Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including shawls, shark themes, women's tops, baby clothes, baskets, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 7/8/24
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Free Patterns
Sullivan Shawl
Crescent shaped shawl worked from side to side in garter stitch with a lace border, shaped with short rows, increasing for the first half, then decreasing for the second half. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team
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- Get the recommended Berroco Vintage Sock
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Shark Racerback Dress
Sharks and waves chase across this fun dress that makes a perfect beach coverup. One size. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Natt Supab. Web version is free.
Blue-Berry Basket Tee
Short-sleeved tee sweater features a cable vine with lace leaves and bobble berries running up one side from a basketweave border that is mirrored in the sleeve cuffs. Sizes S,M,L,XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Judy Lamb.
Joyful Tunic
Hooded sleeveless vest or pullover top with easy lace mesh. Great for beach cover-ups! Sizes Extra Small to 2X Large. Lace yarn weight. Designed by Laura Zukaite for African Expressions
Honey and Bees Socks
Colorful bees in their honeycomb hive on these striped cuff-down socks with honeycomb texture toe. 3 sizes. Designed by Trésor Mimi. Fingering weight yarn. Available in English and French
Knit Sunglasses
Fun way to use up leftover yarn! Knit a colorful cozy for sunglasses. Perfect for a day at the beach, parades, Mardi Gras, dress up with the kids, and more. Uses just 22 - 28 yards (20 - 26 m) of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Jennifer Gelder.
It's Just a Knit Basket
Easy one skein basket knit with a one round repeat diagonal texture with a button closure. Size 8” tall and 8” in diameter. Uses one skein of the recommended Jumbo weight yarn. Designed by Aimee Pelletier for Darn Knit Anyway. There's also a link to a crochet version on pattern page.
Daisy Romper
Baby onesie romper with embroidered flowers. Sizes 1 month to 12 months. Designed by Durable Yarn. Fingering weight.
Cornflower Slipover and Skirt
Child sized sleeveless top or vest with flowers in lace and bobbles and matching skirt with lace. Sizes 2 yrs to 14 yrs. Fingering weight yarn. Blåklint Slipover and Skirt designed by Stine Hoelgaard Johansen for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, German, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
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Flower Garden Scarf
Lace sampler scarf based on the real garden plan of the designer's grandmother with sections for tulips, roses, lavender, trellis, fruit trees, vegetable plot, and grass. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Clothesline Designs.
Villapesupinnat Shawl
Versatile triangular shawl knit with a variety of stripes and stitch textures including lace, brioche, garter stitch, basketweave, broken seed stitch and more. Can be easily customized to your taste. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Pirjo Lakkapää ja Katri Raunama. Available in English and Finnish. Pictured project by Tellihani
Sea Breeze Cover-Up
Summer dress or beach cover-up with chevron lace. Sizes XS to 5XL. Sport weight yarn. Designed by By Katerina. Web version is free.
Calme Top
Basketweave sleeveless v-neck top or vest. Sizes 87.5 to 162 cm / 34 to 63". Designed by Imke von Nathusius for Hobbii. Sport weight yarn. A kit is also available.
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Estelle Wrap and Cap
Lacy rectangular shawl and matching hat with optional beading. The main body of the shawl is a 4 row repeat. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Colinton Australia Exclusive.
Winnie the Whale Shark
Whale shark stuffie toy knit flat. Size 10cm / 4 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Natasha Wildy. May only be free for a limited time.
Book Buddy Bag
Bag with handle to carry your books to the beach or wherever you go. Worked flat. Size: Approximately 18cm (7 inches) wide, 23cm (9 inches) high. DK weight yarn. Designed by Ellen Kapusniak
Owl Bucket Hat
Brimmed hat knit flat with cabled owls. 2 sizes. Designed by Janis Frank who allows you to sell finished hats you make from this pattern. Aran weight yarn. Web version is free.
- Get the free knitting pattern - web version. Scroll down the target page to see the pattern.
- Buy the PDF knitting pattern at Etsy
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Wheel Window Bandana with Ties
Kerchief that also can be worn around the neck is knit flat in a 4 row repeat to form a semi-circular shape with slipped stitches “spokes” and i-cord ties. Designed by Lili Tobias for Hobbii. Uses one skein of Sport weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Reversible Wrap Vest
Versatile cardigan vest in sizes for the whole family knit with a stitch that looks great on both sides. Sizes Baby to Adult. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Vanessa Cayton.
Multiplicity Bag
Striped purse with a large main pocket that folds over to form a flap, and smaller front pocket. Since the bag is double knit throughout there is no need for a lining! Size 9” wide, and 10” deep main pocket unfolded. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Allyson Dykhuizen.
Ronni Top
Pullover tee with asymmetric shaping and eyelet details knitted in two pieces and seamed. Sizes To Fit Bust: 86 to 122cm (34" to 48"). DK weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss. A kit is also available.
Layla Jacket
Shawl collared cardigan for girls knit seamlessly from the top down. Sizes Cardigan Newborn to 8 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by heaventoseven Designs.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern at Etsy
- See more Seamless Baby Cardigan Knitting Patterns
Foxtastic Layette Set
Fox baby layette set including an adorable cardigan, sweater, hooded coat, hat, and a hooded blanket to keep your baby snug. Sizes Newborn to 12 Months. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss. A kit is also available.
Fuzzy Bee Baby Blanket
Adorable baby blanket with cute bees. 2 Sizes. Designed by MossyBottomFarm.
Stash Buster Patchwork Cardigan
Patchwork sweater with a boho festival look. Great use for all the leftover oddballs you have lying around. Designed by Suzy Rai.
Cat Tea Cosy
Fun teapot cover with cat face, ears, and whiskers. Size 46cm/18" circumference and 18cm/7" high. DK weight yarn. Designed by Nicky Barfoot
