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12 Free Knit and Crochet Puppet Patterns

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Many kids love to perform and put on a show. It’s a way they can make up their own story and share it with friends and family. Expand their imagination and encourage their creativity. Why not have them make their own puppets for puppet shows? Take your pick from this collection of knit and crochet puppet patterns below.

While some puppets are made for hands, others are just for fingers. Kids can use puppets just for playtime in the playroom. But also scrubby puppets can perform shows in the bathtub. Mittens and scarf puppets can bring their show on the road.

12 Free Knit and Crochet Puppet Patterns

There are tons of ways for kids to enjoy puppets. But, puppets are not only fun for kids. Kids relate well to puppets, so they can be a great tool for parents to explain things to young kids. They might even pay more attention to what a puppet says than to Mom & Dad! Especially with potty training, puppets can work wonders!

So check out these knit and crochet puppet patterns and see what might work for the kids in your life.

Bathtime Puppet Patterns

Bathtime is always a fun time for younger kids. Why not add even more fun by bringing some of these loveable characters to play among the bathtime bubbles? You might even have more fun making up stories too!

Finger and Hand Puppet Patterns

Knit and crochet finger puppets are quick, easy gifts for kids. Got a party coming up and you forgot to buy a gift? Check out these patterns – they might be the perfect choice!

Scarf and Mitten Knit and Crochet Puppet Patterns

What could be better than having a toy built into a functional accessory? Nope – nothing! These knit and crochet puppet patterns serve two purposes in one.

Shark Puppet Scrubby Free Crochet Pattern

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Crochet Thanksgiving Table and Home Decoration Patterns

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You’ve decorated for fall with pumpkins and leaves, but now it’s time to add turkey decorations too! Add these crochet Thanksgiving table and home decoration patterns from Yarnspirations to your holiday table or around your home for general festiveness. We have so many choices to add to the festive feel of your home.

Thanksgiving Table Decorations

You can display turkey, drumsticks, and pilgrim dishcloths prominently in your kitchen to add to the festive mood. The seasonal placemat and silverware holder go together like turkey and cranberry sauce to delight everyone at the table.

Clean up is fun too when you wash dishes with a turkey or pilgrim dishcloth! A wine bag makes that special bottle of wine an ideal gift for your host or hostess. And once you move your plate you’ll be thankful all over again for the wonderful meal when you see what your placemat says.

Crochet Thanksgiving Table and Home Decoration Patterns - Marly Bird

Thanksgiving Home Decorations

Hang the banner on your wall and the wreath on your door for thankful wishes all season long. Kids can play with the stuffed pilgrims — two different sets! — and the toy turkey. And everyone can snuggle under the throw together after the meal.

Or make the stuffed toys part of a centerpiece or on a mantel. Mix them in with the pumpkins and leaves you already made for fall. Have the kids reenact the pilgrims’ story with the stuffed toys while the parents and other guests watch. With so many crochet Thanksgiving table and home decoration choices, maybe you should start creating now!! Check them out.

Give thanks banner - free pattern - Marly Bird

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Don’t miss these round-ups of other holiday and fall patterns you can crochet and knit!

100+ Knit and Crochet Costumes for Dress-Up

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Use these costumes for Halloween, playing dress-up, Spirit Week at school or work, or any other time you just want to have a fun outfit! Knit and crochet costumes are a blast to make and to wear!

Sometimes the costume is an entire outfit! Other times it may be a hat that’s perfect to pair with everyday clothes to make up a complete outfit. Try a polar bear hat with a white shirt and pants to make a polar bear costume.

Projects include patterns for babies, kids, and adults, so everyone can find their perfect dress-up item.

Over 100 Free Knit and Crochet Costumes - Marly Bird

Halloween Type Costumes

Whether pumpkins, jack o’lanterns, vampires, witches, a devil, pirates, skeletons, or monsters these projects have themes associated with Halloween!

Gothic Witch Cape Free Crochet Pattern - Free Knit and Crochet Costumes - Marly Bird
Mummy Hat Free Knitting Pattern

Animal Costumes

From dinosaurs to teddy bears, sheep to owls, you can find almost any animal you can think of represented in these costumes and costume hats!

Dino Hat and Tail Free Crochet Pattern - Free Knit and Crochet Costumes - Marly Bird
It's a Hoot Owl Hat and Cape Free Crochet Pattern

Traditional Dress-Up Costumes

The traditional dress-up costumes include plenty of princess, mermaid, superhero and historical-inspired costumes that can be used year-round!

Kidding Around Gnome Costume Free Crochet Pattern - Free Knit and Crochet Costumes - Marly Bird
Caped Heroine Free Crochet Pattern

We hope you’ve enjoyed these knit and crochet costumes. Which did you make? Let us know!

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106 Crochet And Knit Table Setting Patterns

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New table settings can refresh the look of your kitchen or dining room! Whether you want to make a new set of placemats for everyday or new coasters for holidays, or make a table runner to give as a housewarming gift, there’s a pattern here that will work for you! Check out this collection of crochet and knit table setting patterns for your home.

