Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's tops, blankets, toys, hats, capes, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 8/25/25
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Free Patterns
Keepsake Cover
Striped blanket with diamond cable and lace motifs. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman
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Dalarna Shawl
Half circle shaped shawl inspired by the colorful Swedish Dala horse figurines with zigzag stripes and curved holes. Great stash buster for Sport weight yarn. Designed by Karen S. Lauger for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Tiny Bear Pocket Buddy
This small teddy bear toy is a great weekend project that uses basic stitches and is knitted flat. Size 15cm/ 6 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Natasha Wildy
Cowlorful Hat and Cowl
Matching set with a colorful honeycomb pattern knit in easy slip stitch colorwork, one color yarn. Use self-striping yarn for extra color dimension. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Shawn Torres.
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Little Owls
Pocket sized owl toys knit flat (including the eyes) with the body and beak are knitted in one piece. Size 8 cm or 11 cm tall depending on whether you knit with 4 ply or DK weight yarn. Designed by Frankie Brown.
Marbre Cardigan
Women's cardigan knit all over texture is made of garter and stockinette stripes, alternating between three colors. Knit seamlessly from the top down, with raglan shaping, straight body and sleeves. Sizes 95 to 185 cm / 37.5 to 72.75”. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego. Pictured project by Oanezsophie. A kit is also available.
Priscilla Tee
Short-sleeved pullover sweater with ruched sleeves knit flat. Sizes XS to XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Veronica Martini.
Cozy Kid Set
Baby and child sized jacket and hat knit with a twisted stitch texture. The cardigan features a cabled diamond border along front edges. Sizes Newborn to 13 years. Designed by Universal Yarn. DK weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Smiley Snails Ornament
Adorable toy snails with striped shells, knit bow tie, and knit flowers. Knit flat. Size about 3 inches/7 cm tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Muris Knits
Shawl Collar Pullover
Classic sweater with ribbed crossover collar and long sleeves with matching cuffs. Sizes S to 5X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand
Very Simple Rainbow Blanket
Baby blanket knit in 4 strips of stockinette, then a basketweave checked texture border is added. Size 120 cm / 48" square. DK weight yarn. Designed by Michaela Veith - Woolspiration. Available in English, German
Saila Top
Sleeveless tank with tiers of shell lace at the bottom. Sizes 77.5 to 129.5 cm/ 30½ to 51 ins. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sachiko Burgin.
Textured Hat
Beanie knit with stripes of different colors and textures includin what looks like Fisherman's Rib, Seed Stitch, Mistake Rib, and a Textured Stitch like hurdle stitch. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio.
Maribel Topper
Easy capelet poncho or shoulder cozy knit mostly in knit stitches. Designed by Petra Breakstone. Gorgeous showcase for self-striping DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Marcus Vest
Child's sleeveless striped v-neck vest with buttoned front. Fits 2 to 6 Years. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lainie.
Love Language Cardigan
Cropped long-sleeved cardigan with heart motifs and striped trim on the ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem. Button bands are knit with the front and not picked up. Sizes XS to 5X. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman.
Waffle Toy
Knit version of the classic breakfast food. Waffle is knit and stuffed. Raspberries and blueberries are knit in the round. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Mou Mou Knits. Web version is free.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Harriet Button Cloche and Cowl
Matching set of hat and buttoned neckwarmer knit in a lace pattern with bobble details. Designed by JenniLansing. Chunky weight yarn.
Aitana Sweater
Cropped top with a boatneck style neckline knit with stockinette, garter stitch, and three types of drop stitches. It is knitted flat in one piece. Sizes XS to XXL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Natalya1905
Jiggle Shawl
Triangular shawl knit side-to-side knit in an easy zigzag garter stitch texture. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Carissa Browning
Sugar Maple Vest
Garter stitch slipover with collar and fastened with buttons on the side. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Evin Bail O'Keeffe.
Hashtag Mitts
Free with Kindle Unlimited Wristwarmers with a geometric pattern of hashtag motifs and squares knit in stranded colorwork. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Mary Henderson. Featured in The Knitter, Issue 202
Waffles and Syrup Scarf
Built in mittens make this waffle stitch scarf extra cozy! Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Carol Sunday
