Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's sweaters and ponchos, scarves and cowls, toys, baby clothes, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 10/19/26
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Free Patterns
Ambaro Cape
Poncho knit with a split framed with cables on a ribbed background below a ribbed yoke and turtleneck collar. Sizes XS to XL. Designed by Regia Design. DK weight yarn.
Baby Pullover Sweater and Bloomer Shorts Set
Baby pullover with garter ridge detail and matching baby shorts with drawstring. 4 Baby and Toddler Sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Simply Sycamore
Tinsley Vest
Poncho style pullover vest with v-neck knit with a mesh lace. Sizes XS to XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lena Zharichenko.
Scandi Cable Sweater
Women's pullover knit flat with cables and texture. Front and back pieces are identical. No picking up stitches. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes XS to XXXL. Designed by Spotlight.
Beetlejuice Doll
Plushie of Halloween's favorite troublemaker knit flat. Size 11 1/2 inches tall. Designed by Gina-Michele. Aran weight yarn.
Kitty Lovey
Cat inspired comfort blanket toy lovey with a garter stitch blankie and kitten head. Uses just one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Lace Tie
Statement necktie scarf knit with a leaf lace column. The pattern calls for surface crochet for finishing but I think you could skip it. DK weight yarn. Late Summer Formal Designed by Deborah Simon.
Scrap Yarn Beanie Hat
Striped hat knit flat sideways in garter stitch and perfect for leftover yarn. 4 sizes. Designed by Janis Frank who allows you to sell hats you make from this pattern. Great stash buster for Worsted weight yarn. Web version is free.
More Free Patterns
Tangled Cables Mug Sweater
Cup cozy sleeve knit flat with entwined cables. Uses less one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jenni Hodges
Demeter Cowl
Versatile one skein neckwarmer knit with an all over mocked cable texture with a buttoned fastening halfway down to make it easy to fold over when it's less chily. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Rebecca Hill.
Tied With A Bow Scarf
Easy scarf in two sizes knit with pointed tips in a length that can be tied in a bow or wrapped in other ways. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
I’m Happy Beanie and Cowl
Matching hat and moebius cowl set. Both are knit flat. Hat is knit in ribbing and seamed while cowl is knit in stockinette, seamed, given a twist, and the ends are joined. Great showcase for DK weight yarn. Designed by Spotlight.
Hooded Sweatshirt
Cozy pullover with hood knit flat. Stitches for hood are picked up. Knit in your favorite team colors! Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Bernat. Aran weight yarn.
Ridges Hat
Easy close-fitting beanie hat knit with a simple 3 round round repeat knit and purl texture. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Susan Vaiciulis.
Dinosaur Pet Hat
Quick pet costume for cats, dogs, and other animals knit flat with dinosaur spines and holes to fit over the ears. Size 7” across. Designed by Sara Thomas. Aran weight yarn.
Holly Jolly Snowmen
Two adorable snowman toy designs knit flat. The Christmas Night Snowman is dressed in a classic Santa’s helper hat and pom-pom scarf and the Winter Walks Snowman in a cozy bobble hat and striped scarf. Size 10¾in (27cm) high. Designed by Paintbox Yarns. DK weight yarn.
Giana Pocket Shawl
Easy, beginner friendly, shawl/wrap with pockets knit in garter stitch. Knits up fast in chunky yarn. Designed by ChristaCoDesign. Web pattern is free.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Sophia Cable Vent Jacket
Long-sleeved v-neck cardigan with delicate cables on the front and a statement back with cable panel that runs down the center back before opening into a flattering pleated vent. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 81 to 107cm / 32 to 43". Designed by Debbie Bliss. DK weight yarn.
Bulky Knit Slippers
Cuffed slipper socks knit in two colors. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim
Marvelously Knit Jacket
Long sleeved cardigan knit from side to side and buttoned at top. Sizes Small to 2XL. Designed by Mary Maxim. Chunky weight yarn. Yarn also available on pattern page.
Professor Proton Teacher Doll
Einstein inspired scientist doll knit flat. Size 15cm (6 inches) tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry
Lion Scarf
Garter stitch scarf with lion face and front paws at one end and back legs and tail at the other end. This little lion can hold his tail in his mouth to keep in place around your neck. Designed by Rian Anderson. DK weight yarn.
Striped Hats, Scarves and Gloves
Set of 3 hats, 2 scarves, and gloves featuring different stripes. DK and Chunky weight yarn. Hats, Scarves and Gloves in King Cole DK and Chunky (3296).
