Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's cardigans, scarves, women's sweaters and ponchos, hats, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/22/25
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Free Patterns
Swarthmore Sweater
Lace cardigan knit flat in one piece side to side with zigzag lace that create diamond shapes. Sizes 34in to 49in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Nields.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pocket sized fall coffee toy knit flat with cream created from i-cord either knit on a french knitter or you could knit on needles. Designed by Jenny Church
Bookends Cardigan
Striped raglan sleeve cardigan with contrasting wide hem and cuffs. Sizes XS to 5XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Meg Roke. A kit is also available.
Pinwheel Blanket
Quilt inspired blanket created of pinwheel blocks knit in garter stitch triangles shaped with short rows. Designed for 21 colors it's a great stash buster for Fingering or DK weight yarn. Designed by Ksenia Naidyon.
Dinosaur Hat, Scarf, and Mittens
Double knit children's matching accessories with dinosaur motifs. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Andrea Tichy.
- Get the free Scarf knitting pattern
- Get the free Hat and Mittens knitting pattern
- See more Dinosaur Knitting Patterns
Stretch Knit Fingerless Gloves
One skein mitts knit with easy broken rib in a 2 round repeat. Designed by Leelee Knits. Uses half a skein of Worsted weight yarn. Web version is free.
- Get the free knitting pattern (web version)
- Buy the pdf version
- See more One Skein Gloves Knitting Patterns
Baby Beard
Fun and versatile costume beard so your child can dress up as a pirate, Santa Claus, a leprechaun, historical figure, and more. Great for Halloween! Sizes: Baby and Toddler. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Billy and Baa. Note that pattern is for beard only. If you want a knit eyepatch and/or hat, see later in this post.
Celadon Vest
Easy open front vest knit flat in one piece with a 6 row repeat texture. No picking up stitches. Sizes 36 to 57” / 96 to 145 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cecilia Lalanne and Gabriella Calderini.
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Peplum Jumper
Fun pullover with a flattering ruffled peplum and balloon sleeves. Sizes 32in to 50in / 81cm to 127cm. Quick knit in Super Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Chloe Birch.
Gansey Sampler Poncho
Easy poncho knit with knit and purl textures including diamonds, zigzags, diagonal panels, triangles, chevrons, hearts, and more. Knit flat in one piece and seamed. Rather have a shawl? Just don't seam when you're done. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Cascade 220 Grande yarn
- See more Poncho Knitting Patterns
Pink Ribbons Socks
Socks for breast cancer awareness with a Ribbon Lace pattern down each side of the leg and the front of the foot. You can knit in other colors for different awareness ribbons. 4 sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Laura Spradlin.
Conditional Love
Reversible striped scarf knit in three colors in a 3 row repeat with a slipped stitch design that creates vertical stripes and looks great on both sides. DK weight yarn. Designed by Mary Martin for Knitty.
Locomotion No. 1
Colorwork chart for the world’s first passenger steam train, that first ran on the Stockton and Darlington Railway in England on September 27, 1825. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sam Franklin. This is the chart only, not the full sweater.
- Get the free knitting chart
- Here's a child's sweater pattern that would work
- See more Train Knitting Patterns
Fluffy Basketweave Sweater
Long sleeved pullover with a woven look created with a three dimensional basketweave texture. Sizes XS to 5X. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Laura Zukaite for Knitty.
Ruffle Trim
Dress up collars, socks, sleeve cuffs, and more with these easy ruffles knit vertically and shaped with short rows. Sock weight yarn. Designed by Nicole Winer.
Pirate Pete
Cuddly pirate doll with bandana, striped shirt, and peg leg knit flat. Great for scrap yarn. No size given but based on gauge I'm guessing about 12"/30cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sophie Jordan
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Eastbound Shawl
Fun shawl designed for using leftover yarn or miniskeins knit with garter stitch, lace sections, and sweet picot edge. A great stash buster for leftover DK weight yarn. Designed by StitchAndHustle.
Teddy Bears Picnic
Playtime toy set knit flat with teddy bears, picnic basket, gingham blanket, sandwiches and cakes, and a grass play mat that can also be turned into a storage basket by pulling on the drawstring cord around the edges. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry
Denim Cable Panel Top
Short-slleved tee knit with a cable and lace panel in the center of diamonds framed by zigzags. Sizes 32" to 46" / 89cm to 126cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sian Brown.
Seawall Scarf
Reversible scarf knit with blocks and stripes to make a barrier against the cold. The colorwork is all simple stripes, no intarsia. Great stash buster for Sport weight yarn. Designed by Louise Zass-Bangham.
Izana
Slipover sweater knit with is adorned with a basket weave texture. Sizes XS to 5XL. Designed by Linda Marveng. Sport weight yarn.
Shoulder Bag
Textured tote with a pleated look. Designed by KnitBySerpil
