Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including one skein projects, women's cardigans, children's ponchos, shawls, toys, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 6/17/24
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Free Patterns
Zigzag Water Bottle Cozy
Bottle sleeve with zigzag stripes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cristi Payne
Tunic Vest
Child's tabard vest with cables and fastened with buttons at sides. Sizes 2 years to 9 years. Chunky weight yarn. 7712 Tunic designed by Elle.
1 2 3 Knit Numbers
These knitted numbers from 0 to 9 are perfect for education play toys for children, for birthday decorations, and more. Knit flat. Size Height: 14 cm / 5.5”. Designed by Libère tes mailles. Worsted weight yarn.
Vronerl Shawl
Rectangular diamond lace and cables shawl inspired by the Bavarian national costume. Designed by Kristin Joél. A kit is also available.
Ladybug Children’s Sweater
Pullover with a striking ladybug motif in intarsia on the sleeves knit flat. Sizes 3 yrs to 12 yrs. Designed by Knit Gang. DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Eyelet Jacket
Wrapped front cardigan with 16 row repeat eyelet and i-cord tie. No picking up stitches though they recommend a very easy crochet finish. 3 sizes. DK weight yarn. 28 Jacket in Lana Grossa Silkhair.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Lana Grossa Silkhair yarn
- See more Ballet Cardigan Knitting Patterns
Cozy Celine Jumper
Long-sleeved pullover featuring what looks like a mitered design that creates perpendicular lines and a beautiful diagonal line on both the front and the back, created with knit and purl stitches. Sizes XS to 4XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sanna Mård Castma. A kit is also available.
Harry Styles Patchwork Cardigan
Knitting pattern for the cardigan worn by the singer made available for free by the original designer. Created from blocks of different textures and colors including houndstooth, it's great for stash busting. Colour Block Patchwork Cardigan designed by JW Anderson. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Pictured project by sakuramomo
Last Minute Slippers
Great for quick gifts! Make these slippers in just a few hours. Knit flat with one skein of the recommended Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Kristina Larson.
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Bluey
Puppy dog comfort doll plushies inspired by the cartoon character. 10 inches 25cm in DK weight yarn. Designed by Sue Ambrose. May only be free for a limited time.
Phoebe Poncho
Easy poncho knit in the round and then buttoned to form sleeves. No picking up stitches. Stripes are made with self-striping yarn. Sizes To Fit Age: 2 Years to 8 Years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Premier.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Premier Sweet Roll yarn at Amazon
- See more Ponchos for Kids Knitting Patterns
Hermione Fair Isle Cardigan
Cardigan sweater with sections of flower patterns, diamond patterns, and more. DK weight yarn. Sizes 81cm/32" to 117cm/46". Designed by Emma Wright. A kit is also available.
Garter Stitch Sweater
Pullover poncho with sleeves knit in garter stitch designed for self-striping yarn. No picking up sleeves. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Noro.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Noro Silk Garden yarn
- See more Poncho Sweater Knitting Patterns
Sunset Socks
Striped socks alternating two different gradient yarns with vertical slipped stitch stripes. 3 sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jane Burns.
Fading Ombre Ripple Blanket
Worked sideways in a zigzag pattern. Alternating two gradient yarns creates a striking ombre effect. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Caron. A kit is also available.
Hobo Bag
Purse knit flat with a 4 row repeat. Size: Approx 12 ins [30.5 cm] square (excluding handles). Designed by Bernat. Worsted weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended purse handles at Amazon
- See more 4 Row Bag Knitting Patterns
Lacy Leaf Scarf
One skein scarf with an airy 16 row repeat leaf lace. Uses one skein of the recommended Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio. Pictured project by CafPow who made charts and used about half a skein/76 grams.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Mary Maxim Best Value worsted yarn
- See Catpow's charts
- See more One Skein Scarves Knitting Patterns
Fern Blanket
Blocks with lace leaves and trees with bobbles create a patchwork blanket with a leaf lace border. Designed by Yarnsmiths. Great stash buster for Super Chunky weight yarn.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Picnic Pooch Dog Coat
Dog sweater with a gingham checkerboard design inspired by picnic blankets, secured with chest strap and tummy strap. 2 sizes. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss.
Forest Friends
Izzy animal dolls including hedgehog, badger, mole, and owl knit in one piece from the bottom-up, either flat or in the round. Sizes Fingering 4 3/4"; DK/Sport 5 1/4"; Worsted 6". Designed by Esther Braithwaite
Dandelion Top
Strappy tank top is knit in the round bottom up, with the dandelion stitch at the hem. Sizes XS to 5XL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Magali McDonald (The Knit Yorker). A kit is also available.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern at Lovecrafts
- See more Dandelion Stitch Knitting Patterns
Whippoorwill Shawl
Elegant shawl with contrasting lines of eyelets inspired by the unique song of the woodland birds. Its range of sizes, crescent shape, and wide wingspan allow for several different styles of wear. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Carina Spencer.
