Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including sweaters, Christmas projects, toys, blankets, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 12/1/25
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Free Patterns
Rusty Retreat Cardigan
Color blocked v-neck buttoned cardigan with pockets knit flat with a colorful bottom section and deep cuffs knit in variegated yarn and 2 row repeat False Brioche Rib. Button bands knit with the front and not picked up. Two sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by Symfonie Yarns.
Santa Softie
Christmas Santa Claus softie toy in red and green suit and hat, knit flat in garter stitch and stockinette. Includes written instructions and video. Size: 50cm/20 inches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Spotlight.
Cella Wrap
Shawl capelet with sleeves knit with a honeycomb cable on the scarf section and ribbed sleeves. Sizes S to 3XL. Medium weight yarn. Designed by JoJo Knitwear. A kit is also available.
Kikki Cabled Poncho
Stunning poncho with sleeves and deep ribbed collar knit with all-over 6 row repeat cables. 2 Sizes. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Spotlight.
Knotty Swirl Capelet
Shoulder cozy cape knit with a spiral rib stitch texture finished with an edge of triangles. DK weight yarn. Designed by Susan Gressman.
Decorate the Christmas Tree Pillow
Holiday cushion with garter stitch tree, wrapped gifts, bobble ornaments, and pompom. Size 16” square. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amy Bahrt.
Christmas Candy Cane Gift Bag
Easy drawstring bag with eyelet lace candy canes knit flat. Uses less than one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Lesley Arnold-Hopkins.
- Get the free knitting pattern. There are 3 other patterns on the page
- See the Ravelry page
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Jar Jumpers
Turn a jar into a colorful vase or container for knitting needles, pencils, more with this easy striped jar cover knit flat. Great stashbuster for using up scrap DK weight yarn. Designed by Frankie Brown.
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Gansey Jumper
Gansey style men's pullover sweater knit with a variety of knit and purl textures including checkerboard, zigzag, moss stitch, and more. Sizes S to 3XL. Scandi Wool Jumper designed by Spotlight. Aran weight yarn.
Grinch
Christmas character softie toy in striped sweater. Includes written instructions and video. Size: 38cm/15inches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Maria Ermolova. Note: Grinch is pictured in outfit that is not included in instructions.
Christmas Eve Collection
Three Christmas ornament designs for circularly-knit, ball-shaped baubles with stranded knitting motifs including gingerbread man, red-nosed reindeer, and cute animal face. Size 3 1/2" / 9 cm tall. Designed by Mary Ann Stephens. Sport weight yarn.
Snowman Doorstop
Decorative snowman that you can weigh down with rice. Knit with a top hat and scarf. Size 17.5cms (6.5 inches) not including legs. Chunky and DK weight yarn. Alfred the Snowman Doorstop designed by Jane Burns.
Oscar and Oprah Octopus
Octopus toys knit in three colors. The third color is on the underside so it's hard to see in these pics. Size 8" [20.5 cm] long, including arms. Designed by Red Heart. Fingering weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern. Note that pattern is mistakenly labeled crochet.
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Bobo Bubble Stitch Blanket and Beanie
Baby hat and matching blanket knit in squishy bubble stitch stripes in three colors. DK weight yarn. Designed by Chloe Birch. A kit is also available.
Rainclouds and Rainbows
Jar cozy knit with a slipped stitch pattern. Great stashbuster for using up leftover DK weight yarn. Designed by Selina Kyle.
Fair Isle Child's Cardigan And Beanie
Matching child sized sweater and hat knit with woodland motifs including acorns, squirrels, and hedgehogs. Sizes 2 years to 6 years. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Monica Russel.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Kapsel Cardigan
Cardigan with open front and pockets knit with an all over Purl Twist stitch textured pattern. Sizes 30 to 58 in / 76 to 147 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by VERYSHANNON.
Lodore Falls Shawl
Stunning shawl with ripple or leaf design in 2-color brioche. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by TheFeminineTouch.
Book Lover Hand Warmers
Fingerless mitts with texture inspired by shelves full of books. 3 Sizes. Great stash buster for Fingering weight yarn. Designed by EveryThingShapesUs.
Carcross Blanket
Stunning heirloom-quality throw knit with an all over cable design with diamonds created of entwined cables and more. Options to knit in one piece or in panels. Designed by Susan Baron. Bulky weight yarn.
Gansey Style Baby Blanket and Monkey
Matching baby set with monkey toy knit flat and blanket with gansey-style knit and purl motifs, including letters you can personalise with a baby’s name, initials, or ABCs. Sizes Blanket: 53cm/21in wide, 63cm/25in long, Monkey: 24cm/9in tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss. A kit is also available.
Braided Sweater Scarf
Capelet bordered with cables with ribbed sleeves. 3 Sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Knitatude.
