9 Harry Potter Patterns to Knit and Crochet
For the past year, I have been obsessed with Harry Potter.
In fact, I like to pretend I’m enrolled at Hogwarts when I take these Harry Potter quizzes.
What's not to love about a story that has magic and Hogwarts?
If you are a fan too (or know someone who is), then you will be excited to see these 9 Harry Potter inspired knitting and crochet patterns!
These projects make great gifts for your biggest Harry Potter enthusiasts.
There are some Hogwarts themed scarves, hats, and bookmarks to knit as well as Harry Potter, Dumbledore, and Dobby amigurumi dolls to crochet. I hope you enjoy these patterns as much as I do!
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#1. Harry Potter Amigurumi Doll Free Crochet Pattern
Any Hogwarts fan will be thrilled to receive everyone’s favorite sorcerer, Harry Potter.
Complete with the scar, scarf, and robe, this amigurumi doll can take a place of honor on a bed, shelf, or desk.
Finished Size: Approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall.
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Daisy and Storm
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#2. Hogwarts House Cowl Free Knitting Pattern
Want to show off your house colors while exploring the muggle world, but find your house scarf too heavy for the occasion? If you don’t know your house, you can take the Hogwarts House Quiz here. I’ve heard it works better than the Sorting Hat!
Or maybe you are just crazy about cowls and want to give your knitting wands a little work out. Either way, this cowl will keep you as warm as you work your magic.
This pattern is a simple tubular cowl involving provisional cast-on and kitchener grafting.
Uses fingering weight yarn
Designed by Ashley Solley
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#3. Hogwarts Hats Free Knitting Patterns
Here’s what designer, Holly G has to say about her Hogwarts Hats. “Blending my love for the Harry Potter series with my love for knitting, I’ve designed four knit hats representing each of the Hogwarts houses. These free Harry Potter knitting patterns are available for any crafter who’d love to rep Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff or Slytherin in the real world.”
“Animals are my favorite fair isle hat designs, so naturally, I was inspired by the symbols of each House. If you’d like a brush up on the basics of fair isle knitting in the round before you get started with one of these patterns, check out my guide on the technique!”
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Holly G
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#4. Dumbledore Toy Doll Free Crochet Pattern
The Ragdoll Dumbledore Crochet Pattern is a design from the Hogwarts Collection by Spin a Yarn Crochet.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Spin-a-Yarn Crochet
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#5. The Weasley Sweater FREE Knitting Pattern
Weasley sweaters for everyone! Just like the sweaters Mrs. Weasley made for her kids and Harry for Christmas in the first movie, this simple oversized sweater is knit in a tweedy yarn with an initial on the front. The sweater is a basic, drop-shoulder style, with sleeves knit down from the body of the sweater so there’s minimal seaming.
And because it’s knit at such a comfortable gauge and oversized, this project is great for a beginner charming up a sweater for the first time. The initial can even be worked into the front with duplicate stitch! And don’t worry about it being perfect - Molly wouldn’t!
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Alison Hansel
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#6. Hogwarts Scarf Free Knitting Pattern
If you watch closely in the movies, Hogwarts scarves are big. For adults, aim for 65-70" long and 7-8" wide. That means each stripe is a little over three inches long. Kids' scarves, of course, should be smaller, depending on their age.
The scarves are knit in stockinette stitch as tubes. It's not as scary as it sounds - it means each scarf takes twice as much time and yarn to make, but it's also twice as warm, has no 'wrong' side, and doesn't curl the way a single piece of stockinette knitting will.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Lauren Kent. Image by starfallz
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#7. Hedwig the Owl Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet this cute little Hedwig-style owl to perch on a shelf and keep you company. It’s an quick-crochet amigurumi pattern sure to be adored by any Harry Potter fan.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Erin Shirley
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#8. Hogwarts Double Knitted Bookscarves Free Knitting Pattern
A piece of knitting magic!
These bookscarves are a great introduction to double knitting for those wanting to learn the technique. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions for working reversible double knitting, with links to relevant video tutorials.
The instructions also guide the knitter in the creation of braided edges, and tutors him/her in a special method for casting on to create a seamless beginning.
Uses fingering weight yarn
Designed by Ann Kingstone
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#9. Dobby the House Elf Free Crochet Pattern
If you’re a fan of Harry Potter’s loyal friend Dobby, this crochet pattern is for you! It’s an amigurumi crochet project that works up quickly and is sure to be a favorite toy of any sorcerer.
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Lucy Kate
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