Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including baby layettes and cardigans, women's and men's sweaters, toy, accessories, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 4/6/26
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Free Patterns
Lemon-y Vest
When life gives you lemons, knit a fun colorful vest like this sleeveless top with leaf lace hem, lace borders at neck and arms, and a sunny lemon on the front. Knit flat. Sizes XS to 5X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Caron. A kit is also available.
Lulu Cardigan
Lace hearts cover this baby and toddler cardigan with collar and buttoned front knit flat. Sizes Newborn to 4 years. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman.
Gansey Sampler Blanket
Easy sampler throw knit with sections of knit and purl textures including Triangle Rib, Berry Stitch, Moss Knit Rib, Elm Grain, and Diamond Seed. Worsted weight yarn. B225 Sampler Blanket designed by Plymouth Yarn
Mox Baby Set
Baby layette including baby romper overalls, cardigan, and hat. Sizes newborn to 24 months. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Hrönn Jónsdóttir.
Textured Tabard
Vest knit with a chevron texture in a 16 row repeat and a turtleneck collar. Fastened at the sides with buttons. Knit flat. Sizes 81cm to 127cm / 32" to 50"/ DK weight yarn. Designed by Chloe Elizabeth Birch.
Flowerfield Cardigan
Wear a garden! Long-sleeved cardigan knit with floral lace bordered with intarsia flowers. Sizes S to XL. Designed by Elise Verra.
Stash and Stow Bags
Drawstring totes or baskets that are great for yarn and knitting projects. Knit in the round. Size 27" / 69 cm around x 9" / 23 cm across bottom. Designed by Åsa Buchta. Knit or crochet versions. Worsted weight yarn.
Capybara Toy
Pocket sized capybara native to South America. Size 8 cm / 3 in. Sport weight yarn. Knitted in the round. Designed by Mou Mou Knits.
More Free Patterns
The Plaidness Monster Scarf
April 6 is Tartan Day! To celebrate here's a Tartan scarf knit with mosaic slipped stitch colorwork (one yarn per row) that the designer says may be the best way to recreate plaid in knitting. The scarf certainly proves his point! DK weight yarn. Designed by Michael Vloedman.
Mushroom Cardigan
This baby and toddler cardigan has pockets with mushrooms. Knit flat and seamed. Sizes Newborn to 3 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jenny Watson.
Busy Holiday Beaver
April 7 is International Beaver Day. Knit this beaver ornament or toy with optional stocking hat and knit holly or knit hearts to hold. Knit flat. Size height: 8cm /3 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by MurisKnits.
Cabled Norwegian Family Jumper
Aran pullover sweater in sizes for boys and men knit with lattice cable framed by diamond cables. Sizes 10 years to Adult L. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Cygnet
Baby Sweet Hearts Set
Matching baby set that includes a sweater, hat, and scarf knit with a double heart pattern that also looks like butterflies to me. Baby pullover is buttoned at the shoulders for easy dressing. Size: Newborn to 6 months. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Bianca Boonstra.
Garter Knit Slippers
Cozy easy slippers knit flat in garter stitch and seamed. Quick knit in jumbo weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Cabbage Garden Knit Pillow
Inspired by gardens and tales of Peter Rabbit, this cushion cover features a garden with delicious vegetables and bunny rabbit visitors. Size Approx 22” [56 cm] square. Designed by Red Heart. Worsted weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Grumpy Cat Sweater
Christmas pullover for those who have a different holiday spirit. Knit with trees, Humbug, and fish around the yoke and finished with the face of Grumpy Cat. DK weight yarn. Sizes XS to XL. Designed by Caitlin Jo Ramsey using chart designed by Tracy Widdess.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Toadstool Cushion
Pillow designed like a fairy mushroom house knit flat with the spots, door and windows knitted separately and sewn onto the finished cushion. Size 47cm / 19 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry
Let's Go Nuts Sweater
Vest or top knit with peanut butter jars on the front and bread with peanut butter spread on the back. Sizes Finished garment chest circumference: 32 to 60 inches / 80 to 148 cm. Designed by Yolanda Caceres. Worsted weight yarn.
Precious Knit Blankies for Baby
Free with Kindle Unlimited. 16 knitting patterns for baby blankets that are quick and easy to knit according to the designer. Designed by Jean Adel. Available as digital download or paperback.
Ida Cable Vest
V-neck vest or top knit with staggered rope cables on the front. Looks like it's knit flat. Sizing: 82cm to 112cm / 33" to 45". Sport weight yarn. Designed by MillaMia.
Easy Sampler Throw
Free with Kindle Unlimited. 2 color blanket with 6 different mosaic patterns knit with easy slip stitch colorwork with one color per row. Designed by Melissa Leapman. One of the 8 projects in The Beginner's Guide To Mosaic Knitting - Easy One Color Per Row Technique
- Get The Beginner's Guide To Mosaic Knitting - Easy One Color Per Row Technique on Leisure Arts (Digital or Paperback)
- See more Sampler Blanket Knitting Patterns
Cable Tabard Vest
Slipover with ribbed turtleneck knit with a variety of cables and tied at the sides. Sizes: M-XXL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Katia.
