Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including baby layettes, one skein patterns, women's sweaters, scarves, ebooks, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 12/11/23
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Free Patterns
Christmas Sweater for Pets
Dress up your dog in this holiday sweater featuring Christmas trees, reindeer, and snowflakes. Sizes Small to Medium Dogs. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Joseli Drigo for Circulo
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended CÃrculo La Belle Yarn yarn at Amazon
- See more Christmas Wear Knitting Patterns
Seed Rib Baby Set
Matching layette set with baby dungarees onesie, cardigan with collar, earflap hat, bootie socks, blanket, and sleep sack, using a 6 row repeat seeded rib texture. Sizes Preemie to 9 months. Fingering weight. Designed by by Berit Ramsland and Elin Soerung. 1114-10 and 1114-11 of Viking Of Norway Catalogue 1114 ebook.
- Get the free knitting pattern. 1114-10 and 1114-11 on pages 40 and 41 of ebook.
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Hyades Hat
Lace hat that can be knit slouchy or fitted. Hyades is a bright cluster of stars named after the five daughters of Atlas, and often associated with rain. This is the perfect hat to brighten up a gloomy day. Knit with less than one skein 198 yards (181 m) of sock/fingering yarn. Designed by Kelly Menzies
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- Get the recommended Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 ply yarn
- See more One Skein Fingering Yarn Knitting Patterns
Rowan Flagship Exclusive Kidsilk Haze Collection
Includes patterns for Moody Blues Cardigan by Kaffe Fassett in . Noodle Pullover with an intarsia design of what looks like leaves or clouds to me by Lisa Richardson. Sprite Pullover with striped leaves by Chloe Turlow. Wild Hat and Scarf with a cheetah inspired print by Martin Storey. Sweater Sizes: 28 to 62 inches / 71 to 157 cm. Lace weight yarn. Rowan Flagship Exclusive Kidsilk Haze Collection designed by Lisa Richardson.
The Simple Thing Scarf
Shawl-like scarf worked sideways in garter stitch rows with i-cord edges and starting and ending at a narrow tip. Easily adapted to knit it longer, shorter, wider or narrower from any desired amount of yarn. Pictured scarf used one skein (100g) of DK weight yarn. Designed by Melina Brell.
Blue Baby Set
Matching baby overalls onesie, cardigan with collar, earflap hat, and socks trimmed with a sweet fair isle design. Sizes Preemie to 3/4 years. Fingering weight. Designed by by Berit Ramsland and Elin Soerung. 1114-1 in Viking Of Norway Catalogue 1114 ebook.
Smith's Gloves
Fingerless mitts knit with an intriguing ribbed pattern that hugs the hand and catches the eye. Uses one skein of sock/fingering yarn. 2 sizes. Designed by Sanne Kalmbacher
Rowan Flagship Exclusive Alpaca Collection
Includes patterns for Stevie Sweater with diamond lace and options for rolled neck or crew neck, Stevie Vest slipover version of sweater, Jimmy Shrug pullover, and Dusty Scarf with a 4 row repeat. Sweater, Vest, and Shrug Sizes: 28 to 62 inches / 71 to 157 cm. DK weight yarn. Rowan Flagship Exclusive Alpaca Collection designed by Lisa Richardson.
Kimmeridge Shoulder Scarf
Small shawlette or triangular scarf knit with garter stitch that's a perfect showcase for variegated yarn. Uses 100g one skein DK weight yarn. Designed by Linda Moorhouse.
Textured Sweater
I love the interesting texture of this women's pullover, the lace rib trim, and the unique neckline. Sizes Bust: 32 to 46" / 81 to 117 cm. DK weight yarn. Rico R2109 Jumper in Essentials Merino DK
Hush Little Baby Set
Striped baby onesie and matching stocking hat worked mainly in stocking stitch with straightforward shaping. Sizes 0 - 9 months. Hush Little Baby Grow designed by Monica Russel. Fingering weight.
My Old Flame Shawl
Lace triangular shawl with flame stitch lace in a 14 row repeat with a sawtooth border. Uses one skein of sock/fingering yarn. Designed by Shannon Dunbabin
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Rico Scarves and Snoods
Four knitting patterns sized for children to adults including Lacy Scarf in 2 row repeat, Bramble Stitch Scarf in a 4 row repeat, Moss Stitch Snood cowl knit flat in a one row repeat, and Cabled Snood cowl knit flat with a 12 row repeat. Quick knit in chunky weight yarn. Rico R1911 Scarves and Snoods in Creative Melange Big Super Chunky.
