Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including including one skein projects, stash busters, cardigans, sweaters, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 5/11/26
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Free Patterns
Gables Moonlight Shawl
Triangular shawl knit with a slipped stitch diamond lattice pattern. Designed by Ana Campos.
Trapeziate Blanket
Stash buster blanket knit with chevrons formed with trapezoid stripes with a ribbed texture. Looks good on both sides! Designed for at least colors of DK weight yarn, it's great for stash busting. Designed by Kate Harvie for Knitty.
Rainbow Dots Cowl
No purl stitches! And a great way to use up your sock yarn leftovers. This cowl is knit with a colorful polka dot pattern. Knit in a tube and grafted so it's all knit stiches and the messy side doesn't show. Great stash buster for Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Janina Böttger.
France Avenue Tee
May only be free for a limited time. Flowy tee short-sleeved sweater knit with a swingy silhouette and contrasting slipped stitch Stamen Stitch collar and cuffs. Sizes XS to 5XL. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Mary Pranica.
Seascape Cardigan
V-neck men's buttoneed cardigan with stripes and a textured section at the waist. Knit flat with button bands knit separately and sewn on. Sizes S to XXL. DK weight. Designed by Scheepjes Designs. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish
Playtime Dress
Baby and toddler dress or tunic with playful pockets and stripes. Buttons at shoulders for easy dressing. Knit flat. Sizes Newborn to 3 years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jane Burns.
Warm Hands Mitts
Cozy fingerless mitts knit with a broken rib with contrasting trim. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Julia-Maria Hegenbart.
Bienno Pocket Scarf
Easy scarf knit flat in one row repeat mistake rib stitch with 4 row repeat basketweave stitch. Quick knit in Super bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Crystal Marin.
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Draped Chainmail Top
Easy pullover sweater with draped neckline and sleeves, knit flat in garter stitch. No picking up stitches! Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Caron. Worsted weight yarn.
One Skein Shrug
Quickly easy shrug knit with one skein of fingering weight yarn. Knit flat as a stockinette rectangle then grafted at sides. The edges roll intentionally to create a soft molded silhouette. Uses 100g fingering weight yarn. Designed by Laura Groff
3 Minute Millie Hat
Easy one skein slouchy beanie knit with a 4 round repeat bamboo stitch texture. Uses one skein 109 yards of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Nadine Dransfield.
Shepherd Cardigan
Open front long-sleeved cardigan with whimsical sheep that are added in duplicate stitch. Cardigan body is knit flat with front bands knit as you go and not picked up. Sleeves are knit in the round. Size XS to 5X. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations. A kit is also available.
Neology Shawl
Easy versatile shawl knit with different yarns in openwork and stockinette. The sample is knit with a color-change cake yarn, and two solid contrast colors. Great stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by Petra Breakstone. A kit is also available.
Star Stitch Scrap Buster Scarf
Easy scarf designed to use up your leftover bits of yarn. Knit in a fun 4 row repeat star stitch with the main color every 2 rows and as many contrast colors as you have in your stash! Designed by The NeedleTree. Any weight yarn.
Brugge Blanket and Pillow
Throw and matching cushion knit with a triangle texture worked entirely in knit and purl stitches. Size Blanket: Approx . 41 in / 104 cm x 51½ in / 133 cm. Pillow: Approx 14 ins [37 cm] square. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Ellen Furderer. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
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Autumn Fern Pullover
This sweater reminds me of lovely hikes in Adirondack forests. Golden ferns circle the yoke and waist of this stunning sweater. Sizes XS to 3XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cheryl Beckerich.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Kraken Knuckles
Your fingers are the arms of the kraken (or octopus) with these gloves or fingerless mitts. The background and palm feature a 4 row repeat wave pattern. 2 sizes. Designed by Annie Watts. Fingering weight yarn.
Butterfly Dishcloth
Cloth or afghan block knit with a butterfly in knit and purl stitches that looks good on either side. Finished Size: 22cm x 22cm or 8.5 x 8.5 inches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by SprogletsKits .
Anne Of Green Gables Cowl
Sampler cowl knit with ten unique lace stitch patterns. Perfect for mini skeins or stash busting. Designed by Joanna Johnson.
Knitted Baby Cards
Create new baby card to go with your gift or gift card with knitted motifs of pram/baby carriage, baby booties, and baby onesie WIP on needles. Knit on garter stitch with scraps of DK weight yarn. Designed by SprogletsKits.
Cocoon Cardigan
Easy shrug knit flat in what looks like garter stitch. Sizes XS to XL. Designed by JustEasyKnitting
