Free matching adult and children's sweater knitting patterns. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 2/28/26
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Free Patterns
Horisont Tee
Striped short sleeved sweaters in adult and child sizes knit with 2 round repeat broken rib with eyelet stripes. Sizes Child 2 to 12 years and Adult S to 2XL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Maria Bach Jensen. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Gloria Cardigan
Striped v-neck cardigan for the whole family. Adult sizes S to L. Child sizes 2 to 12 years. Baby 6 to 11 months. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by María Uz.
Rib And Cable Cardigans
Jacket in adult and child sizes knit with ribbing and cable details, then fastened with a zipper. Adult sizes 82 - 107cm / 32½ - 42¼in. Child sizes 5 to 10 years. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
Cable Hoodies
Pullover sweaters with hoods knit with braided cable details on sleeves and hood in adult and child sizes. Adult sizes XS to 4XL. Child sizes 1 to 14 years. Worsted weight yarn. Transsylvanien designed by Elida Virack for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
More Free Patterns
Cottage Tees and Shorts
Matching tee top with henley neckline and shorts with drawstring closure in adult and child sizes. Adult sizes XS to 4XL. Child sizes 4 to 14 years. Worsted weight yarn. Sommarstugan designed by Bonnica Sjöblom for Järbo. Available in English, Dutch, German, Swedish
Vibble Sweaters
These pullovers in adult and child sizes feature fun checkerboard patterns. Adult sizes XS to 4XL. Child sizes 1 to 10 years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sara Klint. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Fizzy Fairisle Sweater
Colorful pullovers in adult and child sizes with stranded colorwork designs of hearts, diamonds, diagonal stripes, crosses, and more. Knit flat. Sizes 2 to 11 years and 81cm to 107cm / 32" to 43". Designed for at least 6 colors it's a great way to use up leftover Aran and Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
Gaja Slipovers
Easy tabard style vests fastened with ties in adult and child sizes. Knit flat, no picking up stitches. Child Sizes 3 yrs to 10 yrs. Adult Sizes S to XL. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by MLZ Design.
Mama Bear and Mini Bear Slipovers
V-neck tunic-length pullover vests with a pretty peplum ruffle at the bottom in adult and child sizes. Child Sizes 2 yrs to 12 yrs. Adult Sizes S to 2XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Maria Bach Jensen. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Patterns for Purchase
Snowdrop Sweaters
Textured long-sleeved pullover in child and adult sizes knit with a snowdrop pattern. Sizes 1 to 10 years and Adult XS to XXXL. Fine weight yarn. Designed by SkovCreations. A kit is also available.
Vintertern and Minitern Sweaters
Checked pullover created with sections in 2-color rib stitch in child and adult sizes. Sizes 2 to 14 years and Adult M to 3XL. Designed for 7 colors shown so it's a great stash buster for Medium weight yarn. Designed by Stine Hoelgaard.
Man's and Boy's Cardigans 7123
Cardigans with either shawl collar or v-neck with what looks like fisherman's rib on the yoke and sleeves above a cable and texture design. Sizes To Fit Chest: 61cm/24" to 117cm/47". DK weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar.
Barry's Gansey
Drop-shoulder pullover sweater knit in ribbing. Knit seamlessly in one piece. Sizes Child: To Fit Age: 2 Years to 10 Years, Adults: Size: S to XL. Designed by Debbie Bliss. Fingering weight yarn.
Sweaters in Hayfield Bonus Aran
Modern fisherman sweaters knit with traditional Aran cable stitches in sizes for children and adults. Options for Hood or Round Neck. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 24" to 46" / 61cm to 117cm. Designed by Sirdar. Aran weight yarn.
