Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including blankets, shawls, toys, cardigans, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 8/5/24
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Free Patterns
Rainbow and Clouds Blanket
Rippling lace stripes create an easy colorful throw blanket. Designed for 8 colors this is a great stash buster for Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart. A kit is also available.
Girl’s Dress with Lace
Sleeveless dress or tunic with leaf lace skirt. Sizes to fit chest 53/56cm [21/22”], 61/65cm [24/25”] and 66/69 cm [26/27”] (about 2 to 7 years). Sport weight yarn. Girl’s Dress with Lace in Schachenmayr Catania S6937. Available in English and German
Man's Pullover
V neck long-sleeved sweater knit with a 10 row repeat texture in knit and purl stitches. Sizes S to XL. Sport weight yarn. Man's Pullover in Schachenmayr Catania Denim S9352. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
Baby Bow Tights
Adorable baby leggings pants with a big cute bow. If you want a gender-neutral pair of tights, then just leave the bow off. Sizes Premature to 4 years. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Strikkeblogg for Hobbii. A kit is also available. There are also matching accessories.
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My Little Pride and Joy Cardigan
Easy baby cardigan with cable details at yoke and garter stitch lower body. Knit flat with no picking up stitches. Sizes Baby Newborn to 18 Months. Designed by Fraya. Fingering weight yarn.
Beautiful Cardi AE-1005
Cable panels run down the bodice of this sleeveless cardigan with ribbed collar and cap sleeves. DK weight yarn. Sizes 82 to 102cm / 32" to 41". Designed by Marelie Hurter for African Expressions.
Forest Animal Cowl
Knit a woodland scene reminiscent of tapestries with your scrap yarn starting with sun and clouds, followed by birds, trees, squirrels, rabbits, deer, hedgehogs, flowers, ladybugs, mushrooms, and fish, surrounded by leafy vines. The pattern also includes a version with dinosaurs. Fingering weight of yarn. Designed by Geriellen Dow.
Oh My Sheep Blanket
Baby blanket with a field of fuzzy sheep. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Athena Forbes of Cozy Happy Heads.
Mallard Duck Hat
A easy hat knit in duck colors with yellow duck beak knit flat and sewn on. Web pattern for size 6 months is free. More sizes and a printable pdf are available for purchase. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Cassie at Little Red Window.
More Free Patterns
Chevron Linier Sweater
Lace poncho with sleeves with a body knit flat in two pieces with an 8 row repeat lace. Ribbed sleeve cuffs are added. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sian Price-White.
Sheepy Sheepy Chic Chic Keyring
The perfect knit charm for keyrings, purses, backpacks, project bags, this miniature sheep has a felt face (template included). Designed by Jane Burns. DK weight yarn.
Child's Cable Vest
V-neck sleeveless slipover vest with 6 row repeat cables. Sizes Child 6 months to 4 years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand
Half Brioche Rib Cardigan
Easy cardigan with pockets knit flat in half brioche that is mostly a 2 row repeat. Front edges and neckband are knit along with the body so there's no picking up stitches. Sizes 36" to 50". Lace weight yarn. Designed by Lana Grossa.
Mens Varsity Jacket
Men's cabled cardigan knit with Celtic cables and a variety of cable panels. It fastens with a zip. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 32" to 46". Designed by Woman's Weekly. DK weight yarn. May only be free for a limited time.
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Rantatie Sleeveless Baby Bodysuit
Baby onesie romper with bobble stripes. Sizes Newborn to 2T. Designed by Ronja Hakalehto for Novita. DK weight.
Harvest Blanket
Knit in four panels to reduce assembly, this patchwork blanket alternates sections of 4 row repeat Trinity Stitch and 2 row repeat Slipped Stitch Rib. Designed for 7 colors, it's a great stash buster for Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lisa Richardson for Bernat.
Lights Up Cardigan
Patchwork cardigan knit in twelve panels with 6 colors. Sizes 32-46 inches / 81-117 cm. Great stash buster for Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Wool and the Gang. Other knitters suggested using different buttonholes so you might want to read project notes. Available in English, French, German
Baby Elephant Amigurumi
Small elephant plushie knit in the round. Small amount of crochet to edge knit ears but you can sub a knit edge. Size Approximately 3”(7.5cm) tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by adorably kawaii
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Mossy Lane Hat
This one skein hat combines a mixture of ribbing and twists to create a beautiful texture which adds warmth and comfort to this hat, all without having to use a cable needle. Knit with one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sarah McCallum
Wrapover Cardigan
This modern twist on the classic ballet-wrap is great for layering over tops and dresses. Sizes 32 to 52 inches /81.5 - 132 cm bust. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jennie Atkinson.
Patchwork Heart Blanket
Quilt inspired blanket with blocks with hearts in lace, bobbles, colorwork, and more, as well as "Love" blocks. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Murray
Listening to the Robin's Song Cardigan
Double breasted cardigan with shawl collar knit with a 2-row repeat Garter Rib stitch pattern creates an overall texture of slimming verticals that border a central Garter stitch panel. Sizes 33 to 55" / 83 to 141 cm. Designed by Deb Hoss. Worsted weight yarn.
Baby and Toddler Dinosaur Hoodie
Dino inspired pullover sweater with hood, embellished with horns, spikes, and claws, and fastened with bones reminiscent of the Flinstones. 3 sizes: 6 months to 3 years. Designed by madmonkeyknits. DK weight yarn.
Vest is Best Hoodie
Sleeveless pullover sweater with hood and kangaroo pockets. Sizes XS to 3X. Quick knit in super bulky weight yarn. Designed by Erin Oetker.
