Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including men's and women's sweaters and accessories, blankets, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 6/1/26
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Free Patterns
Jumper in Relief Stitch
Pullover sweater with stripes of ruched knit with the look of gathered fabric, three quarter sleeves, and folded collar. Knit flat with no picking up stitches. Sport 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.
Apple Leaf Quilt
Blanket created of blocks knit with lace leaf motifs. Updated from an original 1896 pattern designed by Rachel Lynde inspired by the apple-leaf bedspread from Anne of Green Gables novels. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rebecca-Anne C. Do Rozario.
Rialto Cable Scarf
Scarf knit with tapered ends in an 8 row repeat cable texture and finished with pompoms. Designed by Debbie Bliss. Aran weight yarn.
Sorek Socks
Shortie socks knit toe-up with a lace-and-cable design on the top, a short-row heel, and a back tab to keep them from slipping down. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Morse.
Danza de Luz Wrap
Rectangular shawl knit with sections of twisted stitch woven diamond and diamond lattice mesh separated with garter stitch stripes. Worsted weight. Designed by Louis Boria.
Lakefield Cowl
Striped cowl that looks great on both sides. Knit with linen stitch with eye-catching transitions between stripes. Great use for leftover Sport weight yarn. Designed by J.H. Walter.
Flat Slipper Booties
Striped slippers knit flat with textured stripes on the upper and cushy garter stitch on the sole. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Annanitato Lolo of Crazy Hands. Video tutorial included with pattern.
Two-Tone Mittens And Hat Set
Matching beanie and mitten in two colors, both trimmed with mistake rib. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Cheryl Murray.
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Basalt Set
Matching unisex hat and cowl knit with a 3 round repeat Ridged Rib texture. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Alexandra Frankel.
Bumble Bee Baby Booties
Baby shoes knit flat to look like bees with stripe bodies and knit wings. Sizes Newborn to 18 months. Designed by Jane Burns. Sport weight yarn.
Brunch Date Shorts
Comfortable knit shorts with drawstring waist that are perfect for lounging by beach or at home. Sizes XS to 3X. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Bark Blanket
Easy striped dog blanket with the letters WOOF in duplicate stitch. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Wool and the Gang.
New Hope Necklace
Versatile i-cord necklace that gives you many options for looks depending how or if you knot the loops. Uses one skein of Sport weight yarn. Designed by J.H. Walter.
Golden Girl Sleeveless Top
Scoop neck camisole knit with 2 row/round repeat Broken Rib texture. Perfect for layering under cardigans and openwork tops. Sizes: XXS to 4XL. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Stine Hoelgaard Johansen for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Songbird Capelet
Colorful shoulder cozy cowl knit in the round with almost all knit stitches. Knit with stripes of a self-striping yarn, alternating with two solid color (black and white in example). Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lucia Fornasari.
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Dad's Cabled Vest
Clasic pullover men's vest with v-neck knit with a 4 row repeat all over cable. Body is knit flat but neckline is finished in the round. Sizes S to 2XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Ira Dearing.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Something About Lilacs
Cropped lace poncho with with a split neckline that creates a pretty collar. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Petra Christel Breakstone.
Colorful Fun Blanket
Striped sampler baby blanket knit with stripes in a variety of knit and purl textures with a fun sawtooth border. Designed by Mary Maxim. Great stash buster for DK weight yarn.
Men’s Short-sleeved Shirt
Men's shirt-style cardigan with shirt collar, short sleeves, buttoned front, and asymmetric stripes. Looks like it's knit flat. 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.
Little Knitted Creatures
Free With Kindle Unlimited. 26 designs for easy skill levels come with step-by-step instructions, full-color photos, and story ideas for your new friends. Designs include: hedgehog, owl, pig, octopus, turtle, gnome, and more. Projects call for size 4 worsted weight yarn and straight knitting needles. Size between approximately 2 1/2" and 4 1/2" tall. Designed by Amy Gaines.
