Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's cardigans, women's tops, baby sweaters, toys, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 4/21/25
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Free Patterns
Hermeline
Sleeveless pullover top knit with a scoop neckline, short sleeve caps shaped with short rows and a fine lace panel down the center front, with both charted and written instructions. Sizes 78 to 162) cm / 31 to 63". Sport weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego
Agnes Hat, Scarf and Wrist Warmer Set
Matching accessories trimmed with ripple lace and all knit flat. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by King Cole
Scalloped Garland
Easy colorful bunting knit all in one piece with garter stitch! Great stash buster for leftover Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cassie at Little Red Window.
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Summer Bucket Hat
One skein hat for children, though I think you could easily adapt for an adult size by using a heavier weight of yarn or increasing the number of stitches. Uses 1 skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Annanitato Lolo of Crazy Hands. Video tutorial included with pattern.
Baby A-Lined Top
Sleeveless baby top with stripes and a bow that can be worn alone or layered over a shirt. Sizes 3 mos to 18 mos. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Wall Flowers
Easy pretty flowers worked in just knit and purl stitches with traditional decreases. Perfect for scrap DK weight yarn. Designed by Green Dog Dolls.
Pinwheel Fingerless Gloves
Fingerless mitts with a two color geometric pattern inspired by pinwheel quilts. 4 sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Simple Fingerless Gloves designed by B. Bonte.
Lemur Love Sweater
Child's sweater with lemur design across front and back. Written for one size but adjustable. DK weight yarn. Designed by Erna de Groot. Available in English and Dutch
2 in 1 Octopus
This octopus unfurls from a ball in this topsy turvy flip toy. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Nicole Chevalier.
More Free Patterns
Roll Collar Wrap Shawl
This unique shawl features a ribbed cowl that can also be worn as a hood. The shawl is knit with 4 row repeats. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart.
Kerstin Sweater and Bonnet
Matching pullover and hat for babies and children. Pullover is knit flat in garter stitch. Bonnet is knit flat with i-cord ties. Sizes 18 months to 5 years. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Agnes Brandels for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
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Rib Top and Shorts
One shoulder top and shorts set both knit with a 2 row repeat twisted double rib. Sizes XS to XXL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
Ottolie Chevron Cardigan with Pockets
Striped v-neck cardigan with pockets knit with colorful zigzag stripes in 4 colors. Sizes 100 to 166cm / 39 to 65". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Robyn Macdonald. A kit is also available.
Hashtag Mosaic Vest
V-neck pullover vest with a fun hashtag variation of houndstooth knit in slip stitch colorwork (one yarn per row) in a 12 rwo repeat. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Svetlana Pakhomova.
Ladies Chain Link Hoodie
Hooded cardigan with chain cables on front, back, and sleeves. 3 Sizes. Aran weight. Designed by Cygnet Yarns Ltd
Hettie the Hedgehog
Colorful hedgehog knit flat with yarn fringe on back. Finished size: 40cm wide by 25cm tall (16”x10”). Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Jimenez Joseph.
Lime Accessories
Matching headband with a twist and fingerless mitts with subtle texture. Both knit flat. Suitable for beginners. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lana Gatto.
Hat and Scarf Set Rico R1903
Matching hat and scarf in child and adult sizes, both knit flat in 6 row repeat cable pattern. Super Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Rico.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Mix and Marl Scarf
Fun and cozy accessory knit in the round with a main color while other colors are brought in, one at a time, and held together with the main color to create an awesome marled effect. The ends are finished off with fringe. pPerfect for stash busting worsted weight yarn. Designed by Courtney Flynn.
Arcadic Shawl
Shawl or scarf worked sideways in large lace leaves and with a border of a leafy vine. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by FingertipsPatterns.
Calliope Tee
Versatile top with a flattering silhouette created by ripple lace. Sizes S to XXXL. Designed by HandyLittleMe. Aran weight yarn.
Violets in Pots
Knit plants in small knit pots. Size: Approx. Approx. 10-11 cm/4-4.3 inch. Instructions to knit flat or in the round. Designed by KnittingPatternsGuru. DK weight yarn.
Sailing Key Largo Top
Light and airy lace short-sleeved top knit with an elegant lace yoke that flows into a smooth stockinette body. Sizes XS to XXL. Designed by Amanda Kremer. Fingering weight yarn.
Chicken Make
Rustic-style chicken stuffie knit flat with decorative knit flower. Size 21cm/8in high. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Woman's Weekly.
