book Bag, Bears, and Doll
Toy and purse set inspired by Goldilocks and the Three Bears including a tote bag with house scene, a family of bears, and a doll. Everything is knitted flat on 2 needles. The dolls measure between 4 and 6 inches. No size given for bag but it looks 6" tall. Great stash buster for scrap DK weight yarn. Designed by DollyMixturesbyBeth
Easter Owl Baby Treat Holders
Soft, fluffy owl toy softies are super quick and easy to knit, and use up those odds and ends of leftover cuddly fluffy yarn from other projects. Each owlet measures 8cm and snugly hugs a chocolate egg or similar treat. Or fill with stuffing instead to make a cuddly toy. Designed by Needles and Pins.
- Get the knitting pattern
- Uses chunky fluffy yarn like King Cole Cuddles Chunky
- See more Owl Knitting Patterns
Rosie the Riveter
Inspired by the iconic poster honoring the hard-working women of the Home Front who pitched in during World War II, this doll costume includes practical factory coveralls rolled up at the cuffs and cheerful bandana. Sized for 18 inch dolls. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by By Tale or History.
- See more images and get the knitting pattern
- Read more about Rosie the Riveter
- See more Inspiring Women Knitting Patterns
Easter Egg On a Sunny Meadow
Spring inspired eggs with flower gardens with knit stripes and easily embroidered flowers. Size 4.5 x 6 cm / 1.7 x 2.3 inch. Designed by LittleOwlsHut. DK weight yarn.
Smoky Mountain Baby Sweater
Baby tunic or dress knit with a black bear and evergreen trees. Sizes 3m to 24m. Designed by Amanda Saladin. Aran weight yarn.
Woolly Hood
Bonnet style hood knit with a waffle texture and ties. 2 Sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by Trellis Creations
