Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including ponchos, baby clothes, toys, home decor, accessories, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 4/29/24
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Free Patterns
Balloon Flight Socks
Whimsical socks featuring a girl holding on to balloons that are lifting her up in the air. A fanciful reminder of how far our dreams and imagination can take us. Fingering weight yarn. Leicht designed by Annette Schleicher. Pictured project by Yngvild
Scrunchie
Scrunchies knit flat in either stockinette or reverse stockinette. Perfect for leftover DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry.
Tweed Vest
Cardigan vest with asymmetric wrapped front and shawl collars knit in a 4 row repeat tweed pattern for the front and 2 row repeat half brioche stitch on the back. Fingering weight yarn. Vest with Solid Colour Back in BC Garn Semilla Fino 2289BC designed by Jytte Slente
Solar Eclipse Poncho
Stunning lace poncho knit in the round with openwork lace with central wavy lace panel and cables down the sides. Versatile enough to go from the beach to an evening out. Worsted weight yarn. DROPS 145-13 DROPS design: Pattern no w-467.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended DROPS Paris yarn
- See more Lace Poncho Knitting Patterns
Shaun the Sheep
The adorable famous sheep character who debuted in the Wallace and Gromit film A Close Shave including instructions for his own jumper. Knit flat on straight needles. Sizing 15cm tall. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii.
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- Watch Wallace and Gromit A Close Shave at Amazon
- See more Sheep Knitting Patterns
Jade Romper
Baby onesie knit with a diamond lace yoke and long sleeves. Sizes Newborn to 12 months. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Dale Garn. A kit is also available.
Dots and Dashes Cowl
Stash buster cowl designed with two 8 round repeat slipped stitch color patterns using only one color per round. Perfect stash buster for using orphan balls. It works with pretty much any weight of yarn. Designed by Melody Johnson.
Precipitate Sweater
Dolman sleeve poncho style pullover knit seamlessly top down. Sizes XS to 5X. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Renee Kulling for Knitty
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Candystripe Slouch Hat
Easy striped slouchy beanie for transitional weather with stripes of different colors and textures. Designed for 5 colors, it's great for scrap or stash yarn. Designed by Felicia Lo. Worsted weight yarn.
Fox Bag
Shoulder bag with fox face for the flap and and a detachable tail. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Louise Walker.
Bowl or Yorkie Bed
Easy versatile bowl or basket to put your keys, yarn, or your favorite puppy or kitten. Knit in the round with two skeins of yarn in marled colors and then felted. Finished Measurements: 10” diameter x 4” deep AFTER felting. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin
Diamond Lace Sweater
Long-sleeved woman's pullover sweater with diamond lace and bobble design at hem and cuffs. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm to 117cm / 32 to 46 in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rico Design.
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- See more Diamond Sweater Knitting Patterns
- Get the recommended Rico Essentials Merino DK yarn
Pudgy Pigeon
Rock dove / pigeon stuffie with additional modifications for making a passenger pigeon inspired by the designer's book A Moonserpent Tale. The pigeon’s beak, body, and tail feathers are knit in one piece. The wings and feet are knit separately and attached. Size about 6.5 inches long. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Rosemarie Montefusco.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get A Moonserpent Tale at Amazon
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Bird Knitting Patterns
Bow Baby Romper and Beanie
Matching baby and child's onesie suit had hat with decorative bows. Sizes Premature to 4 years. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Strikkeblogg for Hobbii. A kit is also available.
- Get the free ROMPER SUIT knitting pattern.
- Get the free HAT knitting pattern.
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S11184 Elini Slipover
Poncho vest with 8 row repeat lace panel knit in two identical pieces. Sizes 32 to 50”. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Käte Stödter for Schachenmayr. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
Aran Cushion
Cable pillow cover with twisted stitch diamond panel framed with cables. Size 14” [35 cm] square. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Australian Yarn Company.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Cleakheaton Country 8 ply yarn
- Get 14 inch pillow inserts at Amazon
- See more Pillow Knitting Patterns
Marigram Cowl
Inspired by the incoming tide, this cowl is knit with wave lace in gradient stripes of 6 colors. 2 sizes, short or long. Stash buster for Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Sullivan.
Welly Toppers Boot Cuff
Striped boot cuffs knit in 3 colors and a 2 row repeat texture with ribbed borders for fit. DK weight yarn. Designed by Helen Ardley.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Great Garter Bomber
Garter stitch jacket cardigan with folded collar. Size: 28 to 67“ / 71 to 170 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by LovelybyLee.
Daisy Bag
Flower gift bag or purse knit flat. The daisy moves up and down the handle so you can get to the goodies. Size 22cm /9 inches from top of daisy to bottom of bag. DK weight yarn. Daisy Baggles Gift Bag designed by Knitting By Post
Cable Braid Leggings, Shorts, and Camisole Top
Diamond and rope cable design in figure flattering separates that can be purchased separately or in a bundle. There are also leg warmers, not pictured. Sizes xs-4 (s-6, m-8, l-10, xl-12. Designed by TheK4Project. DK weight yarn.
Afternoon Tea A Basket of Flowers Tea Cosy
Knit teapot cover with basketweave texture and knit handle forming a basket around the pot and topped with knit flowers. Great stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by Ann Franklin
Patterns for Purchase
Poincaré Poncho
A ribbed, foldover collar and hand slits make this poncho a cozy choice. Worked in the round from the top down, this poncho features a standout front cable panel with diamond-shaped twists that devolve into simple ropes and ribbing. Designed by Cheryl Toy.
