Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's sweaters, scarves, mittens, baby clothes, toys, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/14/26
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Free Patterns
Winchester Rose Scarf
Use up your leftover yarn or mini skeins for this easy zigzag striped scarf or wrap with a diamond border. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Ford.
Step-Up Socks
Socks knit flat on two needles. Leg is knit flat sideways in an 8 row repeat in self-striping yarn. Toe and cuff are picked up and knit flat. 3 sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
Waving Fans Blanket
Circular lace blanket in three sizes knit with a 12 round repeat stitch that creates fan or shell shapes with ripple stripes. Sample is knit with self-striping Aran weight yarn but I think you can adapt for three or more single colors. Sizes Diameter: 36 (48, 60)”. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team
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- Get the recommended Premier Yarns Sweet Roll yarn at Amazon
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Luna Baby Set
Matching baby cardigan, pants, hat, and mittens (not pictured) featuring triangle motifs in stranded colorwork. Sizes Preemie to 12 months. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Annelie Verbrugge. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
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Shawl Collar Cardigan
Cabled unisex cardigan for women and men with long sleeves and shawl collar knit flat with a 6 row repeat cable texture. Button band is knit separately and sewn on. Sizes XS to 5XL. Hey Handsome Cardigan designed by Nicole Winer. Worsted weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Moonstone Stole
May only be free for a limited time. Lace rectangular wrap knit an allover feather and fan pattern that creates a naturally scalloped edge. Beautiful showcase for self-striping or gradient DK weight yarn. Designed by Brenda York.
Portobello Beret
Toddler and child sized tam hat knit with cables an ribbing. Sizes 2T to 12 years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Agnes Brandels. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
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Short Sleeve Coat
Short-sleeved cardigan with a belt tie in front knit flat in 2 row repeat with borders in contrasting yarn. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes M to XXL. Available in English, Spanish. Designed by Katia.
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- Get the recommended Cotton-Merino yarn
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B219 Sampler Scarf
Easy gansey-style scarf knit with knit an purl textures including Double Moss Stitch, Chevron Seed Stitch, Fancy Rib, and Andalusian Stitch. Size About 6 x 60 in. (15 x 152.5 cm). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio.
Shell Phone Bag
Crossbody pouch for your phone or other small items knit flat in one piece with textured shell stitches and seamed. Uses less than one skein of Sport weight yarn. Size 4 x 9 x 1.5 inches (10 x 23 x 4 cm). Designed by Amanda Morse.
Birdwatcher Cowl and Mitts
May only be free for a limited time. Feather motifs cover this neckwarmer and matching pair of fingerless mitts. Fingering weight. Designed by Barbara Gregory.
Two-toned Baby Sweater
Baby pullover knit flat with Relief Stitch stripes, contrasting trim, and shoulder opening with buttons for added convenience when dressing baby. DK weight yarn. Sizes To Fit Age: 3 Months to 12 Months. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia.
Sundowner Slipover
Pullover vest knit flat with all over cables with a 12 row repeat. Sizes: 33 inches to 47 inches /82 cm to 117 cm. Quick knit in Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
Butterflies
May only be free for a limited time. Five versions of knit butterflies: Cabbage White Butterfly, Dual Color Wing Butterfly, Single Colour Wing Butterfly, Small Butterfly, Tiniest Butterfly. Each butterfly is created with wings and body with wire for wing support, legs, and antennae. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Claire Garland.
Bobbin Head Hat
May only be free for a limited time. Colorful slouchy hat covered with spools of spun wool in leftover yarn scraps. I also think they could be spools of thread for those who love sewing. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sandra Levey.
Chevette Necklace
Lace choker with knit blossoms and leaves. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Larissa Brown for Knitty.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Lua Scarf
Gorgeous scarf knit with a meandering lace river or vine. Sport weight yarn. Designed by loveknit.nl. Available in English, German, Danish, Norwegian and French.
Jean Cardigan
V-neck cardigan with button front knit with lovely ripple lace stitch knit top down in one piece. Sizes XS to 4XL. Designed by kolibri by johanna. DK weight yarn.
Turtleneck Swoncho
Pullover poncho tunic with armholes knit with a houndstooth pattern. DK weight yarn. Sizes M to XXL. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia.
Assorti Scarf
Reversible sampler scarf with gansey style stitch patterns in knit and purl stitches. DK weight yarn. Designed by KnitHit Designs
