Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including baby clothes, women's cardigans and sweaters, hats, scarves, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 10/12/26
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Free Patterns
Simple Shrug
Free for limited time, not sure how long. Shawl-collared open front cardigan knit starting with a rectangle. Sizes 32" to 46". Designed by Woman's Weekly. Aran weight yarn.
INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select the PDF option. Make sure the price is 0. If not the offer has expired. Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the link to download the pattern
Seaweed Jumper
May only be free for a limited time. Baby and child sized sweater knit flat with an 8 row repeat cable texture inspired by the ocean. Sizes 6 months to 6 years. Designed by Jane Reay. DK weight yarn.
Curator Wrap
Triangular sampler shawl knit with log cabin structure in stripes of different texture and color including Garter stitch, Stockinette stripes, Double moss stitch, Half fisherman’s rib, Textured stripes, Eyelets, Yarn over drop stitch, Slip stitch vertical stripes, Latvian braids, Garter stripes, Seersucker stitch. Great use for leftover or stash DK weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version - scroll to bottom of target page
- Purchase a printable pdf
- Get the kit at Lion Brand
- See more Sampler Wrap Knitting Patterns
It’s a Piece of Cake Knit Bunting
Knitted garland with cake slice pennants knit with garter stitch and knit piped icing, then strung on an knit i-cord. Size 12" x 15" / 30.5cm x 38cm, excluding fringe. Great use for leftover Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Caron
Sampler Tee
Yes, it's knit! Pullover knit flat in two pieces with clustered stitches, dropped stitches, eyelets, and more, then finished with fringe. No stitches picked up. Bulky weight yarn. Sizes M to XXL. Available in English, Spanish. Designed by Katia.
Mini Teddy Bears Picnic
Pocket sized toy bears with picnick blanket, all knit flat on single pointed needles. Size 7cm/3" tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry
Hat in Textured Pattern
Quick hat with pompom bobble knit with an easy checkerboard texture. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Schachenmayr. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
More Free Patterns
Going Coastal Vest
Open front cardigan vest knit flat with a lace pattern that looks likes waves. No picking up stitches. Sizes S to 3X. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lisa Gentry.
Maxi Jacket with Hood
Cardigan hoodie knit flat with pockets and sleeves in contrasting colors. Button bands are knit with the fronts. No picking up stitches. Worsted weight yarn. One Size. Available in English, Spanish. Designed by Katia.
Jenny Baby Romper Set
Baby onesie buttoned at bottom with matching baby bonnet and booties. All knit flat with contrasting trim. Sizes Newborn to 18 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jenny Watson Designs.
- Get the free Romper knitting pattern.
- Get the free Bonnet and Booties knitting pattern.
- See more Romper Set Knitting Patterns
Couch Lounger Knit Hoodie
Cozy pullover sweater for staying in on long winter nights. Knit flat with a front kangaroo pocket and hood. No picking up stitches. Sizes XS to 5X. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight. Designed by Bernat. A kit is also available.
Chunky Cabled Pullover
Long sleeved pullover sweater knit flat with braided cables framing an 8 row repeat texture. Sizes S to 2X. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Melissa Leapman.
Adrift Mitts
One skein fingerless mitts knit with a diagonal texture. Uses less than one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by The Plucky Knitter.
Boswellia Sweater
Circular yoke pullover with diamond and ray design knit seamlessly from the top down. Sizes 90 to 170 cm / 35½ to 67 inches. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Marie Amelie Designs
Cabled Ponytail Hat
May only be free for a limited time. I've been growing my hair longer so this hat caught my eye. The hat is knit with an all over cable pattern and has a ribbed opening in the back for your hair. 4 Adult Sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by Purl on Fire.
Patchwork Style Sweater
Color blocked cropped pullover with wide sleeves and a turnover collar knit flat. Great stash buster for Bulky weight yarn. One size: 120 cm / 48" finished bust. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Tractor Jumper
Children's pullover sweater with a tractor on the front and colorful striped sleeves. Sizes 3 to 7 Years. Great stash buster for leftover DK weight yarn. Designed by Woman's Weekly.
Lace Cardigan
Long cardigan coat with long sleeves knitted in a beautiful openwork leaf-like diamond lace design. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Sizes M to XXL. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia.
Here We Gnome Again
Large gnome softie with twisted stitch cables forming elegant patterns all over the hat and body. Size Height: 16” / 41cm (8” / 20cm). Worsted or Fingering Weight Yarn. Designed by ImaginedLandKnits.
Cable Cowl and Fingerless Mittens Set
Matching accessory set of neckwarmer and mitts knit with chunky cables. Designed by ABoxofTwine. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn.
Honeycomb Newsboy Hat
In sizes for the whole family, this cap features a bill to shade the eyes and a honeycomb cable texture. Sizes: Newborn to Adult. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Katherine Stevenson
