Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including stash busters, one skein projects, cardigans, ponchos, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 8/31/26
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Free Patterns
Lumiere Shawl
Crescent shaped shawl with wide border of lace diamond shapes. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Circulo.
MiraMar Baby Animals
Bunny, Cat, and Bear stuffies all knit with the same body and then customized with ears and face to create the different animals. Toys are knit flat, back and forth on two needles. Size 7" tall. Each toy uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio.
Broom Cozy
Use up your leftover scraps to dress up your broom handle. Great stash buster to Sport weight yarn. Designed by Ullcentrum.
Lantern Light Wrap
Rectangular shawl with checkered pattern of colorful squares. The whole shawl is knit in garter stitch. Designed for 21 colors of Fingering weight yarn, it's a perfect use for leftover stash yarn. Designed by Gianna Mueller for Purl Soho.
Mio Cardigan and Pants
Baby and toddler sized set of buttoned cardigan knit flat with matching drawstring pants, both knit with textured gansey-inspired pattern. Sizes 3 to 24 months. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sanne Bjerregaard for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
- Get the free Cardigan knitting pattern
- Get the free Pants knitting pattern
- See more Baby Pants Set Knitting Patterns
Blissful Baby Blanket
May only be free for a limited time. Easy quick baby blanket knit with a 2 row repeat garter ridge texture. Quick knitin Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Jennifer Emslie.
Acorn and Pinecone Ornaments
Forest inspired decorations that can be used on gifts, wreaths, trees, garlands, and more. Sizes Acorn: 4½" [11.5 cm] tall, Pinecone: 3½" [9 cm] tall. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio.
Cowgirl Confection Poncho
May only be free for a limited time. How gorgeous is this sampler capelet knit with stripes of texture and color and finished with a rippled lace border that creates a naturally scalloped edge. Designed for 9 colors it's a beautiful stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by Cowgirl Yarn.
More Free Patterns
Porto Wrap
This sampler scarf or shawl features nine different stitch patterns inspired by Portugal’s geometric azulejo tilework with varieties of triangle textures and lace. 2 sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Frankenstein Monster Baby Hooded Blanket
A Halloween theme hooded blanket knit flat in garter stitch with two little pockets. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Jane Burns.
- Get the free knitting pattern - web version
- Buy the pdf pattern
- See more Frankenstein Monster Knitting Patterns
Cabled Hat and Flip Mitts
Matching set in child and adult sizes with beanie and mittens with a flip top so you can use devices or get your keys while keeping your hands warm. Both are trimmed with a delicate cable pattern. Sizes Child, Small Adult, Large Adult. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio.
Liora Top
Elegant strappy camisole style top perfect for layering or a night out. Knit seamlessly in the round from the bottom up with i-cord straps. Sizes 82.5 to 184 cm / 33 to 72". Designed by Alison Green. DK weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Berroco Modern Linen yarn
- See more Strappy Top Knitting Patterns
Flat Socks with Folded Cuff
Cuffed boot slippers knit flat with ribbed cuffs and garter stitch sole. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Annanitato Lolo of Crazy Hands. Video tutorial included with pattern.
Fisherman Cardigan
Long-sleeved v-neck cabled cardigan with with a variety of cable designs over the body and sleeves. Sizes S to XXL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Maria Bach Jensen for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Patchwork Ruana
Sampler poncho cape open at sides and front knit in blocks of 4 different textures with intarsia. DK weight yarn. Available in English, Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
Slouchee Hat
May only be free for a limited time. One skein lace hat knit with a pretty lace pattern and slightly slouchy crown. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Michelle Miller
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Watsyn Cardigan
Cardigan for the whole family with shawl collar, long sleeves, and buttoned front trimmed in broken rib texture. Sizes 1 Year Old to Adult 4XL. Designed by Thevelvetacorn. Aran weight yarn.
Dancing Dragonfly Socks
Socks with whimsical dragonfly on leg and flowers at the toes. Knit cuff down with Eye of Partridge Heel. 3 Sizes . Fingering weight yarn. Designed by GreyOwlKnitsBySarah.
Someone To Write Gnome About
Large gnome softie with striped stocking cap and striped socks. Size Seated Height: 9” / 23 cm. Fingering Weight Yarn Designed by ImaginedLandKnits.
Kraken Depths Sweater
Under the sea pullover featuring an octopus dancing among ocean plants with seahorses, starfish, and more. Size: To fit chest size 38” to 51”. Designed by IrisFagerlandDesigns. Fingering weight yarn.
