A grab bag of various knitting patterns inspired by movies and tv series. I have several other posts that focus on individual movies and tv shows. Most patterns for free. Updated 9/13/25.
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Free Patterns
Twilight New Moon Bella Hooded Cardigan
Nancy Fry’s sweater is modeled after the hoodie worn by Bella in the movie New Moon. Available in Small, Medium and Large. Pictured project by SofieGranholm
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the JanSport Right Pack backpack Bella carries in the movie
- Get/watch Twilight New Moon
Twilight New Moon Bella Vest
Cambria Washington was inspired by the vest that Bella wore in Twilight New Moon.
Twilight Eclipse Bella's Hat
And for Twilight movie fans, here is a replica of the green striped hat that Bella wears in Twilight: Eclipse. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Nancy Fry. Pictured project by zilja
Twilight – Bella’s Mittens
Marielle Henault’s long cabled mittens are inspired by the mittens worn by Kristen Stewart as Bella in the movies “Twilight” and “New Moon”. Pictured project by VikkiBirdDesigns.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get Twilight Saga on Amazon (ad)
- Get free knitting patterns for Bella’s sweaters
Twilight – Bella La Push Hat
Nancy Fry recreated the hat that Bella wears in the Twilight movie when she is down at La Push beach and sees Jacob again. Pictured project by oddlief.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get Twilight Saga movies and books on Amazon (ad)
- Get free knitting patterns for Bella’s sweaters
Twilight – Rosalie Hale’s Lunchtime Scarf
Nancy Fry’s lace scarf was inspired by the scarf worn by Rosalie in the Twilight movie. Pictured project by PoisonousApple
Witchy Hands
Kim Hamlin designed this Oz-some gloves in child and adult sizes.
- Get the free knitting pattern for registration at Lion Brand site
- Get Wizard of Oz collectibles, costumes, DVDs, and more
Calcifer
The adorable fire-demon from Howl's Moving Castle on his own knit log. DK weight yarn. Designed by Kamila Hernandez Firl.
Ruby Slipper Booties
Rain O’Brien designed these baby booties inspired by the Wicked Witch of the East. Size: 3-6 (6-9) months
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Baby Bootie Knitting Patterns
- Get Wizard of Oz collectibles, costumes, movie, and more at Amazon
May 17 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
On May 17, 1900, L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published for the first time. Follow the Yellow Brick Road Baby Blanket inspired by the Wizard of Oz is knit with a texture that looks like path paved with bricks and lace flowers like poppies. Sport weight yarn. Designed by MariaJane.
Schitt's Creek
Stranded cushion cover with a quote from Moira Rose, of Schitt’s Creek: "Stop acting like a disgruntled pelican." Designed by Ragabashing. Fingering weight yarn.
Jack Skellington
Doll inspired by the Nightmare Before Christmas character. Designed by Sunshyne Leland. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured project by marico.
Ninjago Hat
Beanie with the face of the Lego ninja character in colorwork. Designed by Cecilie Hegge. DK weight yarn. Pictured projects by the designer and VanjasVerksted. Available in English and Norwegian.
Baby Groot
Amber L. Uphoff designed this adorable toy inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get Guardians of the Galaxy DVDs and Video streaming on Amazon
Alien Facehugger Toy
Plush creature inspired by the Aliens movies designed by Neetza Drake
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get Alien DVDs and Video streaming on Amazon
- Get Facehugger toys on Amazon
Cylon Centurion Hat
Earflap hat inspired by Battlestar Galactica designed by Thea Eschliman
Shrek – Ogre My Ogre Hat
Gunilla Leavitt’s cute hat is a fast knit in bulky yarn.
More Free Patterns
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Chart
Free knitting chart by overmama of the Buffy logo.
Gilmore Girls – The Road to Stars Hollow Scarf
Rebecca-Anne C Do Rozario’s double knit reversible scarf features your favorite Gilmore Girls motifs: Luke’s diner, a dragonfly for the wonderful Dragonfly Inn, a Lorelai coffee quote, an umbrella which might be for the Life and Death Brigade and might be for that time when they were working on Luke’s place and Jess gave Rory an umbrella with her breakfast, and, of course, poodles!
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See knitting patterns for the scarves worn in the reboot on my TV and Movie Scarves post
- Get Gilmore Girls books and DVDs at Alibris
Bender
Elizabeth Jarvis’s Bender is worked in stocking stitch with some simple shaping.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get DK weight yarn for this pattern on Etsy
- Get Futurama series at Alibris
Dr. Zoidberg
Kate Quinn designed this balaclava with tentacles and mittens with claws to bring this Futurama character to life.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get Aran weight yarn for this pattern on Etsy
- Get Futurama series on Alibris
Jayne Cobb Hat
Dryope designed this Firefly-inspired earflap hat from the episode of “The message”
Sherlock - Baker Street Wallpaper Hat
Professor Fonz’s Death Frisbee earflap hat features the wallpaper design in Sherlock’s flat in the Sherlock tv series. See below for more Sherlock Knitting Patterns
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get Sherlock DVDs on Amazon
- Get series related books at Alibris
- See more Earflap Hat Knitting Patterns
Battlestar Galactica: Starbuck’s Mandala Hat
Stephanie Ivy Whiteside was inspired by the mandala on Starbuck’s wall in the Maelstrom episode of Battlestar Galactica to create this swirl beanie.
