Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including tees, ties, toys, shawls, hats, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 5/5/25
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Free Patterns
Tin Ceiling Blanket
Throw or baby blanket with a reversible diamond texture inspired by pressed tin ceilings. 2 sizes. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Sandi Rosner.
Daisy Top
Sleeveless polo top with a back of 6 row repeat fishtail lace and a stockinette front with collar. Sizes 71cm to 137cm / 28in to 54in. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Chloe Elizabeth Birch for West Yorkshire Spinners.
Christening Gown And Bonnet
Matching lace dress and hat knit with a 6 row repeat. Size: 3-9 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Rico R2205 Wrap and Shawl
Triangular shawl and scarf knit in a 2 row repeat easy zigzag lace pattern. Designed for at least 3 solid colors plus one slef-striping yarn, it's a great use for stash busting DK weight yarn. Designed by Rico.
Moss Stitch Tie
Necktie knit with stripes alternating with double moss stitch texture. Great Father's Day gift! Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Quartz T-shirt
Tee sweater knit flat with an eye-catching diamond cable lace pattern. Sizes 38.5" to 77" / 98 to 195.5 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Tayler Harris.
House Cushion Cover
Pillow with a cottage in a variety of textures like a knitting sampler. DK weight yarn. Designed by Yarnsmiths
Bluebell Brooch
Flower embellishment you can wear as jewelry, use as an ornament, or add as a decoration to a gift or a greeting card. Great use for scrap yarn and quick gift. Designed by Snoo's Knits. Fingering weight yarn.
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Groovy Grizzly
Roly-poly teddy bear is super cuddly and knit flat. Size Height: 16” tall (seated). Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Michele Wilcox for Premier Yarns
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Hat
Easy one skein beret knit in with lace diamonds. Uses less than one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kristen Fanning.
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Dedale Cowl
Inspired by the mythical inventor Daedalus and the Labyrinth he constructed in Crete to imprison the Minotaur, this cowl features colorwork labyrinth patterns, blossoms, and geometric patterns. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
Serenity Sweater
Fitted pullover with a horizontally knitted lower cable panel inspired by the organic growth of plants and coral, and stocking stitch sleeves and upper bodice knit vertically. Sizes S to 2X. Designed by Jenny Watson Designs. DK weight yarn.
6947 Hooded Cardigan
Cardigan hoodie with ribbed bodice, cable details, and buttons at bodice. Sizes XS to 5X. DK weight. Designed by Elle
Karin Wristwarmers
One skein fingerless mitts with a chunky cable design. 4 sizes. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Alexandra Brinck.
Stripe Mesh Peephole Slipover
Tunic sweater or dress knit with a 4 row repeat easy lace stitch in wide stripes in 5 colors. DK weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
Granita Set
Matching lace cardigan and matching cowl with a Petal Lace pattern. Sizes 34" to 48". Sport weight yarn. Designed by E. J. Slayton.
Princess Leia's Knitted Wig
Wear this knit version of Leia's iconic hairstyle to complete your costume or just for fun. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Mama's Teddy Bear. Also the pattern for the sweater is available for purchase.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
1-derfull Cables Scarf
Scarf knit with diamond cables and twisted stitches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sue Fischer.
Double Lace Rib Set
Matching cowl, hat, and fingerless mitts set knit with easy lace. Designed by SueMcCainKnitting.
CityZen Cropped Sweater
Colorful striped pullover knit with ripple lace, bobbles, and eyelet lace. Sizes To Fit Chest: 71cm/28" to 137cm/54" Designed for at least 6 colors, it's a great stash buster for leftover DK weight. Designed by Sirdar.
Shoulder Cape
Shoulder cozy knit with striking cables and foldover ribbed neckline. Sizes To Fit Chest: 81cm to 117cm (32” to 46"). Aran weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss.
So Simple Stripes Layette
Matching baby set including a striped moss stitch cardigan, a raglan pullover with stripe details, a zig-zag striped hat, striped mitts, and a striped moss stitch blanket. Sizes Newborn to 12 Months. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss. A kit is also available.
Hippo Toy
Hippopotamus stuffie knit with colorful stripes. Size 12cm (4 3/4"). DK weight yarn. Designed by Women's Weekly.