Matching adult and child sweater knitting patterns for pullovers and cardigans. Knit a mother and daughter set or just knit individually. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 3/14/25
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Confetti Sweater
Colorful pullover in child and women's sizes knit with a zigzag stripe in 9 colors so it's great for stash busting. Knit seamlessly from bottom up. Child sizes 2 to 12 years. Adult sizes XS to 5X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson.
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- Get the recommended Premier Yarns Everyday Worsted yarn
Högtid Cardigan
Cardigan in baby, child, and women's sizes features a lovely diamond lace inset stripe. Child sizes 6 months to 8 years. Adult sizes XS to 4XL. Designed by Sigrid Marie Blom for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Stiorra
Stunning lace panels decorate the back and sleeves of this pullover sweater knit in adult and child sizes. Sizes 8{10, 12 years, XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X}. Designed by Ewelina Murach for Knitty
Kastellet Tee Top
Short-sleeved pullover tee with a lovely round yoke with a charming eyelet pattern. Women's Kastellet top sizes S (M) L (XL) XXL. Child's Gefion top sizes 2 years to 12 years. Designed by Ditte Lerche for Filcolana. Kastellet in Sport weight yarn. Gefion in fingering weight.
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- See the Kastellet Ravelry page
Dash Sweater
Long sleeved pullover sweater knit with a 12 row repeat texture in adult and child sizes. Sizes from 4 years to 127 cm / 51 inches. Aran weight yarn. 7725 Round Neck Pullover designed by Elle
Rib Cardigan
Circular yoke cardigan knit with 2 row repeat ribbed textures in adult and child sizes. Sizes from 77 cm / 30 inches to 127 cm / 51 inches. Chunky weight yarn. 6962 Rib Cardigan designed by Elle
Honeycomb Cardigan
Cardigan knit with a 2 color 8 row repeat honeycomb design in adult and child sizes. Sizes from 4 years to 127 cm / 51 inches. Aran weight yarn. 7794 V-Neck Cardigan designed by Elle
Top with Roll-Neck Sweater
Short-sleeved pullover sweater with a zigzag wave lace design in women's and children's sizes. Sizes Ladies's top to fit 76cm to 97cm bust, girls' top to fit 52.5cm to 71cm chest. Aran weight yarn. Ladies and Girl's Top with Roll-Neck Schachenmayr S6952AB
Flowers and Vines Sweater
Pullover sweater with a vines and flowers design in cables and bobbles in women's and children's sizes. Sizes Adult sizes: 42 ins [106.5 cm] to 52 ins [132 cm]. Child sizes: 6. 8, 10 yrs. Aran weight yarn. Just Like Mom designed by Patons
Shawl Collar Cardigan
Diamond patterned cardigan sweaters knit in with twisted stitches framed with cable panels in women's and children's sizes. Sizes Adult sizes: 30-32 ins [76-81 cm] to 38-44 ins [97-112 cm]. Child sizes: 6. 8, 10, and 12 yrs. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Patons
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Cuddly Cables Cardigan
Matching women and child's cardigan sweaters knit in an 8 row repeat cable for the adult size and a 6 row repeat cable for the child size. Sizes Adult sizes: 30-32 ins [76-81 cm] to 38-44 ins [97-112 cm]. Child sizes: 4 , 6, and 8 yrs. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Patons
Quick Cardi
Cardigan knit with garter stitch and ribbing in adult and child sizes. Body knit sideways in garter stitch as are the sleeves. Ribbed front and hem bands added. Great showcase for self-striping or gradient yarn. Sizes To fit chest/bust: 61 to 137cm/ 24 inches to 55 inches. Chunky weight yarn. 7492 Quick Cardi designed by Elle
Aster Cardigan
Matching mommy and me wrap cardigan sweaters with lace edging in adult and child sizes. Sizes Adult sizes: Finished bust circumference: 80 to 135 cm / 31½ to 53¼ in. Child sizes: 4 to 12 yrs. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Marie Amelie Designs
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
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
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
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.
Patterns for Purchase
Robin Sweater
Classic Scandinavian heirloom pullover sweater knit with a fabulous colorwork yoke in adult and child sizes. Sizes Child Jumper To Fit Age: 2 Years to 9 Years, Adult Jumper To Fit Bust: 82cm/33 in. to 117cm/47 in. Sport weight yarn. Designed by MillaMia
Belsize Park Pullover
Eye-catching textured pullover with a circular yoke with textured lines for all the family. Sized from 0-6 months right up to Adult 5X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sophie McKane
Lace Cardigans
Exquisite lace sweaters with options for three-quarters or short sleeves in adult and child sizes. Sizes 61cm to 117cm / 24 inches to 46 inches. 3/4 and Short Sleeved Cardigans in Sirdar Cotton DK 7086. DK weight yarn.
Cable Sweaters
Pullover sweaters with cable and lace panel on the front with options for three-quarters or short sleeves. Sizes 61cm to 117cm / 24 inches to 47 inches. Girl's and Woman's Sweaters in Sirdar Country Style DK 7034. DK weight yarn.
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.
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.
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