Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including tops, shawls, hats, ponchos, bags, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 4/8/24
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Free Patterns
Noro Capelet
Gorgeous cropped poncho shoulder cozy with lace, garter rib, and flattering mock turtleneck collar. Perfect for proms, weddings, and special events. 3 sizes. Sport weight yarn. Hazelnut Cream Mock Neck Capelet designed by Sandi Prosser for Noro.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Noro Silk Garden Sock yarn at Amazon
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Grynna Slipover
Sleeveless v-neck tank top with pretty 8 row repeat cable detail. Sizes XS to 4XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Inga Semmingsen for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Sassy Summer Satchel
Easy tote bag knit flat in strips of different textures and colors. Great stash buster for Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Tanya Thomann.
Karin's Latvian Bracelets
These bracelets are a great way to try out Latvian braids as well as creating a pretty accessory. Great stash buster for scrap DK weight yarn. Designed by Karin M Andersson. Pictured project by jbrown3maine
Poncho Sweater
Easy pullover knit in ribbing with full bodice and fitted waist. Sizes S/M,L/XL. Poncho Sweater in BC Garn Silkbloom Fino 2136BC. Fingering weight yarn.
12 Stitch Patchwork Blanket
Patchwork blanket with 12 different textures including a variety of basketweave patterns, diagonals, chevrons, and more. Great stash buster! Worsted weight yarn. Throw in Schachenmayr Northern S8634. Available in English and German
Noro Steely Waves Shawl
Triangle-shaped shawl knit top down in garter stitch with wavy stripes shaped with short rows. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jacob Seifert.
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- Get the recommended Silk Garden Sock yarn at Amazon
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Roundtop Headband
Cabled headband knit flat with an intricate braided cable and ribbed border for a snug fit. Uses less thane one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Corrine Walcher. May only be free for a limited time.
Blair Beach Poncho
Striped child’s poncho with hood is the perfect beach and lake cover-up. Sizes Toddler to Teen. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lakeside Loops. Web version is free. A kit is also available.
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Spring Style Embroidered Pullover
Garden inspired sweater with color blocked flared sleeves knit with a 4 row repeat lace mesh, chain link stripes, and embroidered flowers. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Caron. There's also a matching blanket pattern
- Get the free Sweater knitting pattern
- Get the free Matching Blanket knitting pattern
- See more Flower Sweater Knitting Patterns
Instant Love Hat
Quick one skein hat for men and women in kid and adult sizes with rays of twisted stitches. Uses one skein 90 yards of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Taiga Hilliard Designs.
Play the Angles Blanket
Blocks of garter stitch triangles are assembled vertically and horizontally which gives the blanket an almost three dimensional effect. Designed for 5 colors, it's a great stash buster. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Caron. A kit is also available.
Tweed Stitch Project Bag
Knit flat in one piece with a 4 row repeat easy slipped stitch colorwork (1 color per row) tweed stitch. Size: Approx 11” [28 cm] long x 6½” [15 cm] tall.. Designed by Yarnspirations. Worsted weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Twisted Capelet
Easy striped wrap knit flat on the bias then finished twisted and joined to form a fake Moebius shape with a nice triangle shape in the back. Designed by Cris Dvic. Available in English, Catalan, Spanish
Cup Cozy with Latvian Braid
Latvian Braids make natural ridges to stop your fingers from slipping on these knit cup sleeves. This is a quick project to help you practice Latvian Braid in the round with a tutorial. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Beryl Little
Wallis Sweater
Poncho style pullover knit with a a diamond lace pattern. Sizes XS to XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Hatton
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Rowan Kid Classic yarn
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RockShawl
Classic triangle-shaped shawl knitted in a combination of tuck stitch and mosaic patterns. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Hanna Maciejewska. Available in English and Polish
Do It Your Way Blanket
Patchwork blanket knit with blocks Basket Weave, Double Moss Stitch, Seed Stitch, and stockinette. Butterflies and Mushrooms are embroidered though you could also use the charts for doubleknit or intarsia. Great stash buster! Aran weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart. A kit is also available.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Back Roads Headband
This cabled headband features a lovely textural pattern of curving stockinette stitch paired with garter stitch ridges and slip-stitch crosses. Designed by Melissa Burke
Bifurca Vest
Cropped v-neck vest with modular construction. The vest features a central panel with a botanical colourwork pattern. Sizes 73 to 153 cm / 30 to 62 inches. Designed by Teti Lutsak
Horse
Horse stuffie knit flat on a pair of straight knitting needles. DK weight yarn. Designed by GrayBearAkswokrat.
Anchors Wrap Shawl
Versatile wrap with a nautical motif that can be wrapped around the neck like a cowl or scarf, or worn around the shoulders as a shawl, wrap, or capelet. The seams of the centre piece and elongated edges of the side sections create shape and drape in all the right places. DK weight yarn. Designed by Joleen Kraft.
Doineann Cowl
Doineann, or tempest, in Scottish Gaelic, is a double-layered stranded cowl with all the drama of any storm! The outside features stormy waves tossing in a storm and the inside represents the wild winds blowing. Designed by Liz Corke. Fingering weight yarn.
