Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including women's sweaters, blankets, Christmas projects, scarves, toys, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 12/8/25
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Free Patterns
Florette Cowl
Shoulder cozy cowl with high collar knit flat sideways in garter stitch with scalloped edges. 8 Sizes Little Kid to Adults. Designed by Purl Soho. Aran weight yarn.
Garter Sweater
Easy scoop necked pullover with and roll back cuffs knit flat in garter stitch. No picking up of stitches. Sizes S to XXXL. DK weight yarn. Oversized Sweater designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available. I love the fact that the pattern has cm/inch ruler along the pages for easy measurement while you work. Nice touch.
Little Angel Eira
Easy angel Christmas tree ornament with a fisherman's rib body and garter stitch wings. Size about 10cm / 4 inches. Uses a small amount of Lace weight yarn. Designed by Strikk It. Available in English and Italian
Baubles and Bows Blanket
Christmas patchwork blanket knit with blocks of holiday motifs in stranded colorwork including bows, presents, holly, trees, poinsettia, snowflakes, baubles, and bells. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Anna Nikipirowicz.
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Essential Triangle Scarf
Symmetrical triangular shawlette knit with a 4 row repeat texture. I think it would be easy to make larger by just continuing the increases for more rows. DK weight yarn. Designed by Leelee Knits. Web version is free.
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Tammi
Sleeveless slipover knit with all over cables with the back and front pieces worked separately. Sizes S to XL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Else Schjellerup for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Hilma Baby Blanket
Stash buster baby blanket knit with striped panels that are sewn together in the end. Designed for 6 colors, it's a great stash buster for Fine weight yarn. Designed by kolibri by johanna. A kit is also available.
Cutie-pie Pets
Kitten and puppy stuffies knit flat, back and forth on two needles. The body is knit the same for both and then the head is customized for dog or cat. Size about 16in / 40cm tall. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry.
More Free Patterns
Sacchetto
Market tote in 3 sizes with rounded body knit with a swirling texture detail and wide integrated straps. Sizes: 28(31)(34) inches around. DK weight yarn. Designed by Annie Baker Designs.
Farmyard Blanket
This sampler blanket designed to look like a farm with blocks representing Grassland, Forest, Haybales, Pathways, Pond, House, and Barn. You can use the blanket as a photo backdrop, play mat for toy vehicales and animals, as well as a bed blanket. Originally a KAL there are individual structions for each block and construction instructions are in video tutorials. Designed by The Knit Guru. Great stash buster for leftover DK weight yarn.
Mala Scarf
Thin scarf with pointed tips knit with a twisted stitch and lace pattern. 3 sizes. Fine weight yarn. Designed by Anna Daku / The Bluebird Box. Worsted weight yarn.
Aries V Neck Jumper
Two-color pullover sweater with shawl collar knit flat sideways. The v-neck continues into a vertical stripe that gives the pullover the look of a cardigan. Sizes S to 2XL. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Rikke Eliasen for Filcolana.
Neato Scarf
Now free! Triangular shawlette knit diagonally using stockinette and garter stitches. Openwork is created by dropping stitches as you knit and again near the end of your knitting. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Size customizable - just knit until you run out of yarn! Designed by JumperCables. DK weight yarn.
Winter Sky Balaclava
Hood knit in stockinette stitch, garter stitch ribbing, a pretty Channel Island Bind-Off around the head-opening, and a 2/2 ribbed collar for a snug fit. Optional I-cord tie. 2 sizes. Medium weight yarn. Designed by Anna-Sofia Vinterso.
Comforting Dachshund
Easy cuddly dog stuffie knitted flat for a quick gift. Size Length: About 13 in. (33 cm). Designed by Lion Brand. DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Christmas Gift Bags
Drawstring bags just the right size for small gifts to hang on your tree. The pattern includes a plain bag, star pattern, tree pattern, and bauble pattern. Perfect for using up scraps of DK weight yarn. Designed by Ardree Designs.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Downton Shoulder Cape
Funnel shaped cowl knit with collar options and options to knit in the round or knitted flat with buttons. The collar edges are interchangeable so there are many options.. Worsted or bulky weight yarn. Designed by WomanOnTheWater.
Seasgair Cardigan
Stunning open front cardigan knit with Celtic cable border and textured fabric. 5 sizes ranging between 87-109cm, 34.25-43 in. Aran weight yarn. Designed by BumbleandBrush.
Reading Shawl
Easy stash buster triangle shawl knit with garter stitch stripes. Great stash buster for leftover Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Kay Jones.
