10 Free Knitting Patterns for Coats and Jackets

Knitted coat patterns are hard to come by, but these take the cake.

By: Kristi Levy, Editor, AllFreeKnitting.com

When most people think of knitting, they think of cozy sweaters and scarves. Most people wouldn't assume that you could knit a jacket, but why is that? What exactly are knitted coats other than sweaters with more coverage, lining, or length? Knitted coats and jackets have been made by yarnies for countless years, and they're just the layering pieces you need if you live in a colder climate, or when autumn and winter are on their way.

Your typical knit jacket pattern will be enough to keep you cozy over your cold-weather fit, but if you're in need of something with a little more substance, we highly recommend sewing a lining into the inside of your knitted coats and jackets. Pick a woolen fabric for some extra warmth, or a cotton lining for washability. Our friends at AllFreeSewing can help you pick the perfect fabric to line your lovingly knitted jackets.

Without further ado, check out our top 10 recommendations for knitted coats and jackets to keep you cozy this fall.

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1. Leaves Jacket

Whether you choose to line the Leaves Jacket or leave it unlined, you'll find this pattern really shines in transitional weather. The small eyelets on the leaf pattern really help the unique details of this coat pattern shine.

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2. Autumn Elegance Knit Jacket

This knit jacket pattern stands out due to both the combination of vertical and horizontal striping (due to the construction of the jacket itself and the yarn used, the stripes go this way naturally, so there's no work involved on your part) and the offset buttons.

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3. Uda's Knit Jacket

Nothing says 'cozy' like cables, and free knitted coat patterns with cables on them make you feel warmer. It's a fact. When you add the hood on this knit jacket pattern, you're all set for autumn all the way through winter.

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4. Picnic Spring Jacket

This knitted long jacket pattern is great for keeping your thighs warm in particularly chilly weather, but the drape and deep neck of this jacket means it's also light enough to wear in early springtime.

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5. Autumn Fields Jacket

If you're not drawn in by the bold striping of the yarn, you will be from the folded cuffs and memorable collar. Knitted long jackets like these are the reason you would go to your needles rather than the department store. You're just not going to find something this unique on the racks.

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6. Eleanor Long Cardigan

This pattern for a knitted long jacket is the definition of perfection. Length? Check. Bulky yarn? Check. Stripes? Check. Unique fasteners? Check! You'll stand out in this knitted jacket pattern, and when you get noticed, you won't be shivering.

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7. Colorful Weekend Coat

A pattern like this is one of the rare ones that you want to wear inside as often as out. While it is stunning and will surely stand out from the crowd, it's just as easy to slip into at the end of a hard day as you cuddle up on the couch and get ready to watch a movie.

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8. Classic Knit Jacket

If you're not looking for something long and bulky, or something colorful and showy, and you're just looking for a good, basic coat that you can throw on while you go to get the groceries, this is the jacket for you. It works with any outfit, for any occasion, and any weather. What's not to love?

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9. Carrara Knit Jacket

You caught me; this one's my favorite. I love everything from the subtle tonal shift in the yarn, the color, the open design, the wide collar... everything! There's even a cool drape in the back that gives this knit jacket a unique flair. You have to check it out.

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10. Autumn Dreams Jacket

If you have the skill to knit anything, you'll want to put it to the test with this pattern. Knitted long jackets like these take some time and patience to make, but it'll be worth it for the stunning look and extra room to line with anything from fleece to sherpa.

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