Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including shawls, cardigans, toys, blankets, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 8/21/23
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Free Patterns
Knitting Project Bag
One skein seamless tote knit completely in the round with a 4 round repeat. It’s the perfect size for carrying along your current knitting project – large enough for a couple skeins of yarn and some notions, but not so big that it’s unwieldy! Uses one skein 164 yards (150 m) of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Michelle Miller.
Triangles Sweater
I love triangle shapes and something about the triangles on this baby pullover sweater makes me imagine triangle shaped clouds. Sizes Newborn to 24 Months. Sport weight yarn. Newborn Sweater in Phildar Lambswool 51.
Beachfront Top
Short-sleeved tee pullover sweater with v-neck framed in cables and lace sleeves. Sizes Bust: 34¼ to 58)“ / 87 to 147.5 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Therese Chynoweth for Cascade Yarns
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Bold and Bulky Vest
Sleeveless pullover sweater vest knit in seed stitch with a center cable with ribbed collar. Sizes 36", 40", 44", 48". Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Cascade Yarns Design Team
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Beginner Lace Poncho
Easy breezy poncho knit flat in two identical rectangle pieces with a mesh lace and seamed. Suitable for beginners according to designer. DK weight yarn. Summer Poncho designed by Nicole Winer.
We Come in Peace Pillow
A friendly alien extraterrestrial on this fun cushion cover communicates the message "We Come In Peace". Size 16 x 16 in. (40.5 x 40.5 cm). Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand
Be Brave Drawstring Backpack
Small backpack tote with a powerful message "Be Brave". Finished Height About 11 in. (28 cm) Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Tinton Top Down Sweater
Women's pullover sweater knit top down with with cabled rays or arrows radiating in circular yoke. Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X. Designed by Lion Brand
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Teddy Bear
Easy teddy bear toy stuffie knit flat in garter stitch using less than one ball of yarn. Size About 9 in. (23 cm) tall. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart. A kit is also available.
Diamond Ruana Shawl
Easy poncho shawl hybrid knit in garter stitch with eyelet diamonds. Knit flat with 2 long panels and then seamed together. Super bulky weight yarn. Designed by Caron.
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- Get the recommended Caron Anniversary Cakes yarn
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Rocky Cliffs Cowl
Cowl knit with moss stitch texture and cable sections. Versions for Lace and Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Gretha Mensen.
Twiga Headband and Coventry Cowl
A striking clustered Spiked-Leaf stitch creates an elegant matching headband and cowl constructed from modular squares. Designed by Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
Cardigan With Pockets
Women's cardigan knit with a 2 row slipped and twisted stitch texture. Knit flat with no picking up stitches. Sizes 36/38 (40/42, 44/46, 48). 24 Vest in Lana Grossa Ecopuno. Sport weight yarn.
Cable Baby Sweater
Baby pullover sweater with a 4 row repeat cable pattern and saddle shoulders. Knit flat. Sizes 6-9 months (9-12 months, 12-18 months). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Welted Rib Cowl
Beginner friendly easy cowl knit flat with a 3 row repeat and then seamed. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Lacy Fingerless Gloves
Fingerless mitts knit with a 4 round repeat lace in a dramatic and cozy elbow length. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Uses Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Baby Overalls
Baby dungarees onesie with long pants and bib style front with kangaroo pockets. Sizes To Fit Ages 6 - 24 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Patterns for Purchase
Easy Sampler Baby Blanket
A very easy baby blanket using a combination of knit and purl textures to create the perfect baby blanket. This generously sized blanket is knit all in one piece. DK weight yarn. Designed by DaisyGrayKnits.
Moonsun Sweater
Simply constructed pullover with an intarsia mountain landscape pattern on both the front and back. Any colors can be used to create the abstract mountain images, with the goal being to use opposite colors on each side. Because the shapes are very simple, this is a great beginner-friendly pattern for anyone who is interested in learning intarsia. Sizes S to 5XL. Designed by UmaKnitsShop. Worsted weight yarn.
Pleated Baby Cocoon And Hat
Striped baby bunting cocoon pattern is made in one piece from side to side in a pleated effect with matching hat. It looks gorgeous when made, it ties down the front with buttons and pulls together at the bottom for easy changing. Sizes from preemie to 3-6 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by ShiFio.
Variegata Shawl
An asymmetrical triangular shawl using 12 colors so it's a great stash buster. A surprisingly simple shawl - all the colorwork is done using slipped stitches, so only one color is used at once. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by hardybarndesigns.
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Plumage Headband and Cowl
Matching earwarmer and neckwarmer in Toddler, Child, and Adult Sizes. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by The velvet acorn
Teddy Bear
Cuddly teddy bear knit in the round with one skein (approximately 130-140 m) of Aran weight yarn. Designed by MimiKnitPatterns.
Lattice Headband and Fingerless Mitts
Matching set of headband and fingerless mitts with diamond texture pattern. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Maria Molodova