Sherlock- Baker Street Wallpaper Mitts
Professor Fonz’s Sherlock-inspired The Game Is On fingerless mitts feature the wallpaper design in Sherlock’s flat in the Sherlock tv series. See below for more Sherlock Knitting Patterns
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get Sherlock DVDs on Amazon
- Get series related books at Alibris
- See more Fingerless Mitts Knitting Patterns
Nerd Herd
Andrea “trooperschaf” re-created the Nerd Herd symbol from Chuck in a knitting chart that you can use for sweaters, pillows, blankets, and more.
Stargate Hat
This SG Fair Isle hat by Carol Schoenfelder features glyphs from the tv series.
Serenity Firefly
Kelly Gardner designed this toy ship softie.
Winchester Plaid Anti-Possession Mittens
Inspired by Supernatural, these mittens designed by Kat Lewinski sport a stylish plaid on top and anti-demonic possession protection on the palms.
Sherlock – John Watson’s Christmas Jumper
Professor Fonz’s Meretricious Sweater was inspired by John Watson’s Christmas sweater in A Scandal in Belgravia. The jumper’s fair-isle patterns from the original Icelandic sweater design. In adult and child sizes.
Sherlock Wallpaper Pillow
Andrea “Trooperschaf” designed this pillow after the wallpaper in Sherlock’s flat in the Sherlock tv series.
Steve’s Beanie
Yarnspirations’ unisex beanie is inspired by the iconic Team Zissou hat from The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
I’m the Dude Jacket
Yarnspirations’ jacket inspired by The Big Lebowski features a fair isle pattern. Sizes from XS through 5XL.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get Big Lebowski books (philosophy!), dude-ism calendars, and DVDs at Alibris
Popeye Strong Arm Cushion
Joo-young Yoon designed this arm shaped cushion complete with anchor that reminds me of Popeye.
Penelope Cobblestone Scarf
Jennifer Moretti’s design was inspired by the 2006 movie Penelope starring Christina Ricci and James McAvoy. Size: 8 inches wide and just over 60 inches long. Includes a photo tutorial for the Cobblestone stitch.
Gwen Stacy Hat
Hailey Knits’ bobble, cable, and lace hat was inspired by the hat Gwen Stacy wore in the Amazing Spiderman movie. Slouchy and shorter styles available. Pictured project by britsknits2
Patterns for Purchase
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
These toy versions of the Wizard of Oz companions are knit flat. Size 11cm/4.5 inches. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii.
Turning Red Panda Toy
Red panda stuffie for those who love the movie Turning Red or just like red pandas. Knit flat. Stuff it to make a toy or use as a chocolate orange cover. Size 15 cms / 6 inches. Designed by Knitclick
- See more pics and get the knitting patterns on Etsy
- Watch Turning Red or get Turning Red toys at Amazon
Schitt's Creek Fold in the Cheese Dish Towel
Official Schitt's Creek towel inspired by this classic "Fold in the Cheese" scene. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Courtney Stowe. A crochet pattern is also available. Kits are also available.
- See more pics and get the patterns and kits at Lion Brand
- Watch Schitt's Creek and get collectibles at Amazon
Facehugger
Pattern for a life size, pose-able facehugger from the Alien movies! Aran weight yarn. Designed by Heather Hahn
Finding Nemo and Finding Dory
Knitting patterns for Nemo, Dory, Mr Ray, Squirt the Turtle, Hank The Octopus, and Baby Dory. All the patterns are worked flat, seamed and stuffed. Sizes from 15 cm to 30 cm. Designed by Nixknittingsticks
Stranger Things Cowl
This colorwork cowl features an alphabet lined up with a string of Christmas lights. Use duplicate stitch with scraps of brightly colored yarn to light up whichever letters you choose! Designed by Mary Annarella
Sons of Anarchy Inspired Knit Hat
A unique cable pattern is inspired by the logo of the Sons of Anarchy tv series.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- See a free knitting pattern for Opie’s slouchy beanie on my TV Hats post
- Get Sons of Anarchy tshirts and gear at Cafepress
Piano Fingerless Gloves
Inspired by the film, “The Piano”, these fingerless gloves are knitted “flat” on straight needles. Channel island cast-on and picot cast-off add a special touch to the edges.
- Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- Get The Piano on Alibris
- See more Fingerless Mitts Knitting Patterns
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