Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including including stash busters, women's clothes, baby clothes, toys, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 4/27/26
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Free Patterns
Skylark Cardigan
Tie-front cardigan knit flat with a 2 row repeat open mesh stitch with the ties creating a cropped silhouette and v-neck. Sizes XS to 5X. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Laura Zukaite for Knitty.
8 Easy Knit Stitch Patterns
Instructions and photos for easy reversible knit stitch patterns that you can use for blankets, shawls, cowls and scarves. Includes Horizontal welt stitch, Double Moss Stitch, Close Check Stitch, 1x1 Rib Stitch, 2 x 2 Rib Stitch, Long Raindrop Stitch, and more. Designed by Helen Driscoll.
Sirius Blanket
Striped blanket knit with an 8 row repeat slipped stitch texture alternating with stockinette. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Berroco.
Carnival Tank
May only be free for a limited time. Sleeveless slipover designed to use up leftover yarn of different weights that are knit together for a colorful top knit flat with a boat neck and a lovely simple lace pattern. Designed by Suzy Rai.
Aria Baby Bonnet
Baby bonnet knit with leaf lace motifs and other lace patterns. Sizes Newborn - 24 months. Designed by Natalja Rempe. Uses one skein of 100g DK weight yarn. Available in English, German.
Hooded Cardigan
Perfect for your young explorer, this child sized buttoned hoodie is knit with a diamond cable yoke and long sleeves. Sizes 2 to 10 years. Designed by Sandnes Garn. Available in English and Norwegian
Rust and Shadows Scarf
Meandering vines of 2 color brioche create a stunning reversible scarf. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Pia Thadani.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version
- Purchase a printable pdf
- See more Reversible Scarf Knitting Patterns
Sleeveless Blouse
Flattering tank top knit with a ribbed panel on the yoke and lower body that flares out below the yoke. Aran weight yarn. Sizes M to XXL. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
More Free Patterns
The Doddle Socks
Tube socks in three colors with waffle texture on the foot knit without heel turn. Heel and foot are shaped with decreases and increases. 4 Sizes. Stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by BurraKnits.
Monty Mouse
Cuddly mouse stuffie with big posable ears. Knit flat on 2 needles. He's adorable but I think I might make an i-cord tail instead of the braid. DK weight yarn. Size Ears to end of feet: 30cm / 12 inches. Designed by Amanda Davies.
Skipper Sweater
Nautical themed baby raglan pullover knit with stripes and buttons at both shoulders for easy dressing. Sizes 3 months to 4 Years. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Universal Yarn.
Lana Loves a Llama
Llama softie with colorful blanket. The body is knit in a wide rectangle folded in half. Then the head is knit and sewn on. No finished size is given but I'm guessing based on visual cues that it might be about 35cm (14in) tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Michael Vloedman.
Lacy Columns Cardigan
Lace open front cardigan knit flat with a 6 row repeat chevron lace stitch. Sizes XS to 5X. DK weight yarn. Designed by Tori Gurbisz Chapel.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Premier Yarns Hipster Cotton yarn at Amazon
- See more 6 Row Cardigan Knitting Patterns
Crossover Baby Cardigan
Baby cardigan with wrapped front knit flat. The optional vertical lines are embroidered on. Sizes 3 months to 24 months. DK weight yarn. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
Garter Little Gnome Hat
Baby and child sized hood with pixie point knit flat with garter stitch and ribbed neckband. Sizes 6 mos to 4 yrs. DK weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Easy Textured Backpack
Knapsack with flap knit flat in stockinette, seed or moss stitch, and reverse stockinette. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Heart Baby Blanket
Easy blanket knit with all over heart pattern in knit and purl stitches. It would also make a great lap blanket for a Mother's Day gift. DK weight yarn. Designed by YarnSonataPatterns.
Rose Garden Collection
Matching Hat, Cowl, Headband covered with roses knit with stranded colorwork. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Noemi Zimmer.
Flower Pot
Knit pot with knit flowering plant, both knit flat. The perfect gift for Mother's Day or to decorate for Spring. DK weight yarn. Designed by Helen Date.
Peony Scarf
Keyhole ascot neckwarmer knit in garter stitch decorated with a knit flower. 2 sizes. Designed by GirlpowerDesigns. Worsted weight yarn
Sleeve Scarf Sweater
Versatile sweater scarf that can be worn as a shrug, scarf, cowl, and more. Designed by Donna Gerrits-Deck.
