Knitting patterns for fun scarves inspired by animals. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 10/15/26 e
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Free Patterns
Tabby Cat Scarf
This free pattern is excerpted from Fiona Gable’s book Knitted Animal Scarves, Mitts, and Socks: 35 Fun and Fluffy Creatures to Knit and Wear.
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Foxy Loxy Scarf
Myjah Conant designed this quick fox scarf made with yarn held double. Edited by Meghan Fournier
Venom Scarf
Scarf inspired by your favorite lethal symbiote Venom. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Sophia Zhu.
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Duckling Scarf
Children's scarf with duck head with beak on one end and feathered duck tail on the other end. DK weight yarn. Designed by Fiona Goble and excerpted from her book Cute Knitted Animal Scarves, Socks, and More.
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Hector Cat Scarf
Fun scarf with cat head and front legs on one end and back legs and tail on the other end. DK weight yarn. Designed by John Culverhouse.
Scarfish
This keyhole scarf was designed by Thelma Egberts to match the Dead Fish Hat free knitting pattern.
Fox Scarf
Designed by Yarnspirations for Bernat yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Lion Scarf
Garter stitch scarf with lion face and front paws at one end and back legs and tail at the other end. This little lion can hold his tail in his mouth to keep in place around your neck. Designed by Rian Anderson. DK weight yarn.
4 Animal Scarves
Fox, Monkey, Racoon, and Lion scarves knit mostly in garter stitch with keyhole opening to help it stay on. Sized for toddlers and children. Designed by Petrapatterns
Kitty Keyhole Scarf
Cute cat scarf with an opening to slip the tail through to hold in place. Includes detailed photos and step-by-step instructions. Designed by Cherie Marie Leck. Aran weight yarn.
Barnyard Animal Scarves
Knitting pattern set for fun scarves shaped like farm animals including cow, pig, sheep, and horse. Easy directions, starting at bottom legs, ending at front legs. Then add head and features. Designed by FrugalKnittingHaus.
Kraken Scarf
This entertaining quid shaped scarf has tentacles in place of fringe, plus a hidden loop on the underside to draw one end through and keep it snug around your neck. Perfect for Halloween, cosplay, or fun any time of year. Designed by Annie Watts. DK weight yarn.
Diplodocus Scarf
The finished size is 172cm x 14cm.
Horse Scarf
This horse shaped scarf just uses basic knitting and sewing skills. Width approximately 8 inches.
