Knit these creatures from legends, myths, fairy tales, and fiction. Most patterns are free. Updated 4/28/23
I have moved most of the dragon patterns to their own page: Dragon Knitting Patterns.
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Free Patterns
Dragon
NY Times Bestselling Author Kim Harrison designed this impressive dragon and has generously provided the pattern complete with photo and video tutorials.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Read Kim Harrison’s books from Amazon (Prime and Kindle available)
- See more Dragon Knitting Patterns
Tina & Nina Mermaids
Amigurumi toy mermaids with removable tails that can be interchanged with included skirt pattern to transform doll into a human girl. Mermaid measures about 5½" [14 cm] tall not including tail, and 7" [18 cm] tall including tail. Designed by Nancy Anderson for Red Heart. Designed for a 4-color Amigurumi yarn wheel that makes the 2 characters pictured. Fingering weight yarn.
Magical Unicorn Baby Hat
Another adorable baby hat from Little Red Window. Web pattern for 6 months is free. More sizes and a printable pdf are available on Etsy.
- Get the free knitting pattern for 6 mos
- Get printable pdf with sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months, & 2T+ on Etsy
- See more Baby Hat Knitting Patterns
Barbie Mermaid Tail
Slip on tail designed for 11.5 inch dolls. Designed by Emi Harrington. Pictured project by ChristineLH. Aran weight yarn.
Kraken or Cthulhu Mask
This tentacled ski mask / balaclava can turn you into a kraken, octopus, squid, Cthulhu or Davy Jones, whatever tentacled creature you want to be today. Designed by Segolene Roudot. Available in English and French
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get Lovecraft books, movies, and more on Amazon
- See more Costume Knitting Patterns
Nessie Hat
Colorful beanie featuring the Loch Ness Monster in colorwork. Designed by Clare Hutchinson. Pictured project by DinaP
Baby Unicorn Cloth and Bib
A baby unicorn designed in knit and purl stitches by Elaine Fitzpatrick of Downcloverlaine. Both written instructions and a chart.
- Get the free CLOTH knitting pattern
- Get the free CLOTH knitting pattern
- See more Animal Cloth Knitting Patterns
Cthulhu Amigurumi
Knithulhu by moon_custafer is a tiny toy Lovecraftian elder god. Pictured project by LeonieShi who used ribbon yarn.
Stone the Gargoyle
Devon Monk designed this cuddly gargoyle toy softie based on a character from her Allie Beckstrom fantasy novels. Pictured project by isabelle-andreo
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get Devon Monk’s Allie Beckstrom fantasy novels on Amazon (Prime and Kindle available)
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.
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Oink Flying Pig
Now when someone says “when pigs fly” you’ll can hand them Oink designed by Spud & Chloë! 3 ½ inches tall by 2 ½ inches wide.
King of the Forest (Totoro)
This large cuddly toy is inspired by the shy forest spirits portrayed in Hayao Miyazaki’s Japanese animated film My Neighbor Totoro. Designed by Robin Zillman. Finished Height: 22″ Pictured project by vrankin
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get My Neighbor Totoro DVDs, Collectibles and Costumes on Amazon
Sea Monster Bath Mitt
Michele Wilcox for Red Heart Yarn designed this adorable puppet that will make kids love bath time.
Man in the Moon Pillow
“Good Night” crescent moon shaped pillow is designed by Sara Elizabeth Kellner. Size 12 X 6 inches
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
Frog Prince Baby Hat and Sweater
Sizes 6 mo. (1 yr, 2 yr, 4 yr). Designed by Cascade Yarns.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Animal Hat Knitting Patterns
- See more Baby Sweater Knitting Patterns
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Monster Pants
Hrönn Jónsdóttir’s leggings are sized for 9-18 months.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- See the pictured project
- Get DK weight yarn for this project on Etsy
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
Wild Thing
Homero Luna designed this hoodie inspired by Max’s ‘Rumpus Suit’ from Where the Wild Things Are, this pattern is available in 19 sizes, from infant to the largest Adult size w/a finished chest circumference of 56”.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get Where the Wild Things Are books, movies, and merchandise on Amazon
Phoenix Rising Bag
A Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix inspired tote bag.
Patterns for Purchase
Mermaid Toy
Mermaid measures approximately 58cm (23in), from the bottom of the fin to the top of the head. All pieces are knitted flat on straight needles. The pattern has clear row by row instructions and lots of photographs to help you along the way. You will need to be able to knit, purl, cast on and off, increase and decrease, change colours and sew seams. Designed by Sarah .Gasson.
Mermaid Tail Lapghan
Can be knit flat and used as a blanket or knit in the round to use as a cocoon. She has several patterns sized for adults, teens and children, and babies.
Unice Unicorn Hooded Scarf
Sizes 12/18 months, Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult. Pockets are optional. Quick knit in super bulky yarn.
Unicorn Dog Hood
Unicorn costume designed to fit miniature dachshunds but I imagine you could adapt to other breeds.
Loch Ness Monster, Jackalope, and Kraken Amigurumi
These legendary animal toys are included in the book Amigurumi Knits: Patterns for 20 Cute Mini Knits by Hansi Singh. Sizes depend on yarn weight. Nessie is about 15 inches long in worsted according to some Ravelrers. The hare with antlers Jackalope measures nearly 12” from tail to nose. The giant squid Kraken appears to be about 12 inches tall. Pictured projects by oboegoddess, jessdhill, and Cherrytreeknits.
Snow White the Unicorn and her baby Liliana
Pattern includes detailed instructions with many photos for making a unicorn toy softie and her foal. Designed by Cutie Patootees
Purple People Eater
Inspired by the beloved monster of the Sheb Woolley song, this stuffed toy is is 16 inches high to the tip of his horn.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- Listen to the song on Amazon (free with Prime or unlimited streaming)
Jackalope Sweater
Cardigan jacket features the legendary western critter. Sizing for 36”/38”/40”/44”/48”/52” around chest
Pegacorn
A Pegacorn is an enchanting mixture of a Unicorn and a Pegasus standing 8 inches high and 7 inches long. The pattern is very easy to follow, there are NO complicated stitches or shaping and contains many helpful photos.
Snow Dragon
This stuffed toy dragon stands 9 inches high and is 14 inches long. The pattern is clearly written and contains many photos to help you along the way. There are no complicated stitches and the shaping is achieve simply by increasing and decreasing.
Hippogryph
Stuffed version of the mythical creature.
