Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's and men's sweaters, hats and scarves, blankets, toys, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 11/17/25
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Free Patterns
Beyond Cables Vest and Skirt
Matching vest or sleeveless top and skirt knit with alternating large and small rope cables. Three lengths: cropped, tunic, and dress. Sizes XS to 4XL. Sample is knit with marled Sport and DK weight yarns. Designed by Wool and Beyond. A kit is also available.
Button Bands
Easy bracelets and wristbands decorated with buttons. Great stash buster for scraps of Fingering yarn. Designed by Frankie Brown
Cable Jumper
Child's long-sleeved pullover knit with a honeycomb cable texture and buttons at the yoke on one side for easy dressing. Sizes To Fit Age 2 Years to 8 Years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Hrönn Jónsdóttir.
Buddy the Snowman
Adorable toy snowman wearing a long warm scarf and pointed hat with a ribbed fold back brim. Knit flat. Sizes 34 cm / 13.5” high. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Claire Fairall.
Tixall Sweater
Long-sleeved color-blocked pullover sweater with chevron jacquard stripe separating the two colors on the body and sleeves. Sizes XS to XL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Käte Stödter.
Simple Chunky Jumper
May only be free for a limited time. Classic men's pullover sweater with round neck knit mostly in stockinette. Knitters in reviews say it's easy. knit Sizes 36 to 50 in. Designed by Woman's Weekly. Quick knit in Chunky weight yarn.
INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select the free option. Make sure the price is 0. Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the download.
Knit With Love Blanket
Easy sampler afghan featuring several easy stitch patterns for texture and interest including Staggered Eyelets, Seed Stitch, Stockinette, and Eyelet Ribbons. Quick knit in Bulky Yarn. Designed by Jessica from Mama in a Stitch.
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Helix Cable Scarf
May only be free for a limited time. Scarf knit with an all-over cable pattern that looks great either in self-striping yarn or solid colors. DK weight yarn. Designed by Women's Weekly. A kit is also available.
Pretty in Pink Headband
Easy earwarmer knit flat with a 14 row texture. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Jo Allport.
Neilikka Mittens
Mittens knit with twisted stitch diamonds that are intended to frame decorative buttons. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Heidi Alander
Baskerville Vest
V-neck men's vest knit with an 8 row repeat cable texture. Sizes 87 cm to 117 cm / 35 to 47". DK weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
Thankful Vegetables
Knit five different vegetables includinga a carrot, beet, sweet corn and aubergine. Size isn't given but based on clues in pattern I'm guessin about 15 cm / 6 in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Louise Butt
If You Knit, You Know Hat
Great gift for knitters! Easy one skein beanie in sizes for the whole family with knitting terms added in duplicate stitch. Sizes baby to adult large. Uses less than one skein of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho
Mitts and Socks with Norwegian Pattern
Matching fingerless mitts and socks knit with geometric designs in two color stranded colorwork. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Regia.
- Get the free Arm Warmers knitting pattern
- Get the free Socks knitting pattern
- See more Colorful Mitts Knitting Patterns
Looped Loop
Moebius-loop style cowl knitted flat in a continuous wide rib stitch pattern, then twisted and grafted. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Kirsten Johnstone. Pictured project by lavidaloca
All My Heart Scarf
Scarf knit with easy grid texture and pockets with hearts. Quick knit in super-chunky weight yarn. Designed by Kirstie McLeod.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Button Pusher Hat
Easy cabled hat in sizes for the whole family with cabled diamonds designed to frame decorative buttons. DK or Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cynthia Spencer
Maeve Vest
All-over cabled vest or sleeveless top with a unique wraparound cable detail along the armholes. Sizes To Fit Bust: 71cm to 167cm / 28 to 66". Sport weight yarn. Designed by EmmesKnits
Back to Winter Scarf
This unique scarf is knit with sections of 5 cable honeycombs alternating with stockinette. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn. Designed by Natalya1905.
Dousenn Shawl
Shawl knit in 12 chevron shaped sections. Designed for 12 colors it's great for stash busting or Advent mini skeins in Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Strickwetter.
Respire Beanie and Headband
Written instructions, as well as videos and photo tutorials for both a headband and beanie with extra squishy horizontal braided stitch. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by YarnitallbyJill
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- Get the recommended Malabrigo Rasta yarn
- See more Earwarmer Knitting Patterns
Herding Cats Mittens, Hat, and Socks
Fingerless mitts and matching accessories with a cute all-over design of kittens. 3 Sizes. Sport weight yarn. Designed by StoneKnits.
