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
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.
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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
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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.
