Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's tops, baby and child clothing, shawls, blankets, toys, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 6/10/24
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Free Patterns
Cable Sampler Scarf
Sampler scarf with 12 cable patterns that could be knit one a month. You can also use the patterns for 12 cloths, 12 blanket squares, and more. DK weight yarn. Designed by Cécile Mouton.
Merriam Shawl
Bold, graphic triangular shawl with a central, log cabin block surrounded by stripes. Sport weight yarn. Designed by megi burcl.
Pocket Bunny
Bunny rabbit comfort doll plushies about 12 cm (4.7 inch) tall. The pattern is written in two versions: on DPNs and on stright needles. Great stashbusters for DK weight yarn! Designed by Ala and Ela for Twins Knitting. Pictured project by buffoo
Drop Stitch Top
Sleeveless tunic length tee with and asymmetric hem, horizontal stripes of dropped stitches on the yoke, and vertical stripes on the bottom piece. Fingering weight yarn. Dislexicus designed by Tuna, Available in English and German
F926 Shoulder Warmer
Easy capelet poncho knit in the round with decreases for shaping. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio.
Chunky Storage Basket
Quick basket knit with one skein 106 yards of the recommended Super Bulky weight yarn. Size approximately 20″ circumference by 4.5″ height. Designed by Susan Frick.
Tube Socks for Kids
Designed to fit little ones longer with no heel to grow out of, these easy socks look great in self-striping yarn. Sizes Newborn to 9 years. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jane Richmond.
Koda Redux Bear
Teddy bear designed for chenille yarn. Size 9" tall. Uses less than one skein of the recommended Super Bulky weight yarn. Toy, Bear, Koda Redux designed by J.G. Miller.
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Simnia Cardigan
Baby cardigan with a stitch that looks like sea shells. It is a repeat of six stitches and is easy to memorise. Knit seamlessly from the top down in one piece. Sport or DK weight yarn. Sizes Newborn to 12 months. Designed by Janet Harvey.
More Free Patterns
Cockleshell Camisole
Sleeveless tank top inspired by the beach with shell lace border and garter rib texture like wave patterns in sand. Sizes XS to 6X. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Kai Mistry.
Braids Sweater
Stunning stranded colorwork and Latvian braid trim create a colorful cropped pullover. 4 Sizes. Perfect for leftover Sport weight yarn. Designed by Anna Börsholm.
Hooded Tunic
Striped sleeveless vest or tunic with hood and pockets. Great for beach cover-ups! Sport yarn weight. Long Top with Hood in Schachenmayr Catania - S7368. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
Cable Vest
Cable children's pullover sleeveless top or vest knit with a braided cable panel framed with wavy cables. Sizes Newborn to 7 years. DK weight yarn. 7692 Sleeveless Pullover designed by Elle.
176 Flower Top
V-neck pullover top with a line of bobble and lace flowers down one side. Knit flat in two pieces. No picking up stitches. Designed by LuÃsa Ló. Available in English and Portuguese
Square Blanket
Easy blanket created from four garter stitch triangles. Self-striping yarn adds extra dimension and easy color. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Premier Design Studio. A kit is also available.
Rustrel
Easy v-neck tee top sweater worked top down, in one piece, seamlessly. No picking up stitches. Sizes XS to XXL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by L'Atelier des Glénettes.
Lantic Bay Shawl
Easy shawl in two colors with garter stitch stripes and eyelet lace knit sideways. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Catherine McLennan.
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- See more Sideways Triangle Shawl Knitting Patterns
Easy Peasy Chevron Chunky Throw
Easy blanket with welted zigzag texture in two colors and 7 row repeat. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by See Love Share
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Scandi Owl
Pocket buddies in the shape of friendly owls knit with felt faces. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Debra Gorman
Lola Hooded Vest
Sleeveless tunic length cardigan vest with hood and pockets is easy to layer under jackets for a chic, casual look. Finished Bust: 32 to 70" / 81 to 178 cm. Designed by ChiWei Ranck.
Ennerdale Cardigan
This unusual cardigan has an unique floral texture formed by working raised stitches around the hem and on the sleeves. Sizes bust 32-50 ins/81-127 cm. Designed by Jennie Atkinson. DK weight yarn.
Hoya Vest
Toddler, child, and teen sized vest knitted bottom up on straight needles with a front lace panel combined with tiny cables. Sizes 18 months to 16 Years. DK weight yarn. Designed by ViTalinaCraft.
Codex Capelet
Reversible capelet with a double-breasted collar and cable detail. Knits up super fast in worsted or aran weight yarn. Designed by Carina Spencer
