Knitting patterns for plant cozies, bird houses, and other garden related projects. Most patterns are free. Updated 4/16/23
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Free Patterns
Cabled Plant Hanger
Easy decorative plant holder with cables. Uses one skein 100 - 180 yards (91 - 165 m) of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Hester Smith. May only be free for a limited time.
Rooted Bibs
Gardening themed baby bibs featuring carrots, turnips, and radishes growing in the ground. Impressive enough to give as a gift, simple enough to knit in a weekend. Great stash buster for leftover Aran weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Hester Smith. May only be free for a limited time.
- Get the free knitting pattern on the Internet archive
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Baby Bib Knitting Patterns
For the Birds
Round knit bird house for the feathered friends in your yard. You can also use as a decorative piece in your house. Some knitters have stuffed with suet as a bird feeder. Shaped with a balloon (though some knitters just stuffed with plastic bags) and felted. Many knitters modified by reducing the door size with an i-cord or crocheted border. Some knitters added a branch as a perch on front. For the Birds designed by Laurie Parrish. Pictured projects by designer and elizabennett
Finger Protectors
These finger sweaters can protect your fingers for those garden tasks that don't need full gloves, like cutting flowers, deadheading, grabbing a stray weed. Also my fingers are very sensitive to cold so having these would protect me when I have to handle chilled items. They'd also be great for some crafting tasks, protecting nails or healing fingers, or adding fingers to fingerless mitts. Perfect stash buster for leftover sock yarn. Gloveless Fingers esigned by Josiah Bain.
Hanging Basket Liner
Knit a cotton twine liner for wire hanging planters. Designed by Erika Knight. Pictured projects by twinsknit and TheSongknitter
Tree Sweater
Dress up your trees with this easy cute project. Also fun for graffiti knitting / yarn bombing. Great use for leftover scrap yarn. Designed by Erika Barcott. Pictured projects by diprincessski, BadassKnitting, soxanne, and fluffernutters
Phil’s Knee Warmers
I spend a lot of time kneeling on cold hard ground or sidewalks when I garden which is really hard on my knees. These were originally designed to help people who've had knee surgery keep their knees warm. I think they'd be great for cushioning and warming knees while we garden too. Uses about 1 skein 120 - 150 yards (110 - 137 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Peasley.
Handy Square Cushion
This also is a fun way to keep comfortable while gardening or picnicking outside. Sitting pillow knit in a 2 color, 4 row repeat shaker rib that gives a tweed look. Size Approx 24" [61 cm] square x 4" [10 cm] thick. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio. Worsted weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended two 24” 61 cm square x 2” 5 cm thick pillow forms at Amazon
Round Nesting Baskets
Three round nesting baskets knit bottom up with 2 strands of worsted weight yarn in garter stitch for texture and strength. Sizes Height 3", 4", 5". Great for storing small items or as plant pot cozies. Designed by Heather Pelletier for Handknit Hugs
Cotton Sun Hat
Great knit hat for keeping the sun off your face while you're gardening. Wire in the brim gives this hat structure to keep out the sun in this design by Kim Hamlin. Sizes Adult S/M, M/L
Garden Peg or Pin Bag
Garden themed storage bag for clothes pins, pegs, and other items, decorated with butterfly, bird, flowers, ladybird, snail, and spider on a marled landscape. Also would make a fun purse or storage for a child's room. Perfect use for scrap and leftover yarn. Size 12 inches wide x 10 inches high. Designed by Linda Moorhouse. May only be free for a limited time.
Garden Clog Socks
Simple easy to memorize ankle socks for wearing with clogs or other low rise shoes. They are cast on toe-up and feature a simple short rolled cuff. 3 sizes Small (US 5-6), Medium (US 7-8), Large (US 9-10). Uses 1 skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Stevens.
Whimsy Kerchief
This kerchief is a great way to keep your hair from straying as you garden or play outside. The eyelet lace helps keep your head cool, too. This kerchief comes with two options – plain mesh or zigzag (shown). Designed by Magistra Lanam Amat. Pictured project by BrookeH
Sit-upon Outdoor Seating
This sit-upon portable mat will keep you warm and dry when you sit on rough rocks while hiking, damp ground while gardening, or stadium seats. Rolls up compatcly to fit neatly in backbacks or carryalls. Knit in a ribbed cable with a rugged worsted wool, which yields a dense, reversible, and doubly-thick fabric. Add an oilcloth backing to make it waterproof. Designed by Hanna Breetz
More Free Patterns
Square Basket in 2 sizes
Baskets for storage, decoration, or to hide plant pots knit in the round with slipped stitch edges. 2 sizes Height: 4.7 (5.5) inches (12 (14) cm). Uses 1 skein of the recommended Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Sys Fredens for Hobbii.
