Knitting patterns for Halloween, Pumpkin Day, Black Cat Day, World Kangaroo Day, Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary, World Octopus Day, National Handbag Day, I Love Yarn Day, and other October celebrations. Most of the patterns are free. Updated 9/28/26
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Free Patterns
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pink Ribbon Socks
Socks that feature the pink ribbon international symbol of Breast cancer awareness. Knit cuff down with an afterthought heel. Charts & written instructions are included. Designed by Tea Bercek.
Squirrel Awareness Month
Nutty Holiday Squirrels
Adorable squirrel toys or ornaments wearing bows and carrying acorns and baskets. All knit flat on two needles. Size Height: 10cm/4". DK weight yarn. Designed by MurisKnits.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Squirrel Knitting Patterns
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Bat Appreciation Month
Dancing Batty Shawl
This version of a bat lace shawl includes options for the lace edging, number of bats, and adding nupp ears and bead eyes to the bats. Available in English and German. Designed by Meta Libenter. Pictured projects by bethanyh and 2bev
National Pumpkin Spice Day October 1
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pocket sized fall coffee toy knit flat with cream created from i-cord either knit on a french knitter or you could knit on needles. Designed by Jenny Church
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Pumpkin Spice Knitting Patterns
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International Coffee Day October 1
Must Have Coffee Cloth
Dish or wash cloth for coffee lovers with a coffee mug and a motto Must Have Coffee in knit and purl stitches. Designed by Louise Sarrazin. Aran weight yarn.
- Get the free Must Have Coffee knitting pattern
- See Coffee Lover Knitting Patterns
- Read more about International Coffee Day
Raccoon Appreciation Day October 1
Raccoon Sweater
Baby pullover with raccoon on front and button fastening in back. Knit flat. Sizes 3 months to 24 months. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Katia. Available in English and Spanish
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Raccoon Knitting Patterns
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Peanuts Anniversary October 2
Charlie B
The Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schulz made its first appearance October 2, 1950. Doll softie inspired by the beloved comics character stands 15” tall, knitted flat with simple charts for the zig-zags included in the written pattern. Designed by Sara Hall.
Guardian Angel Day October 2
Knitter's Guardian Angel
Official Guardian Angel feast day. This knitted picture features an angel wearing a dress and apron and holding her knitting with a patchwork background of garter stitch squares. Knitted out of oddments of DK weight yarn. Size 20 x 24 cm / 8" x 10". Country Angel Quilt designed by Frankie Brown.
Plaidurday October 3
Plaid Field Mitts
Fingerless mitts with buffalo plaid pattern in stranded colorwork. Designed by Kristen McLaren. Sport weight yarn.
National Badger Day October 6
Miss Barlow Badger
Cute and cuddly animal toy measuring approx 30cm from nose to tip of tail. Designed with babies and small children in mind, this badger requires no hard parts for the features. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jem Weston.
National LED Light Day October 7
Knitted Fairy Lights
On October 7, 2014, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano, and Shuji Nakamura for Light Emitting Diodes. Use LED String Lights or fairy lights as "yarn" and knit into a wall hanging or add to other projects following pattern by Leila Raven.
World Octopus Day October 8
Octopus Poncho and Octopus Dog Sweater
Create matching or individual octopus costumes for kids and pets. Poncho with hood and tentacles in sizes to fit about 2-5 years. Dog sweater with hood and tentacles sized for S (M) Finished Neck Circumference About 13 (15) in. (33 (38) cm) Finished Chest About 16 (19) in. (40.5 (48.5) cm). Designed by Lion Brand Yarn.
- Get the free PONCHO knitting pattern
- Get the free DOG SWEATER knitting pattern
- See more Octopus Knitting Patterns
I Love Yarn Day Oct 10
Heart of Yarn Dishcloth
This dishcloth or afghan block displays your love of yarn with a heart created of wound yarn with a strand coming from the original yarn ball. You could also use this motif in other projects like sweaters, blankets, and more. Great gift for knitters! Nr. 716 Heart of yarn 65 stitches designed by Lotte Nielsen.
