Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's cardigans, July 4th projects, accessories like shawls and hats, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 6/29/26
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Free Patterns
Children’s Colorwork Hat and Vest
Matching children’s hat and vest knit with a check and diamond pattern. Hat is knit flat. Vest body is knit flat and edges are knit in the round. Sizes 4 to 12 years. DK weight yarn. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
Frosted Gumdrop Hat
Beanie knit with colorful dots. 4 Sizes that the pattern says are adults but the smaller sizes look like they could fit children. Designed for at least 5 colors, it's a great stash buster Aran weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team.
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Hen Chick
May only be free for a limited time. Life-sized baby chicken knit flat with short row shaping and pieces joined as you go. Size 7cm/ 3in tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Claire Garland.
Deann Hat and Mitts
Matching set of beanie and fingerless mitts knit with a 6 round repeat Little Pyramid stitch. Sizes Small, Medium Large. DK weight yarn. Designed by Ellen Kapusniak.
Lash Sleeping Mask
It's sweet dreams wherever you are, on the plane or in a hotel room with this easy and comfy knit Sleeping Mask that only takes a couple of hours to make, so you can knit it on the plane before your nap. Uses less than one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Arianna Frasca.
Textured Dishcloth and Basket Weave Dishcloth
Two easy dishcloths, one knit with a 2 row repeat flecked texture and the second knit with an 8 row repeat checkerboard texture. Size 8 x 8 inches / 20 x 20cm. Designed by Petals to Picots. Worsted weight yarn.
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Tuxedo Collar Men’s Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover with shawl collar knit flat with brick pattern in slip stitch mosaic colorwork. It looks like there are no stitches picked up. Aran 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.
Flame in the Night Jar Candle Cozy
Easy jar sleeve knit with a lace pattern is created using a drop stitch. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Miriam Katherine.
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Bald Eagle
May only be free for a limited time. All American bird in stuffie form with the neck, head and beak are knit as one piece. The wings and tail are separately and sewn on. No size given but from pictures, it looks to be about 6 inches beak to tail. DK weight yarn. Designed by Kathy Pieprzyk.
Whisky Ahoi Socks
Nautical themed socks knit with ocean waves that contain swimming fish and floating sailboats. 4 Sizes. Sock weight yarn. Designed by Annette Gürtner.
Friendship Roses
Knit flowers worked flat with long i-cord stems. DK weight yarn. Designed by Ellen Kapusniak.
Bramble Road Cardigan
Patchwork style cardigan with shawl collar knit with sections of different colors and textures including Perforated Mesh Lace, Moss Stitch, and Stockinette. Knit flat. Sizes S to XXL . Designed by Susan Dingle.
Ridged Shawl
Easy reversible triangle-shaped shawl knit sideways with garter stitch and reversible lace. Sample was created in self-striping Worsted weight yarn. F789 Ridged Shawl designed by Vanessa Ewing.
Leaf Headband
Lace leaves circle this heaband knit flat with vine cable edging. 3 sizes. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Autumn Leaf Winter Headband designed by Janis Frank who allows you to sell items you make from this pattern. Web version is free.
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Montrose Cable Jumper
Color blocked pullover sweater knit with a cable panel down the front and cable borders at hem and cuffs. Body is knit flat and neckband is knit in the round. Sizes S to 2XL. Medium weight yarn. Designed by Spotlight.
Montevideo Cardigan
Buttoned cardigan with collar and pocket knit with textured body and contrasting sleeves. Sizes XS to 5X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Isabel Nascimento for Knitty.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Gentle Waves Cardigan
Baby and toddler sized sweater knit with a lacy seaside them with fishtail/sailboat lace pattern and wavy stripes in ridged garter stitch. Sizes Newborn to 2 years. Designed by Sirdar. DK weight yarn.
Ladies' Hooded Jacket
Cardigan sweater with hood, pockets, buttoned front, and texture details. Sizes 34-40. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim.
Uncle Sam Gonk Gnome
Gnome softie or treat holder in stars and stripes flag inspired clothes for Fourth of July. Knit flat on straight needles. Size 6 inches (15 cm) tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rebecca Roberts
Honeycrisp Dishcloth
Wash cloth knit with a lovely texture, framed with mock cable borders, and finished with i-cord edging. Size 8 x 8 inches / 20.5 x 20.5 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Emily Weller.
