Novelty Knitting Patterns

These pages include free novelty knitting patterns from the Nixneedles Novelty Knits Collection, these are some of the stranger things we have designed.  These free novelty knitting patterns are totally unique and exclusive to Nixneedles.  I hope you enjoy learning how to knit these designs as much as we have enjoyed creating them.  The nature of these designs all these free novelty knitting patterns require the use of colour, texture and shaping to produce the final effect so may not be perfect for the inexperienced knitter, however with a little perseverance I hope most people should be able to accomplish them.

 childs rattle snake scarf
This free novelty knitting pattern is for a Childs Rattle Snake Scarf.  The scarf is made in double knitting yarn and is perfect accessory to any child's wardrobe.  This free novelty knitting pattern can be made in a variety of colours and patterns to fit a favourite pet if required.  Please contact us if you need help modifying the pattern.

These snake scarves can also be purchased from the Nixneedles Shop.
Labrador scarf This free novelty knitting pattern is for a Childs Labrador Scarf.  The scarf is made in double knitting yarn and is perfect accessory to any child's wardrobe.  This free novelty knitting pattern can be made in a variety of colours and patterns to fit a favourite pet if required.  Please contact us if you need help modifying the pattern.
Adults Pumpkin Bobble hat This free novelty knitting pattern is for an Adults Pumpkin Bobble Hat.  The hat is prepared from two strands of double knitting yarn knitted together (equivalent to chunky weight yarn) and is perfect for Halloween.  This free novelty knitting pattern is ideal for any parent out trick or treating with the kids.  The pumpkin on top of the hat is prepared using standard double knitting yarn and could be removed later if required.
Childs Novelty Hat
This free novelty knitting pattern is for an Childs Character Hat.  The hat is prepared from double knitting yarn and makes a fun addition to any child's wardrobe.  This free novelty knitting pattern for a childs character hat does require a basic knowledge of crochet and embroidery to complete.
bumble bee hat
This free novelty knitting pattern is for a Adults Bumble Bee Hat.  The free novelty knitting pattern is prepared using double knitting yarn.  The hat forms the main body of the bee and is prepared in yellow with black stripes around it.  The head is then knitted separately and the attached to the front of the hat.  This free novelty knitting pattern includes n optional sting which can be attached to the hat.  On the picture shown the rib of the hat has been folded under to maximise the effect of the stripes but can be worn outside to produce amore traditional looking hat of required.
Childs Pumpkin Bobble hat This free novelty knitting pattern is for a Childs Pumpkin Bobble Hat.  This free novelty knitting pattern is for a childs pumpkin hat.  This free novelty knitting pattern is perfect for Halloween and those cold evenings out Trick or Treating. The hat contains a large pumpkin motif knitted into the front of the hat and an optional pompom of the top of the hat.
Easter Island Cafetiere Cosy This free novelty knitting pattern is for a Easter Island Cafetiere Cosy.  This free novelty knitting pattern fits a standard sized cafetiere pot and contains three large easter island heads knitted into the cosy.  The heads have large noses that are stuffed to complete the effect.  This free novelty knitting pattern for an Easter Island cafetiere cosy makes an interesting talking point for any dinner party or coffee morning.
Pumpkin Tea Cosy
This free novelty knitting pattern is for a Halloween Themed Pumpkin Tea Cosy.  This free novelty knitting pattern fits a medium sized tea pot (2 - 4 cups).  The pumpkin base and the stalk are knitted in double knitting yarn and the face can either be embroidered on or in the case of the one pictured the shapes are cut out of felt and stitched on. This free novelty knitting pattern for a Pumpkin Tea Cosy makes and any interesting talking point for any dinner party or coffee morning.
paperchain scarf This free novelty knitting pattern is for a Paper Chain Scarf.  This free novelty knitting pattern is prepared in double knitting yarn and is the perfect project for using up scraps from the end of balls.  The scarf is easy to make and would suit any fun loving child or adult as a novelty christmas scarf.  Length of the scarf can be amended as required by the simple addition to subtraction of the chain loops.
easter bunny hand puppet This is a free novelty knitting pattern for a Easter bunny hand puppet.  This free novelty knitting pattern is prepared in double knitting yarn and the colour and patterning can be easily altered as required.  This makes the an ideal toy for a child's toy box and is quick and inexpensive to make.
Chicken hat
This free novelty knitting pattern is for a chicken hat.  The free novelty knitting pattern can be made with or without long dangly chicken legs as individual taste dictates.  This hat makes a perfect gift for a chicken mad friend or as an unusual hat for a fancy dress night out.