Knitting patterns for baby sweaters, ponchos, pants, and other projects using multicolor, gradient, and self-striping yarn. Most patterns are free. Updated 5/22/23
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Free Patterns
Woven Cables Baby Cocoon and Hat
Matching baby sleep sack and ribbed hat that are a perfect showcase for self-striping yarn. DK weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim. A kit is also available
- Get the free knitting pattern. You need to add to cart and checkout without payment info
- Get the kit for less than $25
Keep 'em Cozy Pullover
Baby pullover sweater with rolled neckline and hem. Works well with ombre or gradient self striping yarn. Sizes: 9 (12, 18) months. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Heather Lodinsky. Pictured projects by designer and KittenScraps
Baby Bonbon Sweater
Baby pullover sweater with a henley collar knit flat in a 2 row repeat. Perfect for self-striping or variegated yarn. Sizes: 0-3 months 6-9 months 9-12 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Cygnet Yarns.
Ruffle Baby Vest
Baby sweater vest with ruffles around a circular yoke and hem. Perfect for self-striping or variegated yarn. Size : 6-12 months DK weight yarn. Designed by Woolly smile. Pictured projects by designer and twistedstitching
Munchkin Set
Layette baby set with matching cardigan sweater, hat, and booties. Perfect for self-striping or gradient yarn. Fits Newborn-12 months. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Universal Yarn
Cable Stay-on Baby Bib
Easy stay-on baby bib pattern with a stretchy ribbed neck loop and decorated with seed stitches and cables. Start with knitting in the round for neck line and just flat knitting for the bib part. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Perfect for self-striping or gradient yarn. Great stashbuster that uses 63 - 66 yards (58 - 60 m) of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Christy Hills
Jump for Joy Hoodie
Cardigan sweater with hood in baby and child sizes. Perfect for self-striping or gradient yarn. Sizes Newborn (6-12 mo, 18-24 mo, 4 yr, 6 yr, 8 yr). Aran weight yarn. Designed by Universal Yarn
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Batik yarn in picture
Sweetheart Baby Dress
Sleeveless baby dress or tunic knit with a garter stitch bodice and easy textured skirt. Perfect for variegated yarn. Sizes Newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 12-18 months. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Hatton for West Yorkshire Spinners
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby 4 Ply yarn in picture
Lil Sailor Baby Sweater
Baby pullover sweater with shoulder fastenings for easy dressing. The body of the sweater is perfect for variegated yarn. Sizes Newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 12-18 months. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Hatton for West Yorkshire Spinners
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby 4 Ply Splash yarn in picture
Bubbles Baby Cardigan
Baby sweater knit flat. Perfect for variegated or solid color yarn. Sizes Premie, Newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 12-18 months. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Hatton for West Yorkshire Spinners
More Free Patterns
Baby Lounge Pants
Baby pants with ribbed waist and cuffs. Sizes Newborn (6-9 months, 9-12 months) Perfect for multicolored yarn. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
- Get the free PDF VERSION knitting pattern at Lion Brand - link is below kit information
- Get the recommended Rebound Yarn at Joann
Emma Asked Baby Cardigan
Baby sweater knit with a skein of sock yarn. Worked top down in stockinette and garter with a slipped stitch detail on buttonband. Designed by Amy Odin. Uses 328 - 383 yards (300 - 350 m) of Fingering weight yarn. Pictured projects by elys717 and saskyumchar
Méabh’s Cardigan and Hat
Baby and toddler sized sweater features a shawl collar and braided cables down the front and a statement cable cascades down the back. Matching beanie features twisted rib and cables. Sizes 0-3 mths (3-6 mths, 6-12 mths, 12-18 mths, 18-24 mths, 2-3 years, 3-4 years). DK weight. Designed by Ciara NÃ ReachtnÃn for Knotions
- Get the free knitting pattern for the cardigan
- Get the free knitting pattern for the hat
- See the Ravelry page
Show Your Stripes Baby Jacket
This easy hooded baby jacket is knit in garter stitch. The sweater is knit in one piece from side to side and the stitches are picked up to knit the hood. Sizes 6 and 12 months
Poncho A Go-Go
This hooded cape from Bernat is knit in multi-color chunky yarn.
