Free matching men's and children's sweater knitting patterns. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 9/15/24
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Free Patterns
Hawthorn Hike Hoodie
Matching hooded pullover sweaters for adults and children with gradient colors created by knitting with two strands of yarn. Adult sizes XXS to 4XL. Child sizes 2 years to 14+ years. Designed by Elida Virack. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Lonestar Cable Pullover
Cabled pullover in sizes for men and children knit with an 8 row repeat of a honeycomb cable panel on ribbed background. Sizes 4 years to Adult 122 cm/49". Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Elle
Slipped Rib Sweaters
Men's and children's matching pullovers knit with slipped stitch staggered rib that gives a woven look to the sweaters. Men's pattern also contains instructions for beanie. Adult sizes to fit chest 87cm /34” to 112cm/44”. Child sizes to fit chest 58cm/23” to 71cm/28”. Aran weight yarn. Sweaters in Schachenmayr Catania - 6169B and 6169A. Available in English, German
Cable and Basketweave Sweaters
Matching v-neck pullovers for men and children knit with a basketweave texture on sleeves and lower body with cables that climb up the front. Adult sizes to fit chest 87cm /34” to 112cm/44”. Child sizes to fit chest 69cm/27”to 79cm/31”. Sport weight yarn. Sweaters in Schachenmayr Catania - S7380A and S7380B. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
7406 Cable Pullover
Daddy and me sweater in sizes for men and children features an 8 row repeat cable zigzag with options for v-neck with overlapping collar and round neck. Sizes 5 years (61cm/24") to Adult 117cm/47". DK weight yarn. Designed by Elle
More Free Patterns
Bönan Sweater
Cabled pullover sweaters for men and children knit with an 8 row repeat cable. Adult sizes XXS to 4XL. Child sizes 2 years to 14+ years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Stine HoelgaardJohansen for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Outdoor Sweater
Matching adult and child pullovers knit with a 1 row repeat mistake rib. Child Sizes 6 to 14 years. Adult Sizes 36”/91cm to 44”/112cm. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart
Gray-dient Sweater
Sweater in sizes for the whole family knit in a modernized version of the Argyle-style diamond motif. Sizes Child sizes: 2 - 9 years Adult sizes: 86- 132 cm / 34-52 in. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns
Family Raglan Sweatshirt
This Patons pullover sweater comes in sizes fromchild 4 to adult XL (23-46 in/58.5 to 117 cm chest) so you can knit one for everyone in the family!
Patterns for Purchase
Family Cable Sweaters
Cable pullovers in sizes for children and adults. 4 neck options including Round Neck, V Neck, Shawl Collar and Collar. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 24/26", 28/30", 32/34", 36/38", 40/42", 44/46". Designed by Sirdar. Aran weight yarn.
Family Cable and Texture Sweaters
Pullover sweater in sizes for children and adults with cable and waffle texture design. 4 variations including Round Neck, V Neck, Wrap Neck and Hooded. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 24/26", 28/30", 32/34", 36/38", 40/42", 44/46". Sweaters in Hayfield Bonus Aran 7986 by Sirdar. Aran weight yarn.
Classic Family Sweaters
Classic pullovers knit with stockinette and rib in sizes for children and adults. 4 neck options including Round Neck, V Neck, Cowl Neck and Wrap Neck. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 24/26", 28/30", 32/34", 36/38", 40/42", 44/46". Sweaters in Sirdar Harrap Tweed Chunky 8105. Chunky weight yarn.
Family Cable Sweaters
Cable pullovers in sizes for children and adults. 4 neck options including Round Neck, V Neck, Wrap Neck and Hooded. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 24/26", 28/30", 32/34", 36/38", 40/42", 44/46". Designed by Sirdar. Aran weight yarn.
Family Sweaters
Pullover sweaters in adult and child sizes feature a central cable pattern in a choice of three different necklines to suit all the family. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 32/34", 36/38", 40/42", 44/46", 48/50", 48/50". Designed by Sirdar as 8178. Chunky weight yarn.
