Escher inspired knitting patterns including tessellated designs and more. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 6/17/25
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Free Patterns
Sky and Water
A chart inspired by M. C. Escher’s woodcut Sky and Water I of fish morphing into birds. Although this is chart, not a full pattern, the pictured project has notes about how the knitter created a sweater. Designed by Sylvie Odstrčilová. Pictured project by Saskibla
Waves of Change Capelet
Cropped poncho with interlocking wave design plus fish, sailboats, whales, and more. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Laura Jeanne Ruppert.
Plenty of Fish Hat
Hat with a stranded tessellated fish and two options for the top of the hat. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Tomasello. Pictured project by fajitachocadile
Escher Seahorse Afghan
Tessellated blanket designed after a tessellation by M.C. Escher knit in two panels. Designed by Beverly Simmons
One Fish, Two Fish Socks
Socks with a tessellating fish pattern in two colors. Both adult and child sizes are included. These socks feature the Sweet Tomato Heel, allowing the colorwork design to continue uninterrupted through the instep. Option for a secret pocket. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Tomasello
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Isosceles Sweater
In this pullover tunic sweater, the stranded triangles begin dominantly black and transition like magic to white. To further the triangular motif, textured triangles are scattered across the upper part of body and sleeves. Sizes XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X). Designed by Amy Gunderson for Knitty. DK weight yarn.
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Arrow Pointing Where Hat
Hat with an overall pattern of tessellated arrows in two colors. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by TheKnittingDevil - Evakajsa Jönsson.
Tessellated Bat Cowl
Four colors of bats are tiled together in this cowl. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Maria Kalorkoti.
Cat and Mouse Hat
See the mice? See the cats lying in wait, ready to pounce on their prey? This hat's graphic pattern hides a scene a plain sight. Both adult and child sizes are included. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Tomasello
Patterns for Purchase
On the Shore Blanket
Tortoises, ducks, and fish interlock in this patchwork blanket is featuring one of M.C. Escher´s great tessellations. The animals are shaped by various stitch patterns and short rows. A great stash buster for Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jana Huck
Duck Sweater 609
Colorful stash buster pullover sweater featuring a tessallated design of identical interlocking ducks, inspired by the works of the graphic artist and mathematician, M.C. Escher. A great stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by Lucy Neatby
Cat V-Neck Sweater
Pullover sweater featuring tessallated cats, worked in fair isle knit with fitted side shaping. Sizes 32 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54) inches, or 80 (86, 95, 107, 117, 124, 135) centimeters. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Kate Bellando
Prairie Cats Socks
Tessellated rows of cats create an Escher inspired sock with afterthought heel. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Solène Le Roux
Festive Fish Baby Blanket
This modular afghan of tessalated fish is a great stash buster and portable project. Designed by Paula Levy. Available in Babies and Toddlers: A Knitter’s Dozen. Pictured project by devittles