National Handbag Day Oct 10
Viking Handbag
This purse features 3 cable patterns. Designed by Karen S. Lauger who says it is a good first cable project. Pictured project by athreena who added side gussets and a button flap. Available in English and Danish.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Handbag Knitting Patterns
- Read more about National Handbag Day
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy October 12
Don't Panic Socks
A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams was published in London on October 12 in 1979. Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy inspired socks with Don't Panic and 42. The designer used duplicate stitch for the colorwork but you could also use other colorwork. Designed by Catherine Wadle. Fingering weight yarn.
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Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary October 14
Hunny Bear Hat
Winnie-the-Pooh was first published 100 years ago on October 14, 1926. This baby hat was inspired by the Winnie the Pooh book character. Sizes Newborn - 4 years. Great newborn baby photo prop or Halloween costume. Aran weight yarn. Hunny Bear Hat designed by Wendy Prager Goeckner
National Fossil Day October 14
Trilobite Hat
For fossil lovers, here's a hat featuring a trilobite in relief in cable design. Designed by Hannah Mason for Knitty. Aran weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Cable Hat Knitting Patterns
- Read more about National Fossil Day
International Sloth Day October 17
Sloth
Sloth plushie knitted in one piece - modular, so joining on parts as you go. Size Approx. 15cm/ 6in tall long. Designed by Claire Garland. Sport weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Sloth Knitting Patterns
- Read more about International Sloth Day
Wonder Woman Oct 21
Wonder Woman Wrap
Wonder Woman first appeared 85 years ago in All Star Comics #8, published October 21, 1941. This amazing shawl by Carissa Browning is perfect for the Wonder Woman in all of us. When wrapped, it’s a stunning graphic shawl to protect your secret identity but open it up and you reveal your super powers. Span: 86 inches Height at center: 22 inches
National Croc Day Oct 23
Croc Socks
Crocs debuted at a Fort Lauderdale boat show in October 2002. These simple easy to memorize ankle socks are designed to wear with Crocs, 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.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Ankle Socks Knitting Patterns
- Read more about National Croc Day
World Kangaroo Day October 24 and Winnie the Pooh October 14
Roo
Baby kangaroo joey toy inspired by A A Milne’s Winnie the Pooh stories and Ernest Shepard’s illustrations. Knitted flat with minimal seams. Finished size Approx. 10cm/ 4in tall. Designed by Claire Garland. DK weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Kangaroo Knitting Patterns
- Read more about World Kangaroo Day
World Pasta Day Oct 25
Spaghetti and Meatball Scarf
Fun simple pattern with i-cord pasta and pompom meatballs. Phototutorial included. Designed by Penolopy Bulnick.
Punk for a Day Oct 25
My Mohawk Hat
Let your inner punk out with this novel variation on the earflap hat with a mohawk made from unraveled strands of bulky yarn. Designed by Jackie Jaquette
National Pumpkin Day Oct 26
The Great Pumpkin Floor Pouf
This floor pillow or ottoman is perfect for your fall celebrations like Halloween and Thanksgiving because it's shaped like a giant pumpkin you can sit on. Knit in jumbo yarn. Designed by Sandi Rosner for Premier Yarns. Approximately 14” tall x 20” diameter.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Couture Jazz Yarn Rust by Premier Yarns at Amazon
- Read more about National Pumpkin Day
- See more Pumpkin Knitting Patterns
National Black Cat Day October 27
Black Cat Shawl
Stranded colorwork shawl by Susanne Ljung features cat silhouettes with pawprint border. The English version of the pattern is at the bottom of the page, under the Swedish version.
Nightmare Before Christmas October 29
Jack Skellington
The classic holiday movie Nightmare Before Christmas movie opened in theaters 33 years ago on October 29, 1993. Knit this doll inspired by the Nightmare Before Christmas character. Designed by Sunshyne Leland. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured project by marico.
World Lemur Day October 30
Lemur Love Sweater
Child's sweater with lemur design across front and back. Written for one size but adjustable. DK weight yarn. Designed by Erna de Groot. Available in English and Dutch
National Wicked Day October 30
Magical Besties
The musical Wicked debuted on Broadway on October 30, 2003. These green witch and pink witch dolls inspired by Wicked characters. DK weight yarn. Size 7 inches including crown/hat. Web version is free. Designed by Louise Bollanos for Handy Little Me.
