Knitting patterns for plant cozies, bird houses, and other garden related projects. Most patterns are free.
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Free Patterns
4 Row Repeat Plant Cozies
Easy plant pot covers knit flat in a 4 row repeat slip stitch design and seamed. Size: 6" x 6". Designed by Nicole Winer for Yarnspirations. Uses one skein of the recommended yarn. Bulky weight yarn.
Globe Lantern Covers
Add atmosphere to outside events or entertainment area with these lace covers for round paper lanterns aka Chinese lanterns knit with a 2 row repeat. Designed by Carlé Dehning for Nurturing Fibres. Sport weight yarn.
Plant Cozies
5 different patterns for covers for plant containers. The patterns include: Lattice Cable, Jute, Herringbone, Garter Stitch, Stockinette. Designed by Brome Fields. The designs use from 60 - 140 yards (55 - 128 m) of worsted weight yarn and take from 3 to 10 hours to knit. Sizes: 4″ or 5” diameter container depending on pattern. The designer even includes planting notes.
More Free Patterns
Heart Flower Pot Cozy
Dress up your Mother's Day plant and flower gifts with a handmade cover that shows your love. Quick knit that takes under 2 hours according to the designer, Melody's Makings.
Animal Pot Cozies / Animal Coffee Sleeves
These cute and whimsical pot covers are perfect for your house plants! Featuring a grey kitten, a white bunny, and a beige bear. Designed by Julie Crawford. Worsted weight yarn.
Plant Cozies
These fair isle covers in three sizes are perfect for dressing up pots. Perfect for housewarming, hostess, get well, and teacher gifts. Each cozy uses small amounts of each color of yarn so it’s a great project for scraps and oddments. Designed by SpillyJane for Knit Picks.
Patterns for Purchase
Braided Plant Pot Hanger
The decorative textured design of this pot cozy mimics macrame plant hangers! Perfect to hang various types of plant pots, looks great hanging in windows, conservatories/sun-room or out on a porch. Make this for your plants or as a lovely gift. Worked in round. Lots of photos included in the pattern.Uses approximately one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by CamexiaDesigns.
Haleakala Chair Back
Knit a sunny lace back panel for patio or beach furniture. One of the knitting patterns in Knitting In the Sun: 32 Projects for Warm Weather
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Beach House Rug
Striped rug with fringe knit in chunky yarn. Finished size: 20 inches wide x 37 inches long. Designed by Lena Skvagerson.
Striped Cushion With Craft Storage
What a brilliant idea! A chair cushion with pockets for your knitting or other crafting. Take one wherever you go!
Wavesong Chair Pad
This chair pad is knit in garter stitch and a great stash buster!
