Free knitting patterns for zombie inspired toys, clothes, and more inspired by the undead, living dead, and walking dead. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 5/8/25
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Free Patterns
Zombie Doll
Classic zombie doll with pet rat by Fiona Goble from her book Knit Your Own Zombie: Over 1,000 Combinations to Rip ‘n’ Reassemble for Horrifying Results.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get Knit Your Own Zombie: Over 1,000 Combinations to Rip ‘n’ Reassemble for Horrifying Results on Amazon
Beware of Zombies
This zombie doll is looking to be knit and adopted by someone. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by The Mint Homestead, Georgia Renne.
Zombie Brain Hat
Knit and crochet hat of a zombie who has seen better days. His exposed brains is created from knit i-cords. His dangling eye-balls are crocheted. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Andreanna Pharis.
More Free Patterns
Zombie the Podcaster
Living dead doll with instructions for pants or skirt outfit. Sock yarn creates a 3.5” doll, Worsted creates a 7” doll. Designed by Amy Spinler.
Zombie Killer Slouch
When I saw Zombieland, I was obsessed with Little Rock’s slouch hat. Fortunately, so was Luciana Young who recreated the hat for all of us. Pattern includes two alternate decreases. Pictured project by Elle70
Zombie viXen Fingerless Mitts
Cable mitts with a fun design and imaginative story to go with them. Uses less than one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Susan Claudino.
Brain Hat
Braainns! Give your favorite zombies something to snack on with this brain hat knit with i-cords.
Patterns for Purchase
Waking Dead Zombie Slippers
These cozy zombie slippers are knitted, felted and then embellished with a face. As they wear out they become even more zombified as the inside flesh will begin to show.
Zombie Apocalypse / Vampire Victim Set
Looking for a quick, effective Halloween costume? Knit a blood-soaked headband, mitts, and/or scarf. The designer also sells finished items. Designed by Pikeys.
- See more pics and get the HAT and MITTS pattern set on Etsy
- See more pics and get the SCARF pattern on Etsy
Zombaby Reversible Baby Bib
Perfect for the crawling dead or your zombie loving baby! Whether the cause of your personal laundry apocalypse is pablum or brains, this reversible and absorbent bib can handle it. One size fits all; approximately 9″ x 13″ laid flat; to fit head circumferences up to about 17.5″
