Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's cardigans, bags, scarves, slippers, blankets, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 10/21/24
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Wandering Scarf
Not all who wander are lost. This quote from The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien is knit into this scarf which is worked sideways. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by K Rubal.
Tooty Bear
Teddy bear with knit on sweater and paints knit flat in garter stitch. Size 28cm / 11inch. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Fleur van Eijk.
Boho Ladies Jumper
Beginner level long sleeved sweater knit flat with no picking up of stitches. Knit in two colors in garter stitch and stockinette. Front and back knit is 2 rectangles. Sizes XXS to 2XL. Designed by Yana Smolina.
Beginner Zephyr Zen Tote
Easy bag knit flat in 4 strips and seamed together with ingenious yet simple construction to form the bag. Great stash buster for Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat. A kit is also available.
Easy Peasy Wrist Warmers
Beginner level mitts knit flat on 2 straight needles with a 6 row repeat garter stitch and stockinette. Then seamed to create thumbhole. Designed by Ruth Maddock. Bulky weight yarn.
Seville Scarf
Cable scarf latticed with diamonds. 2 sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Aubrey Baumgartner’.
Fraile Cardigan
Women's cardigan with bishop sleeves and a round neckline knit with two color 4 row repeat slipped pearl stitch stripes. Designed by Cecilia Lalanne and Gabriella Calderini
Spruce Cowl
Infinity scarf knit with an easy basketweave texture and fastened with buttons so it can be worn as a cowl or a scarf. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Deux Brins de Maille.
Broken Rib Sweater
Women's long-sleeved pullover knit with an 8 round repeat woven look texture. 3 Sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jytte Slente for BC Garn.
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Perfect Sundress
Sleeveless girl's dress with pockets knit flat. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes 12 months to 6 years. Designed by Lion Brand.
Neopolitan Neon Wrap
Easy color blocked rectangular shawl knit in one piece with three colors bordered with a fourth color. Designed by Ethel Weinberg. Great stash buster for Aran weight yarn.
Color Brick Road Blanket
Stash buster throw knit with columns of garter stitch brick sections inspired by the traditional Streak o’ Lightning Quilt pattern. 2 sizes. Designed for 40 colors it's great for leftover yarn and stash busting. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Wandering Scarf
Not all who wander are lost. This quote from The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien is knit into this scarf which is worked sideways. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by K Rubal.
Flower Basket Handbag
Purse with basketweave texture and knit flower applique. knit flat with 16 row repeat texture. Size 33 x 26cm (13 x 10.25in) excluding handles. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sian Brown and excerpted from How To Knit Beautiful Bags.
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Smile Slipover
Sleeveless top or vest with a smiley emoji on a striped background. Sizes 81cm/32in up to 122cm/48in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Penney. May only be free for a limited time.
Straight Lines Tank
Easy v-neck sleeveless top knit flat in two pieces with a 2 row repeat. No picking up stitches. Sizes XS to 5X. DK weight yarn. Designed by Nicole Winer
Deer Slippers
A cabled stag head embellishes these slippers knit flat with a cuff. Knit flat. 4 sizes. Designed by Janis Frank. Worsted weight yarn. Web version is free.
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Spectrum Striped Snuggle Cocoon Cardi
Easy cardigan knit flat in one rectangle with a one row repeat. Folded and seamed to create sleeves with cuffs picked up and knit. Sizes XS to 5XL. Perfect for self-striping Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bernat
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Sarabeth Cardigan
Girl's short-sleeved cardigan is worked seamlessly from the bottom-up. Sizes: 2 to 16 years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by KateOatesTotToppers
Double Loop Keyhole Scarf
Garter stitch neckwarmer scarf with very little purling (only when you’re doing the keyhole). DK weight yarn. Designed by BiggerthanlifeKnits.
Basket Bag
Purse that can be used as a lunch tote, knitting project bag, and more. The alternating 1x1 rib stitch pattern creates a structured fabric that will hold its shape. Size is customizable. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by WildLeafDesign.
Block Texture Blanket
Easy baby blanket knit in a knit and purl texture of two sizes of blocks of garter stitch and stockinette. Bulky weight yarn. Baby Blanket16 designed by KnittedAccent.
Faith Vest and Hat Bc89
Baby and toddler sized lace patterned vest and hat set with i-cord ties. Sizes Newborn to 24 months. Designed by Little Cupcakes. ingering weight yarn.