14 Festive Fall FREE Knitting Patterns
Give a cheer, fall is here!
This time of year makes me think of falling leaves, walks in the woods, scarecrows, pumpkins, chili festivals, football games, and lots of cozy clothes. What makes you think of fall?
I’ve rounded up fourteen FREE fall knitting projects to help you bring that autumn mood indoors. You’ll find hats, pumpkins, washcloths, socks, shawls, afghan, bunting, pillow, sweater, and even an acorn.
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#1. Fall Beanie Hat Free Knitting Pattern
This beanie is really easy to make and will be great for any beginners.
Not too bulky and not too light, this hat is comfortable to wear on crisp days when you walk through the park!
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Louise Bollanos
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#2. Autumn Pumpkins Free Knitting Pattern
Knit one or a whole stack! These Autumn pumpkins are a fun little cable knitting project. They make a festive fall decoration or fabulous gift to give a friend.
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Gabriella Crossman
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#3. Autumn Leaf Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern
Use this dishcloth in your kitchen or bath - it’s sure to put you in a fall mood.
With simple knit and purl stitches, you’ll write “autumn” at the top and create a leaf motif in the center. It’s edged with seed stitch to prevent curling.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Kelly Montag
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#4. Autumn Haze Afghan Free Knitting Pattern
This striped afghan is a celebration of the New England countryside in autumn. The yellows and oranges of sugar maples and the incredible red of viburnum are tempered by the soft green of spruce needles and the perennial greens of pine. Worked in one piece with minimal finishing, it will keep you warm as you work on it.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Brenda York
Get Berroco Comfort Yarn for this project
#5. Finally Fall Bunting Free Knitting Pattern
This bunting would be great for any season with a simple change of colors. Gauge is not important. Use any yarn and any needle. Make as many polygons as you want for the desired length of bunting.
The Bunting is worked as individual 5-sided, irregular polygons from the top down. After working a few rows evenly, decreases (ssk & k2tog) are made at the start and end of the rows to create the point.
A crochet chain connects the polygons, but you could simply stitch through each top with a whip stitch or flat stitch. Tassels are made for each piece and attached to the point.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Farm Fresh Knits
Get Caron Simply Soft Yarn for this project
#6. Autumn Harvest Pillow Free Knitting Pattern
Make a distinctive pillow that’s heirloom quality! This cushion is truly an ode to nature’s wonders, featuring squirrels and acorns, achieved using autumn shades in Patons Classic Wool Worsted.
You’ll love the detail on this design, right down to the buttons on the back allowing you to easily remove the form to wash your creation.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Created by Yarnspirations Design Team
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#7. Autumn Beanie Free Knitting Pattern
This child size pixie style beanie is super fast to knit up and a great addition to your child’s fall and winter attire.
Uses super bulky weight yarn
Designed by Modesty by Laura
#8. Beatnik Sweater Free Knitting Pattern
A modern version of a cabled fisherman sweater with a nod to the 1960s beatnik in its boat neck and fitted shape.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Norah Gaughan
Get Berroco Remix Yarn for this project
#9. Autumn Leaves Small Triangular Shawl Free Knitting Pattern
This is a baktus-style shawl (this just means that it's long and narrow, meant to be wrapped around the neck and shoulders like a scarf). It features lace detail at center and lovely leaf edging.
Uses fingering weight yarn
Designed by
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#10. Free Pumpkin Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
Washcloths are so quick and easy to create. This design provides a little detail to keep your mind occupied with a pumpkin motif at the center.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Kathleen’s Creations
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#11. Stellen Socks Free Knitting Pattern
Knit from the top down, Stellen showcases clean lines of mock cabled lace that flow down the front of the leg and top of the foot. The mock cable technique and eyelets are also featured on the back of the leg and heel flap with a simple 4-row repeat. Sizing variations are hidden in reverse stockinette panels.
Uses fingering weight yarn
Designed by Kino Knits
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#12. Pumpkin Free Knitting Pattern
Use knits and purls to make a cuddly toy pumpkin. You can knit one for Halloween, or as part of a knitted toy vegetable box.
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Amanda Berry
Get Pumpkin Free Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
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#13. Autumn Shawl Free Knitting Pattern
This simple lace shawl is knit from the center of the bottom of the triangle and increase stitches to the left and right. Tassel details complete the look.
Uses lace weight yarn
Designed by Alice Huang
Get Autumn Shawl Free Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Malabrigo Lace Yarn for this project
#14. Acorn Free Knitting Pattern
We might not have room for all the side dishes on our Thanksgiving table, but we’re definitely making room for a bowl of these cuties! What a cute host/hostess gift too!
Finished Measurements: 4.5 x 3”
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Kim Hamlin
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