Free knitting patterns for pirate costumes, toys, jolly roger, and skull and crossbones motifs.. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/18/25
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Free Patterns
Pirate Pete
Cuddly pirate doll with bandana, striped shirt, and peg leg knit flat. Great for scrap yarn. No size given but based on gauge I'm guessing about 12"/30cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sophie Jordan
Baby Beard
Fun and versatile costume beard so your child can dress up as a pirate, Santa Claus, a leprechaun, historical figure, and more. Great for Halloween! Sizes: Baby and Toddler. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Billy and Baa. Note that pattern is for beard only. If you want a knit eyepatch and/or hat, see later in this post.
Pirates and Parrot Finger Puppets
Easy puppets fit to be your best mateys. Great for scrap yarn. Size: 8.5cm (3in) tall by 5.5cm (2in) wide. DK weight yarn. Designed by Angela Turner
Pirate Captain Octopus
The cuddliest octopus in the seven seas includes a pirate hat, eyepatch, and pegleg. Finished size: 28cm/11 inches. Designed by Amanda Berry. DK weight yarn.
The Pirate Queen’s Booty Bag
Webwench’s reversible, double-knit, felted bag features a skull and crossbones.
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
Tricorn Hat
Laura Thomas & Heidi Waterhouse given instructions for your own hat to top off your pirate costume, nautical outfit, or fashion statement.
Ahoy Hat
Elizabeth Mautz-Redmann designed this hat inspired by a pirate’s kerchief headwrap with a detachable eye patch. Child and adult sizes.
A Felted Eye Patch
Designed by Jen Kubeck
Pork Belly
Friendly pirate pig in striped shirt and eyepatch. Size 13" tall. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Nancy Anderson.
More Free Patterns
Very Scary Pullovers
Halloween themed children's sweaters, one with a skull and crossbones and the other with a jack o'lantern face. Sizes 2 yrs to 8 yrs. Designed by Bernat. Worsted weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Frothy Roger Bag
Fun little pirate pouch with Jolly Roger skull and crossbones that you can use as a soap sachet or treasure bag. Sport weight yarn. Designed by decor filum.
Skull and Bones Baby Beanie
Hat for your little pirate with a skull and crossbones in intarsia on a striped background inspired by a pirate's bandana. Designed by Ashlee Prisbrey. Worsted weight yarn.
Little Boats
Frankie Brown’s tiny sailboat is only10 cm tall (4 inches) but sturdy enough to stand on their own and hold a tiny crew.
Skull and Crossbones Dishcloth
Skull and crossbones in knit and purl for cloths, afghan blocks, or other projects. Designed by Miriam Giles. Pictured project by tiggershark
Skull and Crossbones Cushion Cover
Pillow decorated with intarsia pirate skull design. Size 21” square. Designed by Clare Doornbos of Natty Knits
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Ski Skulls
Scarlet Taylor designed this chullo style ski hat for Red Heart.
Mini Skull and Crossbones Tote
Felted clutch bag with handle and intarsia motif. Designed by Adrian Bizilia. Pictured project by jaknit
Pirate Bootie Baby Set
This matching set of baby hat and booties feature a skull motif that can be worked in intarsia, fair isle, or duplicate stitch. Designed by Patricia Lillie. Pictured project by bluenail
Jolly Roger Poncho
This poncho features a skull and crossbones motif in intarsia. Designed by Nicky Epstein. Quick knit in super bulky yarn.
Skull Baby Jumper Dress
A cute baby jumper with a skull motif knit from the bottom up. Designed by Malia Mae for 6 months to 1 yr.. Pictured project by dubeau-papillon
Algormortis Teapot Cozy
Vanessa Carter’s skull and crossbones cozy is perfect for pirates, Halloween, or just when you want to make a statement.
Pirate Bookscarf
Double knit reversible bookmark featuring a skull and crossbones motif. Designed by Sandra Jäger. The chart can also be used for other colorwork projects. Pictured project by PixelBamf
Pirate Mittens
Mittens featuring skull and crossbones colorwork designed by Adrian Bizilia. Pictured project by HedvigHandarbetar
We Call Them Pirates
Adrian Bizilia’s beanie hat features skull and crossbones motifs in stranded colorwork.
Patterns for Purchase
Pirate Boat Sweater and Finger Puppets by Jane Burns
No longer free. Toys and clothes combine in this easy pattern for child sized sweater with a ship-shaped pocket riding colorwork waves and separate finger puppets knit flat. To fit ages: 2-11 years old. Designed by Jane Burns. DK weight yarn.
Treasure Island Pirates Toy Play Set
Instructions to knit two pirates (the Captain with their parrot, and Ship’s Mate wearing an eye patch), a treasure island, treasure chest, and log raft with a Jolly Roger flag. Size: The dolls are 10cm/4 inchs tall. These toys are knit flat on two needles, predominantly in stockinette stitch, with increases and decreases for shaping. Designed by Amanda Berry. DK weight yarn.
A Pirate's Tale Sweater
Top-down colorwork pullover sweater worked seamlessly in the round with stranded designs of skull and crossbones, waves, and other pirate motifs. Age sizes 4 (6, 8, 10, 12) years old. Designed by Upon a Yarn Designs. Aran weight yarn.
Sassy Skull Blanket
Cable blanket with cable skull motif. Written instructions and charts. Size 105 x 195 cm. Designed by Jane James Knitwear. 2 strands of sport weight yarn held together to get worsted weight.
Pirate Panda Amigurmi
Amy Gaines designed this plush toy bear 9 inches long.
Pirate Doll Costume
One of 25 costumes for 18 inch dolls in Enchanted Knits for Dolls by Nicky Epstein
