Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including shawls, blankets, baby clothes, women's sweaters, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 5/19/25
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Free Patterns
Rose Blanket
This is a knit version of that crochet rose blanket you may have seen in videos. This circular blanket with knit roses on the border can be folded up to look like a bouquet of roses or placed in a basket. DK weight yarn. Designed by Cate Brassington.
Callisto Baby Cardigan and Bonnet
Baby cardigan with textured front and buttons on side front. Matching baby hat. Sizes Newborn to 24 months. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Agnes Brandels for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
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Bright Spot Shawl
Yes, it's knit! This gorgeous shawl features a lace stitch created with clusters and stacked decrease folds. Inspired by the Le Klint 172S pendant lamp with its organic folds. Lyspunkt designed by Karen S. Lauger. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Star Flower Tunic
Easy lace tee knit flat with Star Flower lace in an easy to memorize 4 row repeat. No picking up stitches. 3 sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sian Price-White.
Growing Garden Cardigan
Baby and toddler sized cardigan knit seamlessly from the top in dotted stripes. Sizes Newborn to 24 Months. Great stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by Sandi Rosner
Mushroom Fingerless Gloves
Easy fingerless mitts knit flat on two straight needles with an adorable toadstool design on the back of each hand. Includes a video tutorial for the mushroom motif. Designed by Janis Frank. Worsted weight yarn. Web version is free.
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Cat Plushie
Easy toy cat with huggable rounded shape. Size 11 inches tall. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Gina Michele
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Colourwork Scrunchies
May only be free for a limited time. Four different scrunchie patterns including Windowpane, Gingham, Checkered, and Candy stripe. Knitted as a tube and closed up with a hairtie in the middle to create a scrunchie. Perfect for leftover Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Dr Dianna.
Woodland Whispers Headband
Leaf lace headband knit flat with an 8 row repeat. DK weight yarn. 4 Sizes. Web version is free. Designed by Louise Bollanos for Handy Little Me.
Wondrous Wrap
Moebius shoulder cozy shawl knit with a variegated yarn and contrasting solid in brioche in a 2 round repeat. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Gladys We for Knitty
Friends and Family Cowl
This mesh and eyelet cowl is perfect for spring and summer. Knit flat with diagonal stripes in a variety of colors that makes it perfect for leftover Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Nancy LaTendresse.
Rainbow Science Scarf
Striped scarf knit with garter stitch on the bias to create colorful diagonal stripes. Great stash buster for Aran weight yarn. Designed by Tammy Canavan-Soldaat
Fairy Glen Shawl
Sampler stole with a variety of lace patterns such as leaves, flowers, and more inspired by where the fairies hide. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Kristen Fanning.
Macaron Blanket
Garter stitch blanket knit with stripes and scalloped edges. Sizes from Baby Blanket to Large Throw. Great stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho
Eyelet Pattern Cardigan
Button front cardigan knit with a 6 row repeat diagonal lace stitch. 3 sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Ann Højgaard Slot.
Language of Roses Shawl
Lace triangle shawl with lace blossoms blooming among lace leaves. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Aino Haikala. Pictured project by swanlake7
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Brush Creek Cowlette
Striped lace cowl. Designed by Carina Spencer. Fingering weight yarn.
Giant Scrunchie
Dramatic large scrunchie knit with mohair for extra fluffiness. Lace weight yarn. Designed by WellLovedKnits.
Shooting Star Scarf
Striped scarf knit in garter stitch with a star shaped with short rows. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Kulabra Designs
Wavy Stripe Blanket
Stash buster blanket knit with garter stitch short rows that creates wavy stripes. Bulky weight yarn. Massive Attack designed by JimiKnits
Criss-Cross Shrug
Bolero knit from side-to-side in one piece with a fabric twist in the front. The shrug can also be reversed with the twist at the back. Sizes Small (Medium, Large). Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Tahki Stacy Charles. DK weight yarn. Available in English and Danish, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Forestiere Headband
Reversible headband with lace leaves. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Maria Molodova
