Get ready to embark on a cozy and stylish knitting journey with our curated collection of 25 free knitting patterns for coats and jackets. These patterns go beyond the conventional sweaters and cardigans, offering more structured designs with accents like zippers, buttons and/or hoods. You’re sure to elevate your knitting repertoire to new heights with these stylish designs!
Explore a spectrum of styles tailored to suit your taste and preferences. Whether you’re into the trendy and casual vibe of bomber jackets, the classic appeal of zip-up jackets, the comfort of hooded coats, or the timeless elegance of long fitted coats – we’ve got you covered. These free knitting patterns for coats and jackets not only offer warmth but also serve as a canvas for your individual style, allowing you to express yourself through yarn and stitches.
We understand that the world of knitting is diverse, and so are your preferences. That’s why our compilation includes patterns suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned knitters. Each of these free knitting patterns for coats and jackets comes with detailed instructions (and some with a video tutorial from the pattern designer), making it easy for you to embark on your knitting adventure with confidence.
So, grab your favorite yarn, your trusty straight and circular needles, and let the clicking of stitches weave a tale of creativity and warmth.
Knit your way through the seasons with outerwear that not only protects you from the chill but also radiates the warmth of your handmade touch. You won’t want to miss out on these amazing free knitting patterns for coats and jackets!
Classic Knit Jacket
Using super bulky yarn with smaller needles results in a stiffer fabric that lends itself well to making a fitted knit jacket. Complete with a nice icord edging, this classic knit jacket pattern is here to show that simplicity can be stylish too. Stockinette stitch and basic shaping make this project an ideal choice for adventurous beginners.
Designer: Purl Soho
Yarn: Purl Soho Lanecardate Feltro (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Richard
Working with two strands of yarn at once gives this cozy sweater twice the warmth. You get the softness of alpaca yarn as well as the excellent insulating properties of wool. Textured stitches like waffle and rib add additional thickness and dimension to the design. The best part is the high collar to protect your neck from the chill.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Karisma (DK Weight #3) and
Garnstudio DROPS Alpaca (Sport Weight #2)
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Jeffrey Coat
Your little one would be as cute as a button on a brisk walk in a knit coat like this one! The pattern uses mostly stockinette stitch with a smattering of seed stitch accents along the hem, cuffs, and hood lining. A band of contrasting textures made with twisted stitches adds a little decoration to the middle of the jacket.
Designer: Rhino Knits
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Bulky (Bulky-Weight Yarn #5)
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I’m the Dude Jacket
If the name doesn’t give it away, you might recognize this iconic sweater from the movie, The Big Lebowski. The pattern is worked in stockinette and rib stitches using intarsia colorwork. If you look closely at the area underneath the bird motif you will see the top of the pockets on either side of the zip up closure.
Designer: Bernat Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Roving (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Silver Haze
This stylish jacket design is an excellent combination of cuteness and coziness. I love the way that the textured panel on the front continues upward to form a chic attached cowl. The pattern calls for simple stockinette and textured double seed stitches. Options are given for both 3/4 sleeve length and full.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Snow (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Rock Star Coat
Grab some luxurious faux fur yarn to make this fluffy jacket and you won’t regret it! This is the perfect style to reach for when you are feeling a little “extra”. Working with faux fur yarn can be a little challenging, but the pattern keeps things relatively simple with knit and purl stitches along with basic increases and decreases.
Designer: Blog by Lilla Bjorn
Yarn: Scheepjes Furry Tales (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Snow Princess
Bulky winter coats don’t do your figure any favors, but a long fitted coat can do wonders to enhance your curves! For this super cute design, you’ll be using stockinette stitch accented with textured sections of bamboo stitch. Double breasted toggle style buttons and a dramatic large hood make this pattern feel extra special.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Nepal (Aran Weight #4)
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Takoma
Why go to all the trouble of working with multiple colors for projects like socks that will only end up hidden in your shoes? Free knitting patterns for coats and jackets are an excellent opportunity to show off your stranded colorwork skills. This comfy button up design can be worked in back and forth rows or in the round with the use of steeks.
Designer: Julia Farwell-Clay for Knitty
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® Ecological Wool® (Bulky Weight #5)
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School Yard Hoodie
What little kid wouldn’t want a super cute and comfy hoodie like this one? A playful color palette and a smattering of stripes make this design irresistible. The design uses a simple combination of stockinette and rib stitches so it’s fairly accessible to confident beginners who are looking to learn how to knit clothing.
Designer: Yarnspirations
Yarn: Patons North America Classic Wool DK Superwash (DK Weight #3)
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Chunky Jacket
This might just become your new go-to hooded chunky coat pattern. The basic design has a raglan sleeve for a great fit without the underarm bulk. Slanted front pockets offer a nice place to keep your hands warm when the wind picks up. Choose between collar or hood options to finish it off at the top.
Designer: Bernat Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Softee Chunky Solids & Marls (Bulky Weight #5)
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Nankin
It can be challenging to decide on free knitting patterns for coats and jackets when you are wanting to make one for a child, because you never know when their next growth spurt will be. This double breasted peacoat style jacket has an all over rib stitch design that offers some extra stretch for their growing bodies.
Designer: Cerilia Rose for Berroco
Yarn: Berroco Vintage® (Worsted Weight #4)
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Casual Comfort Jacket
You get twice the texture with this dramatic jacket that’s long enough to wear with leggings. The soft homespun yarn combined with the 1×1 rib stitch create a fabric that you won’t be able to stop petting. This sort of coat style is very versatile and can be both dressed up or dressed down depending on the occasion.
