Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including including Christmas projects, kid's sweaters, women's and men's sweaters, shawls, toys, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 11/3/25
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Free Patterns
Lucent Sweater
Cropped pullover with dramatic sleeves knit with a moss stitch front panel framed with cables that are mirrored on the sleeves. The body of the sweater is knit flat in one piece and then stitches are picked up for trim. Sizes XS to 5XL. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Two of Wands. A kit is also available.
Codona Cardigan
Cozy cardigan with a shawl collar shaped with short rows. Sizes 32 to 60" / 81 to 150 cm. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Alison Green.
Giant Stocking Snuggle Sack
Christmas blanket knit like a Christmas stocking so you can slip inside for extra coziness. Super bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Close Cable Scarf
Keyhole scarf knit with a 6 row repeat cable and an opening to slip the scarf end through to keepin place. 3 sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Mill Valley Pullover
Long-sleeved sweater with a center panel of zigzags in twisted stitches. Sizes Bust/chest: 28 to 65”. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sandi Rosner.
Advent Wrap
Stash buster lace shawl with 24 sections of lace separated by zigzag garter stripes. Knit with leftovers Fingering weight or advent mini skeins with contrasting main color. Designed by Schachenmayr. Pictured project by BlueberryChick
Dathan Pullover
Child's pullover sweater with a buttoned Henley neck, high collar, and textured yoke. Baby and Child Sizes To Fit Age Newborn to 14 Years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Morse.
Bjorn The Bear
Easy Polar Bear toy knit flat. Size 10” tall. Quick knit in Super bulky weight yarn. Designed by MamaInAStitch.
More Free Patterns
Cascading Comfort Pullover
Cozy hoodie sweater knit with extra long sleeves with thumb holes, and high-low hem with extra long hem in back. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes XS - 2XL. Designed by Jean Klein
Not just an ordinary stripe
May only be free for a limited time. Baby leggings pants with matching sweater with buttons on shoulder for easy dressing. Knit with stripes and a diamond texture on the sweater yoke. Sizes Sweater: newborn - 6 yr. Leggings: newborn - 9 mo. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Anne B Hanssen.
Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
Christmas tree constructed of knit triangles with knit Santa sacks and stockings to fill with treats for the days of Advent. Also a wonderful holiday decoration. Designed by Schachenmayr. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
Melodia Shawl
Triangular shaped shawl knit in alternating sections of two color brioche and bird's eye lace. DK weight yarn. Designed by Filipa Carneiro. Available in English and Portuguese
Winter Goose
Cuddly goose toy wearing a warm hat and scarf, all pieces knit flat. Size 30 cm /12” high. Designed by Claire Fairall. Medium weight yarn. A kit is also available.
7934 Brimmond Pullover
Men's pullover sweater knit with 2 color pinstripe in a 4 row repeat slipped stitch. Sizes 33 to 47 in. / 82 cm to 117 cm. 7408 designed by Elle Yarns. DK weight yarn.
Hello Kitty Toy
Anime inspired amigurumi cat. Size: stands 48cm/19" tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by knitterbees.
Linked Rings Scarf
Chain scarf created with knitted rings knit with garter stitch shaped with short rows and then threaded through each other. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Frankie Brown. Pictured project by crumbgrubbers
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Advent Calendar Hanging and Blanket
Knit a fantastic wall hanging pocket advent calendar or patchwork blanket with Christmas motifs such as gingerbread houses, Christmas trees, hot chocolates, and of course, hanging the stockings. DK or super bulky yarn. Designed by NeedleandFeather
Sea Fan Brioche Cowl
Gorgeous cowl with a nature-inspired pattern in 2-color brioche. Instructions are provided in written directions as well as a choice of two charts. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by VeronicaOryArtDesign.
Vibe Crop Cardigan
Easy open front cardigan knit with stripes in 5 colors. Front edges are knit as you knit the cardigan body. Sizes 28in (71cm) to 54in (137cm) bust. A great stash buster for leftover Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar.
Sleigh All Day Advent Wrap
A 24-day advent knitting adventure for a shawl with lace, brioche, and more. Fingering yarn. Designed by LoftyLoopsYarns
Box Kite Scarf
Scarf knit with a zigzag pattern with strategic bind-offs to create the openings. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton.
Men's ZigZag Stitch Sweater
Man's round neck pullover knit with a zigzag texture. Sizes: Adult 8 to 22. DK weight yarn. Designed by Katia
