Knitting patterns for your favorite animal companions including dog sweaters, cat beds, toys, and more. Updated 10/11/24.
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Free Patterns
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 Circle Stitch Knit Sofa Saver Pet Blanket designed by Red Heart. Aran weight yarn.
Easy Pet Bed
Easy pet bed or floor pillow knit flat with a 4 row repeat. Perfect for dogs, cats, and people. Sizes Approx 36" [91.5 cm] square. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
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.
Pet Couch Cover
Give your furry friends a stylish place to sit and protect your furniture from pet hair and stains with these handy covers! It features an easy to memorize knit and purl diamond pattern. Embroidery stitches give a dash of color to the pillow edge. Designed by Lena Skvagerson. It works up quickly in Bulky weight yarn. Featured in Knit and Crochet Now. There's also a crochet version!
- Get the free knitting pattern at Annie's for free registration
- Get the free crochet pattern
- Buy the video class for this pattern and 2 other patterns for $3.99
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.
Striped Dog Coat
Keep your very good boi cozy and cute in this coat with colar and cuffs. 4 sizes from S to XL. Recommended yarn Heat Wave is activated by daylight to generate warmth. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart.
Rainbow Dog Sweater
Striped dog sweater in 3 sizes with ribbled sleeves and edging. Designer says this is an easy pattern for those of you who are advanced beginner level, and the techniques you will need to know are knit, purl, k2tog and m1. Designed by Louise Bollanos. Bulky weight yarn. Web version is free.
Custom-Fit Dog Sweater
Wendy Bernard shows knitters a quick and easy way to whip up a personalized sweater for your dog using two knitted rectangles. The sweater can be customized for any size dog. Perfect stash-buster. Pattern and instructional video class available for free with a free trial at Creativebug.
Matching Shawls for You and Your Pet
This makes me smile every time I look at it. For the humans - a triangle shaped asymmetric shawl or kerchief-style scarf in garter stitch with bold decorative lace edge for humans. For dogs, cats, or other small sidekicks - a matching decorative kerchief or cowl to fit dogs, cats, or other small sidekicks. Knit as a set or either one separately. SMASH and PUNY designed by Rebeka Darylin
Fetch Dog Toy
Bone-shaped dog toy that many Ravelrers say their dogs love. Pictured projects by the designer, KnitterGonnaKnit who added squeakers and had to knit two because her dogs wouldn't share, and yuki77 who enlarged the pattern 3 times to create a bone shaped pillow. Designed by Kris Knits who advises that you don't leave with pets unattended because the toys can be chewed apart. Aran weight yarn.
Paw Cozy
Keep your hands warm and your doggie pal close by on cold weather walks with this mitten that fully encloses your hand and a retractable dog leash handle. Designed by Michelle Malach for Knitty.
More Free Patterns
SuperDog Cooling Cape
This cotton cape is the perfect summer accessory to protect your pet from the sun and wind while keeping her cool and comfortable. The cape features an intarsia pawprint superhero emblem. Sizes Toy, Small, Medium, Large. Designed by Elizabeth Lawson.
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.
Roxy Dog Shrug
This stylish puppy bolero sweater is worked flat in one piece and then seamed at the legs. Designed by Sari Strand. Pictured projects by clairterese and mprice. 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
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get plastic tubing on Amazon
- See more Beginner Knitting Patterns
Doggie Poo Bag Pouch
Knit a pretty dog poo-bag dispenser pouch from leftover sock yarn. It takes about 10 grams of sock yarn and holds one roll of pick-up bags with a little room leftover for doggie treats. Great fundraising item for rescue organizations or shelters. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Kathy Glaes. Pictured project by Arielluria
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.
Dalek Pet Sweater
Doctor Who inspired dog sweater can be adapted for cats, too. Designed by Peach Kraft. Pictured projects by nerdylittlepinup and dbrigley
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
Biscuits & Bones Dog Coat
Cable turtleneck dog sweater features a variation of the hugs and kisses cable pattern to look like doggy treats. Sizes XS-XL (chest 10-30″/25.5-76 cm). Designed by Patons
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Patons Decor Yarn on Amazon
- See more Hugs and Kisses Knitting Patterns
Small Puppy Sweater
This tiny dog sweater is an easy project to knit, taking about an hour in chunky yarn. Designed by Louise Bollanos
TARDIS Dog Sweater
These Doctor Who inspired dog costume is designed for small dogs but comes with instructions for adapting to other sizes. Designed by Cináed Langley
Rainbow Dog Sweater
Striped sweater in 4 sizes to fit your pooch: Chest measurement 14 (18, 22, 26)”.
- Get the free knitting pattern at the web archive
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Caron Simply Soft Brites yarn on Amazon
Pirate Dog Coat
I-Matey Dog Coat features a skull and crossbones intarsia motif. Sizes Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large Designed by Bernat Design Studio. Pictured project by naharbeit
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Bernat Satin Solids yarn on Amazon
- See more Pirate Knitting Patterns
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
Perfect Fit Pet Sweater
No longer free. This simple sweater design comes with calculations to make any size XXXS to XXXL and beyond, and can be adjusted for any shape. Originally designed with dogs in mind, it has been used for other pets including cats, lambs, bunnies, and guinea pigs. The sweater is worked top-down, seamless, in the round. Stitches are then picked up for bottom border and sleeves. Pattern available in English, Spanish, Russian, French, Greek. Designed by JL Johnson. Pictured projects by LittleSparrow11, yarnoverthemoon, hammyclaire, hellostephoo, Menchi89, and, folktale.
Dog Costumes
A variety of individual dog hoods, masks, hats, and costumes for Halloween or fun any time including Cthulhu, Unicorn, Raggedy Ann wig, Dinosaur, and Bee. Designed by LuckyFoxKnits. The designer also sells finished hats.
- Get the Cthulhu Dog Hood knitting pattern on Etsy
- Get the Unicorn Dog Hood knitting pattern on Etsy
- Get the Raggedy Ann Dog Hat knitting pattern on Etsy
- Get the Dinosaur Dog Hood knitting pattern on Etsy
- Get the Bee Dog Costume knitting pattern on Etsy
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
Pet Snuggler Beds or Cushions
This unusual design will work as a pet bed or as a child's cushion. Available designes include cat, dog, rabbit, and Sanat. Dimensions : Approximately 60cm from toe to toe. Inner cushion 25cm diameter. Outer ring approx. 44cm diameter. Requires basic knitting skills. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Knitting by Post
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.
TARDIS Pet Hut
Doctor Who inspired police box for your furry companion or K-9. Finished size is 16″x 16″x 16″. Designed by KirBearCreations
Dog Backpack
Give your pup its own backpack to carry essentials like bags or toys. Designed by TheMailoDesign
Harness-Friendly Dog Sweater
This sweater is designed to look sleek with or without a harness. There is a hole hidden by the cowl for a harness. Sizes: To fit dogs with a girth of 15” (18” 22”, 26”, 30”). Designed by Jacqueline Cieslak of The Stitch Between
