Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting shawls, tops, vests, toys, hats, scarves, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 6/9/25
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Free Patterns
Telesto Shawl
Asymmetrical triangle shawl knit sideways with an all over lace pattern of bobble zigzags and mock eyelet cables. Pattern includes charts and written instructions. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
Noelia Vest
Make waves with this v-neck lace vest or top knit with a 6 round/row repeat ripple lace in two colors. DK weight yarn. Size To Fit Bust: 33 to 69 inches. Designed by Kate Atherley.
Margot's Garden Fingerless Mittens
Stash buster mitts knit with rows of stranded flowers. Great for using leftover sock yarn. Designed by Karen Porter.
Solidago Tee
"Check" out this fun tee with a grid of lace openwork knit flat. Sizes Bust: 35½ to 68" / 90 to 172.5 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
Summit Shawl
Lace and dropped stitches create a wrap with waves and holes. Designed by Mandie Harrington for Knitty. Fingering weight yarn.
F882 Cabled Hat and Cowl
Set of matching hat and cowl knit with an 8 round repeat wavy cable. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio.
Eric Doll
Boy doll with cable sweater and trousers knit separately. All are knitted flat on straight knitting needles and seamed. The hair is knitted and sewn into place. Size 25cm / 10” tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Claire Fairall for Hobbii. A kit is also available. See the matching girl doll Ida later on this page.
Snowshoe Men’s Cardigan
Shawl collared cardigan knit with Celtic cables and rope cables. Sizes XS to 5X. Worsted weight. Designed by Annelise Driscoll Gingrow - Grey Cap Knits
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Cecil Dream Vest
Tabard style v-neck vest knit sideways and fastened at sides with i-cord ties. Sizes XS to 2XL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Wiam's Crafts. Web version is free.
- Get the free knitting pattern - web version
- Buy the PDF knitting pattern at Etsy
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Flowering Weeds Shawl
This is for all those wild flowers that don't belong in the garden but do make a beautiful shawl. This triangular shawl features bands of lace flowers on stockinette and purl ridges and finisehd with a scalloped edging. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Karalee Harding.
Greenstone Sweater
This versatile top is perfect for changing weather. Its detachable sleeves means that you have a tee top, long sleeved pullover, and armwarmers -- all in one project. Sizes XS to 5X. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Renee Kulling for Knitty.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- View Knitty's free tutorial videos
- See more Convertible Knitting Patterns
Relaxed Slipover
Color-blocked v-neck pullover tee knit flat with an 8 row repeat texture. Sizes to fit chest: 81 to 127cm / 32 to 51". Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Birch Knits.
Moby Richard
Sperm whale toy knit in the round and felted. Lots of step by step photos. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Frances Gillespie for Knitty
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- See the Ravelry page
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- See more Whale Knitting Patterns
No purls about it! Cowl
Reversible cowl knit flat in a 4 row repeat criss cross stitch with NO purls. And uses just one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Stacy Wilkinson. Web version is free.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version
- Buy the pdf on the Ravelry page
- See more No Purl Knitting Patterns
Baby Moss Stitch Cardigan
Baby sweater knit with seed or moss stitch texture on the yoke, sleeves, and trim, framed with rope cables. Sizes 3 and 6 months. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Go Handmade. A kit is also available.
Duchess Shawl
Knit fringe creates an easy but edgy triangle shawl. Knit sideways in stockinette stitch with fringe knit along with body in reverse stockinette. Designed by Berroco Design Team. Worsted weight yarn.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Knit and Purl Patchwork Blanket
Sampler blanket with squares made up of only knit and purl stitches. 4 sizes. Great for stashbusting and using up leftover Worsted weight yarn. Designed by KnitSewMake.
Gelma Sweater and Shorts
Matching long sleeved top and shorts with fun stripes. Sizes Top XS to 4XL Shorts XS to 5XL. Designed by lowkeyboldknit.
Gerbera Shawl
Semi-crescent lace shawl with a floral pattern structured like the gerbera flower, starting with a large capitulum of florets (the center “flower head” part) and continues growing out into large flower petals, ending with a lace mesh that accentuates the petal tips. Designed by Linnah.
Marbella Poncho
Lovely lace poncho that can be worn either with boatneck and V-neck. 4 sizes. DK yarn weight. Designed by Berroco.
Butterfly Lovers Shawl
Crescent shaped shawlette/shawl in 2 sizes worked in DK weight yarn. You can add a single button and wear it wrapped around the back or as a cowl. You just need a single skein of DK weight yarn to make the small size or 2 skeins to make the larger size shawl. Designed by lprajogo.
Rip Tide Keyhole Scarf
Stayput wrap combining modern signature raised ribbing and the traditional old shale knit stitch pattern. This can be knit either with or without the keyhole feature. Medium weight yarn. Designed by HandKnitArtisans.
