Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including including women's tops, baby layette sets, blankets, hats, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 5/4/26
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Free Patterns
Dover Skirt and Marseille Top
Flared skirt with picot edging and sleeveless tank top with buttoned front. Top is knit flat with a 4 row texture while skirt is knit in the round. Sizes XS to 4XL. Sport and Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Ellen Furderer. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
- Get the free TOP knitting pattern
- Get the free SKIRT knitting pattern
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Hello Sunshine Baby Cardigan and Hat
Matching set of hat in sizes for the whole family and baby and toddler sized cardigan embellished with bobbles. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Hat Sizes Newborn to Adult L, Cardigan Sizes Newborn to 4 years. Designed by Knit Paint Sew. DK weight yarn. Web versions are free.
- Get the free CARDIGAN knitting pattern - Web version
- Get the free HAT knitting pattern - Web version
- Buy the pdfs
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City Lights Beanie
Hat knit with colorwork arrow shapes with longer arrows alternating with chevrons. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Brandy Velten.
Sea Scales Tote
Colorful shoulder bag knit in two colors with a 12 round repeat mermaid scales slipped stitch pattern (one color per round). Aran weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson
Rose Garden Shawl
Lace roses in full bloom border this shawl that alternates sections of lace leaves with mesh stripes. Fingering weight yarn. Polyantha designed by Pia Thadani.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version
- Buy the pdf on the Ravelry page
- See more Rose Knitting Patterns
Baby Sleeping Bag
Easy baby blanket sleep sack with hood knit flat in garter stitch and buttoned at sides. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Available in English, Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
Dale Baby Set
Matching baby cardigan, jumpsuit onesie, hat, and booties. The set features an easy lace pattern and scalloped edge on all pieces except the onesie. Jumpsuit is buttoned at the shoulders. Sizes: Newborn to 12 months. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Anne-Kirsti Espenes.
More Free Patterns
Bristol Top
Colorful v-neck tee knit sideways to create vertical lace stripes. Sizes S to 3XL. Designed for at least 5 colors, it's a great stash buster for Sport weight yarn. Designed by Patricia Hanemann.
Headband And Mittens
Headband knit with a twist and matching fingerless mitts. Sport weight yarn. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
Earl The Teabag
Amigurumi toy tea bag for tea lovers knit flat with scraps of yarn. Size 4 in (10 cm) tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Louise Bollanos
Flying Geese Throw
Inspired by quilts, this blanket is knit in garter stitch with triangles created with intarsia. Knit in 5 panels and seamed. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Premier Yarns Colorfusion DK yarn
- See more Triangle Blanket Knitting Patterns
The Somewhere Between Set
Easy matching cowl and hat is a great stash buster as both are knit with 4 colors in stripes and easy colorwork checks. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by ReLo_Designs.
Fairmont Felted Bowls
Striped baskets in two sizes knit with 2 strands held together and felted. Sizes Circumference: 12” and 14”. Great stash buster for leftover Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Nancy Ekvall.
Chamomile Blanket
No turn bobbles! Blanket in three sizes knit with blossoms of popcorn bobbles worked in a method that doesn't require turning the work to create them. Sizes Crib, Small Throw, Large Throw. DK weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Ruska Socks
Inspired by "time of bright autumn colors" in Lapland (known as "ruska aika"), these cuff down socks feature leaves that change color with self-striping yarn. 3 sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Andrea Pfuhl for Knitty.
Pinafore Dress
Jumper dress or tunic with buttoned straps knit flat with a double moss stitch yoke. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Sizes 38" to 45". Available in English, Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Scrapyard Scarf
Designed to use up all the little bits and pieces of yarn that you hae left over This scarf is knit in a checkerboard design with holes between blocks and garter stitch stripes between rows. Stash buster for any yarn. Designed by Leah Chapman.
Lady Alice Poncho Ruana
Ruana style poncho with with open front poncho knit with slip stitch mosaic on the borders. Sizes XS to 5XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Valley Yarns.
Hearts Aplenty Double Knit Baby Blanket
Reversible baby blanket knit with hearts with various designs. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Erica Borg
Mirror Mirror Hat and Cowl
Matching set knit in 2 color brioche rib. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Therese Chynoweth.
Easy Textured Dishcloth Pattern Set
Set of 5 dishcloths including Chain of Hearts Dishcloth, Ashley Knitted Dishcloth, The Rosemary Dishcloth, Chelsea Dishcloth, and Basket Weavin' Dishcloth. Designed by KnitOnDesigns.
Gnome Bookmark
Whimsical Scandinavian-style gnome bookmark knit flat with head and hat appearing above the top of the page marked and feet appearing at the bottom of book. Designed by LidiiaKnittingToys.
