Knitting patterns for gifts suitable for the dads in your life. Most patterns are free. Updated 5/31/23
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Free Patterns
I Love Dad Wash Cloth
Perfect for Father’s Day, this easy knit message tells Dad how much he is loved and can be used for wash cloths, afghan blocks, or other projects. Designed by Susan Mrenna. Pictured project by Jeanette
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Or buy the pdf at the Ravelry page
- See more Wash Cloth Knitting Patterns
Morgan English Driving Cap
This version of the classic English Driving Cap or Ivy Cap is designed by Anne Kuo Lukito has a unique one piece construction that is shaped with short rows. It comes in two sizes to fit most men and women.
My Dad My Friend Cloth
This easy wash cloth is perfect for Father’s Day and easy enough for beginners. Designed by Judith Prindle.
Simple Steering Wheel Cover
An easy cozy that can be adapted to fit any size steering wheel. Knit with two skeins of cotton yarn. Designed by Rachael Stern
Seeing Double Beer Cozy
This bottle is a quick knit. The designer says it takes just one or two hours. She also says her version kept her beer cold for 2 hours. It is sized to fit a 22 oz bottle, but the pattern could easily be adjusted to fit a traditional 12 oz bottle. Designed by Jeanette Mirken
Happy Father’s Day Cloth
An easy wash cloth forms its message as it is knit sideways. Suitable for beginners. Designed by Leah Porter. Pictured project by K10broome
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the Bernat Handicrafter Cotton yarn used in the pictured project on Amazon
- See more Wash Cloth Knitting Patterns
Golf Club Covers
Two designs for covers. Crocheted versions also available. Designed by Marly Bird for Red Heart.
Garter Stitch Ties
This easy tie gets its colorful pattern from variegated sock yarn. Knit one for dad and smaller versions so the kids can dress up like dad on his special day or any day. Designed by Trish Warrick for Red Heart.
Gear Stick Sock
This gear shift cozy by imawhale protects your hand freezing in the winter or burning in the summer.
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Highway to Hell Shifter Cozy
This skull motif shift stick cover was designed by Cindy Murdock Ames
#1 Dad Wash Cloth
This easy wash cloth is perfect for Father’s Day and easy enough for beginners. Designed by Kris Knits. Pictured project by gramsfolly
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Lily Sugar ‘N Cream Yarn
- See more Wash Cloth Knitting Patterns
Grown-up Garter Booties
Maria Sus designed these garter-stitch slippers that are shaped with short rows. Great for multi-color yarn or stash-busting!
Hoochie Cozies
What’s your poison? Diana Troldahl designed this skull and crossbones bottle cozy and several others including xXx, Rat Bile, Rot Gut, and more. Pictured project by BoatkrazysWife
- See more pics and get the free knitting patterns
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Beverage Cozy Knitting Patterns
Rye Chevron Tie
Designed by Saranac Hale Spencer for Pom Pom Quarterly, the chevron stitch pattern in this tie forms natural tie point unlike other knit ties. Note that the pattern link is difficult to see on the pattern page. It is in the paragraph under the second image on the page.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the worsted weight yarn on Etsy
- See more Tie knitting patterns
Matching Daddy and Child Hats
Like father, like child with the Clayoquot Toque by Tin Can Knits. This modern fair-isle hat comes in multiple sizes, from Newborn to Adult, so parent and child can be two of a kind at any age! Great stash buster!
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Buy the matching cardigan pattern
- See more Family Hat Knitting Patterns
Bow Tie
The Knit Picks Design Team designed this tie with neck sizes 16-24 inches
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get fingering weight yarn for this project on Etsy
- See more Tie knitting patterns
Junkies Java Jerkin
This argyle coffee cup cozy / cosy by Marjorie Walter lets you enjoy your favorite hot drink in style. The S/M size fits most 8- and 12-oz. cups; the M/L size works best for 16-oz. and larger cups.
Nola’s Slippers
Nola Miller designed this versatile easy pattern in garter stitch and rib. Project with pompoms by AliceKathryn Project with multicolor upper by knittingiris
- Get the free knitting pattern – scroll down the page to the list of patterns
- Direct link to pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Family Slipper Knitting Patterns
Phil’s Knee Warmers
Sarah Peasley created these knee warmers for an uncle who had knee surgery. They also have been helpful for those with arthritis. Pictured project by reanbean.
Patterns for Purchase
Fathers Day Coasters
3 coasters with special messages for Dad including: No 1 Dad, Dad ❤, Top Dad. Size Approximately 11cm diameter. Designed by Sarah Murray from The Cornish Knitting Company.
All Seasons Slippers
Pattern is for size S to L (S and M for woman and L for men).
Bradford Tie
Diamond pattern knit tie. Sizes: Short to Tall
Easy-Going Slouchy Beanie
Super slouchy unisex hat great for men. 1 of 7 hat designs in Knit Celebrity Slouchy Beanies For the Family ebook
Adult Moc-a-Sock Slippers
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Wakefield Tie
Textured stitch knit tie. Sizes: Short to Tall
Men’s Felted Moccasin Slippers
These slippers knit up super quick using bulky weight yarn. Four sizes.
Stanley Snake Wrist Rest
This easy snake toy has a practical side — keeping your wrists comfortable while you use the keyboard or mouse.
Amazing Siberian Slippers
What makes this slippers so amazing is that they are knit flat on straight needles in one piece but there are no seams or grafting. The designer learned this technique from a friend’s mother who lives in a tiny village in Siberia.
See more information and get the pattern at Etsy
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