Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including Halloween, women's sweaters, ponchos, hats, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/29/25
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Free Patterns
Wee Tiny Bat
Bat toy that you can use as a finger puppet or baby sock. Wee Tiny Bat Sock designed by Meg Bakewell. Fingering weight yarn. Pictured project by christenrunge
Urraca
Comfortable sweater with a henley neck, delicate cable details and a double knitted collar. Sizes To Fit Bust: 85cm to 175cm / 33in to 68 in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
Highland Capelet and Hat
Poncho with matching hat knit with 4 round repeat slipped stitch texture alternating with stockinette sections. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Fallone and Marsha Peacock
Dracula Hat-Bag
Vampire themed hat with face, ears, and wings. It also can be used as a treat bag by turning upside down. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Katia. A kit is also available.
- Get the free knitting pattern. Note that the page title says crochet but it's knit.
- See more Scary Wear Knitting Patterns
Peanut Shape Dog
October 2 is the anniversary of the first appearance of the Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schulz. This dog softie is inspired by famous beagle from the comic with floppy ears and spots and ready to dance his way into your heart. Size 7 inches. DK weight yarn. Dog Peanut Shape Snoop designed by Kathy Pieprzyk.
Berkeley Tights and Pullover
Matching long sleeved sweater and pants knit with 3x1 ribbing. Sizes XS to 4XL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Elida Virack. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
- Get the free Pullover knitting pattern
- Get the free Tights knitting pattern
- See more Pants Knitting Patterns
Butterfly Fingerless Gloves
A lovely butterfly sits patiently atop these fingerless mitts. Knit flat with the butterfly knit separately and sewn on. 3 sizes. Designed by Janis Frank who allows you to sell the mitts you make from this pattern. Worsted weight yarn. Web version is free.
- View the free knitting pattern - web version
- Buy the PDF knitting pattern at Etsy
- See more Animal Mitten Knitting Patterns
Quiver Sweaters
Shawl collared pullovers for women and men featuring a cable arrow design. Sizes Women 77.5cm/30 in to 132cm/52in Men 98cm/38in to 141cm/55in. Worsted weight yarn. Glaciär designed by M. Testerman.
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Cuddle Buddy Bear
Large Teddy Bear softie the perfect size for hugging. Size Height: 23” (standing), 15” (seated). Designed by Tori Gurbisz. Bulky weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Premier Yarns Little Bunny yarn at Amazon
- See more Teddy Bear Knitting Patterns
Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon
Quick easy ribbon to show your support. This ribbon uses increases to create a horseshoe shape which allows the leg of the ribbon to cross over and still lie flat. Add a brooch back or a keyring clasp to wear. DK weight yarn. Designed by MrsMeeseMakes.
Frankenstein's Monster Hat-Bag
Hat designed to look like the famous monster's head with hair, stitches, and bolts. It also can be used as a treat bag by turning upside down. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Katia. A kit is also available.
- Get the free knitting pattern. Note that the page title says crochet but it's knit.
- See more Frankenstein's Monster Knitting Patterns
Fox Trail Hat and Mittens
Matching accessories in sizes for the whole family knit with cable zigzags. Sizes Baby, Kid, Adult Small, Adult Large. Quick knit Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Woodland Wreath
Wreath cover with forest flora and fauna decorations including deer, fox, badger, toadstools, mistletoe, holly leaves, and rose hips. All knit flat on two needles. Size 25cm/ 10 inches in diameter. Designed by Claire Garland
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get 10 inch /25cm wreath form at Amazon (ad)
- See more Wreath Knitting Patterns
Diamonds are Forever Cushion
The perfect way to use up leftover sock yarn! This pillow is created from garter stitch mitered squares, each taking a small amount of yarn. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sue McRae.
Kahu the Harrier Hawk
This bird of prey is native to New Zealand and is also known as the swamp harrier. Knitted flat with a marled effect created by holding two strands of yarn together. I couldn't find a size but from it looks like may about 12"/30cm tall. Designed by The Knit Guru. Two strands of DK weight yarn held together.
Earrings and Bracelets
Make jewelry from leftover project yarn to match your knitted sweater or shawl! Earrings and braided friendship bracelets are made from i-cord. Great stash buster for scrap Fingering yarn. Neulotut korut designed by Reetta Puustinen.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Spooktacular Beanie Collection
Five Halloween hats with Halloween motifs including bats, Boo with black cat, witch, skull, and jack o'lantern. Designs are done with duplicate stitch but I think you could adapt to stranded colorwork. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by JackiBean. Patterns are also available individually.
Slideways Scarf
Reversible scarf knit with diagonal stripes and borders in contrasting color. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sockmatician.
Henlopen Cardigan
Patchwork cardigan with panels of cable diamonds, rope cables, beaded rib, wide rib, and more. Sizes XS to 4X. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Donna Estin Designs.
Bonnie Brae Cowl
Neckwarmer knit with cables without a cable needle. Knit with one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by TheCaffeinatedEwe.
Two-Direction Cardigan
Using simple garter stitch throughout, this jacket is worked with the bottom panel knit side-to-side around the body and the top knit horizontally. Sizes: To Fit Bust: 71-137cm (28"-54"). Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
Shirley Bear
This teddy bear toy comes with her own carrying bag that transforms into a bed for the baby bear to sleep in. Designed by Val Pierce. DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
