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Baby >> Cardigan: 270 Free Patterns
Knitted baby cardigans are the perfect top layer for babies aged from infant to toddler to pre-schooler. On this page, you can find free knitting patterns for baby cardigans in many styles and for many skill levels. Any of these would be perfect if you are looking to make a knitted baby shower gift.
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Top 10 Knitting Patterns in Baby/Cardigan
In The Details Knit Hoodie
Sizes: 6-24 months
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Hood, Long Sleeve.
Kensington Baby Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up.
Soft Essentials Knit Baby Cardigan
Sizes: 6 to 24 months
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Long Sleeve, Seamed, V-neck.
Tiny Stripes Cardigan and Vest
This free knitting pattern uses light fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Steek, Stripes.
Show Your Stripes Knit Jacket
Sizes 6 and 12 months
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: cuff-to-cuff, Garter Stitch, Hood, Worked as One Piece.
Munchkin Set: Cardigan, Hat, Booties
SIZE: Fits Newborn-12 months
This free knitting pattern uses aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, In-the-round, Raglan.
Buttoned Up Cardi
Sizes: 6 to 24 months
Free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Hood, Long Sleeve, Seamed.
Year-Round Baby Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Seamed.
Cozy Cardi
SIZES: Cardigan is sized to fit Children's 3-6 mos (9-12 mos, 18-24 mos, 3-4 yrs, 5-6 yrs)
A free knitting pattern using bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crochet Finish, Hood, Seamed, Sideways.
Angelita Baby Bolero Jacket
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cropped, Seamed.
Baby Cardigan
Sizes: Baby- 6-9 (12) (18-24) months
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed.
Danika Baby Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Seamed.
Malte
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Mosaic, Seamless, Slipped Stitches.
NEVIS Top-down V-neck Baby Cardigan Jacket
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.
BabyDROPS 20-15
Free girls knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Sideways.
Arches Baby Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.
Jasmine Baby Jacket
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Top-Down.
Cute & Classic Baby Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed.
DROPS Extra 0-684
Sizes: newborn to 4 years
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Raglan, Seamless.
Little Charlie Baby Jacket & Hat
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up.
Jack & Jill Baby Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.
ENYA Baby Cardigan Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Lace edge, Raglan.
Jump For Joy Hoodie
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Hood, Seamed.
Pretty Kiddy Cardigan
Sizes: 6 mos - 2 years
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Preemie Garter Stitch Set - Hat and Cardigan
Sizes: Premie 3/5 lbs, 5/8 lbs, 3 mos, 6 mos, 12 mos
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch.
Pram Set: Coat, Leggings and Helmet
Sizes: 3 - 6 months
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamed, Textured pattern.
Party Girl Set : Dress and Cardigan
Sizes: 6 months - 3 years
Free girls knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn.
Jack and Jill - Premature Baby Jackets
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Top-Down.
Roma Baby Cardigan and Hat
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.
Jean Jacket Sets: jacket, pants, skirt
Sizes: 6 months to 3 years
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Hooded Baby Jacket
Sizes: 6 to 18 months
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Hood, Long Sleeve, Seamed.
Leaf and Lace Set: jacket, Hat, Booties
Sizes: 3 to 12 months
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Seamless, Top-Down.
Easy Baby Cardi
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Seamed.
Little Babbity - Preemie Baby Sets
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up.
Garter Stitch Kimono
Sizes: 6 to 24 months
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch.
Garter Stitch Hooded Jacket
Sizes: 6 to 24 months
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Double breasted, Hood, Seamed.
Little Bibi - Preemie Baby Set
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Lace.
Bibi Baby Jacket
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Lace.
Lilac Blossom Baby Set
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Raglan.
Elfkin Set : Hat and Sweater
SIZES
Hat: 6-12 mo (24 mo, 4 yr, 6 yr)
Sweater: 6 mo, 12 mo, 24 mo, 4 yr, 6 yr)
A free knitting pattern using aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Raglan, Seamed.
Tiny Topaz - Premature Baby Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Top-Down.
Little Jay - Premature Baby Cardigans
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed.
Check Stitch Set - Cardigan and Hat
Sizes: 0 to 24 months
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed.
Babbity Baby Jacket
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless.
Drops Baby Jacket and Pants
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Garter Stitch, In-the-round, Seamless.
Sweet Matinee Set - cardigan and booties
Sizes: 0-12 months.
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seed Stitch, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.
