Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including including cardigans, shawls, children's tops, hats, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 8/11/25
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Free Patterns
Cashmere Queen Cowl
Shoulder cozy wrap with a Moebius twist knit with 4 colors and textures including Linen Stitch, Moss Stitch, Mesh Stitch, and Side Slip Stitchl Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Skacel Knitting
Mossbank Cardigan
Easy cardigan knit flat in sections of garter stitch and stockinette. The buttonbands are worked as one with the front pieces, so no picking up stitches except a few for the neckband. Sizes Small to 4X. Designed for self-shading Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Universal Yarn Design Team.
Jasmine Shawl
Beautiful sampler shawl with lace inspired by vines, leaves, and blossoms. DK weight yarn. Châle Jasmin designed by cordelia vor.
Monkey in Dress
Colorful toy monkey with striped legs and arms wearing a dress and knickers. Knitted flat on straight knitting needles and seamed. Size Height: 20cm /8”. Designed by Craftbits. Great stash buster for DK weight yarn.
Lace Yoke Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan with lace at the shoulders and elbow length sleeves. Sizes S to L. Fingering weight yarn. Summer Cardigan in BC Garn Baby Alpaca 2314BC designed by Ann Højgaard Slot
It is going to be OK Shawl
Crescent shaped shawl inspired by rainbows peaking through rain clouds, though you can use other colors. Ça Va Bien Aller (It is going to be OK) Designed by Yana Petrova. Fingering weight yarn. Available in English and French
Hibiscus Ruffled Top
Sleeveless tank knit flat in a 2 row repeat with ruffles at arms and bottom. Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Tori Gurbisz. Sport weight yarn.
Lotus Poncho, Hat, and Mitts
Matching set of lace shoulder cozy poncho, slouchy hat, and fingerless mitts (not pictured here). DK weight yarn. Designed by Beate Mieslinger. Available in English and French
More Free Patterns
Ruffle Tie-front Cardigan
Cropped cardigan with ruffled collar and ruffled cuffs on elbow length sleeves. Sizes XS to 5XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Caron.
Lowlands Bag
Purse knit flat in one rectangular panel with an 8 row repeat lattice cable, folded in half, and seamed. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Phoebe Lim.
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Child's Striped Vest
V-neck sleeveless pullover vest with stripes. Sizes Child’s 6, 8, 10. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Girl's Lace Edging Summer Top
Short sleeves tee with A-line shaping below the empire waist band and lace at hem and cuffs. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Adeline Too.
Bernard Bat
Bat toy knit flat with wings that can open or wrap snugly around his body and fastened with a button. His feet are made from loops so he can hang from a twig or bar. Size 22cm / 8.25” high. Designed by Claire Fairall. DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Weekend Weave Triangle Scarf
Easy bandana scarf knit flat with a 2-row repeat lace stitch. Gorgeous showcase for variegated or self-striping Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Caron.
Traffic Signal Hat
Child's hat featuring a traffic light, racing checks, and corrugated ribbing that looks like roads. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Caty Bach.
Dude Copycat Cardigan
Perfect cardigan for bowlers and movie lovers! Meticulous re-creation of the iconic Pendleton Mills cardigan worn by the bowling Dude Jeff Bridges in The Big Lebowski. Knitted in half fisherman’s rib. Aran weight yarn. Designed by All_in One_word.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Winter Wonderland Scarf
Bias bands of lace and garter stitch alternate in sections create an easy scarf that's also a great stash buster for leftover Fingering or DK weight yarn. Designed by VanessaEwingKnits.
Nordic Girls Sweater Dress
Baby and child dress with welted bodice and sleeves. Sizes: 3 months to 4 years. Chunky weight. Designed by KnitNord.
Snow Fern Shawl
Triangular shawl knit with cables that slowly taper outwards and inwards, creating fern-like shapes. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by whiletheyplay
Dunes and Waves Shawl
Stunning stole with rippling lace that creates naturally wavy borders. Designed by TashaKnits who says it is not difficult to make.
Lighthouses Afghan
Knit patchwork throw with different lighthouses bordered with anchors. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim.
