Knitting patterns inspired by traffic signals and traffic patterns. The world’s first electric traffic signal was installed on the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 105th Street in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 5, 1914. Design and patented by James Hoge, the first signal only had red and green lights for stop and go. Updated 8/5/25
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Free Patterns
Vroom Vest
Vest designed to look like a road for young racers with a double-yellow cable stripe, traffic signal pockets, and tire track ribbing. Sizes Child's 2, 4, 6, 8. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Valerie Beard for Knitty. Pictured project by ldippong.
Traffic Signal Hat
Child's hat featuring a traffic light, racing checks, and corrugated ribbing that looks like roads. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Caty Bach.
More Free Patterns
Car Blanket, Sweater, Hat, and Scarf
Collection of free Traffic patterns worked in one piece in intarsia and stranded colorwork by Amy Bahrt for Lion Brand. Pullover sweater is sized for 2,4,6. Pictured hat and scarf by mandaraqs. Pictured afghan by GGknitsalot. Pictured sweater by terukosan.
- Get the free knitting pattern for the Traffic Afghan
- Get the free knitting pattern for the Traffic Scarf
- Get the free knitting pattern for the Traffic Sweater
- Get the free knitting pattern for the Traffic Hat
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Traffic Light Hearts
Decorative hearts that can be used as a necklace, as wall hangings, and more. Knit flat. Designed by knitvana.
Patterns for Purchase
Traffic socks
Fun kid's socks featuring traffic lights on the cuffs and a crosswalk on the instep. 2 Sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Melisa Rintala.
Traffic light baby socks
Baby booties with cable and bobble design inspired by traffic lights. Sizes 0 to 24 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by wooloks.