Rosebud
Seamless, one-piece baby cardigan knitted top down, in garter stitch with a ruffle at the hem. Changes in needle size create the graceful shape. Sizes 3, 6, 12, 18 months. Designed by The Noble Thread. Fingering weight yarn.
Shorts and Top Set
Sleeveless top and shorts knit in stockinette. Child Sizes 1 and 2 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. Uses just one skein of the recommended yarn.
Petite Panache
Meghan Jones designed this charming jacket for babies and toddlers that features extra large offset collar, a flared waist and seed stitch cuffs, collar and pleats. Quick knit in chunky yarn. Sizes 3m, 6m, 12m, 18m, 2T, 4T
Back Zip Hoodie
This hooded baby sweater with has a zipper up the back to make it easier to get baby in and out of the sweater. NEWBORN, 6 MONTHS, 12 MONTHS, 18 MONTHS. Designed by Sarah Punderson. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured projects by Albrightmama and scarletgold
Hooded Baby Poncho
Easy poncho with hood and front pocket by Lion Brand yarn. Sizes 3-6 months (18 months, 3 years). Quick knit in bulky yarn. Pictured project by alwhite48
Rhino Baby Romper
Seamless baby onesie knit in one piece in the round, making it a quick and easy knit. Button closures at the legs allow for easy diaper changes. The pattern includes instructions for gusset styles for both cloth diapered and disposable diapered babies, as well as suggested lengths for shorts and long pants. Sizes Newborn, 3m, 6m, 12m, 18m. Designed by Laura Savastinuk. Aran weight. Pictured projects by teigesmom, ObiLover, and jme1006.
Toasty Baby Sleeper
Baby bunting sleep sack with sleeves and open bottom is designed to be easy to put on baby and to provide quick access for night time diaper changes. Designed by Laura Savastinuk. Aran weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Baby Cardigan and Blanket
Lace cardigan with matching lace blanket in baby and child sizes. Sizes: To Fit Age: 0 Months to 7 Years, Blanket: 63cm to 77cm. Great showcase for self-striping or variegated yarn. DK weight yarn. Cardigan and Blanket in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK 1252. A kit is also available
Capes
No longer free. Cape style ponchos or buttoned shawls for babies and children with optional collar. Sizes 0-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-2 Years, 2-3 Years, 4-5 Years, 6-7 Years. Great showcase for self-striping and multicolored yarn. Designed by Sirdar. DK weight yarn. Yarn also available on pattern page.
Ruby Hoodie
Pullover sweater with hood and front kangaroo pocket in baby and child sizes. Designed to showcase self-striping yarn in sleeves, pocket, and hood. Sizes:To fit 0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 12-24 mo, 2)(4, 6, 8) yrs. Designed by Holli Yeoh
Elfbaby Hat
Stocking cap style hat with 3 border options, sized for the whole family from baby to adult. Sizes: 0-6m (6-12m, 2y, 4y, 6-10y) (S, L). Uses one skein of fingering weight yarn. Great showcase for self-striping or variegated yarn. Designed by Robynn Weldon
Gift Wrap Romper & Sweater
Baby romper onesie with options for long or short legs and sleeves as well as a striped or solid body. Sizes: NB (3m, 6m, 12m, 18m, 24m, 2T). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Carina Spencer
Jordan and Riley
Baby sweater vest for baby and toddler in linen stitch that's a great showcase for variegated yarn. Sizes: To Fit Age: NB-3m, 6-9m, 12m, 18m, 24m (16-20" chest circumference). Sport weight yarn. Designed by Elena Nodel
Duffle Coat
Cardigan jacket sweater for baby and toddler. Sizes: To Fit Age: Newborn to 3 Years. Great showcase for self-striping or variegated yarn. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Lovecrafts
- Get the recommended Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK yarn
Double Moss Stitch Vest
This is not free - original pin was incorrect. Pullover sweater vest or top in baby, toddler, and child sizes, knit with a 4 row repeat moss stitch with twisted rib edges. Sizes: Ages 1-2 (3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10) years. Great showcase for self-striping or variegated yarn. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Ella Rae
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Lovecrafts
- Get the recommended Ella Rae Lace Merino Chunky yarn at Amazon
Lacy Leaf Pixie Baby Bonnet
Pattern Includes Sizes: Newborn through 3-10 Years. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Melody’s Makings
