Knitting patterns for clothes, accessories with zebra, leopard, tiger and other animal prints. Most patterns are free. Updated 12/14/24
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Free Patterns
Leopard Print Wrap
Leopard spot motif created with intarsia and finished with a neat icord edge. Bulky yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio
Eliza’s Paws Hat
Plaid hat with pet animal paw prints. Sizes XS to XL. Sport yarn. Designed by Susan Gressman
I'll Pack A Cowl
A flock of sheep is joined by an alpaca in this stranded cowl. Worsted yarn. Designed by Deb Jacullo
Zebra Vest
Zebra striped sleeveless pullover vest or top. Sizes S, M, L, XL. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Donatella Gonnella for we are knitters
Squirrels Hats
Hats for children and adults featuring red squirrels framed with greenery and acorns for adult sizes. Sizes Child [Adult Small, Adult Large]. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Signe Strømgaard for Knitty
Doggie Beanie and Kitty Cat Beanie
Hats for the dog lovers and cat lovers in your life. Doggie Beanie features paw prints, dogs, and crossed bone X kisses. Kitty Cat Beanie features cats with hearts, paw prints, and hearts. DK weight yarn. Designed by Tracy Donnison
Bromus Scarf
Leopard print scarf with stripes on the reverse knitted in the round so the floats are hidden inside. There are also free patterns for matching hat, jacket, and mittens. Designed by Stine Radicke for Hobbii. Fingering weight yarn. Kit available.
- Get the free CARDIGAN knitting pattern - Hobbii requires registration to get pattern
- Get the free MATCHING SET knitting patterns
Leopard and Zebra Socks
Animal print socks knit cuff down with an afterthought heel, making it easier to concentrate on the stranded colorwork pattern without worrying about shaping the heel. Sizes Adult S (7"), Adult M (8"), Adult L (9"). Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Emma Kerian as Not Your Average Cat Lady Socks and Z is for Zebra Socks
More Free Patterns
Panther Headband
Colorwork headwrap with spots like a jaguar panther coat. Kit is also available. Designed by Sari Nordlund for Novita
- Get the free knitting pattern. Click pattern instructions at bottom of page or click printer icon next to pattern images.
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Headband Knitting Patterns
Bromus Cardigan
Leopard print cardigan jacket. Sizes S, M, L, XL. There are also free patterns for matching hat, scarf, and mittens. Designed by Stine Radicke for Hobbii. Fingering weight yarn. Kit available.
- Get the free CARDIGAN knitting pattern - Hobbii requires registration to get pattern
- Get the free MATCHING SET knitting patterns
Zebra Sweater
Zebra striped pattern on pullover sweater knit flat. Sizes body circumference 96(104)112(120)128(136) cm / 37¾(41)44(47¼)50½(53½). Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sisko Sälpäkivi for Novita
Dog Sweater and Human Hat
Dog coat with a matching hat for the dog's best friend with an animal print that looks to me like jaguar spots. Dog sweater in 2 sizes To fit dogs about 10-18 (18-29) lb. Hat size adult. Animal Lover set designed by Lion Brand.
- Get the free DOG SWEATER knitting pattern - download link below kit info
- Get the free HAT knitting pattern - download link below kit info
Cowasocky Socks
Cuff-down, heel-flap & gusset, intarsia-in-the-round sock with a 5-toed udder and cow spotted pattern. Sizes: S,M,L,XL. Designed by Leslie Comstock.
Vibrant Leopard Dog Sweater
Fun dog sweater knit in two pieces with a leopard print for your fashionable pup to show off at the boardwalk, park, or wherever you go. 3 sizes Small, Medium, Large. Designed by Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Sabor Leopard Headband
Easy to knit headband is knitted with two colors of yarn in a simple animal print. The written instructions include chart, scheme and photos. Sizes: toddler; child; adult. Designed by Muki Crafts.
Cat Lady Crop Sweater
Release your wild side with this ferocious leopard print sweater. Knit seamlessly from the top down with a creative two-color stranded pattern on the yoke. Sizes 32 (35, 38, 41, 44, 47)50, 53, 56, 59, 62, 65”. Designed by Emma Kerian for Ewe Ewe Yarns. Worsted weight yarn.
Jaguar Socks
No longer free. Bold two-color socks feature a friendly jaguar face on the toe, and a motif of mod spots on the leg. Adapted from traditional Turkish sock techniques, these socks are knit from the toe up. Designed by Cate Carter-Evans.
