Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including shrugs, tops, layettes, baby blankets, shawls, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 5/29/23
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Free Patterns
Maluhia Shawl
Crescent shaped sampler shawl with sections of lace and a lace border. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Julia-Maria Hegenbart. May only be free for a limited time. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
Peter Rabbit
Toy bunny stuffie from the classic tale, with jacket and carrot. Knit flat. Extensive instructions with photos. Designed by MamaKlaraToys. May only be free for a limited time.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Storybook Knitting Patterns
- Get Peter Rabbit books and movies at Amazon
Sweet Diamonds Baby Blanket
Baby blanket with a cabled diamond pattern knit in a 20 row repeat. Great showcase for self-striping yarn. Size: 31" x 34". DK weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim.
Capote Poncho
Cabled Yoke Mini Poncho. Yoke with cables, ribbed collar, and buttons is knit flat, then body is knit in the round with mostly knit stitches. Sizes: XS/S, (M/L, L/XL). Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Vanessa Ewing for Made in America Yarns.
Jerry the Berry Bee
Toy bee stuffie knit flat. The pattern seems easy to me with detailed instructions and photos. The only slightly fiddly bit is knitting the eyes but the instructions are clear. Knitting skills used: Knit, Purl, Kfb, K2tog, Ssk. Size: 30 cm / 12 inches (length). DK weight yarn. Designed by Nicola Riley. May only be free for a limited time.
Petals and Leaves Layette
Matching adorable baby bonnet, cardigan, blanket and booties with a delicate design of lace stitches. Sizes Newborn to 24 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns (Baby rattle is a prop and not included in pattern.)
Lacy Baby Blanket
Circular baby blanket with a lace border of flowers and diamonds. Second Place Winner in Mary Maxim design contest designed by Elizabeth Haffpauir. Sport weight yarn.
Solina Shrug
I love the unique triangle shaped back of this bolero contrasting with the softness of the ruffles. Designed by Satu Ruokamo. Sport weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Reversible Cubism Cowl
Art Deco inspired reversible shoulder cozy cowl can be worn so many different ways. Double knit so it's reversible. The grid reminds of street maps as well. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sian Price-White
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See a double knitting workshope for a free trial at Creativebug
- See more Shoulder Cozy Knitting Patterns
Raising the Bar Blanket
Easy elegant striped throw blanket knit in four panels of stockinette stripes. A perfect project for beginners because it creates a stunning look with basic stitches. Size Width: 38”/96.5cm Length: 44”/112cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Two of Wands.
Gimli Beach Shawl
Sampler shawl in a half pi shape so that the increase rows are made separately between the sections of stitches. Great stash buster. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Sandra Buzza. Pictured project by MagdalenaEska
Striped Baby Set
Free for limited time. I'm not sure how long this is free. Matching baby sweater, blanket, hat, and shoes with stripes. Sizes Newborn to 24 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Women's Weekly
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- See more Baby Sweater Set Knitting Patterns
Vine Lace Shrug and Top
Matching sleeveless top with i-cord shoulder straps and shrug knit with a 4 row repeat lace. Shrug is knit flat in 3 pieces. Top is knit in the round. Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL). DK weight yarn. Designed by Elaine Phillips for ABC Knitting Patterns.
- Get the free SHRUG knitting pattern
- Get the free TOP knitting pattern
- See more Sweater Set Knitting Patterns
Puffer Fish
Fish stuffie toy knit flat in mostly stockinette using some intarsia for the color. The eyes and spots are crocheted but the designer suggest using felt shapes instead if you don't want to crochet. I think you could also make with looped i-cord. Size: 14cm / 6 inches (length). Sport weight yarn. Designed by Annie Ahn. May only be free for a limited time.
Gentle Waves Shawlette
Small lace shawl knit that fits neatly on the shoulders. Knit from the bottom up with a 6 row repeat Fan Shell lace and finished with stockinette shaped with short rows. Uses one skein 437 yards (400 m) of lace weight yarn. Size 60" x 12". Designed by Amy Gunderson for Universal Yarn
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Fibra Natura Whisper Lace yarn at Amazon
- See more 4 Row Knitting Patterns
Nice And Lacy Yoke Tee
Lace feathers circle the yoke of this women's short-sleeved pullover tee sweater. Sizes XS/S 28-34" [71-86.5 cm] to 4/5XL 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]. DK weight yarn. Designed Bernat.
Patterns for Purchase
V-Neck Lace Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan knit with garter stitch with stunning lace panels and fastened with a lace flower. Sizes 32 to 42 inches. Designed by Mary Maxim. DK weight yarn.
Baby Bandanas or Bibs
Colorful baby bibs or bandanas of neckerchiefs that are a great way to use up scrap leftover yarn. One features a bird and the other has pattern stripes. Fun baby shower gift! Designed by Petra Herrmann
Playful Poncho
Buttoned front poncho with collar that looks like it's a 2 row repeat. Sizes Size Small/Medium, Large/X-large. Great showcase for self-striping yarn. DK weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Mary Maxim Prism Yarn
- See more Cape Poncho Knitting Patterns
Svīre Cowl
Lace cowl knit with with written instructions and charts. Uses one skein 306 yards (280 m) of Fingering weight yarn. Svīre is the name of the Common Swift in Latvian. Designed by Skeinwalker Knits.
Ruched Front Cardigans
Cardigans with feminine ruched ruffled panels down the front. Option for long or short sleeves. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm to 137cm 32/34 to 52/54 inches. Woman's Cardigans in Sirdar Summer Linen DK 8138
Horse, Donkey and Unicorn
Toy softies with mix and match options to create a unicorn, horse, or donkey with outfits. One pattern includes instructions for dresses, the other for sweaters and shorts. Finished size: approx. 23cm (9 inches). All of the pieces are knitted flat and seamed afterwards. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Julie Williams of Little Cotton Rabbits.
