Halloween costumes are one of my favorite parts of the season, especially when someone in the family has the skill to actually make one from scratch. This knitted Link costume from The Legend of Zelda is a perfect example. My cousin Anna made this for her baby, and it was genuinely one of the best costumes I have ever seen on a small child.
I did not knit this myself, but I am happy to share the pattern so you can make it, or pass it along to someone crafty in your life.
The free pattern
The pattern is called “The Legend of Baby Link” and it was designed by Joanna Rankin. You can find it for free on Ravelry at this link. If you want to see the finished project Anna made, her completed entry is also on Ravelry at this project page.
The pattern is well-written and the result speaks for itself. It is a great choice for an experienced knitter looking for a fun seasonal project.
What the costume includes
The full outfit is made up of five pieces. The two main pieces are a green top with Link’s signature brown belt and a pair of little pants. The accessories are where it really comes together. There is a dark green Link hat, a bandoleer sized to hold a small baby bottle, and a pair of brown boots.
If knitting the full boots feels like too much, you could make simple boot cuffs instead and pair them with brown shoes you already own. That small swap saves a lot of time without changing the overall look of the costume.
Ideas if you want to add more
If you are a confident knitter and want to go beyond the pattern, there are a few extras worth considering. A miniature sword and shield would match Link’s classic look from the game, though both would take some time to figure out without a guide. You could also experiment with making the top longer to give it more of a tunic shape, which would work especially well for older kids. For babies, the two-piece version in the pattern is actually very practical for diaper changes, so I would stick with that for the youngest wearers.
If you are looking for more costume ideas, there are plenty of creative options worth browsing. We also made a Paper Bag Princess costume the same year, which came together quickly and used very simple materials.
Where to find more photos
If you want a closer look before you start knitting, there are more photos of this costume on both Pinterest and the Ravelry project page linked above. Seeing the finished pieces up close is helpful before you commit to the project, especially for the hat and bandoleer details.
This is the kind of costume that gets remembered. If you have a knitter in your life who is looking for a fun challenge, this pattern is well worth sharing with them.
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