Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including garter stitch projects, sweaters, stash busters, blankets stocking stuffers, holiday projects, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 12/22/25
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Free Patterns
Mushroom, Chili, and Pine Cone Lights
May only be free for a limited time. Knit decorations for plants that light up for holidays and any time. Knit with LED Balloon Lights, though also includes a variation for LED fairy lights. Knit flat but they are easily adapted for working in the round. Designed by Claire Garland.
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Swiftie Socks
Eras Socks are Taylor Swift inspired socks with motifs associated with the Eras Tour in stranded colorwork. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by PJ Allen.
Christmas Cake Sweet Tub Cover
May only be free for a limited time. Adorable Christmas scene with knit Penguin fishing, Santa with a sack of gifts, snowballs, Christmas trees, and fairy light trim. Designed as a decorative cover, it could also be used by itself. You can even use the individual figures as stocking stuffers. Knit flat on 2 needles. Size: fits over tubs and 7.5 - 9.5cm high. Uses scraps of DK weight yarn. Designed by Carol Connelly.
Red Carpet Sweater
Easy pullover knit flat in three pieces with the bottom pieces knit sideways. No picking up of stitches. 2 Sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sesia.
Seasons Blanket
Easy stash buster blanket with blocks knit with garter stitch stripes. Perfect for leftover DK weight yarn. Designed by WoolGatherer Designs.
Womens Sweater and Hat Set
Pullover jumper knit seamlessly from the top down and matching hat. Sweater Sizes UK 6 to 18. Knit in self-striping Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Katia.
Library Cardigan
Easy collegiate or varsity style cardigan knit flat with striped color borders and stripes on sleeves. Front edges and neckband are knit along with the body so there's no picking up stitches. Sizes XS to 5X. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations. There's a matching hat pattern listed later on this page.
More Free Patterns
Knitted Gift Box
May only be free for a limited time. Small storage box knit flat in pieces, mostly in garter stitch except for the front flap. Size 3” tall, 2.5” square. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Vicki Monthei.
Orlando Poncho
Collared poncho knit flat with double seed stitch/moss stitch, 1x1 Rib, and Half Brioche Stitch with cozy collar knit in Half Brioche Stitch. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Sesia.
Flower Baby Blanket
Easy baby blanket with blossoms created with just knits and purls. The pattern includes both written instructions and a chart. Aran weight yarn. Designed by YourKnittingroom.
Scrappy Socks
Stash buster socks knit toe up with stripes of different colors and textures including moss stitch, broken rib, garter stitch, and more. Great for scrap leftover Fingering yarn. Designed by Justyna Lorkowska.
Cats Paw Flip Mittens
Flip top mittens to let you use your fingers knit with stripes and a paw print in your choice of double knitting or duplicate stitch. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Heather U. Price.
Leaf Lace Scarf
May only be free for a limited time. Long lace scarf knit with a 10 row repeat leaf lace design. DK weight yarn. Womens Genuine Merino Scarf designed by Katia.
Homeroom Knit Hat
Quick easy hat knit with stripes and finished with a handmade pompom. Designed by Bernat. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. There's a matching cardigan pattern that's earlier on this page.
Striped Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover knit in garter stitch stripes. Body is knit flat. Neckband is knit in the round. Sizes: S to 5X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Christina Caira.
1 Across Beanie
Crossword puzzle inspired hat includes grids for both American-style and British-style crosswords, and two color options: black brim, white crown; white brim, black crown. Create a message on the grid with beads or embroidered letters. DK weight yarn. Designed by Denise Sutherland for Knitty.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Peter Rabbit Baby Knits
20 Knitting Patterns for Clothes and Accessories Inspired by the Tales of Beatrix Potter. Debbie Bliss used licensed Beatrix Potter illustrations of Peter, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Squirrel Nutkin, and other beloved characters to design these knitting patterns for baby sweaters, cardigans, blankets, hats, booties, and more..
Pink Panther
Knit softie version of the Oscar winning animated cartoon scoundrel. Finished size: 40cm / 16 inches tall. Designed by Olga Chepizhnaya of MamaKlaraToys
The Best of Jane Austen Knits: 27 Regency-Inspired Designs
Free with Kindle Unlimited. Jane Austen's 250th birthday was this year on December 16, 2025. Celebrate with these 27 knitting patterns for cardigans, shawls, bags and other accessories, and knitted projects for men and children inspired by Jane Austen's works and the fashions of the Regency Era but updated for modern style. Designers include Susanna IC, Vicki Square, Annie Modesitt, Heather Zoppetti, Karen Joan Raz, Kathleen Dames, and more.
Grinch Family
Set with three Grinch inspired knitting patterns including a Grinch dad, mom (not pictured), and child. Knit flat. Size of dad Grinch 41cm/16.14 inches. Sport weight yarn. Designed by OlaKnittedBears. Also available as individual patterns
Anna Hat and Scarf
Richly cabled scarf and matching hat knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Willow and Lark
V-Neck Vest
Colorful vest knit with with a variety of zigzags, diamonds, stripes, and more. Sizes S to XXXL. Great stash buster for DK weight yarn. Vest in Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk DK 10307.
Hot Air Baby Mobile
This knitting pattern includes 3 Hot Air Balloon variations and 2 basket variations. Each balloon measures about 6 inches / 15 cm / tall. Great stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by DenizasToysJoys.
