Free matching men's and children's sweater knitting patterns. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 10/27/25
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Free Patterns
7064 Rib Stripe Pullover
Colorful sweater in sizes for men and children with stripes in a ribbed texture on yoke, cuffs, and bottom. Sizes 2 years to Adult 117cm/47". DK weight yarn. Designed by Elle
Ultimate Sweaters
Classic raglan pullover sweaters in versions for men and children, suitable for girls and boys. Men's sizes XS to XXXL. Child sizes 1 year to 12 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Du Store Alpakka.
Small and Large Sailor Shirt
Pullover sweater with nautical inspired stripes in sizes for men and children. Sizes Child 6 to 14 years. Adult 36 to 48". Fingering weight yarn. Petite et Grande marinière designed by collete audrey. Available in English and French
6957 Rib And Cable Sweaters
Cardigan or pullover with foldover collar knit with a ribbed texture with cable details in sizes for men and children. Sizes 5 years to Adult 107cm/43". Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Elle
Seed Stitch Sweaters
Matching pullover sweaters in versions for men and kids, both girls and boys, knit with 2 round repeat seed stitch. Men's sizes 37.8 to 43.3 inches / 96 to 110 cm. Child sizes 2 years to 12 years. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Stine Radicke.
Zig Zag Sweater
Adult and child sized pullovers knit flat with diagonal stripes in a 4 row repeat. Sizes Child 2 to 9 years and Adult S to 3XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
Hoodies
Classic cozy pullover sweaters with hood and front kangaroo pocket in sizes for men and children. Men's sizes L to XL. Child sizes 1 year to 12 years. Designed by Go Handmade.
7020 Cable Pullovers
Sweaters in child and adult sizes knit with central cable panels and options for a vest and a long-sleeved pullover. Sizes 1 year to 117 cm/46 inches. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
Father And Son Jumper
May only be free for a limited time. Matching drop-shoulder sweaters in men's and children's sizes knitted in stocking stitch with double rib welts. There's a hood for the child's version and a plain crew neck for the grown-ups. Sizes To Fit Chest 22" to 46". Designed by Women's Weekly.
More 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
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
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
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
Patterns for Purchase
Daddy-son Sweater
Classic crewneck pullover with an unusual shoulder detail. Sizes To Fit Chest: 45cm/18" to 125cm/50". Designed by Zaneteknits.
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.
Campfire Sweater
Unisex pullover for adults or children features a shawl collar on front panel of seed stitch. Sizes: Adult 38 to 66”/ 96.5 to 167.5 cm. Child sizes baby to kid's 14. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Megan Gonzalez
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.
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.
