Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including cardigans, tops, baby sweaters, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 7/10/23
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Free Patterns
Playtime Baby Set
Baby pullover sweater and pants. Sweater features a central cable. Sizes 6 (12, 18) months. Designed by Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
Love Patches Baby Sweater
Baby sweater in basketweave pattern with heart applique elbow patches. Sizes To Fit Age: 3 to 24 months. Designed by Universal Yarn. Sport weight yarn.
Catalpa Pullover
Women's sweater with with a mixture of textures sampler style including basketweave, diagonal stitch, and twisted diamonds. Sizes Bust – 38(42-46-50-54)”. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Berroco.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Berroco Remix yarn
- See more Shorter Sleeved Sweater Knitting Patterns
Lace Sweater
Short sleeved [ullover sweater with deep v neck with leaf lace and rib design. Aran weight yarn. Sizes to fit bust 76/82 cm [30”/32”], 92/97 cm [36”/38”] and 102/107 cm [40”/42”]. Green Sweater with Lace in Schachenmayr Sun City 6291. Available in English and German
Kids to Adult Hoodie
Hooded sweater in sizes for adults and children with optional front kangaroo pocket and i-cord tie. Child Sizes 2 (4, 6-8, 10-12). Adult Sizes S (M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X). Designed by Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
Cable Bag
Purse knit flat with wavy cable triangle and cable handles. Uses one skein of Super Bulky weight yarn. I think it would be fun to use knitting needles instead of the dowels. Size About 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm) not including handles. Designed by Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
- Get the free knitting pattern or kit at Lion Brand
- Or get the free knitting pattern at Lovecrafts
- Get the recommended dowels and caps at Joann
- See more Bag, Purse and Tote Knitting Patterns
Fisherman's Sampler Afghan
Cable blanket knit with 4 different cable patterns in panels. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand
More Free Patterns
Top Down Button Front Capelet
Cape style poncho with collar buttoned in front. Sizes To Fit Bust: 71cm/28in to 157cm/62in. Bulky yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Little Princess Dress
This mixed media child's dress features a knit bodice knit with a 4 row repeat dot stitch with a fabric skirt sewn from two rectangles. Sizes 2, 4, 6, and 8. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jodi Lewanda
Braided Cowl
Easy statement accessory created by knitting three strips of stockinette, seed stitch, and eyelet and then braiding them. Great for stash busting! I would think this would be easy enough for beginners who are comfortable with basic stitches. Designed by Melissa Matthay for Caron. Worsted weight yarn. A kit is also available.
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Amaya Sleeveless Top
Sleeveless pullover knit with alternating sections of trinity or blackberry stitch and panels of leaf lace. Knit in two pieces and seamed. Sizes S (M) L. Designed by Knit Gang for Hobbii. DK weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Rainbow Cotton 8/8 yarn
- See more Trinity Stitch Knitting Patterns
Modern Cable Pullover
This looks so comfortable and cute! Women's short-sleeved sweater with a center panel of cables framed by broken rib texture. Knit flat. Sizes S/M (L/1X, 2X/3X). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand.
Bamboo Tank
Sleeveless tank top knit with a 6 row repeat slipped stitch chevron texture. Knit flat. There is some shaping and the sleeve edges are picked up. It seems easy for more experienced knitters. Sizes Chest: 28.5 (33.5, 36, 41, 43.5, 48, 53)”. DK weight yarn. Designed by Joan Horton for Cascade Yarns.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns ® Pandamonium yarn
- See more Easy Top Knitting Patterns
Cozy Campfire Sweater
This brings back memories! A friendly bonfire with roasting marshmallows lights up this pullover sweater. Sizes S/M, L/1X, 2X/3X, 4X/5X. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Hollie Soave for Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Berkeley Cardigan
Easy women's cardigan knit flat in 4 pieces with a 12 row repeat Spider Lace edge knit into the pattern. No picking up stitches. The collar extensions and lace require attention but other than that, it seems very easy. Sizes S-L (1X-2X). Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Patterns for Purchase
Flat Knit Two-Needles Slipper Socks
Cozy bed socks slippers with garter stitch and stockinette knit flat on 2 knitting needles. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by CrazyHands
Brunhilde Cowl
Collar cowl with a braided cable basket texture. Aran weight yarn. Designed by BernioliesDesigns
Provence Tee
Short-sleeved tee sweater with a chevron lace yoke and sleeves. Sizing: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. DK weight yarn. Designed by ThisCosyNest
Angelic Sweater Poncho
Easy pattern for an elegant poncho with ripple lace and drop stitches knit flat in 2 pieces. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by chezpascale.
Old Shale Shawl
Triangular shawl with old shale lace sections. Instructions for this shawl are provided in both written and charted format. Easy shawl, perfect for beginners. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Clark. Pictured project by CelticCastOn
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Rabbit Organizer
This bunny rabbit has 10 pockets for storing all those little knick-knacks such as knitting needles, crochet hooks, small scissors, cottons and threads, stitch holders and markers, tape measures, pens, and more. Completed Dimensions : Approx. 9 inches / 23cm tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Knitting By Post
