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5 Famous Movie and TV Knitting Books

Five knitting books of patterns from favorite movies and shows, including Outlander, The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and Gilmore Girls.

Library vest from Outlander Knitting © 2020 by Sony Pictures Television, Inc.
Library vest from Outlander Knitting © 2020 by Sony Pictures Television, Inc.

If you know anything about me you know that I LOVE movies.

Like, I go to the movies almost every week and one of my favorite events here in Tallinn is the Black Nights Film Festival.

So with the fall movie season kicking off, I thought I’d highlight some books that celebrate Hollywood.

This could also be called the Tanis does Hollywood list, as Tanis Gray has become the go to person for IP related pattern books.

Let’s see if you favorite characters are represented!

Cover of Outlander Knitting, edited by Kate Atherley, with a woman in a grey knitted shawl over a plaid dress in a forest.

Outlander Knitting edited by Kate Atherley

The one book on this list Tanis didn’t write.

20 patterns, including the capelet cowl Mrs. Fitz gives Claire and a waistcoat for your own Jamie.

Cover of The Fellowship of the Knits: The Unofficial Lord of the Rings Knitting Book by Tanis Gray, with six knitted photos.

The Fellowship of the Knits by Tanis Gray

Cozy knits for the Shire, rugged outerwear for the Prancing Pony, and lace fit for Rivendell.

There’s something for everyone, whatever corner of Middle-earth you come from.

Cover of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas knitting guide, with knitted Jack Skellington and pumpkins.

The Nightmare Before Christmas: Official Knitting Guide by Tanis Gray

The only book here that uses glow-in-the-dark yarn.

Knit your own Zero or Oogie Boogie in time for the stretch between Halloween and Christmas.

Cover of Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy by Tanis Gray, with knitted Death Star, Porg, Yoda and R2-D2 pieces.

Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy by Tanis Gray

28 patterns. Start with the Ewok Hood (in kid and adult sizes).

Work your way up to the Darth Vader Pullover or maybe your own baby Yoda for the Mandalorian fan in your life.

Cover of Gilmore Girls: The Official Knitting Book by Tanis Gray, with knitted dolls and a striped beret.

Gilmore Girls: The Official Knitting Book by Tanis Gray

25+ patterns straight out of Stars Hollow, from Lorelai’s scarf to Richard’s Friday Night Dinner bowtie.

There’s even a drumstick bag for Lane.

Cover of Knitting with Disney by Tanis Gray, showing a navy colourwork yoke sweater, Mickey hat and mermaid socks.

Conclusion

So there you have it!

While this isn’t an exhaustive list, it covers a lot of the biggest movies and tv shows in history.

What movie do you wish there was a book of knitting patterns for?

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