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Homespun Thick & Quick (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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True North
Embrace the outdoors with this comfy colorwork coat. The pattern uses a combination of stranded and intarsia colorwork to create the polar bear and evergreen tree design. Bulky weight yarn makes the pattern work up more quickly and it also adds a little extra warmth to the jacket. It’s a must-make for men and women alike!
Designer: Patons
Yarn: Patons North America Classic Wool Bulky (Bulky Weight #5)
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Cozy Knit Coatigan
What’s the difference between a coat and a cardigan? Well, there’s a lot of overlap between the two in the knitting world, so we’ll just call this cute overcoat a coatigan! The extra long length adds a flair of drama that’s perfect for making an entrance (and for wearing with leggings). You’ll be using simple stockinette and 1×1 rib stitches for this design.
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Patons North America Shetland Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)
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Jacket Deconstructed
Now here’s one of our free knitting patterns for coats and jackets that you don’t see everyday. The distinctive silhouette of this style is marvelously modern and gives it an air of high fashion. You’ll be ready for the catwalk with this jacket that’s guaranteed to turn some heads. Best of all, the design can easily be made using just stockinette stitch.
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Aran Weight #4)
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Hooded Jacket
Sometimes you work coat patterns from the top down and sometimes you work them from the bottom up. This design is actually worked sideways in one piece starting from the left sleeve and going all the way through to the right sleeve. It’s easier than it sounds, especially since it’s all garter stitch.
Designer: Go Handmade
Yarn: Go Handmade Cosy (Worsted Weight #4)
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Trilby Jacket
28 pieces of colorfully striped garter eyelet stitch squares and rectangles are joined together to form this eye-catching jacket design. This crazy patchwork style is very popular right now and I know a few people who would totally rock this coat! Will you be making one for yourself or a friend?
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love (Worsted Weight #4)
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Jeans Jacket
Now this is the kind of design that makes you do a double take. It looks like a legit jean jacket but it’s actually knit! Embroidered faux seams really help sell the illusion. Softer than a jean jacket and probably warmer too, I’d call that a win for the knitting world! You can make one using all stockinette stitch.
Designer: Circulo Studio
Yarn: Circulo Jeans (Aran Weight #4)
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Indigo Jacket
Talk about a show stopper! This bomber style jacket has an oversized fit with a gathered waist to accentuate the figure. It’s equal parts adorable and comfortable, so what’s not to love? The pattern calls for 2×2 rib stitch, stockinette stitch, reverse stockinette stitch, and cables.
Designer: Circulo Studio
Yarn: Circulo Alice (Worsted Weight #4)
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Trail Rider Coat
A soft and fuzzy coat is just the thing for chilly autumn days. This stylish design has a very unique construction that’s easier than you might think it would be. Working in the round, you’ll begin knitting in the center back and continue outward. Along the way you’ll cast off some stitches for the armholes and then cast those stitches back on to complete the circle shape.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Alpaca Bouclé (Aran Weight #4)
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Baseball Coat
You won’t have a hard time convincing your kiddo to wear their coat when it’s this nice! Fuzzy teddy yarn makes this baseball style jacket impossibly soft and the zipper closure really elevates the overall design. Thinner weight yarn in coordinating colors is used to make the gathered cuffs, collar, and hem. The pattern calls for knit and purl stitches along with knit 2 togethers and purl 2 togethers.
Designer: Durable Yarn
Yarn: Durable Cosy Fine (DK Weight #3)
Durable Glam (DK Weight #3)
Durable Teddy (Bulky Weight #3)
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Hashtag Jacket
The next one of our free knitting patterns for coats and jackets packs a one two punch of color and style. The pattern calls for knit and purl stitches along with knit 2 togethers, purl 2 togethers, and slip slip knits. Mosaic colorwork is used to create the titular hashtag design. Also called slip stitch colorwork, this technique allows you to work with only one color per row.
Designer: Wiam’s Crafts
Yarn: Nako Calico (DK Weight #3)
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (Aran Weight #4)
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Bomber Jacket
You’ll feel like a million bucks when you put on your new bomber jacket. The bold chevron striped design combined with the flattering fit is a recipe for style success. It’s made in a super bulky weight yarn which helps cut down on time spent knitting. That means you can finish faster and show it off sooner!
Designer: Bergère de France
Yarn: Bergère de France Barisienne 12 (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Candy Stripe Jacket
Child and baby size jackets are much quicker to make than their adult size counterparts so they’re a great place to start if you are new to garment knitting. This bright and bubbly design calls for just knit and purl stitches, so it’s actually pretty beginner-friendly. You’ll also need to do a few knit front backs to increase the stitch count, but there’s no decreasing.
Designer: Cygnet Yarns Ltd.
Yarn: Cygnet Kiddies Supersoft DK (DK Weight #3)
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Baby’s First Jacket
It doesn’t get much easier than this garter stitch baby jacket design! The rolled cuffs offer a stylish excuse to get more wears out of it. Simply unroll them as your baby grows too big for them. My favorite part of this design is the double breasted buttons on the front panels.
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Baby Sport Solids & Marls (DK Weight #3)
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Final Thoughts on Free Knitting Patterns for Coats and Jackets
Crafting your own coat and jacket knitting patterns is a delightful journey that combines warmth, style, and the satisfaction of creating something uniquely yours. I can’t wait to see what you come up with using these free knitting patterns for coats and jackets.
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Happy Knitting!
Elisabeth Ontiveros
I really enjoyed looking at this site an am looking forward to trying some of theseysrlf for Christmas and NEW YEARS EVE.
Mapule Thelma Makoro
I enjoyed looking at the designs also, I am even inspired to create Afrocentric designs
as well. Happy Christmas and New Year