Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's tops, hats, scarves, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 5/25/26
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Free Patterns
Aard Stole
Ethereal shawl knit with reversible cables framed with openwork of dropped stitches. Stitches are dropped at bind off so if you'd rather have a solid piece, I think you could just bind off without dropping the stitches. Designed by Rachel Brockman. DK weight yarn.
Lavender Field Tee
Short sleeved pullover sweater with gorgeous lace circular yoke. Knit seamlessly from the top down. Sizes 77 to 153 cm / 30.25 to 60.25 inches. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Sari Nordlund.
Sonny and Arlo Baby Comforters
Elephant and lion lovey baby blanket toys knit flat. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lynne Watterson
Tyne Hat
Lace leaves sprout up the side of this lightweight beanie hat knit with less than one skein of Fingering weight yarn. 2 Sizes. Designed by Keri Westall.
Stay Cool Sweater
A sun with cool shades and smile beams from the front of this pullover knit flat. Sun's body is knit with intarsia while the rays are knit separately and sewn on. Sizes XS to 5XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations.
Alba Bandana
Versatile kerchief that can also be worn as a scarf. Knit a basket wave and lace stitch pattern on the triangular kerchief and garter stitch on the scarf. Designed by Lirio Knits. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn.
Grey Dune Top
Openwork tee knit with a 6 row repeat mesh pattern. Sizes XS to 5XL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by By Katerina.
Nautile Socks
Nautilus seashells cover these mid-calf socks knit cuff down with a short row heel. 4 sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
More Free Patterns
Baby Sweater and Diaper Cover Set
Baby pullover knit with cable diamond details and buttons at shoulder and matching baby bloomer pants. Both knit flat. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes 3 to 12 months. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
Braided Headband
Cable headband knit flat to look braided. Aran weight yarn. Braided Cashmere Headband 110 designed by Michelle Porter.
Flopsy Bunny Baby Rattle
Quick adorable baby toy with bunny head. Add a crinkly candy wrapper inside ears for extra fun sounds for baby. DK weight. Size 16cm / 6.25in tall. Designed by Jane Burns.
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Stardust Top
Sleeveless top knit flat with a 4 row repeat lace stitch and a slit up back. No picking up stitches. Sizes XS to 5X. DK weight yarn. Designed by Yonca Ozbelli.
Butterfly Scarf and Wrist Warmers
Matching scarf and fingerless mitts knit with easy diamond texture in knit and purl stitches. Aran weight yarn. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Nerea Irigalba for Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
For The Love of Brioche Scarf
Easy scarf knit with a one row repeat brioche stitch. The designer has included video tutorials for every step of the way, so that even beginners can knit the scarf. Designed by EpiphanyKnitwear. Super Bulky weight yarn.
Duck Billed Slippers
Now free! Buttoned slippers knit flat in garter stitch. There's a three needle bind off at the toe. Knit with one skein of Aran yarn. Designed by Jen Best of Beaker Button.
Gentle Jewelry Trays
Knit trays with knit flat in garter stitch with "creases" that create a neat line when you fold the tray to assemble. Option for button tabs to fasten sides instead of seaming. Size 3” square. Uses small amount of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Vicki Monthei.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Zulia Shawl
Wrap knit with a four-row pattern repeat lace (with only one row requiring more attention). To turn into a poncho, seam when done. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Tonia Lyons Brooke
Decorated Hat
Clusters of bobble berries decorate the side of this one skein beanie. Designed by 3 Rabbits Patterns. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn.
One Row Lace Wrist Warmers
Easy fingerless mitts knit with just one row repeat lace and ribbed cuffs. Great for cake yarn or multicolored DK weight yarn. Designed by Marie Bocock.
Chevron Fringe Scarf
Zigzag striped scarf with fringe knit sideways with no purl stitches and no ends to weave in (the ends become fringe). Fingering weight. Designed by Susanne Sommer
Roundtop Headband
No longer free. Cabled headband knit flat with an intricate braided cable and ribbed border for a snug fit. Uses less than one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Corrine Walcher.
Beginner’s Guide to Lace Knitting
Free with Kindle Unlimited. 14 knitting patterns by Rita Weiss including Lace Scarf, Crescent Shawl, Coaster, Heirloom Flower Doily, Scarf of Many Colors, Lacy Hat, Lovely Lace Scarf, Delightful Doily, Lovely Lace Collar Two Ways, Fir Cone Lace, Easy Edging, Lacy Market Bag, Elegant Edging, and Winter Lace Afghan.
