Free matching adult and children's sweater knitting patterns. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 1/21/26
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Free Patterns
Gaja Slipovers
Easy matching 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
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Grand Cassiope Sweater
Modern cabled sweater knitted seamlessly from the top down with scoop neck. Adult and Child versions. Adult Sizes XS to 3XL. Child Sizes 1 to 12 years. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Hel et Zel. Available in English and French
Trails Sweaters
The tracks of deer, bears, and ravens make paths around the yoke of these pullovers in adult and child sizes. Adult sizes XS to 4XL. Child sizes 2 to 10 years. Aran weight yarn. Slóðir (Trails in Icelandic) designed by Védís Jónsdóttir for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
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Leo Cardigan
Classic button-up cardigan with cable details on the sleeves. Available in three sizes: child’s with pockets, cropped adult, and a longer adult version with pockets. Size Child Version: 2 to 12 years. Adult Version:34 to 70" / 87 to 179.5 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Åsa Buchta.
Adult and Child Tunic and Pants
Pullover sweater and trousers that look to me like they were inspired by a karate gi in adult and child sizes. The tunic features an interrupted rib texture and a belt. The pants are fastened with a drawstring. Child sizes 2, 4, and 6 years. Adult Sizes S to 3X. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand. DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
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Heart Sweater
Pullover sweater with stranded hearts on the yoke in sizes for adults and children. Adult Sizes 99 to 120 cm / 40 to 48 inches. Child Sizes 2 to 12 years. Designed by Monica Norseth. DK weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
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.
