Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including quick gifts, blankets, one skein projects, Christmas projects, hats, mitts, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 12/23/24
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Free Patterns
Jen's Half Hour Hat
The ultimate last minute gift, this easy hat takes 30 minutes to knit with 100g of Super Bulky weight yarn, according to the designer. Designed by Jen Geigley. May only be free for a limited time.
Christmas Elf
Elf toy with stocking cap, striped legs, and green jacket. Knit flat and seamed. Height from base of feet to top of head is 39cm / 16 inches. Height from base of body to top of head (seated) is around 20cm / 8 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Frederica Patmore and Imogen Cooper
One More Mistake Beanie
Quick and easy hat knit with squishy 2 round mistake rib with a ribbed brim. Sport weight yarn. Designed by KnitQ.
Hyacinth Mitts
One skein fingerless mitts knit with an 4 round repeat lace stitch. Uses one skein of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Natalia Egorova.
Sailboat XOXO Baby Blanket
Easy baby buggy blanket with a sailboat and hug and kiss symbols all in knit and purl stitches. Options to use written instructions or charts. Aran weight yarn. Designed by candylou
Autumn Leaves Bookmark
Lace bookmark with a falling leaves design of interlocking leaf shapes that gently taper as the pattern progresses. Fingering weight yarn. Web version is free. PDF is for purchase. Designed by Louise Bollanos for Handy Little Me.
Sweater with Geometric Motifs
Graphic pullover with three color triangle asymmetric color blocking. Knit flat. 2 Sizes. Designed by Lana Gatto. DK weight yarn.
K is for Kangaroo
Mother Kangaroo with Baby Kangaroo that fits in her pouch, wearing scarves and flowers. Knitted flat. Finished size Mother 14cm/5.5in tall. Baby 9cm/3.5in tall. Designed by MurisKnits. DK weight yarn.
Golden Waves Toque
Quick easy hat knit flat with an inverted cable on the front and smaller cables on each side. The designer says you can knit this in one day. Super Bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf are available on Etsy. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz at Mama In A Stitch.
More Free Patterns
Christmas Bunting
Holiday banner with nine garter stitch striped flags with knit letters spelling out the word ‘Christmas’ and eight solid color penants each with its own festive knit appliques including snowman, gifts, candy canes, tree, holly, stars, stockings, and gingerbread boy. Great use for scrap DK weight yarn. Designed by Frankie Brown.
Stripes and Squares Blouse
V-neck pullover sweater with chevron stripes that continue to the sleeves. Great stash buster! 3 Sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jytte Slente.
I Heart Suspenders
Cute knit suspenders with lacy heart pattern. Uses just one skein of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Ashley Dale.
Luxury Sweater
Tunic or dress knit in a wide rib with long sleeves and a wrapped shawl collar. Knit seamlessly. Sizes XS to XL. Designed by Heidi Gronvold
Colourful Bug
Winged bug toy plushie with wings and antennae knit flat. DK weight yarn. Designed by Minttusuklaa
Heritage Blanket
Easy blanket with sections of basic stitches including seed stitch, garter stitch, moss stitch, and stockinette. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf are available on Etsy. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz at Mama In A Stitch.
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Rising Tide Scarf
Striped scarf knit with Diagonals Slip Stitch pattern, alternating right and left leaning, each a 6 row repeat. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Universal Yarn Design Team.
Panto Slippers
Boot sized slippers with buttoned cuff in sizes for the whole family. Sizes 2 years to Adult Men. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Brit Frafjord Ørstavik
Toiletry Accessory Bags
Drawstring bags knit flat in two stitch patterns: 2 row repeat Vertical Line or 4 row repeat slipped stitch Loop. Size 23cm/9 inches wide and 15cm/6 inches high. DK weight yarn. Designed by CatIsCrafty.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Brioche Pointe Cowl
Cozy quick cowl showcasing simple brioche and two color garter stitch. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jennifer Lang.
Killing Eve: Eve Polastri’s Hat
Beret inspired by one worn by Eve in the tv series Killing Eve with woven cable on the brim. Designed by LesCreationsdeDilia. DK weight yarn.
Christmas Trees
Three trees for holiday decoration, each with a different pattern including cables, lace, and slip stitch. Sizes 10in, 8in, and 4.5 in tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by LittleRedWindow
Mini Solutions Cowl
Easy stash buster cowl with bandana style front. Knit flat sideways in what looks like garter stitch with a picot edge. Designed by Kelene Kinnersly. Great for leftover DK or fingering weight yarn.
Mountain Berry Hat or Cowl
This hat features a drawstring closure so it can be worn as a messy bun or ponytail hat, opened up to wear as cowl, or closed up completely to wear as a beanie. Knit with a fun quilt stitch (also known as trellis stitch). DK weight yarn. Designed by YellowRibbonKnits.
Gingerbread House and Gingerbread Man
Christmas gingerbread house and gingerbread man are knit flat with straight knitting needles. Details are added with duplicate stitch. Worsted weight yarn. Size 12 inches square. Designed by LittleRedWindow.
Ayrton Capelet
Top-down knit lace poncho. Length is easy to customize. DK weight yarn. Designed by little acorn creations
Aurelia Two Textured Sweater
Striking women's pullover knit half in honeycomb cables and the other half in a finer texture with a long line and deep collar. Knitted flat and seamed. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm/32in to 147cm/59in. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss.
