Knitting patterns for Elizabeth Zimmermann's Birthday, Watermelon Day, Owl Awareness Day, Bowling Day, International Bow Day, National Aviation Day, and other August celebrations. Most of the patterns are free. Updated 7/27/26
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August 1 World Wide Web Day
Web Designer Headgear
This day commemorates the month in 1991 when the first Web site was published and the World Wide Web was opened for public use. This beanie for your favorite WWW coder is knit with the "head" tag in stranded colorwork. Sizes XS(S, M, L, XL). Programmer's Headgear designed by Merri Fromm for Knitty. Worsted weight yarn.
August 1 National Spider-Man Day
Web Spinner Jacket
This day commemorates Spidey’s first appearance in comic books in August. Irene Johnston’s jacket design is written in several sizes so the whole family can go “Spidey” crazy. It has motifs on the back and both of the sleeves. She also includes instructions for the hat. Sizes: Child’s (4,5),(5,6)& (7,8),Adults S,M,L,XL
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August 1 Guardians of the Galaxy Movie
Baby Groot
The first Guardians of the Galaxy movie was released on August 1, 2014 we all discovered the most versatile phrase "I am Groot". Amber L. Uphoff designed this adorable toy inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy.
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- See the Ravelry page
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August 3 National Watermelon Day
Watermelon Baby Cardigan and Hat
Easy sleeveless baby cardigan knit seamlessly from the top down in watermelon colors with eyelet increases which look like watermelon seeds and matching baby hat. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Sizes 0-3 months. Designed by Stitchylinda Designs. DK weight yarn.
- Get the free CARDIGAN knitting pattern
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August 4 International Owl Awareness Day
Winter White Owl
Barn owl toy knit in one piece measures approx. 23cm/ 9in tall. Designed by Claire Garland.
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August 5 First Traffic Signal
Vroom Vest
The first electric traffic lights invented by James Hoge was installed on August 5, 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio. This vest features traffic signal pockets, a double-yellow road stripe in cables, and tire track ribbing. Sizes Child's 2, 4, 6, 8. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Valerie Beard for Knitty. Pictured project by ldippong.
August 8 National Bowling Day
Bowling Pins and Ball
Bowling ball and pin toys that are perfect for children to play with or as gifts for your favorite bowler. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Emily Ivey. Pictured project by Harleyranch
August 8 National Pickleball Day
Pickleball Paddle Cover
Paddle cozy knit with 4 row repeat double seed stitch and twisted cord edging. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Barbara Hurd
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August 9 Elizabeth Zimmermann's Birthday
EZ Tribute Pi Shawl: Camping
Knitting icon Elizabeth Zimmermann, born August 9, 1910, invented the pi shawl, the moebius cowl, and more. This shawl by Mwaa Knits is a tribute to Elizabeth Zimmermann who developed an easy, versatile, and innovative idea for creating circular shawls using the geometry of Pi–the relationship between a circle’s circumference and its radius– with just 6 shaping rounds. In this tribute shawl, the lace design stitch repeats and the number of rounds are multiples of 8, 9, and 10 (the numbers in her birthday). The camping theme to the lace patterns is in honor of Elizabeth’s love of camping.
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August 10 World Lion Day
Lion King Cardigan
Cardigan with lion head design, shawl collar, cables, and colorful fair isle patterns. Size Finished Chest About 52 in. (132 cm). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Nicky Epstein for Lion Brand Yarn. A kit is also available.
August 12 World Elephant Day
Bodil the Elephant
Adorable elephant knit flat. It uses about 1 to 1.5 skeins (218 - 300 yards) of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Tricia Wood.
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August 16 World Honey Bee Day
Honey Bee Purse
Adorable small pouch shaped like a honey bee. Designed by Mercy Lambert. Worsted weight yarn.
August 19 National Aviation Day
Airplane Blanket and Toy
National Aviation Day is celebrated on the birthday of Orville Wright, born August 19, 1871. This bright design by Patons is Approx 38 x 46 ins [96.5 x 117 cm]. The matching airplane toy pattern is also available – size 13 x 13 ins [33 x 33 cm].
- Get the free knitting pattern for the blanket
- Get the free knitting pattern for the toy
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August 19 National Potato Day
Potato Doodle Cowl
Love potatoes or know someone who does? This cowl is for you! It features stranded motifs of russet potatoes, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, French fries, crinkle fries, waffle fries, potato chips, hashbrowns, and tater tots that you can use and combine as you want. You can also use the charts for other projects like hat, scarves, and more. Designed by Jamie Lomax. Great use of scrap yarn. DK weight yarn. Pictured project by Seaturtlegrrl
August 19 International Bow Day
Seed Stitch Headband
Easy beginner level headband knit flat with statement bow. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn.Designed by Miwa Gemini for Lion Brand
August 23 International Hashtag Day
Hashtag Blanket
On August 23, 2007, the first hashtag appeared on social media, an idea by Chris Messina to make it easier to search for topics. Just one strand of yarn per row! Fun throw knit in mosaic grid pattern in slip stitch colorwork. Use row by row instructions or chart. Approx 56"x 62". Designed by Bernat. Super bulky weight yarn.
