Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including blankets, shawls, toys, cardigans, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 7/29/24
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Free Patterns
Elder Throw
Stash buster blanket with patchwork blocks in various sizes with stitches such as mitered squares, twisted lattice diamonds, slip stitch colorwork, lace, and more. Designed for 13 colors, it's a great stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by Lisa Richardson for Rowan. Pictured project by Lindacarole333
- Get the free knitting pattern. This was a KAL so there are multiple files.
- See more Patchwork Knitting Patterns
Circus Elephant
Elephant stuffie with party or clown hat and ruff. All are worked flat in separate pieces and seamed. Size 34cm/13.5 inches height. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Cher Marcus
You CAN Do It Sampler Scarf
Inspired by a walk in the woods, this sampler scarf including stitches like Chevron Seed Stitch, Corded Rib, Little Flower Eyelet Lace, Basket Weave, and more. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jean Barresi.
Roxaboxen Top
Easy top knit sideways as large rectangle with open sides like a poncho and i-cord ties to fasten in place. Sizes XS to 5X. DK weight yarn. Designed by Renee Kulling for Knitty who named this for the picture book by Alice McLerran and Barbara Cooney.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the Roxaboxen book at Amazon
- View Knitty's free tutorial videos
- See more Poncho Top Knitting Patterns
Sea Glass Cardigan
Figure flattering A-line cardigan with lace bodice and cap sleeves. Knit flat with front bands and neck band knit as you go so there's no picking up stitches. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes 32" to 44". Designed by Lynn Anne Banks.
Sweet Bunny
One skein of Fingering weight yarn makes up two of these adorable bunny rabbit toys knit in the round. Finished Height: Approximately 11 inches. Designed by Purl Soho.
Esther
Short-sleeved pullover top knit with a 6 row repeat all-over cable stitch. Sizes To Fit: 32 to 40 inches. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Rita Taylor
Leafy Shawl
Crescent shape shawl with overlapping lace leaves with cable vines. A matching hat pattern is also available. DK weight yarn. Blattltuach designed by Angelika Luidl. Available in English, German, Italian
- Get the free SHAWL knitting pattern
- Get the free HAT knitting pattern
- See more Botanical Shawl Knitting Patterns
Trekkie's Wavy Rainbow Blanket
Alternating ripple stripes of colorful Feather and Fan lace and white Railroad Track texture create a heavenly blanket. DK weight yarn. Designed by Catherine Hearn.
More Free Patterns
Poppy Poncho
Easy eyelet lace poncho knit flat in one rectangle with a 6 row repeat. Prefer a shawl? Just don't seam the piece. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Wool and Grace.
Charisma Sweater
Sleeveless pullover vest or top knit with a 4 row/round repeat Box Stitch. Sizes 33½ to 67". Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Yonca Ozbelli for Universal Yarn.
Rosalind Baby Blanket
Easy baby blanket knit with a mock cable lace eyelet stitch in a 4 row repeat. Size Approx. 31"x 34". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Nan Gordon
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Malabrigo Yarn Rios yarn
- See more Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns
Marianne Shawl
Triangular shawl with stripes in stockinette on garter stitch, that decrease to points. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Katrine Nordestgaard
Rosebud Bag
Tote constructed of a rectangle knit flat and folded. Knit with a 4 row repeat slip stitch texture. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Morse.
Just Weave It Cowl
Designed with the 4 row repeat French Weave in honor of the Paris Olympics, this cowl is knit flat in two colors. 2 Sizes DK weight yarn. Designed by Susan Ashcroft. Pictured project by summerberrycrafts
Rainbow Fade Shortie Socks
Stash buster footie socks designed to use up scraps of leftover yarn. 3 sizes. Ribbed cuff and heel flap. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Shelly Diaz
Paris Sweater
Knit simply as a large rectangle, the bias flow of the fabric and the unexpected placing of arm, neck, and waist openings creates a beautiful poncho style pullover sweater. Any yarn. Designed by Gayle T Ortiz. Pictured project by darkaknits
Remember Cardigan
Cardigan with fitted smocked bodice in an 8 row repeat and collar above a flared body. Aran weight yarn. Sizes 32 to 52. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Uptown Maxi Coord
Matching long-sleeved crop top and striped skirt with split-seam. 7 Sizes. Designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
Woodland Friends
Animal toy set includes a fox, rabbit, squirrel, mouse, owl, and hedgehog, and accessories including a waistcoat, scarf, and a satchel bag. The toys are knitted mostly on single pointed needles. Designed by Amanda Berry. DK weight yarn.
Katusha Poncho
Elegant lace poncho. The pattern has a stitch chart and a written description for each round. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Olga Lambert.
Lobélie Sweater
Gansey style sampler sweater with knit and purl chevron and basketweave textures. Sizes: 85 to 155 cm/ 33 to 61”. Designed by Maloraé Designs.
