Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including shawls, women's cardigans, blankets, baby and child clothes, sweaters, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 4/28/25
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Free Patterns
Summer Cardigan with Stripes
Striped cardigan with collar knit in seed stitch. There are no button bands though stitches are picked up for the collar. 3 Sizes. Great stash buster for Sport weight yarn. Designed by Ann Højgaard Slot. The pattern assumes you know how to knit seed stitch which is basically a one row repeat of k1 p1 on an odd number of stitches.
Emma Vest
V-neck pullover vest knit in stripes with an 8 row repeat lace pattern. Sizes XS to 5X. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman.
Hot Springs Towel Set
Matching Washcloth, Hand Towel, and Bath Towel knit with a 4 row repeat waffle texture. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Baby Shorts with Buttoned Straps
Baby romper shorts knit flat on 2 needles. No picking up stitches. Sizes Newborn to 12 months. Uses one skein of DK/Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lincraft.
Lace Summer Shrug
Easy openwork top knit flat in two pieces with a 4 row repeat. No picking up pieces. Aran weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf is available for purchase. Designed by Susan Frick.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version
- Purchase a printable pdf
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Spring Fever Shawl
Easy striped rectangular shawl. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed for 8 colors it's perfect for leftover Fingering weight yarn. Designed by The Plucky Knitter.
Valdemar Textured Sweater
Men's or unisex pullover sweater with turtlenck collar knit with diamond cables with a variety of texture variations. Sizes XS to XXL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Novita.
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Le Poisson Steve
Got this little fish stuck in your head? Knit this Steve the Fish toy with i-cord arms and legs. Designed by Leslie A Thompson based on the cartoon by Vigz and Tomo. Any gauge yarn.
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- Watch the Le Poisson Steve video
- See more Whimsical Toy Knitting Patterns
Twilight Hug Vest
Free hoodie vest with buttoned henley neckline. Sizes S to XL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Wiam's Crafts. Web version is free.
Cabled Headband Accessory Set
Matching set with headband, cowl, fingerless mitts, as well as hat and mittens. Sizes S to XXXL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Murray Cornish Knitting Company.
Gladden Shawlette
One skein shawl knit with a beautiful combination of lace and smocking, fashioned into a crescent shape. Uses one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Linda Browning.
Colorado Prismatic Blanket
Easy blanket knit with a 6 row repeat that's a perfect showcase for self-striping yarn. 2 Sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz at Mama In A Stitch.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version
- Get printable pdf on Etsy
- See more 6 Row Knitting Patterns
A-Line Striped Dress
Easy child's dress knit flat in stripes with cap sleeves. No picking up stitches. Sizes 2 to 10 years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lincraft.
Stockton Cardigan
Duster length women's cardigan with cable borders along the front edges. Knit seamlessly from the top down. Sizes 36 to 64”. Designed by Cheryl Toy. Worsted weight yarn.
Bear Hug Hooded Pet Blanket
Keep your dog or cat warm and dry with this easy blanket with a hood with ears. Designed by Bernat. Super Bulky weight yarn.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Yew Sweater
Exquisite pullover with beautiful all over stitch design using twisted stitches in diamond and other designs. Sizes S to XXL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Marie Wallin.
Animal Toys
Set of elephant, giraffe, and hippotamus toy stuffies. Sizes from 8 inches to 12 inches. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by King Cole
Desk Loch Ness
Serpent style Nessie monster split into pieces so it looks like it's swimming across your desk or table. DK weight yarn. Designed by Louise Walker.
Nessies Sweaters
Colorful sweaters in adult and child versions featuring the Loch Ness monster (serpent variation) swimming in the blue waters with lovely day-lit castles on the rocky shore of Loch Ness. Designed by AmarinalevinHandknits.
