Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including shawls, cardigans, baby sweaters, men's clothing, hats, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 8/4/25
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Free Patterns
Striped Blanket
Easy blanket knit with stripes of seed stitch, stockinette, and garter stitch in 7 colors so it's a great stash buster. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lily Sugar 'n Cream
Hikaru Shawl
Inspired by colorful lights that shine like dancing in the darkness, this triangular shawl features slipped stitch dashes and colorful ridge stripes. Just one color per row. Hikaru means to shine in Japanese. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Kurumi Nakajima. Available in English and Japanese
Season-Spanning Cardigan
Cropped cardigan with stand up collar and elbow length sleeves knit flat. Sizes S to 2XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Grace Alexander.
Striped Hoodie
Baby pullover sweater with hood knit in 4 color stripes. Sizes 3 months to 18 months. Designed by Patons
Margaux Striped Beret
Tam style hat with ribbed brim and striped crown. Designed by Alexandra Tavel for Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Baby Cardigan F825
Classic baby sweater knit flat with color created with self striping cake yarn. Sizes: Newborn to 18 months. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio
Rustic Hat and Mitts
Matching unisex beanie and fingerless armwarmers knit with a zigzag texture. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Robbie Laughlin
Mini Dolls
Five small doll friends with different outfits and hair. Size: 10cm/4 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Annie Ahn.
More Free Patterns
Asymmetric Raglan Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan with offset button fastening at yoke knit flat with 4 row repeat moss stitch. Only neckband is picked up. Sizes S to XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lene Holme Samsøe
Antonio's Summer Cappello
Cloche hat inspired by Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons with an option for a contrasting under-brim and a pretty i-cord tie. Designed by Grace Anne Knits. DK weight yarn.
Little Princess Dress
Girl's dress with beautiful elegant ruffle frills at collar and bottom of skirt. Sizes 12 months to 11 years. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Sarah and Oliver.
Empire Shawl
Colorful rectangular wrap knit garter stitch slipped stitch colorwork, geometric patterns, and window holes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Patrick Belanger.
Magyar Zene Hat and Wrist Warmers
Matching hat and fingerless mitts knit flat with short row waves. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Babs 1957. Available in English, German
Bikini Socks
Protect your feet and toes while wearing sandals and flip tops with these cropped socks with separate big toe. 3 sizes. Designed by REGIA Designteam. Fingering weight yarn.
Mad Mod Scarf
Easy scarf with zigzag pattern in a 12 row repeat. Designed for self-striping cake yarn, I think you could also use it as a stash buster for Worsted weight yarn.
7020 Cable Pullovers
Sweaters in child and adult sizes knit with central cable panels and options for a vest and a long-sleeved pullover. Sizes 1 year to 117 cm/46 inches. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Simple One Piece Cardigan
V-neck baby sweater knit flat in one piece with garter stitch with optional pockets. Sizes Newborn to 3 years, depending on yarn weight. Designed by LochFyneCrafts.
Talbot Cardigan
Long-sleeved asymmetrical cardigan that combines stockinette and lace in a breezy, layering piece. Sizes: S to 4X. Designed by DonnaEstinDesigns.
School Days Cats
Instructions to knit kitten students and their clothes. All knit flat. Finished size: 10cm/4 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii
Boxy Cardigan
Short-sleeved cardigan with collar. Sizes 71 to 158 cm / 28 to 58 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by FridayKnitsDesigns.
Secret Ingredient Shawl
Option for triangular shawl or rectangular wrap knit with a variety of textures and color patterns in 3 or 4 colors of yarn. Designed by KatieDegroffKnits.
Watermelon Baby Romper Onesie Set
Baby set of watermelon themed romper, hat, mittens, and booties. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by TBeeCosy
