TV and Movie Sweaters Knitting Patterns (2024)

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Wednesday Check Vest

Inspired by the black and white vest and outfits worn by Wednesday Addams, this pullover vest features a bold and graphic checkerboard pattern. Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Red Heart.

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Don’t Look Up Sweater

PHD Candidate is inspired by a sweater worn by Jennifer Lawrence in the Netflix movie, “Don’t Look Up”. Sizes Bust & hip circ - 35, 42, 48, 55, 62” (89, 106.5, 122, 139.5, 157.5cm). Designed by Hannah Mann.

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Bruno's Poncho from Encanto

Hooded poncho inspired by the one worn by Bruno in Encanto. Knit sideways with hour glass motifs. Bulky weight yarn. More of a recipe than a detailed pattern. Designed by Amanda Karlsson. May only be free for a limited time.

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• Watch Encanto or get Encanto tie-ins at Amazon (ad)

Handsome Chris Pullover from Knives Out

Replica of the Knives Out cable sweater worn by Ransom, reverse engineered in 7 sizes with 2 sleeve width options. Sizes: XS, (S, M, L,) XL, 2XL, 3XL Chest circumference: 36, (40, 44, 48,) 52, 56, 60”. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Caryn Shaffer. Pictured project by Kammererknitsalot.

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• See the Ravelry page
• Watch Knives Out.

Rey Vest

Inspired by the Rey’s costume in the final scene of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this cardigan sweater designed by Soile Pyhänniska comes in English and Finnish.

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• See more Star Wars Inspired Knitting Patterns
• Shop for The Force Awakens merchandise and DVDs

She-Ra: Princess of Power Sweater

Long-sleeved pullover with intarsia design inspired by the costume of the 80s cartoon superhero. Sizes 36” and 40” (actual, finished bust) but could be easily adapted for other size patterns. Designed by Catherine Waterfield. DK weight yarn.

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• Watch She-Ra and get collectibles and costumes on Amazon

Harry Potter Inspired Hallows Cardigan

This handsome baby and child sized sweater was inspired by Ron Weasley's sweater in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1”. Sizes: 18-24mo( 2/4, 6/8, 10, 12). Designed by Melissa Metzbower. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured project by MummyWright. There's also an adult sized version for purchase.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• Get the adult sized Hallows Pullover on Loveknitting
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Sherlock – Dr. Watson’s Cabled Crew Neck Jumper

Amy Noelle Walker (MeldeBaggins on Ravelry) feplicates the cable sweater worn by John Watson in the Sherlock series. The pictured project is by adamsfrood42 who has additional notes

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• Watch Sherlock
• Get series related books at Alibris

Love the sweater but don’t have the time for full-size project? Here’s one a teddy-bear sized version by shinysherlock. Finished chest: 15 inches (And maybe you could adapt for a baby? It’s about the size of a newborn.)

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Neville Longbottom’s Sweater

Designed by Joannie Newsome after the sweater Neville wears in Deathly Hallows pt 2.

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Twilight New Moon Bella Hooded Cardigan

Nancy Fry’s sweater is modeled after the hoodie worn by Bella in the movie New Moon. Available in Small, Medium and Large. Pictured project by SofieGranholm

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• Get the JanSport Right Pack backpack Bella carries in the movie
• Get/watch Twilight New Moon

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Firefly – Wash’s Sweater

Don Yarman recreated the cabled pullover sweater worn by the character Wash in two Firefly episodes — “Out of Gas” and “The Message.” Pictured project by dragonxser

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• See more Firefly Knitting Patterns
• Watch Firefly

Weasley Christmas Sweaters

Allison Hansel designed this sweater after the sweaters Mrs. Weasley made for her kids and Harry for Christmas in the first movie. Excerpted from Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter by Alison Hansel.

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• Get the movie
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I’m the Dude Jacket

Yarnspirations’ jacket inspired by the Big Lebowski features a fair isle pattern. Sizes from XS through 5XL.

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• Get super bulky weight yarn for this pattern on Etsy
• See more Knitting Patterns for Men

Jane Austen Book Club – Mansifield Park Cardigan

This cable cardigan with shawl collar is Bethany Hait’s re-creation of the sweater that Maria Bello wears in in the movie The Jane Austen Book Club during the scenes in which the group is discussing Mansfield Park. Pictured project by Bryshamom

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• Get The Jane Austen Book Club movie or book

Twilight New Moon Bella Vest

Cambria Washington was inspired by the vest that Bella wore in Twilight New Moon.

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• See more Vest Knitting Patterns
• Get Twilight New Moon

Coraline’s Star Sweater

Jenn Jarvis created this person-sized version of Coraline’s sweater at the request of the Coraline movie team. Children’s sizes 6, 8 and 10 and Ladies sizes XS-XL (34-50”). Pictured project by ScienceKnitter

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• See the Ravelry page
• Watch Coraline and get merchandise on Amazon

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Fifth Doctor Who Sweater

Designed by Cullen Skinner after the sweater worn by Peter Davison for his first two seasons as the Fifth Doctor. Cullen states that it is stitch for stitch screen accurate.

