Free knitting patterns inspired by fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and beloved children’s books. Includes, toys, clothes, costumes, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 5/28/23.
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Free Patterns
Peter Rabbit
Toy bunny stuffie from the classic tale, with jacket and carrot. Knit flat. Extensive instructions with photos. Designed by MamaKlaraToys. May only be free for a limited time.
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- See more Bunny Knitting Patterns
- Get Peter Rabbit books and movies at Amazon
Princess Castle Cushion
Storybook fairy castle pillow for the princess or prince in your life. Created with 7 colors, it's a great stashbuster. Designed by Cygnet. DK weight yarn.
Little Red Riding Hood
Hooded cloak and dress designed for any doll or toy animal with a chest measurement of 5 1/2”, you just work to desired length. Designed by Simon Purple. Fingering weight yarn.
Fairy Hair Hat (Tinkerbell)
Fairy style baby hat inspired by Tinkerbell. Perfect for Halloween costumes or dress up. Designed by Andreanna Pharis who allows sale of the finished project. Worsted weight yarn.
Peppa Pig
Toy softie of the famous pig with removable outfit and toy. Designed by Knitterbees. DK weight yarn.
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- Watch Peppa Pig cartoons and get Peppa Pig books on Amazon
- Get more toy knitting patterns by Knitterbees
Little Red Riding Hood Puppets
Finger puppets inspired by the classic fairy tale including Little Red Riding Hood, Grandmother, Wolf, Wood Cutter, and a squirrel. The toys are knitted flat and sewn up at the end. Finished size: 8cm. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii.
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Three Little Pigs and Big Bad Wolf
Toys inspired by the classic fairy tale. The toys are knitted flat and sewn up at the end. Finished size: Pigs 7.5cm, Wolf 15cm. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii.
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Rose Fairy Doll
32cm/12.5″ tall. Designed by Patons UK. To get the pattern, click on the link below to Deramore’s. Put the pattern in your cart and checkout – you won’t be asked for payment info. You will then get a link to download the pattern.
Alice in Wonderland Doll
Doll with pinafore and bottle knit in DK weight yarn. Designed by Debi Birkin. Pictured project by JE4N3TTE
Munchkin Slipper Baby Booties
Fanciful baby booties with curly toes, Knit in the round, these booties are seamless. Quick knit and great use for scrap yarn.There are no seams, and the slippers are knit in the round from the bottom up. It takes one evening for a pair. Sized for newborns. Designed by Caroline Hegwer. Pictured projects by marble and eagallant
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Maleficent Doll
Toy inspired by the Sleeping Beauty character. Designed by Anna Fisk
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- Get Sleeping Beauty DVDs, games, books, and toys on Amazon
- Watch Malefi
cent and get Maleficent costumes, games, and more on Amazon
Humpty Dumpty
Toy softie inspired by the nursery rhyme. 10 inches tall (not counting legs). Designed by Sara Elizabeth Kellner
Fairy and Pin Cushion
Tiny fairy doll can be knit on her own or with her pin cushion. Pin cushion garden is made from two identical knitted squares. Designed by Wendy Phillips. DK weight yarn.
Furry Fairies Ornament
These adorable star-hanging mice fairies are designed by the amazing Alan Dart.
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- See more Alan Dart knitting patterns on Etsy
- See more Ornament Knitting Patterns
He’s Hungry… Caterpillar
Toy softie caterpillar designed by Jillian Plante inspired by the beloved storybook character. Pictured project by StacyMora
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Get a Caterpillar Cocoon and Hat set on Etsy- Get The Very Hungry Caterpillar book, toys, games, and more on Amazon
Babar
The beloved elephant comes to life in Sara Elizabeth Kellner’s 11 inch toy. Instructions for Babar, his green suit, a bowler hat, king’s cape, and crown are all included.
Woodland Fairy Wings
Kat Coyle’s lace fairy wings are knit and then gathered into a centerpiece. Although the pattern calls for crocheting the central section and ties, I would think that you could knit them instead. Also though this pattern calls for mohair, Ravelrers have used a variety of yarns for their projects. This pattern is excerpted from her book Boho Baby Knits
Airy Fairy
An easy to make fairy pin uses scraps of DK or worsted weight yarn, filling for the head, and felt for the wings. Designed by Debi Birkin
Frog Prince Baby Hat and Sweater
Sizes 6 mo. (1 yr, 2 yr, 4 yr). Designed by Cascade Yarns.
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Mermaid Toy
Doll designed by Chris Collins.
A Grin Without a Cat Potholder
This Cheshire Cat Potholder was designed by Monica Manceñido. The double knit design features the Cheshire Cat on the front and just his grin on the back. Pictured project by jinnif
Tiny Topsy the Tooth Fairy
This topsy turvy doll turns into a tooth fairy with the flip of the dress. Designed by Wendy Phillips
Patterns for Purchase
Sleeping Baby's Castle Blanket
This sweet fairytale blanket features a castle surrounded by leaf lace vines and turret cabled ribs. Includes a version with just the turret cables. Charts or written instructions. Designed by Sally Rainey. Aran weight yarn.
Enchanted Traveling Cape
Hooded cape with a French countryside scene worked with intarsia including a moonlit château, complete with turrets and a drawbridge, cypress trees, wisteria, and fleur-de-lis. Designed by Nicky Epstein. DK weight yarn.
Castle Set
Create a knitted castle of your favorite child’s dreams. Pattern is complete with instructions for archways, columns, and circular columns. Windows and merlons are knitted separately and attached. The castle pieces can also be rearranged for even more creative play. One of the patterns in 60 Quick Knitted Toys. Designed by Megan Kreiner
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Topsy Turvy Red Riding Hood Pattern or Kit
This knitting pattern for a reversible flip doll features Red Riding Hood, complete with long skirt and basket of goodies for Granny, who transforms into the Big Bad Wolf dressed as Granny when you reverse her skirt! Designed by Amanda Berry exclusively for Deramore’s
Storybook Dolls to Knit (CD Included)
This book includes patterns for 17 Walkabout Puppets / Toys of characters from fairy tales and nursery rhymes including Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Humpty-Dumpty, The Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Pigs, The Gingerbread Man, Hansel and Gretel and the Wicked Witch, Red Riding Hood and the Wolf in Grandma’s Clothing, and Mary and Her Little Lamb. Children can slip their fingers into the puppet legs and play along as they listen to the stories on the included CD. Designed by Anita M. Wheeless. Paperback or digital download.
Fairy Tale House Case
This roll up case is perfect for knitting needles or color pencils and looks like an enchanted cottage. House height is about 31 cm /12.2 inches/.
Toadstool Pincushion and Fairy
SIZE – Toadstool pincushion 10cm (4in). Fairy 9cm (3½ in). Can be used for pins and needles or as a tiny toy.
Fairy Wings
What a cute idea! These light and simple fairy wings are a snap to make and a breeze to wear. One size fits child and adults.
Where the Wild Things Are Romper
This romper is an adorable first Halloween costume for baby. The versatile knit for newborns to 2 years old can be customized into a lion, devil, cow, or any other costume with ears and tail.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- See more baby knitting patterns by Stringbean Knit Designs
Cinderella Topsy Turvy Doll
Cinderella can be transformed from patches to ball gown, by turning the skirts upside down. 28cm (11in) from hem of skirt to top of head. One of the patterns in Jean Greenhowe’s Christmas Special
