Knitting patterns for your cat including cat sweaters, toys, beds, and more. Updated 8/7/26
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Free Patterns
Itty Bitty Kitty Blanky
Reversible blanket for your pet cat or dog knit with an easy chevron texture. Designed by Natalie Marshall. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured project by Snowsheep
Sofa Saver Pet Blanket
Pamper your pet and protect your furniture with this easy blanket with cushion. The blanket is knit with an easy circle texture design and pillow is added later. So if you just want to knit the blanket for a baby or lapghan, you can just knit the blanket without the pillow. Circle Stitch Knit Sofa Saver Pet Blanket designed by Red Heart. Aran weight yarn.
Bebe Kitty Sweater
This cat sweater uses 2x2 ribbing to make it stretchy and form-fitting but gentle so that it is both comfortable for the cat and stays on. Designed by Michelle Awh. Worsted weight yarn.
Pretty Kitty Bed
Pet bed for dogs or cats that you could also use as a basket. Optional removable liner for the kitty bed to create a comfy layer for kitty that's easy to remove and launder. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Houndstooth Sweater
Cat and dog sweater in stranded colorwork. Designed by Karen Roman. Aran weight yarn. Pictured project by SarahMade.
Junebug's Kitty Bed
A round, high-sided, felted wool pet bed for cats or small dogs. Features a welt at the base to keep its shape, and tall sturdy sides for privacy and coziness. Designed Wendy Engstrom. Pictured projects by TheFurmiKnitter and firegirlpj who has notes on using short rows to create the higher back. Rated easy by Ravelrers.
Traffic Cones
These traffic cone softies are a great use for scrap yarn – especially orange – and can be used as human or cat toys. Designed by Sarah Jenkins. Pictured projects by Csorrels805. Rated easy by Ravelrers.
Cat Tunnel
Long slouchy tunnel knit in the round with plastic tubing inserted to keep the mouth open. Size is easily customizable. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. The designer Clarice Asquith says the pattern is suitable for beginners who can knit in the round. Pictured projects by ShyFox777 and geepgal
More Free Patterns
Pet Bed
Easy pet bed for dogs or cats knit flat in garter stitch with the bottom shaped with short rows. Sizes Small, Medium, and Large. Rated easy by designer. Quick knit with 2 strands of Super Bulky weight yarn held together. Designed by Bernat.
Bouncy Door Hanger Cat Toy
Worked flat in one piece. The ball end is stuffed with polyester fiberbill or waste yarn and a jingle bell, and sewn shut. Finished length is about 24”; ball is about 5” in circumference. Designed by Sheila Ralston who also has a pattern for a 2 Cat Under Door Toy on her page. Pictured project by aliknits1509 who crocheted the ball instead of knitting it.
Catnip Baby Blanket
Lace baby blanket knit with an all over leaf design in a 16 row repeat. Size Approx. 91 cm / 36 inches square. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Alex - Butchcrafts
Well Tempered Fish Cat Toy
Versatile little fish that can be used as a cat toy or human hot-and-cold pack. Knit flat and fill with catnip, dry lentils, gel pack, or other pliable filling. Size 5 inches in Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sandra Ronca.
Knit or Crochet Under Door Two-Cat Toy
Created by Sheila Ralston to help socialize a foster kitten with her other cats, this is a clever toy designed with 2 balls attached by an i-cord for 2 cats to play with. Thread the i-cord under a door as intended or just leave out and watch the fun. The two balls are worked flat and connected by a length of i-cord, worked all in one piece. About 10” long. Add jingle bells to the ball stuffing for extra fun. Pictured projects by plashus, laurenwaterloo, and nesshawk.
- Get the free knitting pattern - scroll down the page past the door hanger for these patterns
- See the Ravelry page
Gruesome Knitted Eyeballs
Quick project for cat toys. Perfect for Halloween fun. Designed by Mary Jane Mucklestone. Pictured project by theneedletree
Catnip Bunnies
Great for leftover yarn, these bunnies designed by Selina Kyle are easy to make and practically seamless. Though designed to be filled with catnip they could also be used as sachets, bean bags, or tiny toys.
Download the free pattern at Ravelry
Dalek Pet Sweater
Doctor Who inspired dog sweater can be adapted for cats, too. Designed by Peach Kraft. Pictured projects by nerdylittlepinup and dbrigley
Snuggles Project
If your pets have everything they need, consider knitting a security blanket or bed for a shelter animal through the Snuggles Project to give these animals a little warmth and love while they wait for their forever homes. It also calms them and reduces their anxiety. The Snuggles Project was founded in 1996 by Rae French and also has patterns for crochet and sewn blankets as well as knitting projects.
Patterns for Purchase
Cat Chaise Longue
Treat your cats like the royalty they know they are with this chaise longue/lounge style bed. Also would make a great doll bed or toy bed! Size approximately 17.5” (44 cm) wide by 13"(33 cm) deep by 12" (30.5 cm) high. DK weight yarn. Designed by SarahTaylorDesigner.
Knits for Kitties: 25 Knitting Patterns for Making Cat Toys
Toy knit designer Sara Elizabeth Kellner created this collection of cat toy patterns from dragonflies to rolling dice, crazy caterpillars and raccoon tails, including: There's a Mouse in the House, Jingle-bell Ball, Baby Bumblebee, Fish Out of Water, Snake in the Grass, Butterfly Kisses, Leaping Lizard, and more.
- See more pics and get the book on Amazon (digital or print edition)
- See more knitting patterns by Sara
Cat Cave
Cat hideway is an easy to read pattern, with step by step instructions and tips on how to knit, felt and shape this cosy cat den. Finished size: diameter - 14'', hight - 13'', suits large cats! Designed by UrsuleGaylardKnits
Knits for Pets
12 fun designs in Knits for Pets from Leisure Arts including Shark Cat Cave (15-inch high Shark with 18-inch diameter cushion), Dog’s Toy Ball (in small, medium, and large sizes), Cat’s Toy Fish, Santa dog coat, Trendy Turtleneck, A Walk in the Park, White Wrap, Blanket (in three sizes), and Bandana (in three sizes, for necks 8 to 24 inches). Designed by Sarah J. Green and Shelle Hendrix.
Grumpy Cat's Knitting Nightmares: More Than 15 Miserable Projects for You and Your Friends
Cute patterns for cats and their human companions including toys, cat bed, matching hat and scarf for cat and human, and more.
Cat Hoodie
Cat sweater with hood, which is mostly decorative. Though many Ravelrers reported their cats liking the sweater, few tolerated the hood pulled over their ears. Designed by Kristin Roach. Aran weight yarn.