National Candy Corn Day October 30
Candy Corn Cocoon and Cap
Dress up baby trick or treaters in this easy cozy snuggle sack for Halloween from Red Heart Yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Snuggle Sack Knitting Patterns
- Read more about National Candy Corn Day
Halloween October 31
Dracula Hat or Treat Bag
Vampire themed hat with face, ears, and wings. It also can be used as a treat bag by turning upside down. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Katia. A kit is also available.
Patterns for Purchase
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Knitting for a Cure
Free with Kindle Unlimited.
18 designs with cancer awareness ribbon motifs including shawl, hat, headband, fingerless gloves, scarf, teapot cozy, hot water bottle cover, pillow, lap throw, sachets, bookmark, card, and more. The patterns feature cancer awareness ribbon motifs in lace or cables.
Squirrel Awareness Month
Squirrel Throw Blanket
Blanket knit in two colors, half in crisscross stitch lace and half in solid color with large squirrel motif. Designed by Midknits.
Bat Appreciation Month
Bats Sweater
Bats fly across the bodice of this pullover sweater. Sizes 28" to 60". Perfect for fans of Batman, vampires, Halloween, or just bats in general. Designed by knatalieknits
See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
National Pumpkin Spice Day October 1
Pumpkin Spice Scarf
Cable scarf inspired by the swirls of a Pumpkin Spice Latte. Both visual chart and written instructions. Medium weight yarn. Designed by PalafoxiaComfort.
Guardian Angel Day October 2
Angels Around Us Cardigan and Matching Blanket
Cardigan sweater in baby and child sizes with a lace angel on the back. Matching baby blanket features a border of angels. Cardigan – Sizes: Newborn (3 mo, 6 mo, 12 mo, 2, 4, 6). DK weight yarn. Designed by CielosCloset
Raccoon Appreciation Day October 1
Raccoon
Plush Raccoon stuffie approximately 12.5cm (5") tall. Great baby photo prop. Sport weight yarn. Designed by ClarasCritterCrew
National LED Light Day October 7
Love and Light
Heart decoration ornament knit with LED fairy lights. Use inside or outside wherever love is needed. Great idea for weddings or Valentine's day party or anyone who needs a little extra love and light. 2 sizes Small Heart 9 inches [23 cm] high Large Heart 12 inches [30.5 cm] high. Love and Light designed by Laura Nelkin and Jen Hohenboken.
World Octopus Day October 8
Octopus Hat
Let an octopus hug your head with this fun hat. Tentacles and eyes are knit separately and then sewn onto hat body. Two adult sizes, a snug fit and a more relaxed fit. Designed by KnitsByWest. Super bulky weight yarn.
Wonder Woman Oct 21
Wonder Woman Doll
Superhero toy inspired by Wonder Woman. Knit in the round. Size: 10 1/2 inch doll. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Made By Devrie
World Kangaroo Day October 24
Josie and Roo
Roo the Kangaroo toy softie with baby Josie in pocket. And, for extra fun, the baby joey is a finger puppet! FINISHED SIZE: The kangaroo is 24cm tall (sitting) and the joey is 8cm tall. All pieces are knitted flat on straight knitting needles. You will need to cast on and off, knit, purl, work increases and decreases, and sew seams. DK weight yarn.
National Pumpkin Day Oct 26
Autumnal Pumpkin Squash Wreath
Fall themed wreath with knit leaves, pumpkins, and squash, all knit flat. Approx. 8” tall (without ears). DK weight yarn. Designed by Felicity Jane.
Nightmare Before Christmas October 29
Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Knitting Guide
25 knitting patterns inspired by the characters of Tim Burton’s beloved classic: Jack Skellington, Sally, Dr. Finkelstein, Zero, Oogie Boogie, the Mayor, Sandy Claws, and more, including sweaters, shawls, mittens, socks, hats, cowls, plus toys, blankets, and home decor.
