Knitting patterns for baby sweaters with hoods. Most patterns are free. Updated 11/1/2024
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Free Patterns
Linus Jacket
Baby cardigan hoodie with cozy double-breasted front and hood knit with a 4 row repeat texture. Fingering weight yarn. Sizes Newborn to 24 months. Designed by Kari Haugen .
Yours Truly Baby Hoodie
Baby cardigan jacket with hood, zipper, and heart motif. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes baby sizes 6m (12m, 18m). Web version is free. PDF is for purchase. Designed by Amanda Saladin.
Taylor's Jacket Cardigan
Baby and child cardigan jacket with hood knit in garter stitch and closed with 2 buttons at top. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn. Sizes 6 months (1 yr, 2-3 yrs, 4 yrs) . Designed by Kaz for Lion Brand.
Colorplay Hoodie
Baby and child cardigan with hood knit flat in garter stitch. Sizes 6 months (1 yr, 2-3 yrs, 4 yrs). Ideal for self-striping yarn. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
More Free Patterns
Baby Hooded Vest
I admit I was first drawn to this pattern by this baby's expression. Sleeveless baby hoodie cardigan vest in two colors. It does require picking up stitches. Sizes To Fit Size: 0-3, (6-9, 12-18, 24) months. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn.
Baby Striped Hoodie
Baby pullover sweater with striped hood that's perfect for stash or leftover yarn. Sizes 3 (6-12-18) mos. Designed by Bernat. DK weight yarn.
Carson Hoodie
Cardigan sweater with hood knit in garter stitch. Sizes 6 months, Child 1 Year, Child 2-3 Years, Child 4 Years. No picking up stitches. Rated easy by designer. Designed by Bobbie Fitzgerald for Lion Brand.
Baby's Hooded Windjammer Pullover
Nautical themed hoodie baby sweater with a lace and cable sailboat and rope cable trim. Sizes 3 (6, 12) months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Judy Lamb
Two-Tone Jacket
2 color baby and child cardigan with hood and pockets knit flat in garter stitch. Sizes 6-12 months (12-18 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4-5 years). Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Patterns for Purchase
Baby Coat, Mittens and Bootees Sirdar 4706
No longer free. Hooded double-breasted baby cardigan with matching mittens and booties knit with a 4 row repeat moss/Irish moss stitch. Sizes 0-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-2 Years, 2-3 Years. Designed by Sirdar. DK weight yarn.
Snuggly Duffle Coat
Baby hooded duffle coat knit in pieces then seamed. Cardigan features 4 buttons at the neckline for quick donning, and double moss (aka moss in USA) stitch as textured edging. Sizes Months (0-3; 3-6; 6-9; 9-12; 12-18); Years (1-2). Designed by Sirdar. DK weight yarn. From #5322 Snuggly Heirloom brochure by Sirdar
Pippa's Baby Cardigan
Hooded baby sweater knit in garter stitch. Sample knit with several colors of yarn so it's great for stashbusting or self-striping yarn. Size 18 inch chest = 3 to 6 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Daisy
Hello Sunshine Hooded Jacket
Baby hoodie cardigan jacket knit with what looks like Irish Moss Stitch. Sizes 0-6,6-9,9-12,12-24,24-36 months. Great showcase for self-striping yarn. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jenny Watson for West Yorkshire Spinners.
Stripey Duffle Coat
Double breasted baby sweater jacket with hood. Sizes: 0-6 months(6-12 months, 12-18 months, 2, 4). Knitted in one piece from the top down, using raglan construction to shape the yoke. Seamless. Designed by KateOatesTotToppers. Bulky weight yarn.