Placemats

Placemats are the best way to change the feel of your dinner table. Click the “Placemats” link above to find 32 different patterns waiting for your crochet hook or knitting needles. You’ll find everything from solids to lace, patterned to plain, and all the choices in between.

There are different shapes too, from circles to ovals, squares, and rectangles. Whatever you’re looking for to suit your particular table setting style, it’s likely here for your crafting pleasure. So check them out and make a set for gifts or for yourself, so you don’t get bored at your own dining table.

32 Free Knit and Crochet Placemats Patterns

Table Runners

Table runners are an easy change to make to your table for a big visual impact. Click the “Table Runners” link above for 33 patterns to dress up your table for any occasion. You’ll find designs from colorful to solids, from wide to narrow, in various knit and crochet techniques.

33 Free Knit and Crochet Table Runner Patterns

Coasters and Napkin Rings

Protect your table from water rings and keep napkins tidy with this collection of free crochet and knit coasters and napkin ring patterns. Click the “Coasters and Napkin Rings” link above for links to 41 free patterns!

Coasters are a fantastic choice for part of a moving-into-a-new-home gift basket. You could make more than one set for seasons or special occasions. And they don’t have to be part of a larger gift, they’re great to whip up as a last-minute white elephant giveaway. If you’re stuck with needing a secret Santa gift, make some coasters.

You’ll find all manner of styles in both knit and crochet choices. You’re sure to find something suitable for virtually anyone.

Now that you’ve seen all these crochet and knit table setting patterns, you might like to check out the extra links below for more ideas!

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41 Free Knit and Crochet Coaster and Napkin Ring Patterns

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Coasters and napkin rings are the finishing touches on a table! They show that you’ve thought about your home and planned carefully while being eminently practical. So we’ve gathered, just for you, a collection of knit and crochet coaster and napkin ring patterns to brighten up your table decor!

Don’t miss the placemat round-up or the table runner round-up!

41 Free Knit and Crochet Coaster and Napkin Ring Patterns

Knit and Crochet Coaster Patterns

Protect your tables by using coasters! Use the stand-alone coaster patterns for your side tables or coffee tables, while the ones that match placemats are perfect to use on your dining table. Never be caught without a place to put your drink again.

Look at all these choices! From seasonal and holiday patterns to basics, to patterns just for fun. It’s all here! I’m sure you’ll find something to suit everyone.

Bright Side Macrame Coasters Free Crochet Pattern

Knit and Crochet Napkin Ring Patterns

Napkin rings elevate a meal from everyday to special. Matched sets add another layer of elegance to a formal meal. Or make a coordinating set with slight differences for daily use, so you can distinguish between family members’ napkins. When you make your own, you can have a set that fits the number you need.

Autumn Acorns Napkin Rings Free Crochet Pattern

We hope you’ve enjoyed these knit and crochet coaster and napkin ring patterns. Don’t forget, they’re great to make as gifts, or you can make them to bust your stash!

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32 Free Knit and Crochet Placemat Patterns

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Placemats are an easy way to redecorate your home or add seasonal flair! Swap them out each season to change the vibe. Plus, you can customize them to your style and your home. Knit or crochet the the amount that you need for your table. That way you’ll have a complete set every time you swap them out. Of course, you don’t make each set identical, For example, you could choose a pattern and make each mat in a separate color. You can do what you like! Here are thirty-two free knit and crochet placemat patterns to get you started!

32 Free Knit and Crochet Placemat Patterns

Oval Knit and Crochet Placemat Patterns

Oval placemats aren’t as common today as they used to be. However, these classic styles will look good on any formal table. They have an air of the past to them that lends levity to the table. Therefore, you’ll want to try these knit and crochet placemat patterns when you’re having people over for a fancy dinner. Of course, anything goes in your own home. So, you can use these cute oval placemats for regular dinners, too, if you prefer.

Table Lace Placemat Free Crochet Pattern

Rectangular Knit and Crochet Placemat Patterns

Traditional rectangular placemats provide lots of opportunities for experimenting. You can play with stitches, colors, and even the size of the placemat. If you’re new to knitting and crochet and haven’t yet learned about increases and decreases for shaping, then many of these rectangular knit and crochet placemat patterns will still work for you.

Plus, since they’re so versatile, they make great gifts. Create full sets of 4 or 6 of any of the patterns below. Wrap them together with a ribbon. Then you’ll have a ready-to-go present for housewarming parties, holidays, or even for something special when you’re invited to dinner.

Mosaic Knit Placemat free pattern

Circular Placemats

Add a bit of fun with circular placemats, which are less common than rectangular or even oval placemats. They actually make a lot of sense. After all, your plates are usually round. Therefore, you get that layered effect of the round plate on the round placemat.

Any crochet doily or mandala pattern would work for circular placemats. Therefore, even though we’ve rounded up the following terrific patterns, you don’t have to limit yourself. Look for circle patterns that are approximately the right size for your placemats. Then have at it!

Colorful Crochet Charger Free Crochet Pattern

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