Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's sweaters, scarves, hats, ponchos, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/25/23
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Free Patterns
Men's Guernsey Sweater
Free for limited time, not sure how long. Cool, contemporary pullover jumper with stocking-stitch body and a cable pattern at the yoke. Sizes 36/38" 40/42" 44/48" DK weight yarn. Designed by Woman's Weekly.
INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select the PDF option. Make sure the price is 0. If not the offer has expired. Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the link to download the pattern
Classic Lace Baby Blanket
Free for limited time, not sure how long. This elegant baby shawl is bound to become an heirloom after being lovingly wrapped around a little one. Designed by Woman's Weekly. Fingering weight yarn.
INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select the PDF option. Make sure the price is 0. If not the offer has expired. Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the link to download the pattern
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Wild One Hat
Free until October 22, 2023. Billed newsboy or driving cap in two colors. Sizes Adult small, medium, large. Designed by Annette Corsino. Bulky weight yarn.
Autumn Leaves Poncho
Super soft and drapey, this poncho is knit flat in two rectangles and is flattering to most figures. Suitable as an introduction to lace for advanced beginners. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sian Price-White.
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Cat and Mouse Hat
See the mice? See the cats lying in wait, ready to pounce on their prey? This hat's graphic pattern hides a scene a plain sight. Both adult and child sizes are included. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Tomasello
Vita Sweater
This long-sleeved pullover sweater with shawl collar is worked in pattern repeats alternating between waffle stitch and stockinette stitch. Sizes S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL). Designed by Sys Fredens. Worsted weight yarn. Kit is also available.
Stripes and Ladders Scarf
This scarf combines Garter stitch and Stockinette stitch in a fun and easy stripe pattern. Great for stash-busting and using up scraps as each stripe only requires about 6 yds of worsted weight yarn! Designed by Margaret Sullivan
Rose Petal Bandana
Small triangular scarf, which can be worn around the neck, but can also be styled as a headscarf or kerchief. Uses less than one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Dagmar Tamura. Available in English and German
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Avalon Cardigan
The lace weight yarn gives this garter stitch cardigan an airy sophisticated look. Long sleeved v-neck cardigan knit flat in garter stitch with ribbed cuffs and hem. Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL. Designed by Au bout du pré for Hobbii. Lace weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Halloween Snoods or Headbands
These Halloween themed loops with either spiders or black cats and jack o'lanterns can be worn as earwarmers or cowls. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Borgo de' Pazzi Firenze.
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- Get the yarn and more patterns from Estelle Yarns
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Rabbit Toy
Bunny toy knit flat. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. Size 21cm/8in high. Designed by Debbie Bliss for Noro. Pictured project by Evelynny
- Get the free knitting pattern
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- Get the recommended Noro Kureyon yarn
- See more One Skein Toy Knitting Patterns
His And Hers Cabled Sweaters
Pullover sweaters for men and women with an allover cable pattern and mock turtleneck collars. Sizes Women 34 (38.5, 43.5, 48)” Men 43½ (48, 53, 57½)” . Designed by Melissa Leapman. Aran weight yarn.
- Get the free WOMEN'S knitting pattern
- Get the free MEN'S knitting pattern
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Diva Scarf
Striped lace scarf that's knit with a 9 row repeat. Designed for at least 4 colors so it's perfect for stash busting. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand
One Fish, Two Fish Socks
Socks with a tessellating fish pattern in two colors. Both adult and child sizes are included. These socks feature the Sweet Tomato Heel, allowing the colorwork design to continue uninterrupted through the instep. Option for a secret pocket. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Tomasello
Keene Sweater
Women's pullover with 3/4 sleeves, a slouchy turtleneck, oversized A-line shape, stunning cable and lace column. Sizes Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)“. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Norah Gaughan
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- Get the recommended Berroco Remix yarn at Amazon
- See more Cable and Lace Sweater Knitting Patterns
Oh-So-Simple Cardigan
Easy cardigan with pockets knit in garter stitch and neatly finished knit on edge. Sizes: 40 to 60 in. / 101.5 to 152.5 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand
SkullKerchief
This neck-kerchief bandana turns your face into a skull when pulled up, but doubles as an unassuming black and white scarf when down. DK weight yarn. Designed by Knitty Or Nice. Pictured project by Haylium
Patterns for Purchase
Herringbone Romper Suit and Hat
Matching baby baby romper suit and hat with a zigzag chevron texture. Sizes Newborn to 2T. Aran weight yarn. Designed by MimiKnitPatterns
Mountain Headband
Great stash buster for leftover yarn, this headband features a scenic landscape of a mountain range. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by HikerKnits.
Hot Air Balloon Bunting
This pattern with striped and slip stitch hot air balloons lets you create as many balloons as you want and is a grest stash buster for scrap yarn. These are joined with a crochet chain to make bunting but you coul use ribbon or i-cord if you prefer. Each balloon measures 7.5 cm wide x 11 cm high. DK weight yarn. Designed by KEDPatterns.
Aimee Halterneck Top
If you love the Netflix smash hit Sex Education or if you just love halter tops, you'll love this new top from Made with Love by Tom Daley. Designed to accompany Season 4 of the show, this fabulous halterneck top is for Aimee, and is, as you would expect, a slinky little number that is perfect for parties! Sizes 32 to 58 inches / 81-147cm. DK weight yarn.
