Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including cardigans, blankets, hats, scarves, toys, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 8/19/24
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Free Patterns
Agate Falls Cardigan
Women's cardigan with pockets knit with a 2 row repeat Braided Rib in bottom section and borders. Sizes Bust: 30 to 67" / 76 86 to 168.5 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Christina Danaee
Chameleon
May only be free for a limited time. Chameleon toy knit in the flat with few seams. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Claire Garland.
Spiral Rib Pullover 3498
Long-sleeved sweater knit with a 4 row repeat Twisted Rib. Sizes 36" to 48". DK weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio.
Billie Fairisle Hat and Socks
Matching hat and socks knit with colorful triangles and stripes. Great stash buster for Fingering weight yarn. Designed by MillaMia. Available in English and German
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Yapa Slipover
Easy sleeveless vest knit in Fisherman's Rib in a 2 row repeat and i-cord edge. Minimal picking up of stitches at shoulder. Sizes 34.5 to 56.5" / 88 to 144 cms. Designed by Cecilia Lalanne and Maria Cano for Manos del Uruguay. Fingering weight yarn.
Texture In Stripes Cocoon Cardi
Colorful cocoon cardigan knit with slip stitch colorwork (one color per row) in Mosaic Check, Mosaic Stepping, and Mosaic Houndstooth. Sizes XS to 5XL. Bulky yarn. Designed by Bernat
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Peacock Wedding Dress
Knit lace strapless wedding dress with full skirt. Sizes Small to Extra Large. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Nikarra Palmer-Simmons. May only be free for a limited time.
Catnip Baby Blanket
Lace baby blanket knit with an all over leaf design in a 16 row repeat. Size Approx. 91 cm / 36 inches square. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by lex - Butchcrafts
More Free Patterns
Film Reel Socks
Socks for movie buffs with a pattern that looks like film strips. Knit cuff down with heel options inspired by film genres. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Alex Parker Mooney.
Diaphane Cardigan
Cropped cardigan with shirt collar worked flat with a twisted rib hem and buttonbands, and contrasting columns of eyelets. Sizes 87 to 175cm / 34 to 69". Lace weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego for Hobbii. A kit is also available.
Snuggle Vest
Easy garter stitch cardigan style vest for children knit flat on the bias for a diagonal texture. No picking up stitches. Size is customizable. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Julia Swart
Caswell Scarf
Reversible cable scarf knit with a 6 row repeat cable pattern. Designed to use up leftover yarn, it can be knit with one skein of any weight yarn (pictured in one skein DK yarn) though can be knit as long as you want. Designed by Janet Harvey.
Petaluma Kerchief
Pretty kerchief with textured diamond stitch that looks like flowers to me and eyelet edging. Designed by Bobbi IntVeld. Uses one skein of Sport weight yarn.
Norah Baby Afghan
Baby blanket created with 16 striped mitered squares in garter stitch. Designed for 6 colors, it's a great stash buster for Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Penguin
Penguin toy knitted flat and took the designer a couple of days to knit. No size is listed but I'm guessing it's about 10 inches based on visual cues. Designed by Minttusuklaa. DK weight yarn.
Just Peachy Shawl
Light and airy rectangular shawl knit with a garter stitch rectangle. Then a 13 row repeat Ocean Wave lace edging is then knitted onto the finished body. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Paula Kibildis. May only be free for a limited time.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Parliament of Owls Jumper
Cable owls embellish this sweater and also features cables down the sleeves. Sizes 81cm/32in to 107cm/42in. Chunky/ bulky yarn. Designed by TheLonelySea.
Sea Babies Mobile
Nursery mobile with sea creature toys including clownfish, crab, octopus, and starfish. All knit flat. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry.
Lipstick Drape Front Cardigan
Lace cardigan with a flattering fit that looks great on all sizes. The oversized collar and drape front provide dramatic flair. Sizes Women’s XS to 4X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Marly Bird.
The Simple Life Cardigan
Easy quick cardigan in sizes for the whole family designed for using up leftover yarn. Sizes Child 2/3 yrs to Adult 3X. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Theknittingniche.
Pixie Tee
Sleeveless top with a leaf trellis lace panel. Sizes XS to 5XL. Designed by LovelybyLee. Fingering weight yarn.
Football Dog Sweater
Easy game day dog sweater that looks like a football. Sizes XS to L. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by InspiredByMocha
Another Cable Halter
Cute sleeveless top with diamond cables, a keyhole back, and tie fastening. Sizes 29.5"-42" [75-107 cm]. Fingering weight yarn. Designed AnotherKnit.
