Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including sweaters, baby blankets, toys, shawls, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 5/1/23
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Free Patterns
Nile Shawl
Free until May 11 Lace semi-circular shawl features two colors of fingering weight yarn. The first part of the shawl is made up with a relaxing garter stitch and some colored stripes, followed by a lace pattern, and finished with a fancy border consisting of twisted stitches and a smocked technique. Designed by Foteini (Feny) Sinopoulou.
Spruce Hat
Free through Summer 2023 Hat with stranded design of forest against an ombre sky. Designed by Richard Boxhall.
Hedgehog
Cuddly hedgehog softie knit flat with a coat of 4 row repeat popcorn or berry stitch. Finished size: Length: 12cm / 5 inches. Designed by Frederica Patmore.
Tanja Tunic
Flattering long-sleeved pullover with a ruffle around the hips. Knit primarily in knit stitches in the round below yoke. Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. Designed by Sys Fredens for Hobbii. Sport weight yarn.
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- See more Ruffle Knitting Patterns
Ferdinand Pig
Cute softie pig toy knit in the round. The designer doesn't mention the size but one of the projects looks about 6 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Dana Drauschke. Available in English and German
Jacket and Vest
Cabled cardigan and a sleeveless top or vest are included. Cardigan has easy garter stitch and seed stitch textures with a cable along front border that is knit with the rest of front. Back neckband is picked up. Vest has a v-neck and deep ribbed hem. Sizes to fit bust 82cm to 127cm / 32in to 50 in. Chunky weight yarn. Jacket and Vest 7626 designed by Elle.
Circle of Colour Shawl
Easy symmetrical triangle shawl knit from side to side in an 8 row repeat texture. Uses 1 skein 100g of the recommended Fingering weight yarn. Great showcase for gradient cake yarn. S10715 designed by Schachenmayr Design Team
Diamond Lace and Cable
Long-sleeved women's pullover features a diamond lace and cable design. Knit flat. No picking up stitches because neckband is knit separately and sewn on. Sizes To Fit Bust: 80cm/34in to 122cm/52in. DK weight yarn. Sweater in Phildar Phil Thalassa
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Berroco Quinoa Yarn
- See more Cable and Lace Knitting Patterns
Stylecraft Dog Coats
Three dog sweater coats all knit flat. Cabled Dog Coat Striped Dog Coat, Ribbed Dog Coat in a 2 row repeat. Sizes XS S M L. All in Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Stylecraft.
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Ripple Blanket
Easy baby blanket knit in a 3 row repeat wavy texture. Size Approx 40 ins [101.5 cm] square. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat Design Studio
Lace Twinset
Cardigan and sleeveless top or vest featuring 2 row repeat lace panels on a stockinette background. Sizes to fit bust 81cm to 127cm / 32in to 50 in. DK weight yarn. Ladies Twinset in Naturals Organic Cotton DK designed by Stylecraft.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton yarn
- See more Sweater Set Knitting Patterns
Woven Herringbone Blanket and Pillows
Easy afghan throw and matching cushion cover knit with a herringbone zigzag knit with a 24 row repeat slipped stitch texture. Sizes Blanket: Width: 42” Length: 52”, Pillows:16”x16”. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Premier Yarns Basix Chenille yarn at Amazon
- See more Blanket Set Knitting Patterns
Dainty Bolero
Cropped cardigan shrug for babies and children with lace sleeves and lace edges. Sizes Birth to 7 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Elle
Diamond Vest Top
Sleeveless pullover top or vest knit with a diamond pattern on a garter stitch background. Knit flat in 2 identical pieces. Sizes Bust : 32 inches to 58 inches / 82 to 147 cm. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
Confetti Bear
Easy Teddy Bear toy knit flat and seamed. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Michele Wilcox for Premier Yarns.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Premier Yarns Serenity Chunky Candy yarn at Amazon
- See more Easy Toy Knitting Patterns
Noah's Ark Giraffes
Giraffe toy stuffies knit flat and seamed. Great fun to pose with their long floppy legs. Insert pipe cleaners in the legs when stuffing if you want them to be more poseable. Size Height 23cm (9 in.) approx (sitting down to head). DK weight yarn. Designed by Sue Jobson for Sirdar. Pictured projects by EmilyBlades, Laureli80, and EcclesG
A Trip to the Pacific
Women's pullover sweater with lace and cable details that create lines that cross to form a diamond on the yoke and then flow into a central column on the front. Sizes 34, 38, 42. DK weight yarn. A Trip to the Pacific designed by Heidi Narum.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Juniper Moon Farm Zooey yarn on Amazon
- See more Lace Yoke Knitting Patterns
Frill Pullover
Sleeveless pullover top in women's and child sizes with options for ruffle or ribbon. Sizes 4 years to 50 inch bust. DK weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
Patterns for Purchase
Celtic Wrap
Cable shawl with panels of Celtic cables and xoxo hugs and kisses cables. Because of the hugs and kisses cables I think this would make a wonderful prayer shawl to comfort someone and let them know they are loved. Designed by Penny Ollman of knitpurlconstruction
Lagoon Cardigan
Easy cardigan knit top down in garter stitch. Instructions included for creating a gradient effect. Size: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. Worsted or fingering weight yarn. Designed by CamexiaDesigns
Baby Bunny Blankets
Easy baby blanket with a large bunny and small bunny rabbit looking up at hearts. Knit only in knit and purl stitches with pompom tails. Designed by Doodlepip. DK weight yarn.
The Garden Cardigan
I love this colorful cardigan sweater with alternating sections of lace and garter stitch and stockinette stripes. One size. Designed by Vanessa Cayton for theknittingniche. Worsted weight yarn.
Heddle Shawlette
Very simple top-down shawlette with a stitch pattern that looks like a woven fabric, but it’s created using knit, purl and basic lace eyelets, with a picot bindoff. Uses one skein, 400 yards (366 m), of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jo Shaw of hardybarndesigns.
- Get the knitting pattern.
- Get the recommended Malabrigo Mechita
- See more One Skein Shawl Knitting Patterns
Back to School Kids Jacket
Inspired by Varsity jackets also known as Letterman Jackets, this baby, child, and teen sized cardigan can be knit seamed or seamless. Knit in your child's school colors or your favorite sports team! Sizes: 0-3 months / 3-6 months / 6-12 months / 12-24 months / 2 years / 3-4 years / 5-6 years / 7-8 years / 9-10 years / 11-12 years / 13-14 years. Designed by Sandra Magalhães for Agasalhos e Bugalhos who allows you to sell your finished items. Aran weight yarn.
As You Like Cowl
Easy bandana style cowl knit with flat in what looks like garter stitch. Striped and designed to use up leftover yarn, it's a great stash buster. Designed by Kelene Kinnersly.
Baby Girl Romper
Baby onesie with lace shells and ruffled edges worked flat in just two pieces. Sizes Sizes: 0-1 months, 1-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months. Designed by Rasa of VelvetNorth. DK weight yarn.
