Great quick gifts for the new baby! Free knitting patterns for baby cardigans, sweaters, hats, and more knit with one skein (100g or less) of yarn. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 8/26/24
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Free Patterns
Wee Appleton Sweater
Quick baby pullover with buttons at the shoulder for easy dressing. Knit seamlessly from the top down. Size Newborn to 3 months uses one 100g skein of Worsted weight yarn. Additional sizes to 18 months included. Designed by Taiga Hilliard.
Garter Baby Cardigan
Baby sweater knit flat in garter stitch. Sizes Newborn to 6 months use just one skein of 100g of Aran weight yarn. Additional size of 9 months also included. Web version is free. PDF is for purchase. Designed by Louise Bollanos for Handy Little Me.
Friends for Life Dog and Bear
Lovey comforter toys knit with an animal head on a zigzag blankie, then customized as puppy or bear with different ears. Uses one 50g skein of Fingering weight yarn for each toy. Designed by Fraya.
Summer Vibes Baby Dress
Pinafore style baby dress with leaf lace panel bordered by bobble flowers. Sizes Newborn to 12 months. Uses one skein of Sport weight yarn. Designed by Moodhi. Pictured project by Intissarelabdulla
Heartwarmer Baby Vest
Baby slipover knit with a 6 row repeat cable panel and buttons on the straps. Sizes Newborn to 2 years. Uses one 100g ball of DK weight yarn. Designed by Cecilia Fameli. Web version is free.
Trellis Baby Sweater
Baby and child sized pullover with lace diamond trellis with bobble blossoms with seed rib. Uses one 100g skein of DK weight yarn for sizes Newborn to 12 months. Also includes more sizes up to 7 years. 7695 designed by Elle.
Starry Sky Romper
Easy baby body suit knit in a tube with a 4 round repeat star stitch with ribbed borders. Add straps and buttons and you're done. Sizes Newborn to 12 months. The newborn and 3 months sizes use one 100g skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Lillegulls by r.bjoe. Available in English and Norwegian
Little Amandine Cardigan
Baby cardigan with cable design on front, knit seamlessly from the top down. Sizes 3 months to 12 years. The 3 to 24 months sizes use one 100g skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sophie Vuong. Pictured project by mymybeau
London's Leggings
Baby sized legwarmers with mirror image cables and tapered for a comfortable fit. Sizes 3 to 18 months. Uses one 100g skein of Worsted weight yarn for at least up to 6 months. Designed by Athena Forbes.
More Free Patterns
Blossom Baby Cardigan
Easy baby cardigan with 8 row repeat lace below bodice. Body knit flat in one piece with button band knit as you go. Sleeves knit separately. Only a few stitches picked up at neck. Sizes Newborn to 12 months. Uses one 100g skein of DK weight yarn for at least up to 6 months. Designed by LJM Designs.
Cable Detail Romper
Baby onesie with moss stitch texture and cable detail. Sizes 3, 6, 9, 12 months, 2 years. Uses 100g one ball of DK weight yarn. Designed by The Australian Yarn Company.
Lily's Cardigan
Seamless baby cardigan with scalloped lace, crew neck, and cap sleeves. Size 6-12 month. Uses one skein of DK or sport weight yarn. Designed by Stitchlogue by Calista Yoo. Pictured project by MaryRainforest
Bunny Bonnet
Adorable baby hat with bunny ears and ties. Perfect for baby photo shoots. Sizes newborn, 3-6mths, 6-12mths, toddler. Uses one skein of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Morse.
Easy Knit Baby Dress
Pinafore style baby dress with garter stitch bodice and buttoned straps. Sizes 6 months, 12 months. Uses just 100g one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Gina-Michele.
Persephone Summer Top
Leaf lace adorns the v-neck and front of this sleeveless baby tank top or vest. Sizes Newborn to 4T. Sizes Newborn to 12 months use just 100g one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Melanie Hoffman.
Lille Skagerrak Vest
Sleeveless baby top inspired by waves with cables in half brioche. Sizes 6 to 12 months. 6 months size at least uses a 100g one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Else Schjellerup for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Obaldo Vest
Sleeveless baby top with offset button closure, knit in the round with 2 round repeat broken rib. Sizes Newborn to 6 months. Uses less than 100g one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Kirsten Kaae.Available in English and Danish
Baby Cap and Mittens
Matching baby hat and mittens with lace hearts. Sizes Hat 0-3 months (3-6 months). Mittens (3 months). Uses less than one skein of Sport weight yarn for set. Designed by Giulia Facchini. Available in English and Italian
Patterns for Purchase
Little Sunshine Tunic
Baby dress or tunic with cable details on yoke, bow, and button straps. Knit flat. Size Newborn. Uses one 100g skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Sugar lambs.
8 / Wrap cardigan
Baby cardigan with front that wraps and ties, a cute picot edge, and a seed stitch band for easy style. 3 sizes. Newborn and 6 months sizes use one 100g skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Little French Knits.
Despencer Baby Dress
Baby dress knit top down, and made to be worn loose and grow with your baby. This was designed to use one large skein of Sport weight yarn, however any dk or worsted would also work. Sizes Newborn to 5T months. Designed by Taiga Hilliard Designs.
Bosque Baby Romper
Baby onesie knitted flat with a delicate “Growing leaves” central lace pattern and a lace band along the armholes that continues in the shoulder strips. Sizes Preemie to 18 months. Most sizes use just 1 ball 100g of DK weight yarn. Designed by Cecilia Fameli.
Tiny Butterflies Car Seat Blanket
Baby blanket with lace butterflies and lace border designed for car seat carriers. Uses 1 skein 100g of DK weight yarn. Designed by PrettyHandCraft.
Itty Bitty Sweater
Baby and child sized pullover sweater with lace pattern on front. Sizes 3mo, 6mo, 9 mo, 12 mo, 2 yr, 3yr, 4yr, 5 yr, 6 yr. Some sizes use one skein or less. Uses less than 1 skein 300 - 630 yards (274 - 576 m) of Fingering weight yarn. Itty Bitty Pretty Sweater designed by Maison Dene.
Seedling Shrug for Babies and Children
Every project I saw with this shrug was darling! This lace shrug will cover your girl in elegant Cabernet Cable whether she is getting ready for a event like a wedding party, posing for a special photo, or just needs a little extra warmth on a summer day. Sizes: 6 months - 14 years. Designed by Monika Sirna. Sport weight yarn. Pictured projects by the designer and LauraPNW.
