Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's tops, cardigans, toys, scarves, blankets, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 7/1/24
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Free Patterns
Aubrey's Summer Set
Matching sleeveless tee top and bucket hat. Top features a v-neck and collar. Hat is knit with a brim that can turn up. Top Sizes XS to 5X. DK weight yarn. Designed by Afifa.
Foothills Sampler Scarf
Nine different stitch patterns separated with garter ridges creates a gorgeous fun sampler scarf. All 9 stitch patterns look good on the reverse side as well. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Vikki Perkins.
Rise and Shine Baby Mobile
Knit light bulbs are a great idea for a fun nursery mobile or home decoration. Designed by Jen Lucas for The Knitting Circle.
Lovebirds
Adorable bird stuffie knit flat. Size 15cm (5.9in) high. Designed for 7 colors it's a great stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by Cher Marcus.
Lotus Bag
Tote knit in a two color zig-zag stripe and texture. Perfect for the beach, shopping or to carry your latest knitting project. Size Width: 12.6 inches (32 cm). Fingering yarn. Designed by Sys Fredens. A kit is also available.
Amusing Horse
Horse stuffie with poseable head and legs. Size 7.9 inches (20cm) tall. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Simplytoys13. May only be free for a limited time.
Spiral Scarf
Garter stitch scarf with increases every few rows that cause the scarf to automatically twist around itself, creating the spiral look. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim
Cambern Sweater
Women's pullover knit with a 2 row repeat Eyelets and Ripples stitch that creates a naturally wavy hem. Bust: 33 to 49" / 90 to 124 cm. Designed by Kathy Zimmerman. Worsted weight yarn.
Garter Tunic
Pullover sweater with boat neck knit flat in garter stitch and ribbed collar and cuffs added. Sizes 36 to 46. Sport weight yarn. Striped Pullover in Lana Grossa Gomitolo Summer Tweed 09.
More Free Patterns
Autumn Aran Purse
Bag knit with a 4 round repeat cable which is mirrored in the 4 row repeat cable strap. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Karen Catlin.
Högtid Cardigan
Cardigan in baby, child, and women's sizes features a lovely diamond lace inset stripe. Child sizes 6 months to 8 years. Adult sizes XS to 4XL. Designed by Sigrid Marie Blom for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
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Maple Playbox Baby Blanket
Colorful baby blanket with a diamond pattern knit with intarsia. Size 35.5 (90) W X 39 L (99). DK weight yarn. Designed by michaeljohnDesigns.
Owlie Mitts
Cabled owls perch on these fingerless mitts. Uses less than one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Julie Elswick Suchomel. Pictured project by thetangledstitch
Oak Leaf, Pine Cone, and Irish Moss Baby Blanket
Cable and lace leaf panel framed with lace pine cones and mossy texture. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lauren C. Brown
Fisherman Rib Big Scarf
Striped scarf knit in a one row repeat fisherman’s rib. Designed by Lisa Gentry. Worsted weight yarn.
Cold Snap Cowl
Buttoned neckwarmer knit with a 4 row repeat Andalusian stitch. DK weight yarn. Designed by knitrelief.
Frankie Fox
Fox stuffie knit flat on two needles. Size stands approx. 27cm/11 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Val Pierce.
Slovenia Tee
Easy striped tee designed for 9 colors so it's a great stash buster. Knit flat with front and back alike. No picking up stitches. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81 to 127 cm/ 32 in. to 50 in. Designed Kaffe Fassett.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Rainbow Briki Sweater With Pockets
Baby and child striped sweater with front kangaroo pocket. Sizes 1yr to 12yr. Designed by Minimi Knit Design. Worsted weight.
Hippopotamus
Hippo toy stuffie knit in the round. Size 28cm (11"). DK weight yarn. Hippopotamus in Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK 4761
Bold Cables Coat Cardigan
Shawl collared cardigan with statement cables on seed stitch. Sizes Small Medium Large Extra Large. Designed by Mary Maxim. Super bulky weight yarn.
Baby Teddy
Teddy bear plushie with different instructions for knitting flat or knitting in the found. Size 8 inches (20 cm) tall. Designed by ElvesWorld.