Noro Jacket
Women's cardigan jacket with cabled bodice and flattering peplum that covers the hips, designed to shine in self-striping yarn. Sizes To Fit Bust: 71cm/28in to 117cm/46in. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Jenny Watson for Noro.
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- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns® Noro Kureyon yarn
- See more Peplum Sweater Knitting Patterns
Open Lace Scarf or Cowl
Knit with a 4 row repeat, includes instructions for triangular scarf or rectangular cowl. Also includes instructions for making scarf slides like those pictured. Uses one skein or less of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Tomasello.
One Skein Tablet Cover
Tablet sleeve knit flat with a 4 row repeat cable pattern. Knit with one ball 100g of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Julia Farmer. Pictured project by Monika Russel
Corona Capelet
Delicate lace cropped poncho or shoulder cozy cowl with several different lace patterns. Uses one skein of sock/fingering yarn. Designed by Michelle Porter
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- Get the recommended Urth Uneek Fingering yarn at Amazon
- See more One Skein Fingering Yarn Knitting Patterns
Sampler Wall Hanging
Lace sampler pennant with a variety of stitch patterns including lace hearts, ladder lace, zigzags, mesh, and more. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Murray
Path to Enlightenment Scarf
Lace scarf using a flowing 28 row repeat. Knit as many repeats as you want. Pictured scarf used one skein (100g) of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Tomasello.
Cats in Dungarees
Siamese, Gray, and Ginger Kittens wearing overalls knit flat. Just knit the basic cat body and customize for your favorite breed. Size 36cm (141/4in) tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sophie Jordan
Butterfly Beanie
Cabled butterfly motifs create a unique hat knit with one skein 155 - 240 yards (142 - 219 m) of sock/fingering yarn. Sizes toddler (child/teenager, adult). Lepidoptera Beanie designed by Alecia Hornfeldt
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- See more Creative Cables Knitting Patterns
- See more One Skein Fingering Yarn Knitting Patterns
Buttoned Poncho
Versatile cape knit with a 6 row repeat lace pattern. Button in front to make a poncho or button to make sleeves to create a shrug. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Monica Russel.
Parkside Peplum Tank
Sleeveless top with i-cord straps and peplum skirt. Sizes 23.5" (60 cm) to 46.5" (117.5 cm). Aran weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf is available for purchase. Designed by Ashley Lillis.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version - scroll to bottom of target page
- Purchase a printable pdf
- See more Peplum Sweater Knitting Patterns
June is for Jag Scarf
Alternating sections of stockinette and mesh lace create an easy but visually interesting scarf. Uses one skein 230 - 250 yards (210 - 229 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lorena Haldeman.
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- Check out Lorena's yarn, pottery, and other handmade items
- See more One Skein Scarf Knitting Patterns
Four Hats Knit Flat
Square Cabled Hat, Square Moss Stitch Hat, Rib Brim Hat, and Ribbed Hat, all knit flat. Super Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Rico.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Rico Essentials Super Super Chunky yarn
- See more Square Hat Knitting Patterns
Swing Jacket
Women's ribbed cardigan with a flattering flared skirt at the bottom and cables at the front edges. Sizes 44" (112 cm) to 52" (132 cm). Aran weight yarn. Designed by Caron. A kit is also available.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Santa Claus Father Christmas Blanket
Knit this Christmas blanket using only simple knit and purl stitches to create stripes for Santa's suit, beard, face, hat, and more. Designed by Doodlepip
Cat Handbag
Adorable purse knit to look like a kitten. verything is knitted flat on straight needles. DK weight yarn. Designed by Emma Whittle
Creekwater Cabled Scarf
This cabled scarf includes both charts and line-by-line instructions to suit your individual style, as well as options to make a shawl or blanket! Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Pam Connolly
Festive Forest Blanket
Stunning Christmas trow knit with a knit forest of enchanting trees. Great stash buster for Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Margaret Holzmann
Anglebury Cowl Knitting Pattern
One ball cowl sculpted with cables and scalloped shell lace that looks gorgeous with collar up or with the top edge folded down. Instructions are provided in both with fully charted and written instructions. Uses one skein 100g of DK weight yarn. Designed by Tess Young
Great Falls Poncho
Elegant cables and lace poncho knit flat. The added buttons make a statement to the piece. Pattern includes written instructions for cables and lace, full charts and schematic. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Marly Bird
