Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's cardigans and pullovers, baby sweaters, scarves, Halloween, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 10/26/26
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Free Patterns
Cable Jacket
Open front long sleeved cardigan knit flat with an all over cable texture. Front bands and neck bands are knit with body, not picked up. The only stitches picked up are for sleeve cuffs. Sizes M to XXL. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Katia. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia.
Snuggly Jackets
May only be free for a limited time. Baby and child sized cardigan with options for either collar or hood knit flat. Sizes Birth to 7 years. Jackets in Sirdar Snuggly DK 1782. DK weight yarn.
Rainbow Woven Scarf
Scarf knit with a basketweave texture that is mirrored in the central woven diamond block created by separating knitting into strips as you knit and then braiding after completed. Knit flat. Designed by Denise Cook. Fingering weight yarn.
Jack O'Lantern Block
May only be free for a limited time. Smiling pumpkins created with cables, eyelets, and bobbles sit on cable vines on this Halloween themed afghan block. I think you could change to snowmen by just changing colors. You can also use the motif for other projects. Written instructions and chart both included. 3 Sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Jack's My Name Halloween's My Game designed by Lynette Meek.
Autumn Lattice Throw
Easy blanket in two sizes knit with sections of diamond trellis texture, seed stitch, and stockinette with a garter stitch border. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz at Mama In A Stitch.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version
- Get printable pdf on Etsy
- Get the kit
- See more Diamond Blanket Knitting Patterns
Binky Clown
Playful jester doll knit flat and seamed. Size 25cm / 10” tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Claire Fairall for Hobbii.
Whisper Vest
Cropped open front vest knit with a chevron arrow lace in 12 row repeat. Sizes S to 3XL. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Cheryl Beckerich.
Book Club Shawl
Symmetrical triangular shawl knit sideways with clustered flower stitches and mock cables. 2 Sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Gavriella Treminio.
More Free Patterns
Meander Wrap
Easy scarf knit sideways in rippled stripes with mostly garter stitch and a meander ripple row. DK weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Eleanora Lace Cardi
Open front cardigan with three-quarter sleeves knit flat with diamond lace. Body is knit flat in one piece including front and neck bands knit as you go so no picking up stitches. Sizes S to XXXL. DK weight yarn. Designed by he Australian Yarn Company.
Montrose Open Top Beanie
Hat with optional visor knit flat with cables and open crown for ponytails or buns. If you don't want an open top, I think you could knit a little further to close up the top. Designed by Spotlight. DK weight yarn.
Modern Chevron Throw
Easy stash blanket knit with an easy 2 row repeat zigzag in stripes of varying sizes and colors. Designed for 8 colors, it's a great stash buster for Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Universal Yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted yarn
- See more Ripple Blanket Knitting Patterns
Kid's Favorite Cozy Hooded Robe
Child sized lounging cardigan hoodie with tie knit flat. Sizes 1 year to 10 years. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight. Designed by Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
- Get the free knitting pattern. Free download link is below all the kit information.
- See more Bedtime Knitting Patterns
Karlstad Mittens
Unique mittens knit with a bold graphic checkeboard and interrupted stripes design with contrasting striped cuffs and thumbs. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Ingunn Birkeland. Available in English, Danish, Dutch. Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Color and Texture Block Sweater
Color blocked patchwork look women's pullover knit flat in pieces. Ribbed collar is picked up and knit flat before shoulder is seamed. Bulky weight yarn. Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Amy Gunderson.
Easy Textured Pullover
Baby and child sized sweater with options for v-neck or round neck. Knit flat with a one row repeat seed/moss stitch. Sizes To Fit Age: Birth to 7 Years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Jack-O-Lantern
Knitted Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin decoration that's hollow so you can put an LED light inside to light it up for Halloween. Size height 27cm / 10 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by jlknitter008.
Arianne Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan knit with a garter stitch yoke followed by diamond cables in a flattering A-shape. The pattern has a chart but also fully written instructions. Sizes To fit chest/bust: 32" to 48". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Astrid Schramm.
Scrappy Quilt Socks
Striped socks knit with half triangle quilt texture designed to use leftover sock yarn. 3 sizes. Instructions are both written and charted. Designed by Kay Jones
Leaf Lace Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan with knit leaf lace panels and options for v-neck or round neck. Sizes 32 to 50 inches / 86cm to 127cm. Cardigans in Stylecraft Softie Chunky. Quick knit in Chunky weight yarn.
Jack-o'-clava
Jack o'Lantern pumpkin balaclava mask for Halloween knit and lightly stuffed for shape. DK weight yarn. Designed by Anne-Marie Dunbar.
