Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including shawls, women's sweaters, baby clothes, blankets, toys, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 11/24/25
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Free Patterns
Minas Vest
Colorful vest or sleeveless top knit with 5 colors in stripes of 2 color 1x1 stockinette. Sizes 43 to 69” / 105 to 175 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cecilia Lalanne and Gabriella Calderini. Available in English and Spanish
Turtle Dice Bag
Drawstring bag turtle shell sitting on toy turtle. This would be a fun Christmas treat bag! Size 6in tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Nyktarythia.
Stars
Five-pointed stars for Christmas ornaments, nursery mobiles, buntings, stress relief, and more. Size 8 cm /3" in diameter. Designed by Ksenia Du.
Sporty Brioche Sweater
Child's striped pullover with collar and henley front button fastening knit with vertical brioche stripes. Sizes To Fit Age 2 Years to 10 Years. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Elaine Phillips.
The Fellowship of the Ring Hat
Lord of the Rings inspired hat with the Fellowship companions led by Gandalf. DK weight yarn. Designed by Corrina Banachowicz.
Tadpole Booties
Cozy baby boots with buttoned sides. Sizes Newborn to 18 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amber Bertram.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Buy the matching romper pattern
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Charm Blanket
Holey stash buster! This blanket created with garter stitch octagons yo-yos joined as you knit, leaving fun holes that keep you from getting too hot. Designed for 40 colors, it's a fun use for leftover sock and Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Slouch Cardigan
Top buttoned cardigan knit flat with large cozy cables. Sizes to fit bust 87cm/35” to 102cm /40”. DK weight yarn. Designed by Margaret Botha.
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Inger Balaclava
Baby or a toddler sized hood with ribbed collar. Sizes 3 months to 2 years. Knit with two strands of Fingering weight yarn held together to create a marled effect. Designed by Maria Bach Jensen. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Bookstore Headband And Scarf
Cabled headband with a twist and matching cabled scarf. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Spruce Hill Knits.
- Get the free Headband knitting pattern - Web version
- Get the free Scarf knitting pattern - Web version
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In the Garden Shawl Deluxe
Large triangular shawl bordered with with leaf lace and knit with sections garden bud lace as well as easy texture. Designed by Amy Gunderson. Self-striping Worsted weight yarn creates easy color patterns.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Universal Yarn Deluxe Stripes yarn at Amazon
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Agustina Hat
Bucket hat or cloche knit with yarn held double to create ombre marled stripes. Great stash buster for Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Vanessa Coscarelli Black. Video tutorial included with pattern.
Da Capo Colourwork Jumper
Rolled collar sweater knit seamlessly from the top down with a diamond pattern around yoke, sleeves, and hem. Sizes XS to 3XL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sari Nordlund.
One-Piece Malene Poncho
Easy child's poncho knit flat in one piece with a one row repeat 1x1 rib. Designed by Five Sys Fredens. Super Fine weight yarn.
Ripley Sweater
Nautical themed sweater in child and adult sizes with a cable anchor motif on a moss stitch background. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Debi Tuttle.
Mitts and Socks with Fair Isle Pattern
Matching fingerless mitts and top down socks knit with colorful diamond stripes. Socks 3 sizes. Mitts 2 sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Regia.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Baby Wrap Over Cardigan
Baby kimono style cardigan knit flat in garter stitch in one piece. Aran weight yarn. Sizes Newborn to 18 months. Designed by NATURSTUECK.
Christmas Forest Blanket
Holiday blanket with different textured evergreen trees in knit and purl stitches. 3 sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by KnitSewMake
Ladybug Booties
Top down socks with knit ladybug appliques. DK weight yarn. Designed by Wooloks
Braided Cable Shrug
Squishy cropped pullover shrug with all over cables and sleeves. Quick knit in Chunky weight yarn. Designed by barleyandflax.
Dancing Leaves Shawl
Crescent shaped shawl knit sideways in garter stitch with leaves shaped with short rows. Designed by suelillycreations. Sport weight yarn.
