Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including shawls, cardigans, tops, toys, baby and kid clothes, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 5/27/24
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Free Patterns
Modern Knit Clock
Here's a working clock you can knit that's also a decorative cushion with border sections marking the hours! Just knit the cushion the round and add clock kit. Great conversation piece and stash buster. Diameter : about 32cm / 14 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Annie Ahn
Selma
Sleeveless slipover tank top featuring cables that converge into diamond cables at the waist for a flattering look. Sizes S (M) L (XL). Designed by Katrine Wohllebe for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, German
To-Ji Scarf
Sampler scarf with sections of Lace Chevron, Seed Stitch, Seeded Rib Check, and Drop Stitch. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Brenda York of Berroco
Lempi Cardigan
Wrapped front cardigan knit with an 8 row repeat mock cable with a tie closure. Sizes XS to 4XL. Sport weight yarn. Lempi is Finnish for "Favorite". Designed by Kajsa Vuorela Fredriksson for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Achat Shawl
Graphic symmetric triangular shawl knit in garter stitch, starting with a central triangle and knitted up on on both sides. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Alpaka Seide. Available in English and German. Pictured project by findus92
Bear Book Cushion
Teddy bear or polar bear pillow with a Pocket to hold a book or other items. Worked flat. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Cher Marcus
Spot Saver Throw
Sampler blanket with stripes of different slip stitch mosaic and other colorwork including two types of zigzag stripes, checkerboard, diamond lattice, cable, and more. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Spotlight Australia.
High Roller Shawl
Garter stitch shawl with stripes shaped with short rows. Designed by Sarah Roberts. DK weight yarn.
V-Neck Vest
V-neck children's pullover vest knit with a 2 row repeat. Sizes Child 4 to 10 years. Aran weight yarn. Child’s Vest in Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 85 S9058. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
More Free Patterns
Frid T-shirt and Tights
Matching baby and child sized tee sweater and leggings with feet. Sizes 1 year to 10 years. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Tina Hauglund for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
- Get the free SWEATER knitting pattern
- Get the free TIGHTS knitting pattern
- See more Baby Pants Set Knitting Patterns
Zackie Zebra
Zebra plushie knit flat on two needles and seamed. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Minttusuklaa
Little Mishka Teddy Bear
Adorable teddy bear knits up quickly in faux fur. Most of the pieces are worked in the round to make finishing easier. Size Approximately 14" height. Designed by Emily Kintigh. Bulky weight yarn.
Toe-Up Cabled Bed Socks
Tube socks knit from the toe-up with no heel shaping to keep them from twisting uncomfortably when worn to bed. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Holly Marie Knits.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Patons Classic Wool Worsted yarn
- See more Tube Sock Knitting Patterns
Demetra Vest
Sleeveless cardigan vest for children buttoned at yoke and bordered with large cables. Sizes Child 4, 6, 8, 10. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Sara Elizabeth Schmidt
Cashmere Hug Shawl
Striped square shaped shawl sits snugly on the shoulders and features alternating moss stitch and stockinette. Designed by schneckenstrick designs. DK weight yarn.
Zig-Zag Fireside Blanket
Easy stash busting blanket of 4 strips each with 6 squares of zizag stripes, each knit with one colorway of self-striping yarn in a 2 row repeat. 3 colorways are used in the sample blanket. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Clare Myers.
Ballet Wrap Sweater
Horseshoe lace and mesh lace yoke are knit in this wrapped front cardigan. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Michelle Ciccariello.
Stash Me Pocket Scarf
Scarf knit with 2 row repeat mock fisherman’s rib with 2 row repeat honeycomb brioche pockets. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Wool and the Gang. Available in English, French, German
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Special Cup of Tee
Unique cropped pullover shrug or poncho features horizontal growing cables, long-short front and back, contrast texture, voluminous sleeves, and seamless trims. 3 Sizes. Designed by MONM Knitting.
Spofford Scarf
Beautiful, versatile scarf featuring a variety of texture stitches that knits up quickly using bulky weight yarn. Designed by GreenSpun Designs
Platter Protectors
Dish protectors knit flat in garter stitch in two styles, flat or wrapped around dish. Size easily customized. Worsted weight yarn. Designed Denise Balvanz.
Avelina Tank
Sleeveless top with delicate cable details at v-neck and hem, and subtle waist shaping. Sizes XS to 3X. Designed by Triona Murphy.
Hamilton Table Runner
Decorate your table with this runner with a reversible stitch with a wonderfully textural diamond design. The pattern includes stitch charts and full line-by-line instructions for three different sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed Moira Ravenscroft.
Quail Ridge Tee
Short-sleeved pullover tee top featuring a clean, mitred V-neck and a center panel of squishy honeycomb cables. Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Janine Myska. Worsted weight yarn.
Sofa Socks
Quick bed or house socks slippers worked in the round with an hourglass heel. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Sys Fredens
