Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's sweaters, shawls, children's clothes, home decor, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/30/24
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Free Patterns
Tidal Wave Topper
Free to October 27, 2024 Fun bucket hat with brim knit in two colors. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Annette Corsino.
Wee Finger Labyrinth
Ideal meditation aid you can take anywhere, this block features a 3-circuit path of the classical finger labyrinth knit with cables and slipped stitches. Worked in the round. Designed by Will Gillespie.
Warm Me Leg Warmers
Easy leg warmers knit with a 4 round repeat cable with ribbed cuffs. Designed by Agnieszka Grześkiewicz. Aran weight yarn. Available in English, Polish
Festive Wind Spinner
Easy yet ingenious knitting pattern that creates a natural spiral in just 13 rows that will catch the wind. Customize the colors for your favorite season or team. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Ciara Doyle for TheFairythorn.
Alésia Bag
Flat pouch or device cozy knit with a herringbone pattern inspired by he Alésia Museum Visitor Centre in France. Size approx 13.5 x 21.5 cm/ 5.5" x 8.5". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jane Howorth.
Magma Shawl
Reversible half circle lace shawl inspired by volcanoes with an upper striped portion representing the layers of igneous rocks, while the lower lace portion appears as a fiery hot flow of lava. Designed by Rachel Brockman. DK weight yarn.
Cammeo Dress
Lace dress that also makes a beautiful tunic or cover-up. This would also make a pretty pullover or tunic. Sizes S to XXL. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Marie Wallin.
Loren Cardigan
Girl's cardigan sweater with classic lines, buttoned at the neck, finished with seed stitch bands. Size Ages: 2 Years to 12 Years. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sara Elizabeth Schmidt.
More Free Patterns
Edisto Shawl
Free crescent shawlette that ends in twisting spirals knit with a 4 row repeat waffle stitch and 4 row repeat eyelets. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman.
Cora Poncho
Easy poncho in sizes from baby to teen knit in the round with a 4 round repeat. Includes how-to photos. Sizes 12mo to 16 yrs. Designed by Phanessa Fong. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Web version is free.
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Dion Slipover and Skirt
Sleeveless vest or top with textured 3D cube or tumbling block design with matching skirt pattern. Sizes XS to 4XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sara Ottosson. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
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Dishy Legs Baby Tights
Baby leggings pants knit with one round 2x2 rib for easy fit and dressing. 5 Sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Fraya.
Arcadian Lace Pullover
Lace v-neck sweater knit with interlocking diamond lace in a 12 row repeat. Sizes XS to XXL. Designed by Cheryl Beckerich. Bulky weight yarn.
Elsa Shawl
Crescent shaped shawl knit in stockinette with a leaf lace border. Designed by Libère tes mailles. A kit is also available.
Basketweave Mug Cozy
Easy cup sleeve knit with a knit and purl woven texture and button fastening. Great stash buster for Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Saladin
Fair Skies Pullover
Long-sleeved women's sweeater with an 8 row repeat slipped stitch pattern in 3 colors that creates a checkerboard look. Sizes XS to L. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jean Guneysu.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Lorena Shawl
Cable rectangular shawl with slings that help keep the shawl in place. Knit with diamond cables and lace. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Rita Maassen.
Tracey Triceratops
Dinosaur stuffie toy. Size 38cm/15 inches from tail to horn. DK weight yarn. Designed by Browneyedbabs
Truffle Scarf
This scarf is constructed by attaching three different sizes of concave, oval shaped “leaves” to a stem, creating a cascading leafy effect that naturally twists and spirals. Super Bulky weight yarns. Designed by Anna Cohen.
Something For The Weekend Shawl
Easy one skein triangular shawl that the designer says can be knit in a weekend! Uses one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by GoneAwool
Hortensia Wrap Cardigan
Flattering women's seamless ballet style cardigan with the front band knit at the same time as the rest of the garment so absolutely no seaming is required. Sizes XXS to 4X. Fingering or DK weight yarn. Designed by AndOtherKnits.
