Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including children's sweaters, bags, women's sweaters, blankets, toys, hats, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/8/25
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Free Patterns
Ladies’ Ecru Jacket
Long-sleeved cardigan with jacket lapel style collar knit flat with 2 row repeat. 2 Sizes. Aran weight yarn. Ladies’ Ecru Jacket in Schachenmayr Sun City 6061. Available in English, German
Book Reader Toilet Paper Holder
How adorable is this! This little decoration gives your toilet paper arms, legs, and a book to read. Perfect gift for book lovers! Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Carol L Hladik
August Baby Blanket
Easy blanket knit in zigzag stripes of different widths. Designed for at least 4 colors, it could be a good stash buster for Sport weight yarn. Designed by Brixton Purl. A kit is also available.
Vegetable Basket
A knit harvest including sweet potato, carrot, tomato, peas in pod, mushroom, and a basket to hold them all. Size Approx. 7 - 23 cm / 2 ¾ - 9 in.. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Mou Mou Knits
Amelie Argyle Cardigan
Panels of overlapping lace and cable diamonds line the front and back of this v-neck cardigan. Sizes XS to 5X. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Tori Gurbisz.
Norwegian Wood Sweaters
I love the unique tree stitch and colorful stripes on these sweaters in adult woman and child sizes. Adult Sizes XS to 3XL. Child sizes 2 years to 14 years. Would make a great Christmas sweater, too! Designed by Katja Dyrberg for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
- Get the free Adult knitting pattern
- Get the free Child Snow knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Adult and Child Sweaters Knitting Patterns
Toe-dstool Booties
Baby toadstool or mushroom themed booties with spotted cuff. Designed by Penwiper. Aran weight yarn.
Birch Baby Romper
Baby onesie with a checkered basketweave texture yoke knit flat. Sizes Newborn to 24 months. Designed by Birch Knits. DK weight.
Highland Twist Earwarmer
Plaid headband in sizes for the whole family with a twist in front. Sizes Child to Adult L. DK weight yarn. Designed by Tori Gurbisz.
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Berlin Backpack
Child's knapsack with drawstring closure and back pocket. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Bonnica Sjöblom for Järbo. Available in English, Dutch, German, Swedish
Colorful Child's Jumper
Child and teen sized pullover sweater with color blocking, stripes, and a chest pocket. Knit flat. Sizes To Fit Age: 3 Years to 14 Years. Designed for at least 5 colors it's a great stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by Birch Knits.
Slightly Slouchy Wildflower Toque
One skein hat knit with a flower or dandelion stitch texture. Knit with one skein of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Anastasia White
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Malabrigo Rios yarn
- See more One Skein Knitting Worsted Yarn Patterns
Dad's Scarf
Scarf knit with with tapered ends and a quilted trellis variation that gives the fabric a honeycomb texture. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jocelyn Ng.
Noreen Cardigan
Lace color blocked cardigan knit flat with a 4 row repeat and i-cord drawstrings at waist and cuffs. No picking up stitches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Irina Poludnenko.
Mushroom or Fairy House
Knit these adorable Chanterelle, Fly Agaric, and Porcini mushrooms each in one piece and then turn them into fairy houses by embroidering doors and windows (video included). Size Height: Approximately 3"/ 7.5cm. Designed by Natasha Hanson. Worsted weight yarn.
Marinière Skirt and Top
Matching striped pullover sweater and skirt. Sizes XS to 4XL. Worsted weight yarn. Dsigned by Stine HoelgaardJohansen. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
- Get the free TOP knitting pattern
- Get the free SKIRT knitting pattern
- See more Skirt Set Knitting Patterns
Ripple Rhapsody Tote
Sweater inspired shoulder bag knit flat on 2 needles with a variety of cables framed in moss stitch and a rib border. Width: 17” Height: 12” (not including straps). Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Premier Yarns Basix Super Bulky yarn
- See more Bag Knitting Patterns
Fast Food Lunch
Toy lunch including knit burger with patty, bun, cheese slice, bacon, lettuce, tomato and onions, and french fries with holder, ketchup, napkin, soda with ice and straw, and a plate. Designed by Deborah V. Gardner
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Desert Rose Hat
One skein hat knit with a beautiful cable zigzag chevron pattern. Knit with one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by WoolandPineDesigns
Gabriella Romper
Baby long sleeved romper onesie with skirt. Sizes 1 month to 9 months. Designed by HouseofKrokis. DK weight.
Lasso the Moon Shawl
One skein triangular shawl knit with a lace stitch which creates a beautiful zig-zag pattern across the whole shawl. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jem Arrowsmith
Mara Tank
Sleeveless top knit in a 2 row repeat broken rib stitch. Sizes 27.5 to 60” / 70 to 152 cm. Designed by woolbirdx.
Fletcher Round Neck Sweater
Elegant sweater with striking radiating rib yoke with chevrons inspired by feather fletching. Sizes 2XS to 3XL. Designed by PicklesKnitsOslo
Lily Lace Shawl
Romantic crescent shawl knit with a subtly textured body and a graceful lace border. The pattern is both written and charted. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by ValKnittingDesign.
Sammich Amigurumi Sandwich
Friendly knit andwich toy with ham, cheese, and bread slices and eyes. Size approximately 5 inches across the crust. Designed by cheezombie
