Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including cardigans, tops, vests, ponchos, baby and kid clothes, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 10/6/25
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Free Patterns
Garter Stitch Jacket
Baby cardigan knit flat in one piece with garter stitch. I-cord edges and frog closure are knit on afterwards. Sizes 9-12 months. Sport weight yarn. Designed by M. Testerman.
Ziggy Vest
Sleeveless top or pullover vest knit with a 2 row repeat chevron pattern designed for for self-striping yarn. Sizes XS to 5XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart.
Orikata
Shawl collared cocoon cardigan knit flat in 2 pieces, the body and the collar, with a graduated garter rib texture. Sizes Bust: 36 to 56"/91.5 to 142cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by M. Testerman.
Charming Chevron Scarf
East striped scarf knit with garter stitch chevron stripes. Great use for leftover Sport weight yarn. Designed by Clara Loarwenn.
Log Cabin Style Pullover
Child's sweater knit in garter stitch with modular log cabin construction. Sizes 6 years to 12 years. Great stash buster for Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Bush Walking Boot Cuffs
Two boot toppers in one project! Knit half with a cable design and the other half with a beaded rib variation then turn your favorite half outside and tuck the other into your boot. Sized for the whole family: 2 years to Large Adult. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Checkheaton.
Cross Back Garden Apron
Super easy apron knit flat with 2 row linen stitch in 5 pieces. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Catharine Rhodes.
Wavy Whimsy Baby Blanket
Striped blanket with vertical waves in a 12 row repeat, inspired by the Lizard Ridge dishcloth pattern. DK weight yarn. Designed by KnitQ.
More Free Patterns
Dorthea Sweaters, Cowl, and Mittens
Matching pullover with a circular colorwork bodice and cowls and mittens using the same pattern. There is also a pattern for a sweater with the same design throughout (not pictured). Sweater Sizes Bust: 97 to 161 cm / 38 to 63.5 inches. Cowl and Mittens 2 sizes. Designed by Marianne Nørbo. DK weight yarn. Kits are also available.
Catawba River Poncho
Poncho with collar knit flat. Sizes Small to 3X. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson
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Scoop Neck Feather and Fan Tunic
Easy lace sleeveless top knit flat in two pieces with a 4 row repeat. A few stitches picked up for sleeve edges knit flat. Sizes XS to 5XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Rosebud Shawl
Scarf or shawl knit with a 6 row repeat texture that looks like little flowers. Knit in a rectangle body and pointed ends. 2 sizes. Designed by Purl Soho. DK weight yarn.
Janus Vest
Reversible scoop neck vest knit flat with a 4 row repeat grid pattern. The two color design is created with slip stitch colorwork (one yarn per row) so when you turn the vest inside out the contrast color becomes the main color. No picking up stitches. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Alma Beck for Knitty.
Cropped Cardigan
V-neck cardigan with three-quarter sleeves knit with an 8 row repeat diamond lace and cables pattern. Sizes S to 4XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Therese Chynoweth.
Diamond Lattice Lace Wrap
Rectangular shawl knit with lace tiles in diamond shapes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Nicole Winer. A kit is also available.
Cabled Cozy
Now free! Cropped poncho shoulder cozy that can also be worn as a cowl with graduated cables. 4 sizes and options for DK or Fingering weight. Designed by Annie Baker
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Scandi Shapes Blanket
Stash buster garter stitch blanket knit with circle and triangle shapes, stripes, and color blocking. Designed by Sirdar. Quick knit in Chunky weight yarn held together. A kit is also available.
Book Club Vest
V-neck pullover vest with evenly spaced stripes that's perfect for using up those leftover scraps of DK weight yarn. Sizes XS to 6XL. Designed by LovelybyLee.
Sweethearti Cardi Cocoon
Lots of options in this cocoon cardigan. Choose from three captivating cable designs and two sleeve options to make your perfect cardi. Sizes XS to 5XL. Super bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lovely by Lee .
Pine Cone Christmas Wreath
This wreath features the fruits and spices of the season including cinnamon and orange slices, as well as other seasonal items, all knit flat. Size 25cm/ 10” tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Felicity Jane.
Scandi-Striped Cardigan
Child sized cardigan with stripes of different sizes. Sizes 1 year to 4 years. Great stash buster for leftover Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
Scottish Rainbow Blanket
Striped blanket knit with garter stitch. Stripes are worked with intarsia. Size: blocked 100cm/39.25" wide x 113cm/44.5" high. Designed for 13 colors it's a great stash buster for leftover Fingering weight yarn. Designed by FayDHDesigns
