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There’s nothing quite like a handmade animal-shaped brooch to finish off an outfit. Try these free knitting patterns to make one!
Sometimes the smallest projects make the biggest impact, and these animal brooch patterns prove exactly that. Quick to knit and easy to style also.
Animal Brooch Free Knitting Patterns
1. Fiery Orange Mini Fox Brooch
Tatyana Korobkova knitted this quirky brooch in rounds with sport-weight yarn and a 2½-3.0 mm knitting needle. According to the creator, it’s ideal for advanced beginner knitters.
2. Mini Bear Brooch
There’s something universally about a tiny knitted bear, and this brooch by TwinsDesign has it perfectly. Pin it to a coat or gift bag for an instant dose of cuteness that never goes out of style.
3. Sheep Brooch
You’ll definitely going to make Morgunova Olga’s sheep brooch after seeing her innocent face and unique body posture. It can also doubles as a keychain charm after replacing the pin with a hook.
4. Red Squirrel Brooch
Woollen Wave is the talented artist behind this Scotland favorite’s red squirrel-shaped brooch. It is knitted in one piece from the tail tip to the nose using fingering-weight yarn.
5. Knitted Jellyfish Brooch
This jellyfish brooch by Filippova Marina is a fun departure from the usual land animals on this list. Its flowing shape makes it an eye-catching pin for both a summer bag and a winter coat.
6. Woolly Bunnies
Soft, round, and undeniably cute, these woolly bunnies are a lovely project. Whether you’re making one for yourself or a whole litter as gifts, Loop Knit Lounge’s design goes perfectly.
7. Knitted Bear and Cat Pins
Rounding out the list is a two-in-one pattern featuring both a bear and a cat pin. Knits by Sachi’s design is a great way to mix and match accessories, giving you two adorable options from a single project.