Free knitting patterns for Star Trek Day, Talk Like a Pirate Day, Bear Necessities Month, Classical Music Month, Whole Grains Month, Piano Month, Mushroom Month, Sewing Month, Happy Cat Month, and other September celebrations. Most of the patterns are free. Updated 9/2/24
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Happy Cat Month Throne
Your cat will be the center of attention during Happy Cat Month with this stylish couch cover. The CATalyst Council proclaimed this Happy Cat Month to promote appreciation of companion cats and their health. Don't tell your cat, but this cover will also protect your furniture from pet hair and stains. Designed by Lena Skvagerson. Bulky weight yarn. There's also a crochet version!
- Get the free knitting pattern at Annie's for free registration
- Get the free crochet pattern
- See more Cat Friendly Knitting Patterns
- Read more about Happy Cat Month
Mushroom Month Sweaters
Amanita mushrooms decorate the matching Mushroom Season women's pullover, child's cardigan, and mittens in this set. Adult Sweater sizes S - XXXL. Child's Cardi sizes 2 years to 14 years. Mitten sizes 2 years to 14 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by DROPS Design.
- Get the free ADULT SWEATER knitting pattern
- Get the free CHILD CARDIGAN knitting pattern
- Get the free MITTENS knitting pattern
- See more Mushroom Knitting Patterns
- Read more about Mushroom Month
Classical Music Month Hat
Classical Music Month was declared as a national celebration in the US in 1994, though we celebrate this music wherever we live. This colorwork beanie features the famous musical notes from the Ode to Joy, Beethoven’s 9th symphony. Designed by by Jennie Claver Pictured project by LanaSvetik who did the hat in doubleknit
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Listen to Ode to Joy or get the music on Amazon
- See more Music Knitting Patterns
- Read more about Classical Music Month
Bear Necessities Month Bear Toy
The Mighty Bear Toy reminds us that September is an important month for bears as they prepare for hibernation, so it makes sense that Bear Necessities Month was created in 2012 to draw attention to protecting bears and their habitats. This bear stuffie is 5.5 in / 14 cm tall and knit with scraps of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Mou Mou Knits. Pictured project by yuki77
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Bear Knitting Patterns
- Read more about Bear Necessities Month
Whole Grains Month Scarf
Whole Grains Month was established in 2007 in the USA to celebrate the health benefits of grain typically harvested this time of year.The Waves of Grain Scarf features lace inspired by wheat connected by a middle section with a two-row repeat that can be memorized very quickly. Designed by Rosemary Hill.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Botanical Themed Knitting Patterns
- Read more about Whole Grains Month
Piano Month Sweater
Celebrate pianos with this pullover sweater with a piano keyboard design created with intarsia with a little embroidery. 2 Sizes Bust circumference: 47¼(50½) inches / 120(128) cm. Designed by Heli Hottinen-Puukko. Available in English and Finnish.
National Library Card Sign-up Month Library Blanket
This Library Blanket depicting brimming bookshelves in striped garter stitch blanket is perfect for reminding us of the importance and joy of public libraries during Library Card Sign-up Month. 2 sizes Crib and Throw. Great for mini skeins or stashbusting. Designed by Purl Soho
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Book Lover Patterns
- Read more about Library Card Sign-up Month
National Sewing Month Knit and Sew Skirt
National Sewing Month has been celebrated officially in the US since 1982 celebrating the importance of sewing in the world. Celebrate our sister craft of sewing with this Roma Lavinia Skirt combines sections of knitting and sewn fabric bordered by knit eyelets. Skirt can be worked to any size and is great stash buster for yarn and fabric. Designed by Jelena Mitic.
Bowling League Day Pins and Ball
Bowling ball and pin toys that are perfect for celebrating Bowling League Day on September 3 or any day. They make great toys for children to play with or gifts for your favorite bowler. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Emily Ivey. Pictured project by Harleyranch
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Star Trek Day Socks
I was watching that September 8 in 1966 when the first episode of Star Trek: The Original Series first aired, never guessing that the show would become such a cultural phenomenon that we would celebrate the anniversary of that day decades later. To celebrate here are two Star Trek inspired socks one featuring the message To Boldly Go with the Starfleet insignia and the other Starfleet Academy Socks with the academy insignia. Designed by StitchyDragon Creates
- Get the free To Boldly Go Socks knitting pattern
- Get the free Starfleet Academy Socks knitting pattern
- See more Star Trek Inspired Knitting Patterns
- Read more about Star Trek Day
Fortune Cookie Day Baby Booties
Celebrate National Fortune Cookie Day on September 13 with these easiest booties ever designed by Sheila Zachariae. Knit flat in garter stitch and folded like a fortune cookie, put fortunes in them and use a takeout box as a gift box for a quick fun baby shower gift. Fortunes are included in the pattern. Worsted weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get takeout style gift boxes on Amazon
- See more Baby Bootie Knitting Patterns
- Read more about National Fortune Cookie Day
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Programmers Day Binary Code Super Scarf
Programmers Day is celebrated on September 12, the 256th day of the year, because this is the number of distinct values that can be represented with an eight-bit byte. Celebrate the programmers who keep our tech running by creating a message on a scarf with binary code stripes, perfect for prayer shawls or loving thoughts, with instructions in the pattern. Aran weight yarn. MARLYMADEMEDOIT Super Scarf designed by Stephanie Menefee for Marly Bird. Does require email for download of code and pdf.
