Free knitting patterns recently added to In the Loop Knitting including toys, baby clothes, scarves, hats, bags, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 12/30/24
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Free Patterns
Liqin Hood
Free until Jan 24, 2025 Hood with three color stripes in textured slip stith 6 row repeat with a drawstring closure. 4 sizes. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Xiaowei Design.
Brevi Shawl
Free until Jan 31, 2025 Colorful asymmetrical triangle shawl knit sideways with a gradient yarn and a contrasting yarn that gives it a stained glass look. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jennifer Ruschinski.
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Logan Jumper, Trousers, and Booties Set
Baby pullover sweater with matching pants, booties, and a toy sweater with 8-row stripes. The sweater features shoulder fastenings for easy dressing. Sizes age 6 months to 2 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Silk Marsh Designs
Floral Doll Accessories
Doll-size Triangle Shawl, Beret and Tote bag, all knit flat and decorated with knit flowers. Great use for leftover or stash yarn! Designed by Jodi Lewanda. Perfect for leftover Aran weight yarn.
Colorful Wave Scarf
Easy stash buster scarf knit sideways using only the knit stitch by working the same row twice, alternating two colors at a time. Designed for using up leftover Fingering weight yarn. Bunte Welle (colorful wave in German) designed by Lisa R. Myers.
Percival Puffin
Cuddly black and white sea bird toy knit flat. Size 24cm/9.25in from head to toe. DK weight yarn. Designed by Ruth Haydock.
Vinculum Hat
I love the unique cable pattern on this easy slouchy hat. The circle cable and bar remind me of keys, or medals, or architectural screens, or even the 1s and 0s of coding. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Knits Who Say Needle.
Linen Stitch Knot Bag
Two color bag with 1 long strap and 1 short strap for a knot closure. It can be made with 2 long straps to be a more conventional tote. The bag is worked in the round in a linen stitch in a 2 round repeat. Size about 22cm/9 inches square. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jocelyn Ng.
The Sticky Hat
Inspired by the toque worn by Ruth Landry (Margo Martindale) in The Sticky series with its fun zigzag pattern. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Glenda McDonald.
More Free Patterns
Valli Headband
Headband with hugs and kisses cable design knit flat and then seamed. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Claire Slade.
Bulky Lace Scarf
Quick easy scarf knit in a 4 row repeat chevron arrow lace. Designed by ABoxofTwine. Bulky weight yarn.
Wrist Snugglers
Easy cuff wrist warmers with options to knit flat or in the round. Knit with two colors with a gradient woven section of both colors in the middle. 2 sizes. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Diane Malinowski.
Goticowl
One skein cowl knit with twisted stitches, lace, and ribbing. Uses one skein 100g of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Francesca Caricato.
Name Badge
Get ready for the next knitting event, yarn festival, craft get-together, with a knit name badge. Knit as a tube of stranded colorwork with an i-cord border. Includes chart for letters and options for designs. Great use for scrap Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Catherine Djimramadji.
Griffin
Legendary creature hybrid of eagle and lion, this toy griffin (also gryphon or griffin) has movable, jointed legs. Knit flat. Size 30 cms/12” beak to tail tip. 25 cms/10” wing tip to ground. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rian Anderson
Kitten or Mouse Baby Booties
These garter stitch booties are labeled as kitten booties but they look like cute mice to me, maybe because they are gray. Knit flat in garter stitch, they are easy to make. Designed by Inma Gijón. Available in English and Spanish.
Hot Frosty Scarf
Easy 2 row scarf re-creation of the red scarf worn by the snowman who comes to life in the Hot Frosty movie. Keeping Frosty Hot designed by Hot Frosty Scarf. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn.
Cabin Baskets, Blanket, and Cushion
Striped bags or baskets with two handles in two sizes with matching striped throw and pillow. Size Tall basket felted Height: 43cm/17” Width: 34cm/13.5”. Medium basket felted Width: 44cm/17.5" Height: 25cm/10" without handles. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Carolyn Misener.
Bonus Patterns for Purchase
Metamorphic Cardigan
Women's long-sleeved cardigan sweater knit in half fisherman’s rib with a tubular neckline and the raglan sleeves. Sizes 28in / 76cm to 54in / 137cm bust. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
Textured Scarf
Easy scarf knit with 3 rows of repetition of with simple purl and knit stitches and is made with aran-weight yarn. Designed by GocciaKnit
Comfort Cloth Slippers
Knit these slippers sized for the family in 5 hours! These foldover slippers feature herringbone fabric upper with a contrasting garter stitch sole. There’s no sewing or finishing needed. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by WhiteFlowerNeedle
Salzburg Table Runner
Table decor or general decorative mat with repeating bow pattern. Size 40 x 130 cm. Designed by StudioHedwig
Just an Hour Hat
Quick hat knit with Super Bulky yarn, large needles, and a time-saving dropped stitch pattern. Designed by Stacked Woolens.
Four Hours Easy Fingerless Mitts
Quick mitts knit flat with a pretty lace cuff. Designed by Agnese.
Double Moss Scarf
Easy scarf knit with double moss texture in a 4 row repeat. Designed by PavlusBags.
