Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including Artemis II projects, women's and men's sweaters, home decor, accessories, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 4/13/26
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Free Patterns
Artemis II Hat
May only be free for a limited time. Celebrate the NASA Artemis II moon mission (April 1-10, 2026) with this amazing hat featuring the Artemis II logo. The “Amaze! Amaze! Amaze!” quote was used by NASA during the conversations with the astronauts while they were observing the moon. It is originally from Andy Weir’s novel Project Hail Mary. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Geriellen Dow
Stunning Starter Shawl
Perfect for summer! Easy triangle shawl knit with 4 row repeat lace sections separated by garter stitch. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Michele Costa. Web version is free.
- Get the free knitting pattern - web version
- Buy the pdf
- See more More Colorful Shawl Knitting Patterns
B243 Two Colored Baby Blanket
Sampler baby blanket knit with 2 colors in sections of different stitches including Mock Houndstooth, Ripple Stripes, Three and One Tweed, Chain Stripes, Staircase, Windowpane Stripes, Two Stitch Checks, and Bricks. Plymouth Yarn weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn.
Samara Cardigan
V-neck cardigan with pockets and buttoned front knit flat with seed stitch stripes on pockets and sleeves. Sizes 37 to 71" / 94 to 180 cm. Quick knit in Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Åsa Buchta.
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- Get the recommended Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky yarn
- See more V-Neck Cardigan Knitting Patterns
Cabaret Tank Top
Sleeveless top with v-neck knit flat with an eyelet rib texture. Sizes S to XL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Else Schjellerup. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Eyelet Ridge Blanket
No purling! Beginner blanket knit with a one row repeat lace stitch. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio.
Ibis Poncho
Lace poncho knit flat in one piece with a diamond lace pattern. DK weight yarn. Sizes 39" to 59". Available in English and Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
Picot Earrings
April 13 is National Silly Earring Day. Knit scraps of yard into a pretty lace and then thread an earring hoop through the knit and you have pretty earrings. Designed by Katie Ferry.
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Triple Stripes Table Runner
Table decor with a woven look created by knitting horizontal color blocks crossed with vertical slipped stitch stripes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Afifa.
Red Delicious Knit Vest
Tempting sleeveless top or slipover circled with bright apples. Sizes XS to 5XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Nicole Winer
Lacy Beanie
One skein lace hat in sizes from child to adult knit with an 8 round repeat. Sizes Child to Adult L. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Tori Gurbisz Chapel.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Premier Yarns Anti-Pilling Everyday DK yarn at Amazon
- See more One Skein Hat Knitting Patterns
Puffin Vest
April 14 is Puffin Day! This traditional icelandic sleeveless sweater in child and adult sizes features puffins standing on lava rocks around the yoke under a typical icelandic partly cloudy sky. Sizes 8 yrs to Adult XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Moira Müller.
- Get the free knitting pattern. Note that pattern IS in English though the web page is not. Click on the link labeled InstructionsPuffin in the first line of text.
- See the Ravelry page
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Enterprise Vest
V-neck men's cardigan vest with pocket knit flat with a herringbone texture in a 4 row repeat. Sizes 40/46/52. DK weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Fallone.
Everyday Knit Bag
Striped tote knit flat alternating colors and garter stitch and stockinette. Size Approximately 11” wide x 10” high (Not including handles). Great stash buster for Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Heake.
Baby Sleep Sack
Baby blanket bunting knit with cables framed with a waffle texture buttoned at the side. Bulky weight yarn, Available in Englishand Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
Pullover and Pants Set
Children's tee with matching pants with drawstring waist shaped with short rows. Sizes 4 yrs to 8 yrs. Sample knit with two skeins of self-striping cake DK weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Moonrise Earrings
In honor of Artemis 11 and National Silly Earring Day, knit these rocket shaped earrings with fringe plumes of smoke as it takes off. Designed by tiny owl knits.
Puffin Knitting Pattern
April 14 is Puffin Day! Puffins are delightful little seabirds that nest in colonies across the northern latitudes of the Atlantic Ocean. This cute and colourful puffin toy stands about 6" tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sara Hall.
Mushrooms in the Moss
April 16 is the International Day of the Mushroom. Instructions for six mushroom varieties you can use as decorations or toys including Bonnet Mushroom, Craypot Stinkhorn, Fly Agaric, Maiden’s Veil Mushroom, Morel mushroom, and Shelf mushroom. There are also instructions for a hat with mushrooms growning on it. Hat in 3 Sizes. Designed by Joan Rowe
Tiling Butterfly Blanket
This patchwork blanket is based on one of M. C. Escher's famous tessellations (tessellation 70). The butterflies are knit separately and then sewn together. A great stash buster for Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jana Huck
Twisted Rainbow Set
Matchng baby sweater and shorts knit flat with twisted rib striped trim. For easy dressing, sweater features button fastening at the shoulders and shorts have an i-cord drawstring. Sizes: Newborn to 24 months. DK weight yarn. 5411 designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
Mod Pod Tote
A retro deconstructed flower of polka dot petals adorns this shoulder bag. The bag and circles are knit, then felted and assembled. Size 11” tall x 9.5” wide with a 3” gusset and a 45” strap. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Maggie Pace
