Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's tops, cardigans, blankets, toys, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 7/15/24
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Free Patterns
Top in Textured Pattern
Tee pullover top knit flat with a 6 row repeat lace and drop stitch pattern. Front and back pieces are identical. Sizes To Fit: XS to XL. Lace weight yarn. Top in Textured Pattern in Schachenmayr Tahiti 2179. Available in English, Dutch, French, German. A kit is also available.
Dancing Cables Cardigan
Celtic cable cardigan knit flat with button band and neckline knit with the front pieces. No picking up stitches. Sizes XS to XXL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Cheryl Beckerich for Cascade Yarns.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns BFL yarn
- See more Cable Cardigan Knitting Patterns
Sea Creatures Trio
Toy octopus, turtle, and manta ray stuffies, all knit flat. Finished size: 10cm/4 inches. Designed by Natasha Wildy. DK weight yarn.
Astronaut Knitted Toy
Celebrate the anniversary of the moon landing, with this space explorer toy in spacesuit knit flat. Height approx. 20cm /8 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Cher Marcus for Scheepjes
Camomila Shawlette
Easy shawlette or triangular scarf knit in garter stitch with a lace edge using one skein of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Filipa Carneiro for Rosarios.
Ribbing and Cables Blanket
Quick throw with 12 row repeat cables, moss stitch, and ribbing. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Size Approx 46" x 61" [117 x 155 cm]. Designed by Yarnspirations. A kit is also available.
Basket Weave Baby Sweater
Baby cardigan with collar knit with an 8 row repeat basketweave texture. Sizes birth to 6-7 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Carole Barenys.
Pois Chiche Blanket
Easy baby blanket with stripes of 4 row repeat simple ripple lace surrounded by a seed stitch border. Pois Chiche is the french word for Chickpea. Great stash buster for Aran weight yarn. Designed by Mathieu Arnold.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Drops Paris cotton yarn. at Amazon
- See more Ripple Blanket Knitting Patterns
Crete Wrap
Lace rectangular shawl or stole knit with just an 8 row repeat. Includes both written instructions and charts. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin for Cascade Yarns. Worsted weight yarn.
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Cable Slipover
Sleeveless top or vest with asymmetric design with cables on one side and horizontal braid on other side. Sizes 36 to 50. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lana Grossa.
Colourwork Socks
These socks use a self-striping yarn on a solid color background to add an extra dimension to the stripes and stranded patterns. 3 sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lea Petäjä for Novita. A kit is also available.
Sassafras Cardigan
Cropped cardigan knit with the blackberry stitch with a bottom border of rippled lace. Knit in two pieces and seamed. Sizes X-Small to 2X. Designed by Berroco Design Team. Worsted weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Berroco Vintage yarn
- See more Cropped Cardigan Knitting Patterns
Clean Argyle Dishcloth
Two color dish cloth with a diamond pattern in slip stitch mosaic colorwork. 3 sizes. Designed by Silke R. Sport weight.
Threads that Bind Headband
Sheep and women circle this knitting themed headband. 2 sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Clara Benadon as a tribute to the artistry of Faroese women that connects and defines their nation.
Elderwood Tank
Sleeveless lace openwork top that's perfect for layering. Only one size but you could make a large size by using a different weight yarn. Designed by Cathy Pratt. Lace weight yarn. May only be free for a limited time.
Tulip Fair Isle Sweater
Long sleeved pullover with a circular yoke of a tulip garden with fence that is echoed at the cuffs and hem. DK weight yarn. Sizes XS to XXL. Designed by Novita. A kit is also available.
Suncatcher Tee
Cropped patchwork tee top knit with blocks in 9 different colors so it's perfect for stash busting. Designed for at least 5 colors, it's a great stash buster. Sizes 79.5 to 159cm / 31 to 62 inches. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Amalia Sieber for Hobbii. A kit is also available.
Sampler Afghan
Patchwork blanket with blocks in Basket Weave, Trinity Stitch, and Mock Cable. Designed by Caron. Aran weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Breigichean Shawl
Breigichean (bricks in Scottish Gaelic) is a stunning, two colour, top-down, triangular shawl. The colourwork is done using mosaic knitting, so you’re only knitting with one colour at a time and the pattern is created through slipped stitches. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Liz Corke.
Flowers in Pots
Knit flowers in planters make great gifts and decorations. Size Approx. 10-11 cm/4-4.3 inch. Great stash buster for leftover DK weight yarn. Designed by KnittingPatternsGuru
Ilana Camisole
Fitted tank top with a deep V neckline at the front and back and a delicate cable texture. Sizes: XXS to L. Designed Maria Ziablikova. Fingering weight yarn.
Hooligan Hat
Cable beanie hat with a beautiful and unique twisted stitch pattern. 2 sizes. Knit with one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Catrina Frost
Sweetheart Revenge Top or Dress
Stunning pullover sweater or dress with off shoulder neckline, figure hugging ribbing, and unique shaping. Options for long sleeves or cap sleeves. Sizes 25 to 52.5 inches / 64 to 133.5 cm finished bust. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by FridayKnitsDesigns.
Jelly Roll Blanket
Stash buster blanket inspired by the Jelly Roll Quilt knit in strips of garter stitch joined as you go. Great for using up leftover Fingering or DK weight yarn. Designed by Kay Jones
Helleborus Sweater
Flower-inspired pullover worked seamlessly top-down with bobble blossoms and gorgeous cabled yoke. Sizes Bust, waist and hip circumference: 36 to 68 inches / 90 to 170 cm. Designed by Anna Johanna. Fingering weight yarn.
Flowery Patchwork Afghan
Blanket created of two color blocks with flower blossoms worked corner to corner and then joined together. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Loose Loop Patterns
