Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including shawls, sweaters, toys, cardigans shawls, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 6/5/23
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Free Patterns
This Is Fine Meme Sweater
Knit sweater design inspired by the well-known meme of a dog sitting in a fire saying "This is fine" by KC Green. One size with 48” (122cm) but the designer is working on other sizes. Designed by Yu Jie 玉杰.
I Love Dad Wash Cloth
Perfect for Father’s Day, this easy knit message tells Dad how much he is loved and can be used for wash cloths, afghan blocks, or other projects. Designed by Susan Mrenna. Pictured project by Jeanette
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Or buy the pdf at the Ravelry page
- See more Father's Day Knitting Patterns
Cardigans and Cowl
Matching cardigans in two lengths and cowl with a basketweave texture, a flame texture, and stockinette. Cardigans have pockets. Sizes To Fit Bust 32 to 50 inches / 81 to 127cm. DK weight yarn. Cardigans and Snood in Life DK designed by Stylecraft.
Summer Breeze Top
Sleeveless top with a 4 row repeat lace yoke and lace hem. Sizes 34 (36, 40, 44)”. Sport weight yarn. Designed Diane Zangl for Cascade Yarns.
Fitted Top
Easy v-neck ribbed sleeveless women's tank top. No picking up stitches. The v-neck part seems to take a little thought but otherwise it seems simple. Sizes to Fit Bust: 81cm/32in to 122cm/48in. Sport weight yarn. Fitted Top in Lion Brand Vanna's Glamour 81114AD designed by Lion Brand who rates the pattern as easy.
Minami Top
Sleeveless women's tank top with lace panels on front and back. Sizes To Fit Bust: 76cm/30in to 127cm/50in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Emily Nora O’Neil for Berrocco.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Berroco Folio yarn
- See more Center Detail Sweater Knitting Patterns
Emilie Sweater
Women's lace long-sleeved pullover sweater with diamond lace panel on front framed with openwork mesh. Knit flat with easy construction. Sizes to fit bust 34 inches to 52 inches / 80cm to 122cm. DK weight yarn. Emilie Sweater in Phildar Phil Cabotine 098.
Little Teddy Bear
Easy teddy bear toy stuffie knit flat mostly in stockinette using one skein of yarn, with embroidered face. Size About 9 in. (23 cm) tall. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Mosaic Border Shawlette
Small crescent shaped shawl knit in garter stitch with an easy slip stitch mosaic border (just one color per row). Aran weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio.
Blue Iris One Skein Shawl
One skein triangular lace shawl knit from the neck to the long edge. Designed for one skein 400 yards (366 m) of sock/fingering yarn. Designed by Michelle Miller
Capybara
Huggable capybara native to South America is worked in the round and measures about 7 in/17 cm tall if you are using Aran weight yarn. Knitted in the round. Designed by Luna Adelt.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get books about Capybaras at Amazon
- See more Animals of South America Knitting Patterns
Zesty Tank
Sleeveless cutaway top knit with a 4 row repeat cable. Sizes 29 in. to 61 in. Designed by Rachel Brookman for Universal Yarn. Fingering weight yarn.
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Anchors Aweigh Sweater
Nautical themed child's sweater with a cable anchor motif and rope cables. Sizes child 6, 8 and 10. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Deniss A. Saganai.
- Get the free knitting pattern on the Internet archive
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Nautical Knitting Patterns
Dog Finger Puppet
Adorable puppy finger puppet knit mostly in the round. Size: 14 inches. DK weight yarn knitted together. Designed by Una O'Malley
Thalia
Women's tee top knit sideways in two identical pieces with twisted stitch links. Sizes: 33 in to 69 in. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Berroco Pima 100 yarn
- See more Sideways Knitting Patterns
Alba Top
Sleeveless top with 8 row repeat lace yoke. Bottom is knit seamlessly in the round, almost all knit stitches! Then the lace yoke is knit flat. Sizes 27"-47" [68-118 cm]. Fingering weight yarn. Designed Sara Mereu.
Shelridge Striped Shawl
Striped lace triangle shawl knit from the neck to the long edge and the pattern includes two sizes. Designed by Michelle Miller for Fickle Knitter Design. Fingering weight yarn.
One Skein Knot Bag
Knot bag tote knit three parts, the base, the main bag and the handles. Uses just one skein 109 - 153 yards (100 - 140 m) of the recommended DK weight yarn. Designed by Louise Higgins.
Gift Pullover
Is there a child who is a special gift in your life? Share your feelings with this sweater designed to look like a present with ribbon and bow. Sizes S(3-4Y), M (5-6Y), L(7-8Y), XL (9-10Y). Sport weight yarn. Designed by Jane Zane.
Sock Froggee
Frog toy knit in the round in the style of sock toys. DK weight yarn. Designed by Bobbi Padgett. Pictured project by ilovewool
Lovelace Cardigan and Shawl
Matching cropped cardigan with lace at the hips and lace sleeves and lace shawl that can be worn as a collar for the jacket or by itself. Sizes XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Teva Durham for Knitty.
Ella Top
Women's short-sleeved pullover tee sweater with a lace yoke and flirty peplum skirt. Sizes 34"-62" [136-157.5 cm]. Worsted weight yarn. Designed Lisa Borum for Cascade Yarns.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns Friday Harbor yarn
- See more Lace Yoke Top Knitting Patterns
Daisy Top
Sleeveless top or vest knit flat using stockinette stitch with intarsia flower design. Sizes S (M) L (XL). Designed by AnxiousGirlKnits for Hobbii. Sport weight yarn.
Ballet Scrunchie
Rib stitch 2 color hair scrunchie. Perfect for leftover Bulky weight yarn and stash busting. Designed by Wool and the Gang.
Graceful Waves Tunic Sweater
Easy pullover with lace hem. The main body is knit mostly in the round in all knit stitches. No picking up stitches. Photos included. Sizes XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Mollie Johanson for The Spruce Crafts.
Patterns for Purchase
Truro Top
Easy openwork lace sweater or beach cover up. Size: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. Aran or chunky weight yarn. Designed by CamexiaDesigns
Haven Pullover
Women's v-neck pullover sweater with stripes of Stockinette and Texture Lace pattern. Sizes 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)”. DK weight yarn. Designed by Olya Mikesh for YellowBlueDesign.
- Get the knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima yarn at Amazon
- See more Shorter Sleeved Pullover Knitting Patterns
Beginner Dishcloth Set
Set of four dishcloth or afghan block patterns using textures made of knit and purl stitches. DK weight yarn. Designed by OhLaLanaDesigns
Mermaid Doll
Mermaid toy with removable mermaid tail knit in the round. Designed by knitterbeeshop.
