Sweater Knitting Patterns for pullovers and cardigans in sizes for the whole family - many with baby through adult Many of the patterns are free. Updated 5/8/23
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Free Patterns
Evergreen Tree Sweaters
Sweaters featuring a forest of spruce trees around the yoke in adult and child sizes. Perfect Christmas or any time sweater. Santa Baby has trees on a light background, sizes S (M) L (XL) 2XL. Let It Snow has snowflakes below the yoke, sizes S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL). Jingle Bells has trees with bobble ornaments, sizes 4 (6) 8 (10) 12 years. Designed by Hanne Rimmen for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
- Get the free Santa Baby knitting pattern
- Get the free Let It Snow knitting pattern
- Get the free Jingle Bells knitting pattern
Wild Flower Sweater
Lace pullover sweater knit with an 8 row repeat lace pattern. Adult Sizes XS to XXL. Child sizes 116 to 140. Designed by FRAYA. Bulky weight yarn. Available in English, Danish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
- Get the free CHILD knitting pattern - download link below picture
- Get the free ADULT knitting pattern - download link below picture
Cable Sweater
Pullover sweater in sizes for the family from children to adults knit with a 4 row repeat cable panel. Sizes Chest: 24/26 28/30 32/34 36/38 40/42 44/46 in. / 61cm to 117cm. Quick knti in Super Bulky weight yarn. Sweater in Sirdar Big Bamboo 9672
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
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
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
Family Cable Sweaters
No longer free. 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
No longer free. 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
No longer free. 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
No longer free. 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.
Gramps Cardigan
Inspired by the iconic cardigans worn by grandpas this sweater for the whole family features a shawl collar and decorative elbow patches. Sizes to fit baby, children, and adults: 0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, 10-12yrs, Adult XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL)). Designed by Tin Can Knits. Worsted weight yarn.
Family Cable Cardigans
Round Neck, V Neck, Shawl Collared and Hooded Cardigans in sizes for children and adults knit with cables on moss stitch. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 24/26", 28/30", 32/34", 36/38", 40/42", 44/46". Designed by Sirdar as Cardigans in Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed 8170. Aran weight yarn.
Tiger Sweaters
WWF-Denmark, Hobbii and Danish knitting designer Laura Dalgaard teamed up to create the tiger sweater. Proceeds are donated to WWF's Tiger Program to save the planet’s wild tigers. Sizes from toddler to adult. Child Sizes 2 (4) 6 (8) 10 (12) years. Adult Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL). 4 color options, Icon Tiger, Rare Tiger, Candy Tiger, and Mint Tiger. Kits also available
Puddle Duck and Nutkin
Pullover sweaters with elbow length sleeves and covenient pockets in front in sizes from toddler to adult. Child's Puddle Duck Sizes 2T (4T, 6, 8, 10, 12). Adult's Nutkin Bust: 33.5( 36.5, 39.5, 43.5, 47.5, 51.5). Designed by Melissa Schaschwary. Worsted weight yarn.
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.