Tree Cozy & Nest
Nest for knitted birds or other animals is perfect for yarn bombing or party decorations or just for fun. Great stashbuster! Bird in pattern looks like it is Chubby Chirps by Rebecca Danger and I've included that link below. Designed by Genevra Lee. Pictured projects by designer and Fireweed553.
- Get the free TREE COZY knitting pattern
- Get the free CHUBBY CHIRPS BIRD knitting pattern
- See more Bird Knitting Patterns
Lacey Plant Pot Holder
4 row repeat lace plant cozy for hanging pots. The holder uses less than a ball of crochet cotton. Designed by Dorcas Pennyfather.
Melon Bra
Give your garden melons and other plants support to keep them off the ground with this easy melon bra cozy. Size: 4 to 5 inches square. Great stashbuster! Designed by Rich Hoyer.
Plant Pot Cosy
Plant pot cover with a leaf lace motif. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Dayana Krawchuk for Rowan.
Wheel Decoration
Upcycle a bicycle tire and wheel to create a beautiful decoration for your home or garden. Perfect for cycling fans. Designed by Anne Ørskov for Hobbii as part of the Tour de France collection.
Ruffled Flowerpot Cozy
Plant pot cover knit from the top down, the ruffles are attached as you go. Once the bottom has been completed, the top edge is trimmed with I-cord and then felted. Perfect for gift plants or holiday decor. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Linda Taylor.
Flower Children
These flower toys are fanciful sprites that live in your garden. Quick and easy knit with fun pops of spring colors. The petals around their heads are versatile, so you could create an entire entourage of Children where no two look alike! They make great gifts for your favorite gardener. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Rebecca Olson.
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.
Knitter's Project Bag and Hat
Tote bag with a garden theme of flowers and matching hat. Great stashbuster! Designed by Deborah Tomasello.
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. Web version is free.
- Get the free Herringbone knitting pattern
- Get the free Lattice knitting pattern
- Get the free Jute Stitch knitting pattern
- Get the free Garter Stitch knitting pattern
- Get the free Stockinette knitting pattern
- Buy the pdfs
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
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.
Gardener's Mitts
Keep your hands warm while taking photos, gardening, and other outdoor activities with these easy cozy and functional fingerless mitts with a basketweave texture on the front with a garter stitch palm. Uses 1 skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Yarn and Thyme Designs.
Patterns for Purchase
Roly Poly Pot Cozy
No longer free. Plant pot sleeve stacks tightly knitted welts one by one using just 5 grams of worsted weight yarn per welt. Make as few or as many welts as you wish! Great stashbuster! Designed by Yarn Treats.
Daisy Hat
Sun hat wide brim knit flat. Designed by Woolly Wormhead. DK weight yarn.
Terrarium Sling
Knit in simple stockinette stitch, this plant sling will hold a bowl planter or round terrarium and showcase the gorgeous greenery inside. 2 strands of Worsted weight yarn held together. Designed by Erin Black. One of the 24 patterns in Designer Knit Home
Bloom Hanging Basket
Knit plant pot cozy measures measures (4"x 12" circumference), perfect for 4.7" plant pots. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Peony Knits.
Merilin Summer Hat
Sun hat with mesh and lace crown and wide brim.
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
See more pics and get Knitting In the Sun book on Amazon (Kindle and Prime Available)- Or get the book on Alibris
Elli Summer Hat
Sun hat with lace crown and wide brim.
Wavesong Chair Pad
This chair pad is knit in garter stitch and a great stash buster!
A Belt for Colorwork
Though originally intended to hold yarn, I think this would be great for carrying gardening items or colletcting eggs. Ingenious knit belt with pockets to help keep yarn skeins separate when you are knitting intarsia or other colorwork. Knit flat utilising only basic skills. It features 5 roomy pockets (though you can easily add more), 3 belt straps and a waist strap (not shown in sample pictures). Designed by Asimina Saranti. DK weight yarn
Stitch a Garden Book
11 Easy-to-Knit Decor Knitting Patterns with floral or botanical theme including Sunflower Coasters, Flower Mug Cozy, Cactus Pincushion, Sachet Bag, Cactus Garden & Hanger, Felted Bowl & Vase, Table Runner, Bouquet. All are great projects to use up leftover yarn! As an added bonus, all are rated Easy! Available in ebook or paperback. Designed by Andi Javori
Sloth Plant Hanger
Adorable Syvia the Sloth is plant pot cozy hanger will comfortable hold a generic small planter from the store (11 cm diameter and 10 cm tall). This pattern is great as a stash buster, using about half a skein of DK or worsted weight yarn. Designed by Magda Celejewski of HappyCarrotDesigns.
