Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including including women's cardigans, vests, sweaters, baby and child sweaters, Christmas projects, socks, toys, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 11/10/25
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Free Patterns
Fun Day Cardigan, Bootees, and Bonnet
Baby sweater knit with garter stitch with matching baby hat and shoes, also garter stitch. Sizes Newborn to 24 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jane Burns. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Swedish
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Sunday Cardigan
Women's long-sleeved lace cardigan knit with a 2 row repeat Lace Thorns and Tight Braid pattern. Sizes Small to 3X. DK weight yarn. Designed by Universal Yarn Design Team
Brookville Raglan
De-stash with this striped tee knit seamlessly with leftover Aran weight yarn or mini skeins. Sizes 37" to 53.5". Designed by Erica Jackofsky.
Rimfrost Slipover
Pullover vest fastened with ties at the side and knit with a lace texture inspired by frost on leaves. Sizes XS to XL. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Carrie Rasmussen for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Aniene Sweater
Women's lace pullover knit with a diamond lace pattern in a 16 row repeat. Knit seamlessly from the top down. Sizes XS to 3XL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Thea Vesterby for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
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Juvenile Sea Nettle
Jellyfish knit toy with arms that curl thanks to increases, decreases, and short rows. Size 25 cm / 10 inches. Designed by Hansi Singh. Worsted yarn. Pictured project by beanly.
Peacock Top
Sleeveless top or slipover vest with fitted yoke that turns into a ruffled flare. Three lengths: cropped, tunic, and dress. Sizes XS to 5XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Kaffka.
Flat Bottom Pumpkin Bag
Drawstring bag with ridges along sides and vine inspired cord with leaf ends. Size Small 8 inches, large 13 inches. DK or Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Melissa Nikle.
More Free Patterns
Home State Cardigan
A herringbone chevron border hide optional pockets along the bottom of this long-sleeved v-neck cardigan. Sizes XS to 3X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Pam Sluter for Knitty.
Knitted Worry Worm
Worry Worms are tiny stress relievers held when a person is feeling anxious or upset. Most versions are crocheted, but this is knit with increases creating the curling body. Designed by marianna mel.
Sunshine Tunic or Dress
Girl's long-sleeved pullover with pockets, striped pattern, and buttons at the shoulder for easy dressing. Baby and Child Sizes To Fit Age Newborn to 13 Years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jane Burns.
At the Pyramids Socks
An Egyptian scene of pyramids and camels circle the leg of this top down, heel flap sock. Sizes Age: 3 Years to adult. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Plekousa.
Reversible Upside Down Shawl
Reversible shawl knit in sections of textures and garter stripes, finished with a reversible cable border. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Julia-Maria Hegenbart. Available in English and German
Christmas Cheer Wreath
Wreath cover with fairy lights, hot chocolate, cinnamon sticks, Christmas cookies, oranges, and candy canes. DK weight yarn. Size 20cm/ 8 inches in diameter. Designed by Frankie Brown
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Pyramid Project Bag
Triangle shaped bag for holding small knitting projects or other small items. Size: 6.5” wide at base and 6” tall after felting. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Anita Osterhaug.
Sketch Shawl
Square shawl knit with alternating horizontal and vertical garter stitch squares that look great in variegated yarn. Also would make a wonderful blanket! Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Big Brother Cardigan
Cardigan sweater in sizes from toddler to teen knit in garter stitch with a modern colorblock design or solid color. Sizes 2 to 14 years. Designed by KateOatesTotToppers. Worsted weight yarn.
Divergence Beanie
Quick, one skein hat with a wonderfully textured twisted brim. Knit with one skein of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by crochetbyjennifer
Argyle Pluviae Vest
V-neck cardigan vest knit with argyle diamond design. DK weight yarn. Designed by BanaKnit
Hazel Sweater
Cabled baby pullover with shoulder button fastening for easy dressing. Sizes 6 months to 24 months. Designed by Susan Mills Knits. Worsted weight yarn.
Jellyfish Bag
Dice bag with designed to look like a jelly fish. Size 8 inches long and 5 inches wide. DK or worsted weight yarn. Designed by KnitsByWest.
