Knitting patterns inspired by extraordinary women. Updated 7/4/26
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Free Patterns
You Can Do It Afghan
Inspired by the iconic poster, this throw blanket features Rosie the Riveter on the front and You Can Do It on the back. Front and back are knit separately and sewn together. About 50 x 59 in. (127 x 150 cm). Designed by Susan Reckford
Tiny Frida Kahlo
Small pocket-sized doll styled after the artist Frida Kahlo who was born on July 6, 1907. Knit flat with shawl, skirt, and flower braid in her hair. Size 12cm / 5 inches tall in scraps of DK weight yarn. Designed by The Knitting Student.
What Would Frida Wear Tee
Inspired by Frida Kahlo’s traditional Tehuantepec-style Mexican tops, this knitted tee features a basketweave texture framing a colorful central panel of geometric mosaic knit designs and Latvian braids. Sizes XS to 3X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Donna Druchunas for Knitty.
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Caring Nurse Doll
Doll dress and hat inspired by historical Red Cross nurse's uniforms. Knit it to fit your 18” (45.7 cm) doll. Designed by Red Heart
Frida's Bag
The iconic artist was born on July 6, 1907. Tote bag inspired by Frida's self-portraits and photos knit in stranded colorwork. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Dorothée Moulé.
Patterns for Purchase
Rosie the Riveter
Inspired by the iconic poster honoring the hard-working women of the Home Front who pitched in during World War II, this doll costume includes practical factory coveralls rolled up at the cuffs and cheerful bandana. Sized for 18 inch dolls. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by By Tale or History.
Harriet Tubman
Inspired by the heroine who led many to safety on the Underground Railroad and fought for the abolition of slavery and woman's suffrage, this Harriet Tubman costume for 18 inch dolls includes an overcoat, boots, and supply pouch for her rescue work and a smart two-piece suit in Union blue, accented with a snowy white neck cloth for her public speaking role. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by By Tale or History.
Florence Nightingale Tea Cosy
Originally designed as a teapot cover, I think this would be easy to convert to a doll by stuffing and closing the side seams. The the revered mother of nursing is portrayed in wearing blue dress, apron, lace cap, with her iconic lantern held high. DK weight yarn. Designed by TeaCosyFolk
Florence Nightingale and WWI Red Cross Nurse
Historical nurse dolls knit flat. Florence Nightingale carries her iconic lantern and the Red Cross Nurse is in historical re-creation of their uniform. Size 18cm /7” tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Joanna Marshall
