Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including cardigans, sleeveless tops, blankets, shawls, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 8/10/26
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Free Patterns
Basketweave Snuggles Blanket
Baby blanket knit with an easy 8 row repeat basketweave texture. Worsted weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz at Mama In A Stitch.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version
- Get printable pdf on Etsy
- Get the kit
- See more Baby Basketweave Knitting Patterns
Prospero Hat
Gansey sampler hat knit with different textures including basketweave, diagonal, broken rib, and moss stitch. Uses one skein for DK weight yarn. Designed by Kate Gagnon Osborn.
Ynde Slipover
V-neck vest knit with brioche texture. Knit seamlessly from the top down. Sizes S to 2XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Trine Brøndum Nordholt. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Mixed Checks Cardigan
Fun colorful checkerboard cardigan with buttoned front and checks design in different sizes and colors. Knit flat. Sizes XS to 5X. Designed for 6 colors, it's a great stash buster for Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Premier Yarns Anti-Pilling Select yarn
- See more Colorful Cardigan Knitting Patterns
Pocketful Of Love Blanket
Easy baby blanket or throw with convenient pocket for toys, books, and other small essentials. Knit with garter stitch stripes. Sizes Crib (Throw). Sport weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
I'm Dreaming of the Sea Shawl
Yes, it's knit! This stunning reversible shawl is knit with waves of lace in a stitch that has three dimensional effect. Worked in modular sections so it can be knitted in a triangle or rectangle shape. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Ulrike Beringer. Available in English and German
Puzzle Pieces Sweater
V-neck pullover knit modularly so the rib pattern moves horizontally on one side and vertically on the other, meeting with a statement cable in the middle that frames the neckline and runs down the long sleeves. Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Amy Gunderson for Knitty. Aran weight yarn.
Ananke Top
Strappy tank top knit with a chevron ribbed hem with bobbles, V-neck, and shoulder straps. Sizes 76 to 159 cm / 30 to 62 ". Designed by Audrey Borrego. Fingering weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Grand Shell Collar
May only be free for a limited time. Gorgeous lace collar knit with the Grand Shell stitch that creates a wonderful scalloped edge. Uses less than one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Optional beads. Designed by Lynette Meek.
Reverb Stripes Cardigan and Cable Skirt
Unisex v-neck cardigan with long sleeves knit with stripes of decreasing and increasing widths. The cardigan body is knit flat. Button band knit separately and sewn on. No picking up stitches. Skirt is knit in the round with cables, twisted ribbing, and Irish moss stitch. Sizes XS to 5XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Nicole Winer and Gayle Bunn.
- Get the free Cardigan knitting pattern
- Get the free Skirt knitting pattern
- See more Cardigan Knitting Patterns
Candy Shop Shawl
Crescent-shaped shawl knit with stripes of slipped stitch honeycomb. Designed for 7 colors it's a colorful stash buster for Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Pam Sluter.
Colorblock Tote and Pouch
Easy colorful bag and matching zip pouch are knit flat in pieces with garter stitch. Great stash buster! Sizes: Tote Height: 14” Width: 18”. Pouch Height: 4” Pouch Width: 7½”. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Premier Yarns Basix yarn
- See more Tote Knitting Patterns
Ida Doll with Bedtime Set
Doll in pig tails with bedtime outfit of a nightdress, dressing gown, and cute bunny slippers. Doll and clothes are knitted flat and seamed. Size 25cm / 10” tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Claire Fairall for Hobbii.
- Get the free DOLL knitting pattern
- Get the free OUTFIT knitting pattern
- See more Doll Knitting Patterns
Melonade Socks
Shortie socks knit with bright citrus colors with a citrus slice stranded design on the toe and heel and a picot cuff. Perfect for using up sock yarn scraps. Designed by Elaina Manley.
Itty Bitty Kitty Blanky
Reversible blanket for your pet cat or dog knit with an easy chevron texture. Designed by Natalie Marshall. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured project by Snowsheep
Sisar Dress
Sweater dress with a lovely diamond or leaf lace bodice and long sleeves. Knit seamlessly from the top down, so you can customize the skirt length. Sizes XS to XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Novita Design Studio. Available in English, Dutch, Finnish, German
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Venn Scarf
Colorful infinity scarf inspired by Venn diagrams knit with overlapping circles with colorwork to create the intersection of colors. Great stash buster for leftover 4ply yarn. Designed by Ella Austin.
Eira Shawl
Triangular shawl knit with four row repeat herringbone texture worked slip stitches and the occasional simple cable. DK weight yarn. Designed by Forage and Make
Twilight Frost Scarf
Easy reversible scarf knit with a one row repeat that uses only knit and purl stitches, with basic increases and decreases. Video links are included. DK weight yarn. Designed by Mollies Yarn
