Knitting patterns for baby and child sweaters and hats with hoods inspired by animals. Updated 3/5/2022.
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Free Patterns
Bear Hooded Cowl
Adorable hood in sizes from toddler to adult with bear ears. Sizes Toddler (Ages 4 - 6; Ages 7 - 12; Teen/Small Adult; Large Adult). Rated easy by Ravelrers. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Gretchen Tracy
Baby Bunnie Onesie
Baby onesie with hood and ears and fluffy tail to make an adorable bunny rabbit. Sizes 0-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-2 Years. All-In-One in Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake Chunky 4824. Chunky weight yarn.
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Hooded Bear Cowl
Baby hood with bear ears knit flat and seamed. Sizing: Baby 6/12 (18/24) mos. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio
Bunny Hoodie
Hooded cardigan for babies and children with bunny rabbit ears and tummy. Sizing: Baby 12 Months, Child 2 Years, Child 3 Years. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Teresa Chorzepa for Lion Brand
Baby Poncho
Hooded baby poncho with sleeve cuffs and animal ears and faces to make the poncho into a fox, dog, bunny, deer, or other animal. Sizing: 3 Months to 24 Months. Aran weight yarn. Baby Poncho in Phildar Phil Douce & Partner 6 designed by Phildar
Mouse in the House Sweater
Hooded pullover sweater with rabbit ears for babies and children. Sizing: 6-12m, 12-18m, 18m-2y, 3-4y, 5-6y. DK weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns
More Free Patterns
Cheeky Rabbit Poncho
Child’s poncho with bunny hood with ears.lace borders, and buttoned sides. Designed by Noriko Grace
Bunnyclava Toddler Balaclava
Bunny hood balaclava hat with rabbit ears. Sizing: Finished hat approximately 17.75” circumference, and will fit most children aged 1-3 years. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Wendy Poush
Pony Hooded Cardigan
Hooded sweater for babies and toddlers with horse ears, mane, and spotted coat. Includes written instructions and a chart. Finished sizes: Infant/Toddler's 12 months (18 months, 24 months, 4T). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Celeste Pinheiro. This pattern was featured in Season 10 of Knit and Crochet Now! and is free with registration at Annie’s
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Snowshoe Hare Sweater
Baby sized pullover with puffed sleeves, a gathered, moss stitch skirt with an empire waist bodice, and a hood with ears. One size: 12-18 months. Designed by Kristen Cooper. Bulky weight yarn.
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Baby Bear Hoodie
Designed by Lynda Cyr for Red Heart. Sizes from 6 months to 24 months.
Playful Hooded Poncho
Garter stitch hoodie for babies and toddlers with cute bear ears for fun. Sizes 6 months to 24 months. Designed by Jodi Lewanda
Steggie Hoodie Sweater
Designed by Julia Farwell-Clay, this hoodie with spines is inspired by the stegosaurus. Chest: 26[27.5, 30, 32] inches
Patterns for Purchase
Teddy Bear Set
Set of bear themed patterns for baby including Bear Hooded Duffle Coat, Bear overboots, Bear Ear-warmers, Furry Bear, Pocket Bear, Dufflecoat with bear motif, Bear hat, Duffle-coat with hood and pockets, Bruno Bear. Designed by Linda Moorhouse. DK weight yarn.
Baby Tiger Hoodie
Baby and child sized hooded cardigan with tiger ears and stripes. Fits ages birth to 5 years. Designed by Jane Burns. DK weight yarn.
Dinosaur or Dragon Hoodie
Baby and child sized cardigan with two options: Hooded with dinosaur or dragon details or collared cardigan. Sizes To Fit Age 0-9 Months, 9-18 Months, 18-24 Month, 3-4 Years, 5-7 Years. Jackets in Stylecraft Bambino DK 9758.
Happy Penguin Hoodie Sweater
Child’s pullover sweater in sizes Newborn (3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months) 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 years. Designed by Jessica Anderson so the hood looks like the penguin’s head while pocket panel in the front is colored white like a penguin’s breast.
Owl Baby Onesie and Owl Toy
With sweet little details like the ruffled tail feathers, a knit and purl textured belly, and an owl face hood, this romper is sure to keep baby warm and Mom smiling! If that wasn’t enough, this onesie comes with a precious matching stuffed Owl toy for baby to cuddle with too! Designed by Lauren Riker
Unicorn Balaclava Hat and Mittens
Sizes included: 6-12 months, 12-24 months, 2-3 years
