Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's cardigans, vests, shawls, blankets, toys, mittens, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/1/25
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Free Patterns
Acorn Blanket
Easy garter stitch throw knit with stripes and color blocking. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Au bout du pré. A kit is also available.
Carraig Vest
Classic v-neck pullover vest or sleeveless top with beaded rib panel that flows up around the neckline. Sizes XS to 5X. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Beata Jezek.
Black Mountains Cardigan
The height of elegance, this cropped cardigan features a slipped stitch diamond pattern inspired by the Svarta Bergen, the Black Mountains, in Sweden formed of black diabase. Sizes S to 3X. Aran weight yarn. Svarta Bergen designed by Sanne Bjerregaard. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Baby Waffle Stitch Cardigan
Baby and child sized cardigan with collar knit flat with a 4 row repeat waffle texture. Sizes 3 Months to 5 years. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Hatton.
Kindness is Everything Shawl
Triangular shawl worked in soft self-striping colors or solids in two colorways and finished with a lace border. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jaala Spiro. Pictured project by corcorancm
Astoria Cardigan
Long-sleeved open front cardigan with collar knit with garter texture stripes. Sizes XS to 4X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Maria Bergman. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Queen of Hearts Maze Hat and Mitts
Colorful hat knit with sections of mosaic maze (just one color per row), slipped stitch diamond lattice, and corrugated rib. DK weight yarn. Designed by Melanie Beck.
Bunny Best Friend
Easy rabbit lovey comfie blanket knit flat in garter stitch. Size 45cm/18in square. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jane Burns.
More Free Patterns
Split Mittens with Two Flaps
Mittens designed for freedom of movement as well as warmth with a intertwined cable pattern on the back. These "lobster" mittens are designed leaving the index finger and thumb free and with flaps that can be opened so you can use your phone, text, or maybe even knit in chilly weather. DK weight yarn. Designed by tom who knits.
Autumn Acorns
Easy decorative acorns knit flat in three sections. Size 11cm / 4.25” high. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Claire Fairall.
B221 Butterfly Stitch Cowl
One skein neckwarmer knit with the slipped butterfly stitch. Uses one skein of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn.
Herringbone Phone Cosy
Small pouch perfect for phones or other small items knit with herringbone stripes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Brent Annable.
Evening Shawl
Cozy, textured triangular shawl knit on the bias with sections of checkerboard texture, rope cables, and simple garter rows. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jennifer Tipton.
Gizmo Stocking Hoodie Hat
Keep you dog stylish and snug with this cozy hood knit flat in a 4 row repeat. 3 sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Work Sock Dog Coat and Scarf
Cozy dog sweater inspired by classic grey, white and red work socks and coordinating human scarf. Dog sizes S to XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
- Get the free Dog Coat knitting pattern
- Get the free Human Scarf knitting pattern
- See more Matching Dog and Human Knitting Patterns
Queen of Hearts Shawl
Playing card inspired triangular shawl featuring lace motifs of hearts, diamonds, spades from card suits and what looks like crown or sceptre lace. Designed by Filinkova Alisa. Pictured project by Cherdana
Little Frankie
Adorable Frankenstein's monster knit flat. Size 33.5cm / 13 inches. Designed by Sophie Jordan. DK weight yarn.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Library Card Sweater Vest
I love this clever vest designed to look like the classic library book checkout cards. Perfect for book lovers and librarians! Sizes bust circumference: 85cm to 140cm / 34in to 56in. Designed by prettygrandpa. DK weight yarn.
Peony Vest
Unique cardigan vest with scalloped front edges. Sizes To fit chest circumference: 71 to 157cm / 32 to 63 inches. Designed by AnnieSewsUK
Beginner Cardigan
Garter stitch beginner friendly pattern with easy-to-follow instructions and mini video tutorials. Sizes XS-3XL. Super chunky weight yarn. Takes between 16-24 hours to knit according to designer ThatCraftyStitchUK.
Unicorn Tapestry Sweater
Wearable art in a pullover with colorwork design depicting one of the panels of the unicorn tapestry. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by NoorStrikk
Card Game Mitts
You always have a good hand wearing these fingerless mitts with playing card motifs of hearts, spades, diamonds, and clubs. 3 sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Knitwise Design
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- See more Playing Card Knitting Patterns
- Get the dog sweater knitting pattern
- Get the human sweater knitting pattern
- See more Matching Dog and Human Knitting Patterns
Rainbow Dog Sweater
Striped dog sweater and matching human cardigan. Designer says this is an easy pattern for those of you who are advanced beginner level, and the techniques you will need to know are knit, purl, k2tog and m1. Designed by Louise Bollanos. Bulky weight yarn.
Monster Mash Sweater
Easy children’s jumper inspired by Frankenstein's Monster. Sizes 12 months to 11 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jane Burns.
