Cardigans and pullovers with a wide age range so you can use them as baby continues to grow or use the same pattern for all the kids in the family. Most patterns are free. Most patterns are free. Updated 6/9/25
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Free Patterns
Ellinor Cardigan
Baby and child sized garter stitch cardigan knit flat with a circular yoke and pleat in back. Sizes 6 months to 6 years. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Trine Frank Påskesen for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, German
Dandelion Set
Matching tee and hat in baby and child sizes knit with a 4 row/round repeat droplet texture. Sizes 6 months to 8 years.. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Morse.
Child Puff Sleeve Tee
Crew neck short sleeved pullover sweater in baby, child, and teen sizes. Sizes Newborn to 14 years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Morse.
London Cardi
Classic baby and child raglan cardigan, knit seamlessly in one piece in stockinette with cuffs, collar, buttonband and hem in garter stitch. The pattern has been in the designer's family for generations, passed on by her great-grandmother. Sizes 3 months to 10 years. Sport weight yarn. Designed by SambaKnits.
Find My Friends Sweater
Striped baby and child sized cardigan with embroidered bunny faces. Sizes 6 months to 6 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
Busy Bee Cardigan
Knit with a diamond honeycomb slipped stitch texture, this baby and child sized cardigan is finished with embroidered bees. Sizes 6 months to 6 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
Abros Cardigan
Brioche cardigan in baby and child sizes knit with a 2 row/round repeat. Sizes 9 months to 10 years. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by strikke_helene. A kit is also available.
Cozy Cardi
Hooded cardigan in baby and child sizes knit sideways in garter stitch. Sizes 3 months to 6 years. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Universal Yarn Design Team.
More Free Patterns
Flower Fence Sweater
A perfect design for a growing little on, this pullover features flowers on a stripes. Sizes 6 months to 6 years. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman.
Baby and Child Damask Cardigan
Cardigan knit flat with a mock cable texture in baby, child, and teen sizes. Matching shoes Sizes 9 months to 11 years. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Morse.
Sweet Girl Shirt
Baby and child sized short sleeved polo sweater with collar and buttons. Matching shoes Sizes 9 months to 11 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sarah and Oliver.
Cardigans and Shoes in Sirdar Snuggly DK
Baby and child cardigans with options for v-neck and round neck, and with i-cord contrast edging or without. Matching shoes Sizes Birth to 7 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar.
Baby Pullover and Cardigan
Easy striped baby and child sized sweater with garter stitch yoke and stockinette stripes with options for pullover or cardigan styles. Sizes Newborn to 6 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Saprotex International Design Studio
Mock Cable Cardigan
Button band is knit with the front for this baby and child-sized v-neck child's cardigan and not picked up! I love the mock cable detail. Knit flat. The stitches for the sleeve are picked up but I think you could knit those separate if you wanted. Sizes 3 mos to 8 Years. Aran weight yarn. Cherub Cardigan designed by Cascade Yarns.
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Ruffled Summer Top
Short-sleeved pullover sweater with ruffled sleeves and hem is knit seamlessly from the top down. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Sizes 6 months - 9 years and women sizes 32" and 34". DK weight yarn. Looks great in self-striping or gradient yarn. Designed by Elena Nodel.
Heart Cardigan and Beret
Applique knit hearts decorate this gatching cardigan and beret in baby and child sizes. Cardigan knit in 3 color stripes in garter stitch and stocknette. Hat and cardigan knit flat. Sizes To fit ages: 0-6(6-12) months, 1-2;2-3;4-5;6-7 years. DK weight yarn. Elle 7743 designed by Saprotex International Design Studio.
Patterns for Purchase
Matching Easy-On Sweaters and Hats
Baby pullovers with shoulder fastenings for easy dressing and matching hats with pompoms. Options for stripes or solid color.To fit ages: 0 months - 7 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by King Cole.
Coming Home Cardigan
Baby and child sweater knit seamlessly from the top down with a variety of stitch motifs including lattice stitch and a herrignbone. DK weight yarn. Sizes newborn (3mo, 6mo, 12mo, 18mo, 24mo) [4, 6, 8, 10]. Designed by Aimee Alexander
Baby Cardigan and Blanket
Lace cardigan with matching lace blanket in baby and child sizes. Sizes: To Fit Age: 0 Months to 7 Years, Blanket: 63cm to 77cm. Great showcase for self-striping or variegated yarn. DK weight yarn. Cardigan and Blanket in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK 1252. A kit is also available
Cabled Cardigan
This cute cardigan features cable detail on the sleeves and pockets. 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-3 years, 4-5 years, 6-7 years
Cardigans Sirdar 4782
Cable cardigan in baby and child sizes knit with a 4 row repeat cable and garter ridge pattern. Options for V Neck and Shawl Collar. Sizes Newborn to 7 Years. Sirdar 4782. Aran weight yarn.
Round Neck Sweater and Hooded Sweater Sirdar 1337
Pullover sweaters in baby and child sizes with central cable panel and zigzag cables. Options for Round Neck or Hood. Sizes Newborn to 7 Years. Sirdar 1337. Aran weight yarn.
Round Neck and V Neck Sweater Sweater Sirdar 4898
No longer free. Pullover sweaters in baby and child sizes with a textured striped top half and cabled on the bottom half. Options for Round Neck with button fastening at shoulder for easy dressing or V Neck. Sizes Newborn to 7 Years. Sirdar 4898. Aran weight yarn.
