Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including sweaters, shawls, stash busters, easy projects, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/28/26
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Free Patterns
Dania Cropped Sweater
Pullover knit flat sideways in one piece from sleeve to sleeve with cables running from cuff through the neckline to the other cuff. It looks like there is no picking up of stitches. Sizes: XS to 5XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson.
Pumpkin Socks
I love creative lace designs and these socks feature lace pumpkins either on the front or around the cuff. Knit with heel flap and gusset and modified wedge toe. The Pumpkin stitch is written and charted. 3 Sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Ford.
Daisy Headband
Easy earwarmer knit with a pretty flower stitch worked over just three rounds. Sizes toddler to large adult. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Morse.
Granate Shawl
Versatile lace buttoned shawl that can be transformed into cape, poncho, cardigan, or vest by changing how it is buttoned. Includes video tutorials. DK weight yarn. Designed by Filipa Carneiro. Available in English, Portuguese, Spanish
Risteys Sweater
I love honeycomb cables because they are fun to knit and have a great look. This unisex long sleeved pullover features a honeycomb cables framed rope and wavy cables on a double moss stitch background. Sizes XS to 4XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Novita Design Studio. Available in English, Dutch, Finnish, German
Chalcedony Cardigan
Cozy long-sleeved women's cardigan knit with a Thermal Stitch 4 row repeat waffle texture and with a Baby Cable Rib border along the open front. Sizes XS to 3X. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Pam Sluter for Knitty.
Cable Poncho
May only be free for a limited time. Elegant poncho worked top-down in the round with a center cable trimmed with fisherman’s rib and fringe. DK weight. Summer Poncho designed by Tianne Made
Aard Shawl
Stunning shawl knit with reversible cables framed with openwork of dropped stitches so the whole shawl is reversible. Stitches are dropped at bind off so if you'd rather have a solid piece, you could just bind off without dropping the stitches. Designed by Rachel Brockman. Worsted weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Point To Point Scarf
Diamonds shape the ends of this garter stitch scarf knit in two colors, half in one color and half in the other with the diamonds knit with intarsia. Designed by Purl Soho. DK weight yarn.
Fillamore Blanket
Double the plaid with this colorful blanket knit in a checked fabric with vertical and horizontal stripes in a basketweave texture. Knit with two strands of Fingering weight yarn held together creating a marled look. Designed by Kate Harvie for Knitty.
The Snowman Stole My Hat Set
May only be free for a limited time. Child's pullover sweater buttoned at the shoulder with matching hat. Sweater is knit with a snowman wearing a scarf and a hat that matches the child's hat. Ages 1 to 9 years. The Snowman Stole My Hat designed by Jane Reay. DK weight yarn.
Cancer Survivor Hat
Hat knit using two colour cables to create the cancer awareness ribbon motif. DK weight yarn. Designed by Maria Persson.
Lorna Sweater and Skirt
Long-sleeve pullover and matching skirt knit with a staggered graduated rib texture flowing from the shoulders to the sleeves as well as on the skirt. Sizes XS to 4XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rikke Eliasen. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
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Zinnia Bag
May only be free for a limited time. Make waves with this easy tote that's a great stash buster with a fun zigzag shape. The bag is knit flat and then finished with i-cord edges and handle. Size 8.5 x 10.5 inches. Uses about 150-200g of your chosen yarns. Aran weight yarn or lighter yarns held together. Designed by diyBronzy. (This appears to be the designer's first pattern so be encouraging!)
Ronda Onesie
Baby overalls with sleeveless textured yoke and fastened with a small button on the back.Sizes 3 months to 18 months. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Svarta Fåret. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Crux Belt
Versatile knit belt that can be worn with a buckle or tied. Knit with a subtle cross texture. Width of the belt is 6.5 cm/2 ½ inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Ellen Kapusniak
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Cable Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover sweater with an off-center panel of cables trimmed with ribbed collar and hem. Lace weight yarn. Sizes M to XXL. Quick knit in Super Bulky yarn. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia.
Section by Section Throw
Sampler Fisherman's afghan blanket with gansey inspired cable and textured stitches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Denise Nelson .
Doubles Hat and Scarf
Two color ribbed accessory set knit with intarsia. Looks like the hat is knit flat. Quick knit in Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar
V-neck Vest
Short-sleeved v-neck slipover knit with a waffle texture. DK weight yarn. Sizes M to XXL. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia.
Monique Shawl
Shawl knit with cables, texture, ribbed borders, finished with fringe, and buttoned in place. Medium weight yarn. Designed by SusanKnitDesign.
To A Tee Knitted Top
Short-sleeved pullover tee knit flat in one piece in garter ridge stitch. Sizes 28 to 54" / 71 to 137 cm. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar
