Every March 17^th people of all ethnicities gather together to celebrate the luck of the Irish. It doesn’t matter if your ancestors hailed from Ireland or China – on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone’s Irish. St. Patrick’s Day is a festive day full of tradition and good cheer. Boisterous parades, the beautiful yet solemn sound of bag pipes, and customary Irish jigs are common occurrences. Thick cable knit sweaters and tartan plaid scarves are a sight to see. This year, join in the festivities and celebrations in your hometown with these easy knitting patterns and St. Patrick's Day crafts inspired by centuries-old traditions.

With so many wonderful St. Patrick's Day knitting patterns to choose from, the hardest part will be deciding where to begin. Since these festive knit patterns are incredibly versatile, you can wear them long after the holiday has passed. Bust out your green yarn and get to work on these free knitting patterns for St. Patrick's Day. Before you know it, you will have a beautiful clothing item or accessory you can wear to show your Irish pride on March 17th or any other day.
 

St. Patrick's Day Crafts: 40 Cable Knit Patterns

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Cable Knit Hat Patterns
Cable Knit Scarf Patterns
Cable Knit Sweater Patterns
More Easy Knitting Patterns for St. Patrick's Day

Love cable knit patterns? Find even more patterns by stitch in our popular article, Different Knitting Stitches: Patterns for Garter, Seed, Cable, and More!

Cable Knit Hat Patterns

All the green of St. Patrick's Day signifies springtime in the minds of many people, yet the blustery cold winds of March say otherwise. Brave the cold with these traditional cable St. Patrick's Day crafts and cable knit hats. You'll be the warmest lass at the parade.
 

14 Cable Hat Knitting Pattern
Arctic Sunset Cable Hat
Bitty Cabled Hat
Katherine’s Cable Knit Hat
Fishtail Hat
Burgundy Breeze Cable Knit Hat
Cable Curl Cap
Cabled Crown Headband
Embrace of Waves Hat
Dad Hat
Noggin Lovin’ Cable Knit Hat

Cable Knit Scarf Patterns

There's something timeless about a cable knit scarf pattern. These classic cable scarves are perfect for celebrating the spirit and pride of Ireland.
 

Golden Wheat Scarf
Cable Knit Buttoned Neck Warmer
Celtic Cable Scarf
Cable and Rib Cowl
Braided Loaves Scarf
Irish Hooded Scarf
Anyway Cabled Scarf
Basic Cable Scarf
Blue Ribbon Pocket Scarf
Cool Cable Cowl
Country Blue Scarf
 

Cable Knit Sweater Patterns

Nothing sreams St. Patrick's Day more than a thick knit Irish sweater. These cable knit sweater patterns are both festive and traditional. They'll offer more than enough warmth during bag pipe concert or outdoor Irish dance competition.
 

Irish Cabled Poncho
Women’s Irish Knit Cardigan
Fisherman Turtleneck Sweater
Celtic Braid Sweater
“Ben” Cable Knit Sweater
Winter Wonder Cabled Sweater
Timeless Cabled Sweater
Oats and Honeycomb Cabled Pullover
 

If you love the festive look of cable knit patterns, be sure to check out Blissful Braids: 18 Cable Stitch Knitting Patterns.

More Easy Knitting Patterns for St. Patrick’s Day

Check out this list for even more festive St. Patrick's Day crafts. Decorate your home with the Lucky Clover Dishcloth or suprise a young sheila with the Leprechaun Doll.
 

Emerald Isle Cowl
Lucky Clover Dishcloth
Emerald Green Handwarmers
Irish Shepherd Scarf
Knit Fair Isle Cardigan
Knitted Shamrock Cloth
Irish Coffee Cozy
Bootie Go Bragh Shamrock Baby Shoes
Leprechaun Doll
Traditional Laure Scarf
 

What are your favorite St. Patrick's Day traditions? Leave a comment below!