Sweater knitting patterns inspired by the garments worn by characters in movies and television shows. Most of these patterns make great sweaters without even knowing the original inspiration. Most patterns for free. Updated 9/22/23
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Free Patterns
Wednesday Check Vest
Inspired by the black and white vest and outfits worn by Wednesday Addams, this pullover vest features a bold and graphic checkerboard pattern. Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Red Heart.
Don’t Look Up Sweater
PHD Candidate is inspired by a sweater worn by Jennifer Lawrence in the Netflix movie, “Don’t Look Up”. Sizes Bust & hip circ - 35, 42, 48, 55, 62” (89, 106.5, 122, 139.5, 157.5cm). Designed by Hannah Mann.
Bruno's Poncho from Encanto
Hooded poncho inspired by the one worn by Bruno in Encanto. Knit sideways with hour glass motifs. Bulky weight yarn. More of a recipe than a detailed pattern. Designed by Amanda Karlsson. May only be free for a limited time.
Handsome Chris Pullover from Knives Out
Replica of the Knives Out cable sweater worn by Ransom, reverse engineered in 7 sizes with 2 sleeve width options. Sizes: XS, (S, M, L,) XL, 2XL, 3XL Chest circumference: 36, (40, 44, 48,) 52, 56, 60”. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Caryn Shaffer. Pictured project by Kammererknitsalot.
Rey Vest
Inspired by the Rey’s costume in the final scene of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this cardigan sweater designed by Soile Pyhänniska comes in English and Finnish.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Star Wars Inspired Knitting Patterns
- Shop for The Force Awakens merchandise and DVDs
She-Ra: Princess of Power Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover with intarsia design inspired by the costume of the 80s cartoon superhero. Sizes 36” and 40” (actual, finished bust) but could be easily adapted for other size patterns. Designed by Catherine Waterfield. DK weight yarn.
Harry Potter Inspired Hallows Cardigan
This handsome baby and child sized sweater was inspired by Ron Weasley's sweater in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1”. Sizes: 18-24mo( 2/4, 6/8, 10, 12). Designed by Melissa Metzbower. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured project by MummyWright. There's also an adult sized version for purchase.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the adult sized Hallows Pullover on Loveknitting
- See more Harry Potter Knitting Patterns
Sherlock – Dr. Watson’s Cabled Crew Neck Jumper
Amy Noelle Walker (MeldeBaggins on Ravelry) feplicates the cable sweater worn by John Watson in the Sherlock series. The pictured project is by adamsfrood42 who has additional notes
Love the sweater but don’t have the time for full-size project? Here’s one a teddy-bear sized version by shinysherlock. Finished chest: 15 inches (And maybe you could adapt for a baby? It’s about the size of a newborn.)
Neville Longbottom’s Sweater
Designed by Joannie Newsome after the sweater Neville wears in Deathly Hallows pt 2.
Twilight New Moon Bella Hooded Cardigan
Nancy Fry’s sweater is modeled after the hoodie worn by Bella in the movie New Moon. Available in Small, Medium and Large. Pictured project by SofieGranholm
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Firefly – Wash’s Sweater
Don Yarman recreated the cabled pullover sweater worn by the character Wash in two Firefly episodes — “Out of Gas” and “The Message.” Pictured project by dragonxser
Weasley Christmas Sweaters
Allison Hansel designed this sweater after the sweaters Mrs. Weasley made for her kids and Harry for Christmas in the first movie. Excerpted from Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter by Alison Hansel.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter
- Get the movie
- See more Harry Potter Inspired Knitting Patterns
I’m the Dude Jacket
Yarnspirations’ jacket inspired by the Big Lebowski features a fair isle pattern. Sizes from XS through 5XL.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get super bulky weight yarn for this pattern on Etsy
- See more Knitting Patterns for Men
Jane Austen Book Club – Mansifield Park Cardigan
This cable cardigan with shawl collar is Bethany Hait’s re-creation of the sweater that Maria Bello wears in in the movie The Jane Austen Book Club during the scenes in which the group is discussing Mansfield Park. Pictured project by Bryshamom
Twilight New Moon Bella Vest
Cambria Washington was inspired by the vest that Bella wore in Twilight New Moon.
Coraline’s Star Sweater
Jenn Jarvis created this person-sized version of Coraline’s sweater at the request of the Coraline movie team. Children’s sizes 6, 8 and 10 and Ladies sizes XS-XL (34-50”). Pictured project by ScienceKnitter
- Get the free knitting pattern at the Internet archive
- See the Ravelry page
- Watch Coraline and get merchandise on Amazon
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Fifth Doctor Who Sweater
Designed by Cullen Skinner after the sweater worn by Peter Davison for his first two seasons as the Fifth Doctor. Cullen states that it is stitch for stitch screen accurate.