- Get the free knitting pattern - requires email address
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Code Scarf Knitting Patterns
- Read more about Programmers Day
National Indoor Plant Week Plant Cozies
Your plants will be celebrating National Indoor Plant Week, Sept. 15 to 24, in style with these easy plant pot covers knit flat in a 4 row repeat slip stitch design and seamed. Size: 6" x 6". Designed by Nicole Winer for Yarnspirations. Uses one skein of the recommended yarn. Bulky weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Patons® Classic Wool Roving yarn
- See more Garden Knitting Patterns
- Read more about National Indoor Plant Week
Talk Like a Pirate Day Hat
Look like a pirate when you talk like a pirate on September 19 with this Ahoy Hat inspired by a pirate’s kerchief headwrap with a detachable eye patch. Child and adult sizes. Designed by Elizabeth Mautz-Redmann.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Pirate Knitting Patterns
- Read more about Talk Like a Pirate Day
Hobbit Day Toys
Bilbo and Frodo Baggins are here to celebrate Hobbit Day, their shared birthday of September 22. Hobbit doll softies inspired by The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Designed by The Knit Guru. Size 20cm/8 inches. DK weight yarn.
- Get the free BILBO knitting pattern
- Get the free FRODO knitting pattern
- See more Lord of the Rings Knitting Patterns
- Read more about Hobbit Day
International Day Of Sign Languages Cloth
Celebrate the International Day Of Sign Languages on September 23, the date as the World Federation of the Deaf was launched in 1951, with this dishcloth or afghan block featuring a hand forming American Sign Language for "I Love You." Designed by Ginny Davis
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Symbol Knitting Patterns
- Read more about Sea Otter Awareness Week
Sea Otter Awareness Week Toy
This sea otter stuffie is a cuddly reminder for Sea Otter Awareness Week, Sept. 23 to Sept 29, organized by Defenders of Wildlife in 2003. Oscar is knit flat. Size approximately 11 inches long. Oscar the Sea Otter designed by Tricia Wood. Aran yarn. Note because of illness, the designer can't give support.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Sea Creature Knitting Patterns
- Read more about Sea Otter Awareness Week
Save the Koala Day Toy
September 27th is the day set aside by the Australian Koala Foundation to raise awareness of this adorable but endangered animal. Koala toy softie worked flat. Finished size about 8 inches/ 20 cm tall. Free forever but designer asks you to consider donating to help Australian animals. Designed by Claire Garland
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Batman Day Baby Bat Cowl
Batman Day is September 21. Batman inspired balaclava mask for babies and children. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Laura St. Louis for Williams Studio 2
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- See more Batman Knitting Patterns
- Read more about Batman Day
Read A New Book Month: Dress-to-Impress Knitted Scarves
Free with Kindle Unlimited or available for purchase. Celebrate Read A New Book Month by picking up a new knitting book. This designer collection contains signature knit designs for ascots, cowls, and other scarves that will make the perfect fashion statement no matter the occasion. Designed by Pam Powers.
- See more pics and get Dress-to-Impress Knitted Scarves on Amazon (Kindle or Paperback)
- See more Knitting Ebooks
- Read more about Read A New Book Month
Honey Month Baby Blanket
September is National Honey Month. Baby blanket and throw with honeycombs and bees in knit and purl stitches. Sizes Medium: 86cm x 82cm Large: 118cm x 124cm Extra Large: 149cm x 166cm Designed by Knit Sew Make. Aran weight yarn.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Lovecrafts
- See more Bee Knitting Patterns
- Read more about National Honey Month
Save the Koala Day
September 27th was created to raise awareness of this adorable but endangered animal. Katie Koala is 18cm tall (sitting). 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.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- See more Koala Knitting Patterns
- Read more about Save the Koala Day
World Dolphin Day Toy
World Dolphin Day on September 22 was created to promote dolphin welfare. This dolphin’s name is Sifiso, meaning ‘Hope’ in the Zulu language, and the hope is for a safer environment for dolphins. His body is knitted in 1 piece and the flippers and fin are knitted separately and sewn on. 7 inches from snout to end of tail, 4 inches tall.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- See more Sea Creature Knitting Patterns
- Read more about World Dolphin Day
National Indoor Plant Week Hanger
National Indoor Plant Week, Sept. 15 to 24, is a great week to knit this plant hanger. Knit in simple stockinette stitch, this plant sling will hold a bowl planter or round terrarium and showcase the gorgeous greenery inside. 2 strands of Worsted weight yarn held together. Designed by Erin Black. One of the 24 patterns in Designer Knit Home
- See more pics and get Designer Knit Home on Amazon (Kindle and Print)
- See more Garden Knitting Patterns
- Read more about National Indoor Plant Week
Happy Cat Month 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 Cat Friendly Knitting Patterns
- Read more about Happy Cat Month
Friendship Month Friendship Gloves
September is Friendship Month. Inspired by friendship bracelets, these fingerless gloves are trimmed with Latvian braids and feature mosaic colorwork knot designs. 3 sizes. Designed by Moira Engel
