Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including baby sweaters, women's cardigans, toys, shawls, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 7/14/25
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Free Patterns
Grady Shawl
Easy triangular shawl knit with stockinette and garter stitch border. Sample is knit with one skein of gradient yarn to create easy color. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Annie Baker Designs
Baby Wrap Cardigan
Striped baby sweater with V-neck, raglan sleeve, crossover cardigan fastened with buttons at the side. Knit seamlessly one piece. Sizes 0 to 18 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Suzie Blackman.
Thread Language Throw
Blanket created with blocks of four different stitch patterns in six different colors. The Squares are worked separately in the round and then seamed together. Designed by Tori Gurbisz. Great stash buster for DK weight yarn.
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Cable and Rib Cardigan
Women's cardigan with elbow length sleeves and cables on ribbed background. Sizes: XS to 2X. DK weight yarn. Retro Cardigan Designed by Therese Chynoweth.
Early Bloom Shawl or Scarf
Triangle shawl knit with the dandelion flower stitch texture. 2 sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Toothy Hooded Blanket
Adorable monster blanket wrap knit with 2 row repeat moss/seed stitch. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Jo Allport.
Daisy Lady Skirt
Skirt with pockets and ruffle at bottom. 9 Sizes. Designed by Bethany Schwarz. Sport weight yarn.
FellowSheep
Miniature sheep knitted flat and seamed. Looks like they're a couple of inches long. Designed by Anna Hrachovec.
More Free Patterns
Lace Baby Cardigan
Baby sweater with collar, lace, and pretty picot edging. Size 6-12 months. Uses just one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Annanitato Lolo.
Sunrise Camisole and Shrug
Sleeveless tank with 4 row lace trim at bodice and hem. Matching lace shrug. Sizes: 32” to 40”. Designed by Kirsten Hipsky. DK weight yarn.
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Willow Park Scarf
Easy scarf knit on the bias in a 6 row repeat. Uses one skein of the recommended multicolored cake yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Nona Shawl
Asymmetrical triangle shawl worked in an all over ribbed cable pattern. Includes both charted and written instructions. Designed by Audrey Borrego. DK weight yarn.
Maru Kitty Plush Toy
Look at the cute face on this squeezable kitten stuffie. Felted, finished size of cat is approximately 6.5 inches from nose to tail. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Stephanie Law.
Bows on the Go Cardigan
Easy cardigan with i-cord bows knit flat. Button bands are knit separately and sewn on. No picking up stitches. Sizes XS to 5XL. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Caron
Ocean Breeze Bag
Striped drawstring bag with a handle knit flat. Size height approx. 50cm/20 inches high. Designed for 6 colors it's a great stash buster for Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Cher Marcus.
Fruity Hat
Easy baby fruit inspired hat with leaves all knit flat with garter stitch. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Moonlight on Magnolias Lace Shawl
Top down, crescent shaped shawl inspired by the beautiful Southern Magnolia tree. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by TheiasHearth.
Little Opa Cardigan
Baby and child sized grandpa cardigan with shawl collar. To fit ages: 3 months - 10 years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by FrogginettePatterns.
Blooming Petals Cardigan
Girl's flower themed cardigan with petals for a color, stem button bands, and leaves. Sizes: 1 to 11 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jane Burns
Basket Weave Tote
Purse knit flat with basket weave texture and handles. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Aura5Z.
Daisy Dream Tee
Lightweight and airy top knit in garter stitch with eyelet lace flowers. Sizes XS to 6XL. Designed by Amanda Lee of Lovely by Lee. Fingering weight yarn.
Make me smile beanie
Hat with smiley faces in stranded colorwork. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sandra Jäger.
