Sweater Knitting Patterns for pullovers and cardigans in sizes for the whole family - many with baby through adult Many of the patterns are free.
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Free Patterns
Everyday for Everyone Gansey Pullover
Pullover sweater in sizes for the family from children to adults knit with a gansey diamond and texture design on a moss stitch background. Sizes Chest: (25, 27, 30½, 32½, 34½)[36, 38, 39½, 41½, 45, 46½]{48½, 50, 52, 54, 55½, 57½, 59}”. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team
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.
INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select the free pdf option. Make sure the price is 0. Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the link to download the pattern
Bariloche Pullover
Easy pullover vest for the whole family, buttoned at sides with bamboo stitch collar and border. Knit flat. Sizes for toddler, children, teens, and adults, 2 years to adult XXXL. Designed by Cecilia Fameli for Oh La Lana Designs. Super Bulky weight yarn. Web version is free.
- Get the free CHILD/TEEN knitting pattern - web version
- Get the free ADULT knitting pattern - web version
- Buy the PDF knitting pattern at Etsy
Crispin Cardigan
Cardigan with diamond pattern in baby and adult sizes. Adult Sizes Chest: 103 (112) 120 (129) cm. Baby Sizes 3 months (6 months) 1 year (2 years). Designed by Rachel Søgaard for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Sugar Bush Sweater
Circular yoke pullover sweater for babies, children and adults worked seamlessly from the top down. The stranded yoke is inspired by the ornate V-shaped collars of African plastron necklaces. Sizes Child sizes: 6 mo to 12 yrs. Adult sizes: Finished bust circumference: 85 to 135 cm / 33½ to 53¼ in. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Marie Amelie Designs
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.
INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select the free pdf option. Make sure the price is 0. Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the link to download the pattern
Pritchard Sweater
Simple raglan sweater that the designer says is perfect for beginners. Sizes for the whole family. Sizes Child sizes: 1-2y, 2-4y, 4-6y, 6-8y, 8-10. Adult sizes: 31.25, 39, 42, 45, 49, 52, 54, 58 in. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Christina Danaee
More Free Patterns
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 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.
INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select the free pdf option. Make sure the price is 0.Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the link to download the pattern
Harvest Cardigan
Tin Can Knits designed this easy cardigan sweater for the whole family with garter stitch borders. Sizes for the whole family from 0-6 months to 4XL
Flax Pullover
Tin Can Knits designed this easy pullover sweater with a ribbed neckline and textured panels on the sleeves. Sizes for the whole family from 0-6 months to 4XL
Amaelfi Icelandic Sweater
Védís Jónsdóttir designed this gorgeous sweater in honor of the 20th Anniversary (“amaelfi”) of Istex yarn. Five color combination options. Sizes: Child 8, 10 & 12 yrs, and Adult S, M, L, XL
Family Sweaters and Hats
Perfect for family portraits! Matching pullover sweaters with colorful geometric yokes and hats with a matching design in adult and child sizes. There's even a matching dog sweater! Adult sizes Adult XS/S, M, L, XL, 2/3XL, 4/5XL. Child Sizes 2, 4, and 6. Dog Sizes Small, Medium, and Large Dog. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio. Aran weight yarn.
One for Me, One for You Cardigans
Matching cardigan sweaters with pockets in adult and child sizes. Adult sizes XS to 5X. Child sizes 2 to 10 yrs. This is rated easy according to the designer. Designed by Red Heart. Worsted weight yarn.
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!
Family Cable Sweaters
Here’s one for the whole family from Patons! This aran cable pullover sweater comes with options for hood or crew neck and sizes for men, women and children 4-8 years old.
Patterns for Purchase
Comfort Formula Poncho
Comfortable oversized garment knit in English Rib which is usually a 2 row repeat. Sizes 2-4 years (5-6 years; 7-8 years; 9-10 years; 11-12 years; 13; 14 years) XS-S; M-L; Xl-2XL; 3XL-4XL. Designed by ViTalina Craft. Aran weight yarn.
Family Cable Sweaters
Cable pullovers in sizes for children and adults. 4 neck options including Round Neck, V Neck and Wrap Neck Sweaters . Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 24/26", 28/30", 32/34", 36/38", 40/42", 44/46". Designed by Sirdar as 8166. Aran weight yarn.
Just Me and My Mom Sweaters
Stranded yoke pullover, with coordinating patterning for both little ones and adults. Use a variegated yarn with long colorway to make the colorwork easier. Sizes Child: 12mo (18mo, 24mo 3-4yr) – 22¼” (24, 25¾, 27½)” chest Adult: 32½” (35½, 39, 43½, 48)” bust. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Eileen Vito.