Sherlock – John Watson’s Christmas Jumper
This sweater was inspired by John Watson’s Christmas sweater in A Scandal in Belgravia. The jumper’s fair-isle patterns from the original Icelandic sweater design. In adult and child sizes. Meretricious Sweater designed by Professor Fonz
Love the sweater but don’t have the time for full-size project?
Professor Fonz has created a hat and fingerless mitts with the same design.
Here’s a teddy-bear sized version by shinysherlock. Finished chest: 15 inches (And maybe you could adapt for a baby? It’s about the size of a newborn.)
Big Fish: Josephine’s Cardigan
Melissa Dominguez’s cabled sweater-coat with shawl collar was inspired by a sweater worn by the character
Josephine (played by Marion Cotillard) in the movie “Big Fish”. . Pictured project by GabiVonSchade
The Fog Sweater
Tiennie modeled this sweater after the one worn by the Nick Castle character played by Tom Welling in The Fog movie. Pictured project by FiveSticks
Wilderpeople Cat Sweater
This cat face pullover is shared by the costume designer for Taika Waititi’s 2016 comedy-adventure film Hunt for the Wilderpeople. It was worn by Bella, a kind-hearted foster mother and fearless pig hunter played by Rima Te Wiata. Bust size 26-28" to bust size 46-48". DK weight yarn. I've never seen this movie but it's gotten a great rating so I'm going to check it out.
Patterns for Purchase
Aimee Halterneck Top
If you love the Netflix smash hit Sex Education or if you just love halter tops, you'll love this new top from Made with Love by Tom Daley. Designed to accompany Season 4 of the show, this fabulous halterneck top is for Aimee, and is, as you would expect, a slinky little number that is perfect for parties! Sizes 32 to 58 inches / 81-147cm. DK weight yarn.
Madam Secretary Cardigan
Garter-stitch cocoon cardigan with dolman (batwing) sleeves that was inspired by a sweater worn by Téa Leoni in the tv series Madam Secretary. Designed by Carol Sunday. Sized to fit: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern
- See more Cocoon Cardigan Knitting Patterns
- Watch Madam Secretary or get DVDs at Amazon
The Big Lebowski Dude Cardigan
Knit a Dude sweater for everyone in the whole family from baby to grown-ups designed by Andrea Rangel, It’s worked entirely in the round so that the stranded color work never has to be worked on the wrong side, and finishing doesn’t require any seaming.
Farrah Fowler Cardigan
Inspired by scientist Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory, Top down, this long-sleeved v-neck sweater is knit top down with a simple yet interesting overall cable on the front and back. Sizes 33 (36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54)” bust. Designed by Mary Annarella. DK weight yarn.
Hunger Games – Huntress Cowl
Inspired by the cowl vest Katniss wore in Catching Fire. Designed by Karla Repperger.
The Matrix 2: Neo’s Sweater
Suss Cousins is a knitwear costume designer for movies. This pattern is the actual design that Neo wore in the second Matrix movie. To add the holes, use drop stitches. This is one of the designs in her book Hollywood Knits: Thirty Original Suss Designs Pictured project sansmerci
- Get Hollywood Knits: Thirty Original Suss Designs on Amazon
- Get Hollywood Knits on Alibris for as low as $1
Hallows Pullover
Inspired by Ron Weasley's sweater in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1”, this long sleeved pullover features cables and a henley style collar. Size: Finished chest sizes 38(42, 44, 50, 54) in/97(107,112,127,137) cm. Designed by Melissa Metzbower. Bulky weight yarn.
Scooby Doo Movie: Velma’s Sweater
Suss Cousins is a knitwear costume designer for movies. This pattern is the actual design for Velma’s swearter in the Scooby Doo movie. This is one of the designs in her book Hollywood Knits: Thirty Original Suss Designs Pictured project twiggyr
- Get Hollywood Knits: Thirty Original Suss Designs on Amazon
- Get Hollywood Knits on Alibris for as low as $1
Star Trek Uniform
One of the 43 patterns in Knitting It Old School. This sweater has a coordinated two-tone color combination for that clean, fleet uniform look with stand-up v-shaped ollars and long sleeves. Available for women and men.
- Get Knitting It Old School on Amazon (Kindle and Print available)
- Get Star Trek Uniform Pips on Amazon
- See more Star Trek Knitting Patterns
Serendipity: Kate’s Skating Cardigan
Suss Cousins is a knitwear costume designer for movies. This pattern is the actual design from Serendipity for the cardigan Kate Beckinsale wore in the skating rink scene. This is one of the designs in her book Hollywood Knits: Thirty Original Suss Designs Pictured project by Joyous
