Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including Easter decorations, blankets, baby sweaters, women's sweaters, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 3/24/25
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Free Patterns
Picket Baby Cardigan
Just one skein makes the 3 months size of this cabled cardigan with lattice cable framed with ribbon cables in a 10 row repeat. Sizes 3 to 24 months. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Universal Yarn
Jelly Bunnies
Easy bunny toy knit flat in a comfort doll style. Size 18cm / 7 inches tall. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Val Pierce.
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I Love Hue Longline Cardigan
Shawl collared cardigan coat with pockets and belt with 6 row repeat cable details. Sizes To Fit Chest: 81cm to 147cm/ 32" to 58". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns
Nashville Dress
Easy striped sleeveless dress is great for warm weather and even makes a great beach cover-up. Knit seamlessly. Sizes XS to 4XL. Great stash buster for Aran weight yarn. Designed by Elida Virack for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Marvelous Mermaids
March 29 is Mermaid Day! Mermaids dolls knit flat with knit flowers and seaweed. Size Height:15 cm/6 inches. DK weight yarn. Great stash buster. Designed by MurisKnits.
Very Classic Sweater
Pullover jumper for babies and toddlers knit with ribbon cables framed with rope cables. Sizes Newborn to 4 years. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Fraya
Touch of Texture Blanket
Sampler baby blanket or throw uses 28 different stitch patterns including knit and purl textures, lace, slipped stitch, and more. DK weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Ann Franklin.
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Fleur Sweater
Lace sleeves with a garden of lace flowers and leaves dress up a classic elegant pullover. Lace weight yarn. Sizes S to 2XL. Designed by Sanne Fjalland for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
More Free Patterns
Chevron Baby Blanket
Easy baby blanket knit with with garter zigzag stripes in a 2 row repeat. Designed for 6 colors, it's perfect for stash DK weight yarn.Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team.
Leaf Diversion Headband Set
Matching set of headband and pullover tabard vest fastened with tabs and both knit with an 8 row repeat leaf lace. Sizes S to XXXL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Drops Design.
Hornet Shawl
Shawl with half brioche rib and lace waves with adjustable length and an optional slit wo it can be worn as a keyhole scarf. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
Flower Bouquet
Knitted Rose, Carnation, Cosmos, Peony, Petunias, Chrysanthemum, and Hydrangeas bloom in this flower arrangement. Perfect for leftover DK weight yarn. Designed by Ann Franklin.
Musicowl
March 29 is World Piano Day, because it's the 88th day of the year and a piano has 88 keys. No purling! Double sided cowl with piano keys on one side and musical notes on the other. Long and short versions. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Tomasello. Pictured project by dcknitwit
Waffle Texture Blanket
Easy thrown knit with a 6 row repeat waffle stitch. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat. A kit is also available.
Skagen Sweater
The rich texture of this pullover with triangles, zigzags, ladders, rope cables, and more remind me of Gansey style. Sizes S to XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Søgaard for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, German. Pictured project by ich-will-wolle
Baseball Hat
This week is the start of baseball season. Enjoy this fun hat with a crown designed with stitching like a baseball and a brim to put your favorite player's number. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jen McEachern.
Summertime Cardigan CY1821
Colorful women's cardigan knit with easy garter ridges and moss stitch colar and borders that showcases the color of self-striping cake yarn. I think you could also adapt it for stash busting. Bust Sizes 90 to 121cm / 35½ to 47 in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Cygnet.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Estuary Sweater Dress
Long sleeved dress with meandering cables inspired by rivers. Sizes 28 - 30in (71 - 76cm) bust to 52 - 54in (132 -137cm) bust. Designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
Bug Finger Puppets
Puppets including Doug the Dragonfly Dude, Carl the Caterpillar, Lacey the Ladybug, Buck the Butterfly, Manny the Mosquito, and Luna Moth that are great ways to use up scraps leftover from your sock knitting. Designed by Joanne Seiff. Fingering weight yarn.
Waffle Baby Sweater
Pullover with shawl collar knit seamlessly in hurdle stitch. Sizes XS-XXL. Worsted yarn. Designed by Anastasia.
Roper Twinset
Matching cardigan and matching bandeaux top in waffle stitch. Sizes XS-XXL. Quick knit in chunky yarn. Designed by ThatCraftyStitchUK. A kit is also available.
Rainbow Cat Toy
One skein cat stuffie that seems to be knit flat. Size 41cm/16in long. Uses one skein of DK yarn. A kit is also available. Designed by Women's Weekly.
