Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including baby blankets, baby sweaters, shawls, garter stitch, stash busters, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 7/7/25
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Free Patterns
Cool Front Throw
Sampler blanket knit with 5 stripes of different textures in knit and purls stitches including double moss stitch, zigzags, and more. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Tori Gurbisz.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Premier Yarns Everyday Worsted Solids yarn
- See more Striped Blanket Knitting Patterns
CY1824 Cropped Ribbed Top
Easy tee knit flat in two pieces with a 2 row repeat Fisherman's Rib. 3 Sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by Cygnet
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- Get the recommended Cygnet 100% Cotton DK yarn
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Diagonal Brimmed Hat
Multidirection hat with brim knit flat on the bias and then the crown knit in stockinette in the round. Gorgeous use for variegated and self-striping yarn. Designed by Susan Preston. Bulky weight yarn.
Crossover Baby Cardigan
Baby sweater V-neck, raglan sleeve, crossover cardigan knit in a waffle texture. Knit flat ine one piece. The front and neck bands are knit along with the cardigan. Sizes 0 to 6 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jacqueline Gibb.
Herringbone Shawl
Three color shawlette knit with herringbone texture at the top and herringbone lace border. DK weight yarn. Sticks and Bones Shawl designed by Attic 166.
Dulcian Fingerless Gloves
Quick fingerless mitts knit with a diamond pattern and contrasting cuffs and trim. Named for the musical instrument of the Renaissance that is the predecessor of the modern bassoon. DK weight yarn. Designed by 1 More Row Designs.
Cozy Marley Shawl
Stash busting shawl knit with garter stitch and garter eyelets. Knit with at least three colors of Fingering weight yarn held double for a marled effect. Designed by Cozy Up Knits.
Ice Cream Appliques
Knit ice cream treats perfect for decorating a beach tote and summerwear! Includes Stripy Ice Lolly/Pop, Ice Cream Cone, Bitten Ice Lolly/Pop. Great use for leftover Aran weight yarn. Designed by Louise Smith.
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Vivari Delights Shawl
The designer calls this the Ultimate Stashbuster Shawl as it's knit in stripes of whatever colors you have in Garter stitch, slipped stitch stripes, and 3 versions of Fishtail Lace. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Maria Zilakou.
Striped Tunic
Figure-flattering narrow stripes at the waist and a handy pocket make this striped tunic sweater one of my favorites. Sizes S to XL. Worsted weight yarn. Striped Silk Dress designed by Lene Holme Samsøe.
Diagonal Baby Blanket
Easy blanket knit on the bias with garter stitch to create diagonal stripes. Designed for self-striping cake yarn, I think it would also be a great stash buster Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn.
Baby and Child Striped Hat
Easy hat in baby and child sizes designed for 6 colors so it's a great stash buster for DK weight yarn. Sizes about 3 months to 10 years. Designed by Schachenmayr. Available in English, Dutch,French, German
Rise and Run Cowl
Infinity scarf knit modularly with entrelac in garter stitch rectangles. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sarah E. Chapman.
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- Get the recommended Alegria Grande Orquidea yarn at Amazon
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Nurse Doll
Doll in historical nurse dress with apron and cap, hot water bottle, and bouquet. Knit flat on two needles. Size 18cm/7in. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jean Greenhowe.
Beach Hut Pillow
House shaped with stripes, waffle stitch door and roof, and i-cord border. Knit flat. Size 46cm/10.5 inches high. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Prima.
Buttons Galore Bag
Fun little tote with handles knit in the round with bands of twisted stitches and stocking stitch decorated with pretty buttons. Uses one skein 100g of DK weight yarn. Size approx 6” wide. Designed by Frankie Brown.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Along the Way Shawl
Triangular shawl is worked sideways with colorful cables on garter stitch stripe background. Only one color is used on each row. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Gabrielle Vézina.
Space Rocket and Astronaut
Rocket cushion with a little pocket on the back to carry the astronaut into space adventures. Knit flat on single pointed needles (not in the round). DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry
The friendly capybara Otis
Capybara stuffie with friendly bird, and wearing a humorous crocodile float, All pieces are knitted flat and seamed. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Cheryx.
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Forest Comfy Friends
Lovey blanket toys that can be made as either a bunny or a bear (though they look like a puppy and a kitten to me) with a lace blankie attached. Size 8 inches (20 cm). Designed by SkovCreations.
Sideways Summer Scarf
Scarf knit lengthwise with garter stitch and ripple lace in two colorways. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Michael Harrigan
Cuddly Bear Blanket
Baby blanket merged with a teddy bear so it looks like a toy lying on a striped blanket. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Nicola Valiji.
Snapdragon Cardigan
Sampler sweater knit in the Gansey or Guernsey style with textured stitches that are easy to memorize. Knit in one piece from the bottom up, with no seaming! Sizes: 85 to 155 cm/ 33 to 61”. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Flora and Fauna Knitwear Design.
Saltwater Taffy Bag
Shoulder tote knit int two colors that are joined with two color cables using intarsia. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Corrina Ferguson.
