These matching patterns make perfect sets for mother and daughter, father and son, or the whole family! And, if you’re just looking for a single project, these patterns cover a wide range of sizes from newborn to adult men! Updated 1/31/23
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Free Patterns
Cable Cardigans
Cabled cardigan in adult and child sizes with pockets and options with or without 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 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
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.
Mommy and Me Beanies
Matching ribbed pompom hats in adult and baby sizes. This is a great beginner level hat pattern according to the designer. Designed by Louise Bollanos. Aran weight yarn.
Mom and Me Shrug
Shrug is knit in one piece and seamed on the sleeves with the flounce edge picked up and knit. Women’s sizes: S – M – L – XL – XXL Girl’s sizes: 5/6 – 7/8 – 9/10 – 11/12 – 13/14 years. Both patterns on the same page — Girl’s pattern is below the Women’s pattern.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended yarn on Etsy
- See more Easy Shrug Knitting Patterns
Casual Knitted T-Shirts for Mom and Daughter
Excerpted from Mom & Me Knits: 20 Pretty Projects for Mothers and Daughters. These matching casual shirts come with optional front kangaroo pocket below twisted lace stitch columns.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the book Mom & Me Knits: 20 Pretty Projects for Mothers and Daughters at Amazon (Kindle and Print)
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!
Barley Hat
Tin Can Knits designed this easy hat pattern that adds style by contrasting panels of garter stitch and stockinette. Sizes for the whole family from Baby to Adult Large. (Looks to me like the baby is wearing their Flax sweater also on this page.)
Just Like Mom Pullover
This long-sleeved pullover sweater from Patons features elegant cables with pretty flower-like bobbles. Sizes for 6, 8, and 10 years and adult XS to XL.
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
More Free Patterns
Peruvian Spirit Ponchos
Yarnspirations design features bold, simple geometric pattern. Sizes: child 4-8 yrs or women 32-38 in (81-97 cm) bust.
Clayoquot Toque
Like father, like son with these matching hats for new baby and proud daddy by Tin Can Knits. This modern fair-isle hat comes in multiple sizes, from Newborn to Adult, so parent and child can be two of a kind at any age! Great stash buster!
Mom and Me Slippers
These easy cozy slippers look great in multi-color yarn. Three sizes to fit child through adult.
Mom and Baby Pullover
What a perfect gift for the new mother! Easy pattern from Bernat for matching pullover sweaters with v-necks in baby and women’s sizes. Baby sizes from 3 months to 18 months. Women’s sizes from XS to 5XL.
- Get the free knitting pattern in women’s sizes
- Get the free knitting pattern in baby sizes
- See more Baby Sweater Knitting Patterns
- See more Women’s Pullover Knitting Patterns
Pretty Lace Cardigan
This light lace cardigan sweater from Patons comes in sizes for children 4, 6, and 8 years and adult S to XL.
- Get the free knitting pattern in child sizes
- Get the free knitting pattern in adult sizes
- See more Children’s Cardigan Knitting Patterns
- See more Women’s Cardigan Knitting Patterns
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
Swans Island Bulky Hats for the Whole Family
Great beginner hat pattern in chunky yarn designed by Kristen Ashbaugh Helmreich for Jimmy Beans Wool. Sizes from Newborn to Adult XL
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
Just Me and Mom Ponchos
Yarnspirations matching ponchos feature hoods and fit child 4-8 yrs and women 32″-38″ (81-97 cm) bust.
Uljhan Beanie
Designed by DesiLoop, this unisex hat uses 2×2 rib and 1×1 cable to form the pattterns. Sizes Preemie (Newborn, Baby, Toddler, Child/Teen, Small Adult, Large Adult)
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Beanie Hat Knitting Patterns
- See more Baby Hat Knitting Patterns
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.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See more Little One Hoodie Knitting Patterns
- See more Adult Hoodie Knitting Patterns
Little Flower Hat
Euwelina Murach’s hat is sized for baby, child, and adult sizes and is worked in the round and top down, staring from the center of the flower motif. Pictured project by nananne
Dad and Son Cardigan
Aran cardigan with a matching pattern for Dad’s little boy or girl. Adult Sizes from S to XL. Children Sizes 2-6
Patterns for Purchase
Scally Driver’s Cap
This driving or newsboy style cap comes in baby, child, and adult sizes.
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.
Crocus Hat
Slouchy hat with allover floral lace motif pattern from KatyTricot. Sizes Toddler (Child, Adult S) Adult M, Adult L
Hiver Slouchy Hat and Scarf
A simple slouchy hat with an interesting reversible texture, folded brim and fun I-cord loop on the top. Toddler, Child, Adult sizes
Family Slouch Slippers
These comfy slipper boots are knitted on two needles, so there’s no knitting on the round required. Four sizes including Children aged 4-6, Children aged 8-10 , Women, and Men
Suzanne Elizabeth Adult and Baby Shrug Cardigans
This lace shrug is knit top down, with the sleeves knit in the round and the edging picked up.
Cool Wool Hat and Cowl Set
This set is sized for toddler, child, teen and adult and can take one skein of chunky weight yarn. The hat is knitted sideways, using short rows and the cowl is a simple wrap-style neck scarf with a button closure.