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• More Doctor Who Knitting Patterns

Sherlock – John Watson’s Christmas Jumper

This sweater was inspired by John Watson’s Christmas sweater in A Scandal in Belgravia. The jumper’s fair-isle patterns from the original Icelandic sweater design. In adult and child sizes. Meretricious Sweater designed by Professor Fonz

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Love the sweater but don’t have the time for full-size project?

Professor Fonz has created a hat and fingerless mitts with the same design.

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• Get the free knitting pattern for the mitts

Here’s a teddy-bear sized version by shinysherlock. Finished chest: 15 inches (And maybe you could adapt for a baby? It’s about the size of a newborn.)

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Big Fish: Josephine’s Cardigan

Melissa Dominguez’s cabled sweater-coat with shawl collar was inspired by a sweater worn by the character
Josephine (played by Marion Cotillard) in the movie “Big Fish”. . Pictured project by GabiVonSchade

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• See more Coat Knitting Patterns
• Get Big Fish on DVD

The Fog Sweater

Tiennie modeled this sweater after the one worn by the Nick Castle character played by Tom Welling in The Fog movie. Pictured project by FiveSticks

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• See more Men’s Sweater Knitting Patterns
• Watch or get The Fog on DVD

Wilderpeople Cat Sweater

This cat face pullover is shared by the costume designer for Taika Waititi’s 2016 comedy-adventure film Hunt for the Wilderpeople. It was worn by Bella, a kind-hearted foster mother and fearless pig hunter played by Rima Te Wiata. Bust size 26-28" to bust size 46-48". DK weight yarn. I've never seen this movie but it's gotten a great rating so I'm going to check it out.

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• Watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople at Amazon
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Patterns for Purchase

Aimee Halterneck Top

If you love the Netflix smash hit Sex Education or if you just love halter tops, you'll love this new top from Made with Love by Tom Daley. Designed to accompany Season 4 of the show, this fabulous halterneck top is for Aimee, and is, as you would expect, a slinky little number that is perfect for parties! Sizes 32 to 58 inches / 81-147cm. DK weight yarn.

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• See more Halter Tops Knitting Patterns

Madam Secretary Cardigan

Garter-stitch cocoon cardigan with dolman (batwing) sleeves that was inspired by a sweater worn by Téa Leoni in the tv series Madam Secretary. Designed by Carol Sunday. Sized to fit: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

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• See more Cocoon Cardigan Knitting Patterns
• Watch Madam Secretary or get DVDs at Amazon

The Big Lebowski Dude Cardigan

Knit a Dude sweater for everyone in the whole family from baby to grown-ups designed by Andrea Rangel, It’s worked entirely in the round so that the stranded color work never has to be worked on the wrong side, and finishing doesn’t require any seaming.

• Get the Little Dude for ages newborn to 12 year
• Get the Knitter’s Dude for men and women

Farrah Fowler Cardigan

Inspired by scientist Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory, Top down, this long-sleeved v-neck sweater is knit top down with a simple yet interesting overall cable on the front and back. Sizes 33 (36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54)” bust. Designed by Mary Annarella. DK weight yarn.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern at Loveknitting

Hunger Games – Huntress Cowl

Inspired by the cowl vest Katniss wore in Catching Fire. Designed by Karla Repperger.

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The Matrix 2: Neo’s Sweater

Suss Cousins is a knitwear costume designer for movies. This pattern is the actual design that Neo wore in the second Matrix movie. To add the holes, use drop stitches. This is one of the designs in her book Hollywood Knits: Thirty Original Suss Designs Pictured project sansmerci

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• Get Hollywood Knits on Alibris for as low as $1

Hallows Pullover

Inspired by Ron Weasley's sweater in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1”, this long sleeved pullover features cables and a henley style collar. Size: Finished chest sizes 38(42, 44, 50, 54) in/97(107,112,127,137) cm. Designed by Melissa Metzbower. Bulky weight yarn.

• See pics and get pattern on Loveknitting
• See more Harry Potter Knitting Patterns

Scooby Doo Movie: Velma’s Sweater

Suss Cousins is a knitwear costume designer for movies. This pattern is the actual design for Velma’s swearter in the Scooby Doo movie. This is one of the designs in her book Hollywood Knits: Thirty Original Suss Designs Pictured project twiggyr

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• Get Hollywood Knits on Alibris for as low as $1

Star Trek Uniform

One of the 43 patterns in Knitting It Old School. This sweater has a coordinated two-tone color combination for that clean, fleet uniform look with stand-up v-shaped ollars and long sleeves. Available for women and men.

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• Get Star Trek Uniform Pips on Amazon
• See more Star Trek Knitting Patterns

Serendipity: Kate’s Skating Cardigan

Suss Cousins is a knitwear costume designer for movies. This pattern is the actual design from Serendipity for the cardigan Kate Beckinsale wore in the skating rink scene. This is one of the designs in her book Hollywood Knits: Thirty Original Suss Designs Pictured project by Joyous

• Get Hollywood Knits: Thirty Original Suss Designs on Amazon
• Get Hollywood Knits on Alibris for as low as $1