Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including Christmas, women's sweaters, men's clothes, baby clothes, scarves, shawls, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 11/11/24
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Free Patterns
Gifting Hat and Scarf
Free until Dec 31, 2024 Matching hat and scarf knit in garter stitch with slipped stitches. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Jocelyn Frasier.
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8 Super Easy Reversible Knit Stitch Patterns
Includes 2 x 2 Rib Stitch, Horizontal welt stitch, Double Moss Stitch, Long Raindrop Stitch , Garter stitch, 1x1 Rib Stitch, Seed stitch, Close Check Stitch. All are completely reversible so can be used for dishcloths,blankets, scarves, and more. Designed by Helen Driscoll.
Waldorf Cat
Just two squares of garter stitch creates this charming toy cat with head, arms, and legs created through stitching. Size 5.9 inches (15 cm) tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Simplytoys13.
Cable and Check Hat, Cowl, and Gloves
Matching hat, neckwarmer, and fingerless mitts knit with an overall cable texture in a 6 round repeat. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Robbie Laughlin and Marsha Peacock.
Soraya Sweater and Scarf
Matching woman's pullover knit flat with a 2 row repeat texture and scarf knit with the same pattern. Pullover sizes XS to L. Pullover in Schachenmayr Soraya 2212. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Wiggly Scarf
The woven look pattern of this scarf creates a 3D look in just knit and purl stitches that looks great on both sides, though slightly different. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Panka's Patterns.
Cozy Cub Sleeping Bag
Adorable baby bunting with fox shaped hood with ears and buttoned sides for easy dressing knit mostly in seed stitch. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jo Allport. Pattern file also includes instructions for crocheted fox toy and sewn hedgehog pincushion.
Santa and Sleigh With Reindeer
Santa's reindeer knit flat on two needles. There's also a matching Santa and Sleigh pattern. Size: Santa is 20cm/8 inches tall, Sleigh 12cm/5 inches high, Reindeer about 18cm/7 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Kaz kew.
- Get the free Santa and Sleigh knitting pattern
- Get the free Reindeer knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
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Ripples and Short Rows Dress
Easy dress knit sideways in two identical pieces in a 4 row repeat Ripple pattern and shaped with short rows. No picking up stitches. Sizes S to XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Søgaard.
More Free Patterns
Winter Romance Shawl and Hat Set
Crescent shawl and matching beret with a zigzag in stranded colorwork. Shawl knit sideways and also features a lovely lace border knit as you go. DK weight yarn. Designed by Elise Designs.
- Get the free Shawl knitting pattern
- Get the free Hat knitting pattern
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Top Down Jacket with Hood
Baby cardigan hoodie knit with pompom ears. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes 6 months to 2 yrs. Designed by Bernat.
Volendam Sweater
I love the combination of the 12 row repeat Offset Rib yoke combined with the 2 row repeat Broken Rib of the rest of this women's pullover with a flattering cowl turtleneck collar. Sizes: Bust: 36 to 51” [91.5 to 129.5 cm]. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jodi Lewanda.
Kikki Striped Cardigan
Two color striped cardigan knit with a 2 row repeat broken rib with ribbed bands and cuffs. Sizes S to XL. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Spotlight.
Cosy Cable Scarf
May only be free for a limited time. Exquisite scarf with entwined Celtic cable bordered with rope cables. Quick knit in Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Women's Weekly.
Out-of-the-Blue Hat
Striped hat knit in 6 row repeat slipped stitch colorwork slipped stitch knit with one strand at a time. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Julie Blauw. Available in English and German
Fringy Wrap Shawl
Garter stitch ruana with intarsia triangles and fringe is structured like a cardigan body with open sides. Designed by Faunaknit. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Star Ornaments
Flat star shaped decoration or applique knit in garter stitch with two alternatives: worked flat on straight needles, or in the round using double-pointed needles (DPNs). 2 Sizes created by using different sizes of needles. Designed by Rosee Woodland.
Man’s Jacket, Scarf, and Hat
Matching men's cardigan and scarf knit with a 4 row repeat cable rib, with easy ribbed beanie. Cardigan sizes: to fit chest 87 cm / 34” to 127 cm / 48”. DK weight yarn. Designed by Schachenmayr. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Cable Cape and Muff
Matching buttoned wrap and handwarmer with twined cables and dramatic collar. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Sian Brown.
Earthscape Sweater
Women's pullover with an organic intarsia design on the front that travels down into the rib and across the sleeves to create a mountain landscape. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
Hexagon Bobble Afghan
Blanket created from hexagons knit flat from one corner to the opposite corner with a border of bobble stitches and eyelets around a garter stitch background with a bouquet of bobbles in the center. DK weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim
