Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including easy slippers, beginner cowl, blankets scarves, and more. Most patterns are free.
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These patterns are not my designs but links to other designers who have generously shared their patterns. If you have questions about how to knit a specific pattern, please contact the designer directly.
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Free Patterns
Bunny Socks
Adorable socks with knitted rabbit ears and embroidered bunny face. Sizes UK Shoe Size Adult 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-11. Designed by Cygnet.
Christmas Socks
Fun Christmas socks including Christmas tree socks with cute pompoms as Christmas balls, snowman socks with a tiny knitted scarf, and cute reindeer socks with red nose. 5 sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Club Geluk for Schachenmayr
- Get the free SNOWMAN knitting pattern
- Get the free REINDEER knitting pattern
- Get the free TREE knitting pattern
- See more Christmas Wear Knitting Patterns
Pocket Pal Aussie Birds
Australian bird toy softies including Galah, Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, Kookaburra, and Crimson Rosella. Finished size about 6 inches/ 16 cm tall. Pocket Pal Aussie Birds designed by Checkheaton. Worsted weight yarn.
Garter Stitch Cowl
Easy cowl knit flat in garter stitch and seamed. Perfect for beginners according to designer. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Patons.
Boot Slippers
Easy slippers knit flat on 2 straight needles and seamed. Great quick gift. Sizes: Adult Sm-Lg. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim. A kit is also available.
- Get the free knitting pattern. You need to add to cart and checkout without payment info
- Get the kit
- See more Easy Slipper Knitting Patterns
Aran Sampler Throw
Throw blanket that's destined to be an heirloom knit with 4 different cable patterns including honeycomb cable, diamond moss cable, medallion cable, and braided cable. Size 44" x 60". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim
Baby Vest, Headband and Comfort Bunny
Sleeveless baby cardigan or vest knit with a 4 row repeat and fastened with a bow. Also includes instructions for baby headband and an easy bunny softie toy. Size Finished Chest: 18(19 20)". Would make a great shower gift! DK weight yarn. Teddy Vest and Comfort Bunny FP97627 designed by Mary Maxim
- Get the free knitting pattern. You need to add to cart and checkout without payment info
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Aran Scarf
Cable scarf worked in three panels, two double cable panels up each side with a central thread of life panel. Size 8" wide x 54 " long/ 20 cm x 137 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Bonny Bonafilla.
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Textured Serape
Cardigan sweater wrap knit flat in one piece and seamed. Knit with a 2 row garter rib texture with angled cable detail. No picking up stitches. Size Sm/Med-Lg/XL. Worsted weight yarn. Textured Serape designed by Mary Maxim
- Get the free knitting pattern. You need to add to cart and checkout without payment info
- Get the kit for about $25
- See more Cardigan Wrap Knitting Patterns
Farm Dish Cloths or Squares
20 farm animal and other farm wash cloths or afghan blocks in knit and purl stitches including sheep, pig, chicken, llama, horse, cow, barn, windmill, tractor, duck, chick, goat, German shepherd, cat, turkey, and, not pictured, labrador, bunny, puppy, bull's head, and another cat. Designed by Daisy and Storm. Web versions are free. PDFs available for purchase
First Kiss Stole
Lace rectangular shawl stole designed to be a Shetland lace beginner project. As for many knitters it seems a nearly impossible task to knit a Shetland lace shawl. Designed by Iaroslava Rud. Lace weight yarn. May only be free for a limited time.
Channeled Colors Brioche Scarf or Cowl
Easy reversible scarf knit sideways with 2 colors in a 2 row repeat. Knit flat for a scarf or in the round for a cowl. Suitable for women and men. Use a multicolored or self-striping yarn for one of the colors for extra easy color dimension. Designed by Marcy New for Skacel. DK weight yarn.
Honeycomb Cardigan
Short sleeved cardigan sweater knit flat in a 4 row repeat honeycomb pattern with a garter stitch shawl collar. Sizes To fit bust: 82 to 137 cm / 33 inches to 54 inches Chunky weight yarn. Elle 7412 designed by Saprotex International Design Studio.
Diamantes Wrap
Rectangular color blocked shawl knit with interlocking cable diamonds that flow into a zigzag design at the ends. Designed by Filipa Carneiro for Rosarios. Sport weight yarn. Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
- Get the free knitting pattern. Download link is below the Add to Wishlist link.
- See more Rectangular Shawl Knitting Patterns
Baby Quintessentials
Baby hat, booties, and mittens knit flat with garter stitch. Great quick baby shower gift. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Fraya
Patterns for Purchase
Christmas Wreath, Chain Garland, and Tree
Three Christmas decorations in one knitting pattern including a knitted wreath of stockinette stitch holly leaves and red holly berries, beaded moss stitch garland chain, and a 9 inch tall Christmas tree. Designed by Debbie Bliss.
Cornwall Cabled Raglan
Pullover sweater for women knit with a 4 round repeat. No cable needle needed! Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands. Kit is also available
Woodlanders Baby Layette Set
Matching baby set with woodland inspired baby cardigans, one with an acorn yoke, the other with a fawn, acorn hat and booties with acorn ties, and baby blanket with fawn, mushroom, acorn, and trees. Sizes: Cardigans and Hat: To Fit Age: 0 Months to 12 Months, Bootees: To Fit Age: 0 Months to 6 Months, Blanket: 55cm x 61cm. Designed by Debbie Bliss. Sport weight yarn. Also include crochet patterns for a fawn toy and mushroom rattle.
Patterned Teddy Bear
Teddy bear knit flat with adorable stripes and spots that make it perfect for stashbusting and leftover yarn.. Size 25.5cm/10in high. Designed by Woman's Weekly. DK weight yarn.
High Seas Balaclava
This elegant balaclava features a 4 row/round repeat faux cable stitch (no cable needle necessary!) and a drawstring hood. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn. Designed by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands. Kit is also available.
Circle and Square Hat
Unqiue hat that starts with an oval, worked in the round, and ends with a square, all completely seamless and without any purl stitches. This hat looks especially attractive in a self-striping or gradient yarn. Uses one skein 416 - 459 yards (380 - 420 m) of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Martina Behm. Available in English and German
