40 of the Best Free Loop Yarn Patterns and Projects

Have you found yourself caught up in the loop yarn craze?  You aren’t the only one!  

Just take a walk through the yarn section of craft stores, and you will see so many new options of this fun puffy yarn with continuous loops right in it. You can push these loops through each other to make a fabric that looks and acts like knitting.  

The only tools you need are your hands and a pair of scissors!

Loop yarn comes in so many colors, from lights to darks, pastels to brights, solids to variegated.  You are sure to find the color you want depending on what you plan to make.

Just perfect for the free loop yarn patterns and projects we have below!

Is the loop yarn worth the hype?  Is it really as simple as everyone says?  For sure!!!  With the loops already in the yarn, there is no need for needles or hooks; you just use your fingers to “finger knit”!

It has become very popular because nearly anyone can learn to knit with loop yarn.  

Young children enjoy the craft and find it simple to learn; they don’t have to deal with cumbersome needles.  And it’s much easier to transition to knitting with needles once you’ve mastered loop yarn finger knitting.

It’s a great activity to do with older folks who find knitting with needles too difficult with tired eyes.  What a simple way for those who want to occupy their hands and minds!

And it’s just plain fun!  Techniques like changing colors and binding off are so simple.

Most people find it meditative to work with the loop yarn, weaving the loops together.  People who tend to fidget can benefit from the calm that working with this yarn brings.

Free Loop Yarn Projects

We have put together some awesome free loop yarn patterns for you to enjoy. Loop yarn is great for blankets, but we also found some other new and interesting loop yarn projects you will enjoy.

Let’s Start With Blankets

We have so many patterns for blankets.  They are all very different with striping and cables and more. 

Loop yarn makes perfect throws as well as the softest baby blankets. Most are simple enough to change the size to your liking. You are sure to find a free loop yarn blanket pattern that’s just right for you.

How About Hats?

There are links to chunky winter hats for babies to adults, along with beanies that are fun to make and fun to wear.  The adorable baby hat has cat ears!  So cute!

Free Scarf, Cowl, and Cardigan Patterns

You will be surprised to see all of the different scarves we have listed below.  There are very simple scarves for beginners and more advanced cowls and infinity scarves to try. 

There is a fun pattern for kids to make a colorful loop yarn scarf for kids to try finger knitting using Crayola Off the Hook Yarn.  Using only their fingers, kids can create a scarf in a few hours with our free pattern. 

Be sure to check out the cardigan patterns; you’ll love the Namaste At Home Cardigan with its oversize design made from the soft loop yarn.

I can’t tell you how badly I want to make the super cozy pocket wrap. It looks amazing; it sits around your shoulders like a shawl, looks like a cardigan from the front, and has deep pockets!!  That just might be my next project!

How About Home Accessories? 

Are you looking for something different to make from loop yarn?  Learn how to make a cute heart pillow with our new loop yarn pattern. 

The video and photo tutorial will give you step-by-step instructions.  This loop yarn pillow would be a perfect gift for Valentine's Day.  

We found a very unique loop yarn pattern for a pillow with loops on one diagonal then smooth on the other, as well as one for a round pillow using variegated yarn.

There are several free loop patterns for rugs for your home.  Loop yarn makes the softest rugs.  Check out the link for the loop yarn and latch hook canvas rug pattern to make a cute variation of the others.

A great pattern can be found here to make a hybrid crochet/loop yarn basket for your home, and we have a free loop yarn pattern to make a really cool plant hanger.

Take a look around at all of the other free patterns for items for the home!

Holiday Items

I was so surprised to see the pattern for the Christmas tree skirt; there is no limit to what you can make with loop yarn. 

Check out the quick Valentine and Easter wreaths you can make in as little as 30 minutes! There is even a pattern for Christmas stockings!

Enjoy looking at our loop yarn free patterns below and be sure to visit our Loop Yarn Tutorial page for many tutorials on different stitches such as the knit stitch, garter stitch, criss-cross stitch and more.

Do you want to purchase loop yarn in the convenience of your home?  Amazon has an excellent selection of different brands and colors of loop yarn.