Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including clothes for women, children, and babies, toys, blankets, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 7/6/26
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Free Patterns
Sunset Split Vest
V-neck pullover vest knit half and half in two colors. Sizes 72 cm to 157 cm / 29 inches to 62 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
Stitchwork Blanket
Sampler blanket with different textures using just knit and purl stitches including double alternating andalusian, diagonal lines, two stitch check, interrupted rib, tiles, and reverse diagonal. 2 sizes Crib (Throw). Sport weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Cropped Cardigan
Long-sleeved bolero knit with an 9 row repeat cable texture and finished with curved ribbed border. Sizes To Fit Bust: 33 to 39” / 82 to 97 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by African Expressions.
Panda
Easy long-legged toy panda knit flat and shaped with short rows. Size Height: 29cm/ 11.5in tall. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Claire Garland. May only be free for a limited time.
Star Stitch Hair Tamer
This headband is the perfect one skein portable project. Knit it in the car or by the pool and then wear it! Knit flat in star stitch. Uses less than one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by DaniDo Crafty.
Divergent Necklace
The perfect accessory for summer evenings, this necklace looks like a seashell to to me. The shell is shape with short row wedges. It's a beautiful way to use up leftover scrap Fingering weight yarn. Designed by J.H. Walter.
Harmonia Dress and Girl's Top
Two projects that are perfect for summer. A woman's dress or beach cover-up knit flat in a 4 row repeat eyelet stitch in 2 sizes. A girl's tunic with halter top and full body in sizes 4 years to 8 years. Sport 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.
Tiny Frida Kahlo
Small pocket-sized doll styled after the artist Frida Kahlo who was born on July 6, 1907. Knit flat with shawl, skirt, and flower braid in her hair. Size 12cm / 5 inches tall in scraps of DK weight yarn. Designed by The Knitting Student.
More Free Patterns
Platypus
Large cuddly platypus cushion softie knit flat. Size 80cm (31.5 inches) long, 22cm (8.5 inches) wide. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Ellen Kapusniak.
Playtime Romper
Baby and toddler size onesie knit with stockinette stitch and a slipped stitch texture with button fastening between the legs for easy changes. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes 3 months to 4 yrs. Designed by Olaug Beate Bjelland. Available in English, German, Norwegian, Swedish
- Get the free knitting pattern. Select your language before downloading.
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Romper Knitting Patterns
What Would Frida Wear Tee
Inspired by Frida Kahlo’s traditional Tehuantepec-style Mexican tops, this knitted tee features a basketweave texture framing a colorful central panel of geometric mosaic knit designs and Latvian braids. Sizes XS to 3X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Donna Druchunas for Knitty.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version
- Buy the pdf on Ravelry for $1
- Read more about Frida Kahlo
Women's Heart Eyelet Lace Sweater
May only be free for a limited time. Lace sampler sweater with sections of hearts, zigzags, and mesh columns. Sizes To Fit Bust 32 to 40". Designed by Martin Storey for Woman's Weekly. DK weight yarn.
INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select the free option. Make sure the price is 0.Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the link to download the pattern
Blankie Slippers
Easy two-needle slippers knit flat with garter stitch heels and ribbed toes. 3 sizes. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Spotlight.
Pluton Children's Sweater
Pullover jumper with with wrapped shawl collar knit flat in two row repeat garter rib. Neckband is knit separately and sewn on. It looks like there are no stitches picked up. Sizes To Fit Age: 2 Years to 10 Years. Bulky weight yarn. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
Mandy Ribbed Hat
Easy to knit and wear one skein hat knit with classic ribbed texture. Uses one skein Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Bran
Party Polar Bear Sweater
Children's jumper with adorable polar bear ready to party with a fim bow that's knit separately and sewn on. Knit flat. Sizes 12 Months to 5 Years. Designed by Cygnet. DK weight yarn.
INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select the free option. Make sure the price is 0. Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the link to download the pattern
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Fabergé Shawl
This triangle two-color shawl features the Scale Quilting stitch from Barbara Walker’s Learn-to-Knit Afghan book, framed by an eyelet section and pleated rib border. 3 sizes kerchief, medium shawl, large shawl. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Laura Aylor.
- See more pics and get knitting pattern at Lovecrafts
- Get the Learn-to-Knit Afghan book on Amazon
- See more Barbara G. Walker Knitting Patterns
Bubble Stitch Cardigan
Cropped cardigan featuring statement sleeves knit with bubble stitch. Knit flat with a garter stitch yoke above stockinette. Sizes Women’s Small to Extra Large. Quick knit in chunky weight yarn. Designed by Girlthatmakes.
Walking into Spiderwebs Hat
This unique hat features a large cabled spider inspired by Barbara G. Walker's design in A Third Treasury of Knitting Patterns framed by an overall cabled spiderweb pattern. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rebekah Wilce.
Enchanted Summer Shorties
Top/cuff down shortie sock that's perfect for self-striping yarn with fun details like a lattice stitch on top and lace stripe at the toe. Sock weight yarn. Designed by Loulabella Knits
Laces Mittens
Corset inspired fingerless mitts with ruffled picot edged cuff and laced with ribbons. Uses less than one skein of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Petra Christel Breakstone
