Free Knitted Cat Patterns - 15 of the Best

Name a toy ornament you would find more charming than a squishy round cat? I bet you can’t. This pattern was made in the memory of a local moggy, and it’s for a sweet little ornament that isn’t just appropriate for Christmas, but you can use it all year round. It would be the perfect addition to a cat lover’s place and would give off a quirky and fun vibe. In this pattern, the body, paws, head, ears, and tail are all knitted separately and sewn together at the end.  Patterns from Ravelry

Make your cat-crazy friends this incredible knit tabby cat scarf and make their day like no human has. This scarf would look so fun when worn around the neck, and it might even confuse a cat, wondering what its mate is doing up there. I’m telling you, if you want to make that one friend really like REALLY happy, this scarf will definitely do the trick. Patterns from Cut Out & Keep

If you thought one knit cat was cute, what would you do if you could make FOUR different cats with one pattern and have a whole sweet litter scattered around you? Divine, right!? With this incredibly generous pattern, you can make four cheeky and playful cats, with big smiles and bright friendly eyes. The size of these cats will be just about right for a toddler to carry them around, tucked under their arm. Gear up to be surrounded by some truly irresistible buddies then – a black & white beauty, an adorable moggy, a tabby, and a ginger tom! Meow(WOW!) Patterns from Ravelry

If you’re a fan of Studio Ghibli’s productions and especially Spirited Away, then you’re going to LOVE knitting Jiji the Cat. If you follow the instructions right, you will end up with a really cool cat to play with. Jiji is worked in the round for his tail and body. His ears are knitted using straight knitting needles. The best part about this pattern is the downloadable A4 sheet templates for the eyes and the nose. Patterns from Sincerely Louise

So many of us grew adoring Hello Kitty and having a hello kitty wearable, stuffie or a blanket. You can’t have a thorough knit cats collection if you don’t have at least one Hello Kitty. With this pattern, you can make a big enough kitty, approximately the size of a baby doll. However, if you want to recreate the same pattern in a smaller size, just use smaller knitting needles and lighter-weight yarn. Patterns from Knitter Bees

Committing to this pattern means signing up for an extremely adorable knit cat. Tabitha is an extremely resourceful cat as it will help you put away all the odd bits of yarn and supplies in your knitting stash to PURRRR-FECT use. Therefore, take out all those bits and pieces from your stash that you have been unable to separate yourself from but haven’t found the right use for, either. You can do it! Patterns from Ravelry

Put your hands up if you want a big, cuddly knit kitty to play with! One that doesn’t litter or ask of much from you except lots of hugs. I’ll put both of mine up in the air! Can you believe such a cute, cuddle cat is just a pattern and some commitment away? Treat yourself or another cat lover to this cutie! Patterns from Just Jen - Knits & Stitches

This one is a pattern for a cute, felted kitty for you. Maru the cat is 6.5 inches long measured from its nose to tail. It’s a cute cuddly kitty, perfect for toddlers to snuggle up and sleep with. This pattern will yield you a very real-looking cat, and that will leave people stunned when you show them it. Let’s win some wows with this kitty then, shall we!? Patterns from Ravelry

The purrfect pattern for making kitties for your Halloween décor or for someone who enjoys cat plushies anyway. The kittens featured in this pattern are worked using double-point needles. These are knitted in the round, starting from the icord tail. The spots, muzzles, eyes, and whiskers are embroidered so there’s no choking hazard that comes with using beads. Patterns from Ravelry

Make a solemn-looking parlor cat with this pattern. This knitted cat would look so adorable chilling between the sheets on your bed. The best part is, it would leave no fur wherever it goes. Follow the link to get complete instructions to make this. Patterns from Ravelry

What a cutie! Ginger cats are a whole mood, so you have to make this one. I love how its tail curls up at the top and it has a flat face. You can use buttons for the eyes or embroider the eyes if you want. You can even use a different colored yarn for the cat, but I love the ginger. Get it a pretty collar and give it a name and enjoy having the pet cat you never had. Patterns from Gina Michele

Make the cutest, chubby little cat with this great knitting pattern. Lenny will make a super awesome last-minute gift for someone who adores cats. Lenny is really quick and easy to knit as this pattern only uses basic knitting stitches and really simple shaping techniques. You will need to guard your yummy supplies though, as it seems Lenny loves to munch away at delish stuff. Patterns from Let's Knit

Grisig is an adorable cat-like toy, and he doesn’t require many resources to be worked up. Even less than a skein of yarn would do. This little meow is approximately 16 centimeters tall and not very particular about what yarn its skin is. Low maintenance yet adorable? We like that! Grisig is quick to knit up so by the time your weekend is over, you should have an adorable kitty ready to save you from any possible Monday blues. Patterns from Ravelry

What a sweet little window cat! Take a look at the picture down below and you might feel just as resolute as me in wanting this munchkin propped up on your windowsill. The tiny window cat may just be 3 inches tall, but it can spy on all the happenings on the streets below and provide you with some fresh goss. So maybe put that yarn to use, if you want a new partner that spills tea without paws (pun intended). Patterns from Ravelry

Enjoy some two-toned ankle socks with a cute little kitty on them. You can make these cuties in your favorite color duo and enjoy wearing these curled up on your couch. You might not want to cover these up with shoes, so these are best worn indoors. Follow the link for the complete pattern and bless your sock organizer with some kitty fun. Patterns from Ravelry