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August 24 National Waffle Day
Waffle Toy
On August 24, 1869, Cornelius Swartwout patented a stovetop version of the traditional grid waffle maker. Here's a knit version of the classic breakfast food. Waffle is knit and stuffed. Raspberries and blueberries are knit in the round. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Mou Mou Knits. Web version is free.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version. Pattern is in two parts so click Continue to Part Two at end of first part.
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August 29 According to Hoyle Day
Poker Placemat and Coasters
This day honors Edmond Hoyle and his books about card games on the day in 1769 when he laid down his cards for the last time. Edmond would hav loved these coasters and placemat that feature the card suits, heart, spade, club, and diamond. Instructions written and charted. Poker Placemat and Coasters designed by Cecilia Fameli for Oh La Lana!. Worsted weight yarn. Web version is free. PDF available for purchase.
- Get the free knitting pattern (web version)
- buy the pdf version
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August 30 Mary Shelley's Birthday
Little Frankie
Mary Shelley, born August 30, 1797, wrote Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus. Knit this adorable Frankenstein's monster knit flat. Size 33.5cm / 13 inches. Designed by Sophie Jordan. DK weight yarn.
August 30 International Whale Shark Day
Large Whale Shark
Whale shark stuffie toy knit flat. Size 40cm / 16 inches. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Natasha Wildy. There is also a smaller version.
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August 1 National Spider-Man Day
Spider-Man Baby Blanket
Spiderman baby blanket knit with intarsia. Size 70x70cm but can easily be enlarged. Designed by Tabitha S.
August 3 National Watermelon Day
Watermelon Hat
Bucket hat in watermelon colors knitted in the rounds from bottom to top. The four sizes (extra small, small, medium and large) fits head of 16 - 22” (40.5 - 45.6 cm). Designed by Stana D.Sortor. DK weight yarn.
August 4 International Owl Awareness Day
Hedwig Owl Shawl
Wrap designed like an owl in flight with intarsia face on the back and feathered wings. Feathers and fringe alternate along the bottom edge. Designed by tiny owl knits. Worsted weight yarn.
August 9 Elizabeth Zimmermann's Birthday
Original Pi Shawls or Blankets
Elizabeth Zimmerman first published her easy, versatile, and innovative idea for creating circular shawls in 1987. Her recipe used the geometry of Pi–the relationship between a circle’s circumference and its radius — to create circular shawls containing only six shaping rounds that makes it easy to incorporate many lace designs, as many knitters have done. Her original design included 2 patterns – a basic design and one with floral and diamond lade motifs. Pictured projects by rubycat who added extra repeat of 48 row section and a different lace border, and yarnstormer. Included in Elizabeth’s book, The Knitter’s Almanac.
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August 10 World Lion Day
Lion Blanket
Blanket with a lion face in knit and purl stitches. Includes a row by row pattern and a knitting chart. This completed blanket will measure 87cm wide x 94cm long. Aran/Worsted weight yarn. Designed by KnitSewMake.
August 16 World Honey Bee Day
Hide-Away Beehive and Bees
With this pattern you can make a beehive toy and five bees to live inside (including a crown for a Queen). Finished bees are approximately 3.5" long and 7" around, and the completed beehive stands approximately 8" tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by WibblyWobblyKnits.
August 19 National Aviation Day
Airplanes Baby Blanket
Blanket with plane motifs in knit and purl stitches. Includes written instructions row by row and the charts. Designed by ByMenyDesigns. DK weight yarn.
August 19 International Bow Day
Ankle Bow Socks
Lace ankle socks with a cute cuff that forms a pretty bow. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Emma Wright.
August 29 According to Hoyle Day
52 Pickup Scarf
Scarf with designs of playing cards double knit, with 53 two-pattern playing cards -- one of every value and suit, and one Joker. Each card is charted four times -- face-up and face-down, right side up and upside down. You can choose to follow the schematic, or lay out the cards in any order you choose. Designed by Alasdair Post-Quinn.
August 30 Mary Shelley's Birthday
Little Frankenstein's Monster
Toy softie is knitted flat and seamed, his arms are made separately and sewn on. Size - 38cm /15” tall. Designed by ClaireFairallDesigns.
