Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including sweaters, accessories for adults and kids, Christmas, Halloween, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 10/5/26
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Free Patterns
Woodsy Winter Garter Stitch Blanket
Modern patchwork blanket covered with graphic stylized Christmas trees knit in garter-stitch strips that are then joined together. Designed for at least 6 colors, it's a colorful stash buster for Aran weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations.
Big Jelly Cowl
Shoulder warmer cowl in 3 sizes knit in ruched tiers that creates a ruffled texture. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Ellen Kapusniak.
Spell Check Cardigan
Comfy unisex cardigan with pockets, v-neck front, and interrupted rib texture on shoulders and front bands. Sizes XS to 5X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Debbie West for Knitty.
Duo Mathilde
May only be free for a limited time. Matching hat and cowl set knit with an easy lace pattern that looks like cables but isn't. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sophie Vuong. Available in English and French
Indubitable Little Hug
Baby and child poncho capelet knit with mesh lace trim at neck and bottom and rays of eyelets on the body. Sizes 1 yr to 10 yrs. DK weight yarn. Designed by Debie Frable.
Pretzel Cat Toy
October is Pretzel Month. Celebrate with this cat toy knit flat, then sewn into a tube, stuffed, then twisted into pretzel shape. "Salt" is embroidered. Size 7” across. Designed by Amy Gaines. Aran weight yarn.
Laver Shawl
Easy triangular shawl knit with garter stitch and mesh lace and buttoned in front. DK weight yarn. Designed by Elsbeth Steiner. Available in English, German
Frosty Hollow Christmas Gnomes
Three gnomes in different holiday clothes including Simple Stripe Gnome, Christmas Night Gnome, and Festive Fairisle Gnome. All pieces knit flat. Beards are loop stitch. Size 9½in/ 24cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
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Tyrolen Hood
Hooded scarf knit with 2 row repeat brioche stitch. Designed by Ögla Knitwear Design. Worsted weight yarn. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Amora Sweater (Adult)
Heart themed pullover knit with hearts, what looks like a heartbeat chart to me, and other graphic designs. Sizes XS to L. Designed by Fraya. Bulky weight yarn.
Teddy Sweater
Baby and child sized pullover sweater with a front kangaroo pocket with bear ears and face. Sizes 3 months to 6 years. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Terri Thomas. Pictured projects by designer and deidre12345
Mexi-go Socks
Socks knit flat on two needles. Leg is knit flat sideways with self-striping yarn. Toe is picked up and knit flat. 3 sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
Plaid Sweater
Colorful plaid tee knit with a checkerboard pattern in stranded colorwork. Then the vertical lines are embroidered on following purl stitch guidelines. Sizes XS to 5X. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson.
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Specter Socks
Spooky Halloween socks knit with miniature ghosts floating through a patch of tiny pumpkins. 4 Adult Sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Alexandra Frankel.
Aran Apple Cozy
Knit a sweater jumper to protect your apple with this cozy that has it's own v-neck and collar. Uses less than one skein Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Switchback Knits.
Celtic Coast Bag
Shoulder tote knit with honeycomb cable panels framed with rope cables on a double moss stitch background. Size Width: 14” [36cm], Height: 16” [41cm] (not including straps) . Designed by Krista Ann. DK weight yarn.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Taco and Hot Dogs Baby Bootees
October 6 is National Taco Day. These fun food-inspired baby booties are knit to look like tacos or hot dogs. Sizes Newborn to 12 months. Medium weight yarn. Designed by HandKnitHugs
Octopus
October 8 is World Octopus Day. Celebrate with a knit toy octopus. Designed by Marina for KnittedFunnyZoo. Fingering weight yarn.
Pooh Bear and Friends
October 14 is the 100th Anniversary of the first publication of Winnie the Pooh. These storybook stuffies are inspired by the classic illustrated bear created by Ernest H. Shepard. Designs are based on the original characterful illustrations, not the later cartoon adaptations. including patterns for Winnie the Pooh, Kanga, Piglet, Wabbit, Tigger, Eeyore, and Froglet. Various sizes. Pooh 20cm / 8 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Claire Garland
Morningside Cape
Ruana style poncho knit with an easy knit-and-purl diamond texture. Aran weight yarn. Designed by OriginallyLovely.
Fossil Frenzy Sweaters
October 14 is Fossil Day. These sweaters feature a variety of dinosaur fossils. Individual patterns available as tee, long-sleeved pullover, cardigan. Tee is also available in child sizes. Designed by HuntHandKnits. Fingering weight yarn.
Taylor Set
Matching adult hat, neck warmer cowl, and headband knit with sheep motifs. Designed by NewAgeKnittingCA. Worsted weight yarn.
Candy Canes Blanket
Colorful holiday blanket knit with a patchwork style design of candy canes. Great stash buster for Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Knitwit Designs
