Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including sweaters, shawls, ponchos, baby clothes, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 4/17/23
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Free Patterns
Honeycomb Jacket
Baby cardigan knit with 8 row repeat honeycomb cable. Options for button tabs or regular button bands. Sizes 0-6 (6-12, 12-24) monthss. Designed by Saprotex International Design Studio. DK weight yarn.
Panel Checks Please
Free Ruana Knitting Pattern Panel Checks Please. A ruana can be described as a hybrid shawl and cardigan. This poncho wrap features an eye-catching checkerboard of slipped stich mosaic squares. constructed with a squared back, open sides, and divided front. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio. Aran weight yarn.
Hero
The diamond lace and cable design is featured on both the front and back of this women's sweater with smaller versions accenting the sleeves. Knit flat. Sizes 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)". DK weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Berroco Quinoa Yarn
- See more Cable and Lace Sweater Knitting Patterns
Funnel Cloud Shrug
This statement shrug is bound to get comments. It's a giant cowl with cap sleeves. 2 Sizes. Designed by Betsy Farquhar. Bulky weight yarn.
Staggered Pinwheel Shawl
Colorful shawl knit in wedges of garter stitch and easy lace, shaped with short rows. I think this would be a great stash buster for three or more colors. Designed by Lauren Savidge. DK weight yarn. Web version is free.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Buy the pdf on the Ravelry page
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Twister Poncho
Easy poncho knit in one piece in the round from the top down with eyelet stripes. Beautiful showcase for gradient or ombre yarn. Uses just one cake of the recommended Sport weight yarn. Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL. Designed by Sys Fredens for Hobbii.
Barnes Cardigan
Women's long-sleeved cardigan sweater knit flat with a 2 row repeat with ribbed sleeves. To Fit Bust: 76cm/30in to 127cm/50in Designed by Berroco. Aran weight yarn.
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Emma
Pullover sweater or vest with a mock cardigan crossover front and an 8 row repeat lace lower body. Beautiful showcase for self-striping or gradient Aran weight yarn. Sizes S (M - L - XL). Designed by Pink Poppy Designs.
Della Mitts
Fingerless mitts with chevron lace cuff and double eyelet lace hand. 2 sizes. Uses less than one skein 180 yards (165 m) of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Holly Terrell.
Delia
Sleeveless top with button back and diamond lace yoke and hem. Sizes S (M - L - XL) to fit Bust 86 (94 – 102 – 110) cm. Though there is a crochet finish at neckline but I think you could easily finish the neckline with a simple pick and knit. I think actually I'd prefer that. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Pink Poppy Designs.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Malabrigo Yarn Sock yarn
- See more Lace Yoke Knitting Patterns
Left Wheel
Fronts knit in different directions with self-striping or gradient yarn gives this cardigan a stunning asymmetric look. Sizes Bust (closed) – 32(36-40-44-48-52)”. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Berroco Lodge Yarn
- See more Multicolored Yarn Sweater Knitting Patterns
F773 Split Cowl
This lace cowl knit flat with an 8 row repeat is the perfect accessory for transitional temperatures, dressing up a video call, or covering a challenging neckline. I think you could use buttons instead of a seam to make it even more versatile. Uses one skein 218 yards (199 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Vanessa Ewing for Plymouth Yarn.
Italian Moped Cap
Cabled hat with a peaked brim in in front. Designed by Karen Mitchell. Uses one skein 150 - 300 yards (137 - 274 m) of the recommended Worsted weight yarn.
Caught in the Rigging Poncho and Cowl
Poncho and matching cowl featuring a single, intriguing cable Tangled Ropes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kathleen Dames for Knitty.
Gina Giraffe
Giraffe toy plushie. No notes on size but it looks like she might be around 8 to 10 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Minttusuklaa. Available in English and Finnish
Patterns for Purchase
Polesye
Long sleeved pullover with lovely lace panel on front that is echoed on the sleeves. Designed by IrmianDesign. Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL). Fingering weight yarn.
Spring’s Eve Coat
Long cabled cardigan jacket. Sizes Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL): to fit bust 28/30 (32/34, 36/38, 40/42, 44/46, 48/50) inches 71/76 (81/86, 91/96, 102/107, 112/117, 122/127) cm. Fingering weight yarn. Design by IrmianDesign.
Dragon, Elephant, and Fox / Wolf Bookmarks
Scenic animal bookmarks knit with reversible double knitting colorwork. Designed by Sandra Jäger. Great stashbuster for scrap yarn
- Get the DRAGON knitting pattern
- Get the ELEPHANT knitting pattern
- Get the FOX / WOLF knitting pattern
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Solar Shawl
One skein crescent shaped lace shawlalternating garter stitch with stockinette ridges and beautiful yet simple lace. Picot bind-off adds delicate detail to the border. Pattern includes charts and written directions. Uses one skein 388 yards (355 m) of fingering weight yarn. Designed by Janina Kallio for Woolenberry.
