Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including hats, accessory sets, women's sweaters, baby sweaters, toys, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/21/26
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Free Patterns
Atelier Scarves
Three scarves knit with garter stitch in shapes inspired by the modernist sculptures of Constantin Brancusi including Scallop Scarf, Accordion Scarf, and Column Scarf. DK weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Opulence Bathrobe
Cozy robe with pockets and shawl collar. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Katie Rempe.
Juurilla Cable Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover knit flat with striking intertwining cables that create a timeless look. Sizes XS to 2XL. Designed by Novita Design Studio. Aran weight yarn. Available in English, Dutch, Finnish, German
Cheddar the Goldfish
Cat toy inspired by the famous cracker knit flat, felted for durability, and filled with catnip. Size 10cm to 15cm / 4 to 6 inches. Designed by Frances Gillespie for Knitty. Worsted weight yarn.
Monica the Witch
Halloween toy witch knitted flat with i-cord arms. Height: 23cm / 9 inches (Including hat). Designed by Jane Burns. DK weight yarn.
Seahorse Jumper
May only be free for a limited time. Pullover sweater for babies and children buttoned at the shoulder with a fun seahorse pattern. Optional stripes. Sizes 6 months to 5 years. Designed by Jane Reay. DK weight yarn.
High Neck Intarsia Sweater
Colorful pullover makes a statement with an offset color blocked design. Body knit flat with collar knit in the round. Aran weight yarn. Sizes M to XXL. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia.
7018 Sleeveless Pullover
Baby and child sized v-neck pullover vest with ribbed panels and trim. Also includes instructions for long-sleeve pullover sweater. Sizes 1 year to 8 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
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Dreamy Deer Pajama Case
This red-nosed reindeer zip up case is a cuddly place to store Christmas morning PJs and snuggle with at bedtime. Knit flat on single pointed needles. Size 57cm / 23 inches long. Quick knit in Bulky bouclé weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry.
Quadricolor Hat
Beanie in sizes for the whole family knit with four colors and optional pompom. 7 Sizes Baby to Adult Extra Large. Great stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by Lolo Tricot. Available in English, French
Easy Bag
Tote bag knit flat in one piece with handles created by casting off and on as you knit, then folded and seamed. Super Bulky weight yarn. Size 14 inches / 37cm tall when seame. Available in English, Spanish. Designed by Katia.
Mayfair Poncho
Easy poncho knit flat in one piece with a stripe of mock cable stitch. Prefer a shawl? Just don't seam when you're done. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
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Dragonfly Double Knit Coaster
Reversible coaster with dragonfly motif. Designer says this a great pattern for learning double knitting and includes a video tutorial of techniques used. Aran weight yarn. Designed by E. J. Kirkwood.
Headband Roses
Earwarmer knit with a garden of roses framed with horizontal knit braids. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Ann Linderhjelm. Available in English and Swedish
Magnificent Mile Hat
Cabled hat with peaked crown. Quick knit in Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sesia. Available in English and Italian
Casual Top
May only be free for a limited time. Short sleeve tee pullover with diamond texture on sleeves and hem. Looks like it's knit flat. Sizes To Fit Bust 32/34 - 44/46". Designed by Woman's Weekly. DK weight yarn.
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Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Forest Folk Layette Set
Baby layette set with Blanket featuring classic forest animal motifs and squishy cables, Mushroom Motif Sweater, Deer Bonnet, Hedgehog Scarf, . Sizes Newborn to 12 Months. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss
Fleurine Sweater
Top-down lace pullover with a scalloped neckline and a beautiful pattern on the circular yoke, while the body and sleeves are made in simple stockinette. Sizes 80 to 160 cm/32 to 64”. Designed by Valentina Bogdanova
Frankenstein's Monster Hat
Easy costume accessory for all ages knit to look like the classic monster's head. Sizes Newborn to Adult Large. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by LittleRedWindow.
Jacquard Jumper
Baby pullover sweater knit with tulips on the front and blossoms on the the sleeves. Fastened with buttons at the shoulder. Sock weight yarn. Sizes 6 months to 24 months. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia.
Out of This Swirled Sweater
Cropped pullover with wavy ripple stripes knit flat and seamed together. Sizes XS to 4XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by NathaliesKnit.
