Knitting patterns for clothing and accessories in child and doll sizes. Most patterns are free. Updated 5/17/23
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Free Patterns
Gingersnap Cardigan
Striped baby cardigan and matching doll set of cardigan, hat, and skirt. Baby cardigan size one year (other sizes available for purchase). Doll size 18" doll. Designed by Kristen Rettig
- Get the free BABY knitting pattern
- Get the free DOLL knitting pattern
- Buy pattern with sizes 2 years to 7 years
Easy Sailor Dress
Quick, simple nautical sailor dress that’s worked in garter stitch, top down, without seams. There's also a matching American Doll dress pattern. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Elaine Phillips
- Get the free CHILD DRESS knitting pattern
- Get the free DOLL CLOTHES knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get American Dolls at Amazon
American Girl and Doll Cardigans
Matching cardigan sweaters in child and doll sizes. Girl's size 7-8, 15-18" doll. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Kremer.
Nordic Duo
Matching hat and sweater set in child and doll sizes. Child sizes 2, 4, 6 yrs. Doll size to fit 18" [45 cm] doll. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bernat
- Get the free knitting pattern - note that download includes instructions for child and doll versions
Children's and Doll's Cardigan
Cardigans with mock cable lace yoke in child and doll sizes. Girl Sizes: 2 (4, 6, 8, 10). Doll Size: fit 18" dolls such as Madame Alexander, American Girl, etc. Designed by Gail Tanquary
- Get the free CHILD knitting pattern on the Internet archive
- Get the free DOLL CLOTHES knitting pattern on the Internet archive
- Get American Dolls at Amazon
Ocean Waves Dress
This dress in child and doll versions features a skirt with a ripple lace pattern. Best Sunday Baby Dress sizes 12, 18, 24 months. Doll Ocean Waves Dress Size: 18 inch American Girl Doll. Designed by Elaine Phillips
- Get the free BABY DRESS knitting pattern
- Get the free DOLL CLOTHES knitting pattern
- Get American Dolls at Amazon
Blue Porcelain Lace Dress
This dress in child and doll versions features a skirt with a 4 row repeat lace pattern. Child sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 yrs. Doll Size: 2 sizes for 18 inch American Girl Doll and Journey Girl Doll (this doll has a more slender body). Designed by Elaine Phillips
More Free Patterns
Child and Toy Hoodies
Matching hooded pullover sweaters in child and toy sizes knit with a 6 row repeat texture with red and white stranded snowflake design at hems. Sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 yrs. Toy size length 19 cm / 7.5 in DK weight yarn. Designed by Elin Sørung for Viking of Norway as 1107-3 HETTEGENSER. Available in English, Norwegian, Swedish
- Get the free English language knitting pattern -- file contains multiple patterns. This pattern is on page 3.
- Other languages
John Watson Christmas Jumper
Lopi style pullover sweater inspired by the one worn by John Watson in the Sherlock series in sizes for children, adults, and toys (I think the toy version might fit a baby). Meretricious! pattern in sizes Child (8-10 years), women's s-xl, designed by Professor Fonz. John Watson Bear Christmas Jumper to fit 15" tall teddy bear designed by shinysherlock.
- Get the free CHILD/ADULT knitting pattern
- Get the free BEAR SWEATER knitting pattern
- See Sherlock at Amazon
My Dolly and Me Sweaters
Matching cardigans in child and toy sizes knit with a 2 row repeat Mistake stitch. Child Sizes 4, 6, 8, 10 yrs. Doll size to fit 18 inch doll. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by E. J. Slayton
Knotted Openwork Girl and Doll Shrug
Matching shrug cardigans in child and doll sizes knit with a 4 row repeat openwork stitch. Sizes Girl's 10/12, 18-inch doll (such as American Girl dolls). Sport weight yarn. Designed by Kristen Renneker.
American Girl and Doll Cardigans
Matching cardigan sweaters in child and doll sizes in a 2 row repeat Broken Rib stitch. Girl’s Sweater: 6 (8, 10, 12) years. Doll’s Sweater: One size, to fit an 18” doll. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Cecily Glowik MacDonald. Pictured project by KristenTenDyke
Pleated Lace Dress
This dress in child and doll versions features a skirt with a 4 row repeat Puff Rib lace pattern, which gives it a pleated look. Child sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 yrs. Doll Size: fits 18-inch dolls like American Girl, Our Generation and other dolls with similar body. Designed by Elaine Phillips
- Get the free CHILD DRESS knitting pattern
- Get the free DOLL CLOTHES knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get American Dolls at Amazon
Glamour and Glitz Shawl
Lace shawlette in child and doll sizes. Child version fits most 4 - 8 Year Olds. Doll size to fit 18" [45 cm] doll. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Wendy Prager Goeckner
Patterns for Purchase
Sweet Suzi Baby Dress and Kitty
Baby and toddler lace dress and kitten plush toy with matching dress. Dress sizes Size 0 to Size 3T. Pattern Instructions: Written and Charted. Designed by Betty Fay Wallace for CielosCloset.
Daisy Delightful Baby Dress and Bunny
Matching baby and toddler dress and bunny with floral dress and ears. Dress sizes NB (3 Mo, 6 Mo, 12 Mo, 24 Mo, 3T. Bunny size 14 inch / 35.5 cm tall. Designed by Betty Fay Wallace for CielosCloset.
Pebbles and Peony Dress and Doll
Individual patterns for matching baby and child dress and baby doll. Dress sizes 3 mo, (6 mo, 12 mo, 2T, 4). Doll size 14 inch / 35.5 cm tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Betty Fay Wallace Designs.
Bloom Child and Doll Dress Knitting Patterns
Matching dress or top in baby, child, and doll sizes. The baby and child version has a ribbed bodice and lace skirt designed to adapt as the child grows, starting as a dress, then becoming a tunic, then a peasant top. Baby and Child Sizes newborn to 12 months, 6 months to 4 years, 2 - 8 years. Doll sizes 14 inch, 18 inch and Baby Born/Peterkins baby doll sized. Designed by Georgie Nicolson .
Sydney Lace Dress
Matching doll and child dresses using the Gull Lace stitch. Child sizes: 2 (4, 6, 8, 10) years, Doll sizes Chest circumference: 11–13". DK weight yarn. From Just Like Me Knits: Matching Patterns for Kids and Their Favorite Dolls by Brandy Fortune.
Stylin' Dolly and Me Outfits
Matching doll and child outfits. Select either Ruffle Sweater and Headband or Beret and Sweater Set. Child sizes: 4-10, Doll sizes either 18 inch doll or 23 inch doll. DK weight yarn. Designed by StylinDollKnitz.
- Get the Beret and Sweater Set patterns at Etsy (18 in and 23 in patterns sold separately)
- Get the Ruffled Sweater and Headband Set patterns at Etsy (18 in and 23 in patterns sold separately)
Teddy and Me
Matching hat and sweater sets in child and teddy bear plushie sizes. Two different sets: Love You with cable hearts and Snowballs with bobbles. Child Size 2, 4 or 6. Teddy’s outfit is designed for 16"-18" bears. Aran & Worsted weight yarn. Designed by KittyKnits.
