Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's sweaters, blankets, baby sweaters, bags, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/18/23
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Free Patterns
GeoBotanical Wall Hanging
Lace wall hanging decorated with knit flowers. Uses one skein for the hanging itself and just scraps for the flowers. You also need a floral hoop or embroidery hoop. Designed by Tami J. Parks. Worsted weight yarn.
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Seed Stitch and Cables Bag
Shoulder bag knit with an 8 row repeat cable pattern of antler cables framed with XOXO cables and moss stitch. Size: 23cm/9in to 28cm/11in. Designed by Patons. Bulky weight yarn.
Rigato Sweater
Women's pullover sweater knitted top down and seamless. It features subtle texture stripes created by an easy stitch pattern. Sizes 101 to 151 cm / 39.75 to 59.5”. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Julie Blauw
Manitoba Swing Jacket
Long-sleeved cardigan with empire waist and lace details on body and sleeves. Aran weight yarn. Sizes To Fit Bust: 36in to 56in. Designed by Julie Ferguson
Edgy Triangles Afghan
Blanket created from striped garter stitch triangles and that are knit in 6 strips of 7 triangles and then assembled into the blanket. The the colors in the striping give a unique three dimensional effect. Dimensions: About 45 x 52 in. (114.5x 132cm). Designed for 12 colors, it's great for stash busting. Designed by Irina Poludnenko. Worsted weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Amelie Hottie Bottle
Ingenious hot water bottle cover with a pocket in front to keep your hands warm, to hold the bottle in place, or to slip in other items like your yarn. DK weight yarn. Designed by Artesano.
Theodora Baby Cardigan
Easy striped baby and toddler cardigan with body knit in one piece and button bands knit as part of body so no picking up stitches. Sizes 0-6 months (6-12 months, 12-18 months, 2-3 years). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand
FroggyBug Bat and Pumpkin
A pumpkin transforms into a friendly bat with this 2-in-1 Halloween toy and then the bat carries its pumpkin sleeping bag in its belly. No stuffing at all is required! FroggyBug Bat and Pumpkin designed by Nicole Chevalier. Fingering weight yarn.
St Bernard
Saint Bernard dog toy stuffie knit flat on two needles. Size 22cm tall (9 in). Designed by Amanda Berry for Woolbox. DK weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Hipster Beanie Hat
Easy ribbed beanie with a tall crown that looks pointed. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by knitsbycari for We Are Knitters. A kit is also available.
Fade to Black Cowl
Three color cable cowl knit with an an 8 round repeat. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Laura Reinbach.
Star Baby Sweater
A baby pullover for your littlest star with a star shape on front kangaroo pouch pockets. Sizes 6-12 months (12-18 months, 2 years, 3 years). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand
Paintbox Scarf
A unique and colorful stepped color block pattern creates a stylish scarf. Designed for 9 colors it's perfect for stash busting. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand
Snakes and Ladders Tablet Cover
It's rare to find a cable pattern that works well with variegated yarn but this tablet cozy is perfect for leftover sock yarn. Originally designed for Kindles, you can use it for iPads or other tablets as well. Uses less than one skein approx 25g of leftover sock yarn. Snakes and Ladders Kindle Kozee designed by Jayne Hayward
Newcastle Pullover
This long-sleeved pullover sweater jumper features a wrap or shawl collar and is knit flat. Sizes 38 (42, 46, 50, 54) in. / 96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 137) cm. Designed Lion Brand Yarn. Aran weight yarn. Kit is also available.
Textured Checks Blanket
Simple knit and purl stitches create a fascinating three dimensional square checkerboard design on this easy blanket. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Caron. A kit is also available.
Precious Little Hat
Baby and child sized beanie with hearts in slip stitch mosaic colorwork. Sizes Baby (Toddler, Child). Sport weight yarn. Designed by Julie Gaddy
Chiara Shawl
Semi-circular lace shawl with diamond lace design and eyelet striped diamond edges. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Maria Grazia Berno.
Crossbody Pocket Bag
Stylish shoulder bag with linen stitch flap and a channel for the shoulder strap. Finished Height: 5¾ inches. Designed by Purl Soho. Worsted weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Home Accessories Set
Set of home decor patterns including a sofa arm remote caddy, tea pot cozies, mug cozies, dishcloths, and a hot water bottle cover. Great for stash busting! Home Accessories in King Cole Big Value Recycled Dishcloth Cotton 6007
Amun-Ra Shawl
Sunny sky themed semi-circular colorwork shawl knit with garter stitch wedges in blue and white evoking the sky and bordered with suns. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Kulabra Designs.
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V-Cable Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan gracefully curved cable garter stitch front edges. Sizes 32 to 46 inches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim.
Tidy Treasures: Seven Knitted Dishcloth Designs
Learn how to knit and make a dishcloths with this knitting pattern collection! It comes with links to step-by-step video tutorials to show you how to knit making this GREAT for newbie knitters.
Making Waves Blanket
Zigzags of of color ripple across this garter stitch blanket created with panels and constructed with minimal sewing. Size 55.5 x 55.5" / 141 x 141 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Sirdar 10708. A kit is also available.
Twilight Twin Set
Matching luxurious scarf and sweater combo knit in cosy fisherman rib. Sizes 81/86cm 32/34" to 132/137cm 52/54". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
Lacy Water Bottle Cozy
Give your water bottle a makeover with this lace cover with a pattern from Barbara Walker’s A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns. This pattern includes instructions to adapt this cover to fit any sized water bottle. Designed by ZiziRho.
Sheep Jumper
This artistic sweater features a pastoral scene of sheep frolicking beside a fruit tree, with a country cottage in the distance, and a lone cloud in a summer sky. It is knitted using the intarsia technique, and even includes bobbles. Sizes Bust circumference: 41(43, 45.5, 48, 50, 52.5) ins/104 (110, 115, 121, 127, 133) cm. Designed by Theodora Goes Wild. Bulky weight yarn.
Whale Hot Water Bottle Cozy
Make a splash with this Whale Hot Water Bottle Cover with an envelope style opening so you can easily take the cover off or on the bottle. And at the mouth end of the bottle or the tail of the cover, the cover is open to give easy access to the plug end for filling. Aran weight yarn. Designed by TeaCosyFolk
