Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's cardigans and pullovers, hats, scarves, blankets, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 10/30/23
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Free Patterns
Chelsea Cable Scarf
Scarf with a statement cable strip in a 8 row repeat along one edge with a horizontal rib along the other. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Irina Poludnenko
Case for 13 inch laptop
Sleeve for tablet or laptop with a design inspired by enlarged computer pixels. Size large enough for 13 inch laptop. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Minttu Wikberg/ Pawlymade
Pretty Puzzle Points Blanket
Modern geometric thrown knit in garter stitch with diamonds and chevrons in a design and color palette reminiscent of the American Southwest. Approx 50½" x 60" [128 x 152.5 cm]. Designed for 6 colors, it's great for stash busting Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat
- Get the free knitting patterns
- Get the recommended Bernat Blanket O'Go yarn at Joann
- See more Southwest Style Knitting Patterns
Snowflake Sweater
Long-sleeved women's pullover with stranded snowflake design. Sizes To Fit Bust: 71cm/28in to 157cm/62in. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
On the Beach Socks
Top down socks feature faux cables paired with a basket weave pattern made only with knit and purl stitches. Looks spectacular in self-striping gradient cake yarn. The pattern is easy to remember and the socks will be finished very quickly. The pattern is charted and written line by line. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Wollelfe
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- Get the recommended Wollelfe Gradient Merino yarn
- See more Self-Striping Yarn Sock Knitting Patterns
Local Grown Fair Isle Set
Matching hat, cowl, fingerless gloves, and bag tote and shawl knit with an 8 color stranded design. Worsted weight yarn.
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- Direct link to chart file
- Get the recommended Local Grown Worsted Wool Yarn at Joann
- See more Purse Set Knitting Patterns
Oh My! Vest
This vest is gorgeous! Two rows of lace shells border this cardigan vest. Sizes Finished Bust: 34(38,42,46,51,55)”. Sport weight yarn.Designed by Angeline Webb of Knitrelief Designs.
Cable Peplum Pullover
Women's sweater with figure flattering cables and ribbing that flares into a peplum skirt. Sizes 36"-50" [91.5 - 127 cm]. Worsted weight yarn. Designed Lion Brand.
Heart Over Head Beanie
Hat with sizes for the whole family and three rows of hearts. Sizes Preemie (Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult). Fingering weight yarn. Designed by niki.v. Pictured project by Zuzu83knitting
Sparrow Fingerless Gloves
One skein fingerless mitts knit with elbow length cuffs in a 2 round lace eyelet lace repeat. Uses one skein 100 gm of fingering (sock) weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand
Freedom Collection
Use up all those leftover bits of DK yarn with this simple but striking colourwork set of striped beanie, cowl, and fingerless mitts. Designed by Anna Stephenson
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- See more Matching Hat, Cowl, and Mittens Knitting Patterns
Patchwork Cardigan
Sampler cardigan knit with blocks of Solid Garter Stitch Blocks, Striped Garter Stitch Blocks, Moss Stitch Blocks, Houndstooth Blocks, Broken Rib Squares, in 10 different colors. Great for stash busting. Sizes 28" [71 cm] to 62" [157.5 cm]. Designed by Caron. Worsted weight yarn.
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Campanule Sweater
Women's pullover sweater with buttoned shawl cross-over collar and body knit seamlessly from the top down. Sizes 34 to 55.5 in. / 88 cm to 141 cm. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Hel et Zel. Available in English and French
Scalloped Aran Throw
Lush garter stitch blanket bordered with shell lace. Size: 45" x 51". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim. May only be free for a limited time. A kit is also available.
- Get the free knitting pattern (note that the page lists a price for the pattern but as of posting the Download Free Pattern button still works)
- Get the kit
- See more Bordered Blanket Knitting Patterns
Quick Cabled Hat
Hat knit flat in a 10 row repeat cable and seed stitch, and then folded at the top leaving a longer flap in back and sewn at the sides. Ear shapes are formed by sewing. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Scrubby Stripes Washcloth or Soap Sack
A two color 4 row repeat slipped stitch pattern knit flat. Seam to turn into a soap holder or leave flat for a cloth. Great stash buster for scrap Worsted weight yarn. Designed by NichKnit Designs
Sunset Sweater
Pullover sweater with graphic geometric design reminiscent of an abstract depiction of a sunset over desert mountains. Sizes 36/38 (40/42). Fingering weight yarn. 21 Pullover in Lana Grossa Ecopuno .
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- Get the recommended Lana Grossa Ecopuno yarn
- See more Southwest Style Knitting Patterns
Pelham Bay Scarf
Sampler scarf knit with knit with five different blocks of texture and colors. Great for stash-busting DK weight yarn. Designed by Irina Poludnenko
Clove Vest
Oversized v-neck drop shoulder pullover vest knit with a 2 row repeat brioche rib. Sizes Bust 35½ to 69 in/90 to 175 cm. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Laura Zukaite for Noro.
Striped Pocket Scarf
Easy ribbed scarf with stripes and folded seed stitch pockets at the ends. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Teresa Chorzepa.
Top-Down Raglan Capelet
Cape poncho with collar buttoned at the yoke with eyelet lace panels and ridged eyelet trim in contrasting colors. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Patricia Oakley.
Long Cabled Cardigan
Women's cardigan in longer car coat length with wide collar and 24 row repeat cable panel. Sizes Finished Bust Measurement:37" to 56" / 95 to 143.5 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Patons.
Jamieson Hot Water Bottle Cover
One skein hot water bottle cozy knit flat with a design of cables, moss stitch, and ribbing for stretch. Uses one skein 85 grams of Aran weight yarn. Designed by KCN Design Team.
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- Buy the video class for this pattern and 2 other patterns for $3.99
- See more Hot Water Bottle Cozy Knitting Patterns
Mitered Throw
Colorful striped blanket constructed of garter stitch mitered squares with 2 colors of stripes at one corner and a fourth color along the border. Finished Measurements: 48" x 65". Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson. A kit is also available.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Romanticism Cardigan
Dramatic statement cardigan with voluminous welted body shape, extreme puff sleeves with contrasting long slim cuffs. The shape forms a curving draped front. 3 Sizes. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by MONMKnitting.
Retro Cables Scarf
A variety of honeycomb, chevron, and rope cables cover this scarf. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sunghee of cowlandowl
Primrose Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
Lace baby blanket pictured in light blue or turquoise with chevron eyelet lace and bordered with shell lace. DK weight yarn. Finished size, on 5mm needles, is approx 30x30ins/ 77x77cms Designed by HoneyBeeBears
Echoes of Winter Sweater
Women’s pullover with shawl collar, cuffs, and hem trimmed with lace that look like hearts or tulips to me. Sizes: 33 to 61.25" / 83.80 to 155.60 cm. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Ruth Garcia-Alcantud
Grainne Cabled Scarf
Gorgeous scarf with celtic cables. Worsted weight yarn. Grainne, pronounced "GRAHN-yeh" in Irish, was a king's daughter in Irish mythology who ran away with her lover. Designed by Pam Connolly
