Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including including women's cardigans, baby sweaters, blankets, home decor, toys, accessories, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 5/18/26
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Free Patterns
"You Got This" Blanket
Fun blanket with encouraging message for graduates, someone starting a new job, anyone facing a challenge -- even just daily life! The message You Got This blanket is knit with mosaic slip stitch colorwork, so just one color per row. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations.
Mocha Muse Poncho Blouse
Oversized swoncho poncho sweater with sleeves. Sizes S to 3XL. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes XS/M, L/XL, 2/5XL. Designed by Hands of Zeal for Circulo.
Boardwalk Bucket Hat
Hat with brim knit with a faux cable texture. Perfect for warm weather days at the beach or lake. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Alexandra Frankel.
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- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Fibra Natura Flax yarn at Amazon
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Juana Vest
Pullover vest with back and front joined by lace panels in tabard style. Knit seamlessly. Sizes 75 to 140 cm / 29.5 to 55 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lirio Knits.
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- Get the recommended Manos del Uruguay Milo yarn at Amazon
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Slip Stitch Edge Scarf
Easy scarf with tapered ends knit with garter stitch and slipped stitch edges for a clean look. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Tori Gurbisz Chapel. A kit is also available.
Little Windows Mason Jar Cozy
Easy jar or mug cover knit with one skein of yarn in a 4 round repeat bamboo slipped stitch. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Adrienne Kaylor.
I-Cord Triple Knot Necklace
Necklace created by knitting i-cord and then creating three braided knots. Uses just a small amount of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Ajeng Sitoresmi. I-cord instructions are very brief.
Petit Bonbon Poncho
Baby ponchon with hood knit flat with cables on body. Sport weight yarn. Sizes 3 months to 6 months. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
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Bunny Cushion
Dandelion is a cuddly mixed media cushion with knit yarn body and ears, fabric and ribbon belly, and fabric inner ears. DK weight yarn. Size 46cm / 18in. Designed by Jane Burns.
Pig in Blanket
Tiny pig toy in its own little jumper or blanket. Knit flat on two needles. No size given but looks about 3 inches long. Scraps of DK weight yarn. Designed by Jenny Church.
Eyelet Cardigan
Women's lace cardigan knit flat with a 4 row repeat Eyelet Mesh, Eyelet stripes, and a checkerboard Garter Rib section. Bulky weight yarn. Sizes Small to 3XL. Designed by Deborah Newton
Warm Me Up Sweater
Perfect for throwing over summer tank tops, this pullover with off shoulder neckline is knit seamlessly with a 2 round repeat broken rib. Includes video tutorial. Sizes S to 5X. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by By Katerina
Baby Five Fruits Sweater
Stash buster baby pullover with buttons at shoulders knit with stripes of at least 5 colors. Sizes 6 to 18 months (the Ravelry page only says 12 months but pattern contains all 4 sizes). DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Kerr.
French Market Bag
Multipurpose mesh lace bag you can use for the market, beach, produce storage, and more. One Size, finished size approx. 12” x 20” flat (including straps). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cassandra May. Web version is free.
September Cardigan
Open front cardigan with wide ribbed border in children's and women's sizes. Knit seamlessly from the top down. Child sizes 1 to 13 years. Adult sizes 33 to 60 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Morse.
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Quattro Socks
These colorful socks designed to use up leftover sock yarn are knit flat on two needles with short row heel and then grafted and seamed. Sizes XXS to XXL. Great stash buster for scrap sock weight yarn. Designed by Soft Sloth Knits for Knitty.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Backstage Pass Bag
Easy striped backpack rucksack with flap knit flat sideways in garter stitch. Great stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar.
Women’s Short-sleeved Sweater
V-neck polo tee with collar knit flat with a basketweave texture. DK weight yarn. Sizes M to XXL. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
Strawberry Baby Sweater
Striped baby pullover with lace cuffs and hem and strawberry in duplicate stitch. Knit flat. DK weight yarn. Sizes 3 months to 24 months.. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
Opening Act Jacket
Easy striped cardigan in two lengths knit with colorful stripes and using just two stitches, mesh stitch for the bod and icord stitch for the ties! Sizes 37.5 to 57.25“ / 95 to 145 cm. Great stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar.
Volna Scarf
No purling! This colorful reversible scarf is knit with garter stitch and eyelets in wedges shaped with short rows that make a gorgeous showcase for gradient and color-change yarn. 3 widths. Designed by grumperina.
Knit in a Day for Baby
Free with Kindle Unlimited. This ebook is a treasury of quick and easy designs that the average knitter can complete in 2 to 12 hours. Designs include sweaters, blankets, caps, toys, totes, hanger covers, pacifier fobs, bath mitts, booties, and more.