DROPS jacket and socks
Sizes: 1 month to 4 years
A free knitting pattern using fingering or sport-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Garter Stitch, Seamed.
DROPS jacket
Sizes: 1 month to 4 years
A free knitting pattern using fingering or sport-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Seamed.
DROPS jacket
Sizes: 1 month to 4 years
Free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seed Stitch, Stockinette Stitch, Worked as One Piece.
DROPS jacket
Sizes: 5 to 14 years
Free girls knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Crochet Finish, Lace edge, Seamed.
DROPS jacket & pants
Sizes: 1 month to 4 years
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Raglan, Seamless, Worked as One Piece.
DROPS jacket, socks and hat
Sizes: 1 month to 4 years
A free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Short Rows, Sideways.
Textured Checks Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Garter Stitch, Long Sleeve, Shawl Collar.
DROPS jacket and hat
Sizes: 1 month to 4 years
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Raglan, Seamless, Worked as One Piece.
DROPS jacket , pants and socks
Sizes: 1 month to 4 years
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Round Yoke, Seamless.
DROPS jacket, pants and socks
Sizes: 1 month to 4 years
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.
Drops Jacket, Bonnet and Socks
Sizes: 1 month to 4 years
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Round Yoke, Seamless.
Top Down Vintage Cardigan
Sizes: 3-6-12-18 months
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.
Top Down Cardigan
Sizes: 6 months to 2 years
This free knitting pattern uses worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Seamless, Top-Down.
Top Down Cardigan
Sizes: 6 months to 2 years
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.
Drops Baby Jacket
Sizes: 1 month to 4 years
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch.
Cable Princess
DROPS jacket and bonnet, sizes 1 month to 4 years
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Crochet Finish, Garter Stitch, Seamless, Worked as One Piece.
Baby Layette
Sizes: 0-3 months
This free knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Lace edge.
Baby Jacket and Pants
Sizes: 1 month to 4 years
This free boys knitting pattern uses fingering or sport-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Rib, Worked as One Piece.
BabyDROPS 18-14
DROPS jacket, jumpsuit, bonnet and socks.
Free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn.
Seamless Baby Cardigan
To Fit Size: 0-3, (6-12, 18-24) months
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless.
BabyDROPS 18-3
DROPS jacket with overlap at front , sizes:
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crochet Finish, Long Sleeve.
BabyDROPS 18-4
Knitted DROPS jacket with raglan sleeve and cable pattern on sleeve and pants, sizes:
This free knitting pattern uses dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Cable, Raglan, Seamless.
One Piece Baby Cardigan
Bernat baby cardigan for sizes: 6,12,18, 24 months
A free knitting pattern using super bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Worked as One Piece.
BabyDROPS 19-21
Knitted DROPS jacket, pants, hat and socks with Nordic pattern. Sizes:
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic.
Little Chesnut
Knitted DROPS jacket with raglan sleeves, hat and booties with cables. Sizes:
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Cable, Raglan, Seamless.
BabyDROPS 19-5
DROPS jacket in seed st with body piece and sleeves knitted in one and with hood, textured pattern and cables.
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Cable, Hood, Seed Stitch.
BabyDROPS 19-4
Set comprises: Knitted DROPS jacket with stripes, dots and raglan and socks.
Sizes: 1/3 - 6/9 - 12/18 months (2 - 3/4) years
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless.
BabyDROPS 19-1
Knitted DROPS jacket with round yoke and turtle neck, bonnet and socks with pattern.
Sizes: 1/3 - 6/9 - 12/18 months (2 - 3/4) years
Free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Round Yoke, Seamless, Turtleneck.
BabyDROPS 20-24
Knitted DROPS wrap-round jacket. Sizes:
A free knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Long Sleeve, Sideways.
BabyDROPS 20-21
Knitted DROPS jacket with raglan and pants in 2 strands.
Sizes:
This free boys knitting pattern uses fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Long Sleeve, Seamless.
Fiber Optic Cardi
Sizes: 6-12 months (12-18 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years)
Free boys knitting pattern using dk-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.
BabyDROPS 20-16
Knitted DROPS jacket in garter st . Sizes: 1/3 - 6/9 - 12/18 months (2 - 3/4 - 5/6) years
Free knitting pattern using fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Garter Stitch, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch.
BabyDROPS 20-14
DROPS sleeveless top knitted from side to side in garter st and lace pattern.
Sizes: 6/9-12/18-24 months (3/4-5/6) years
This free knitting pattern uses sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crochet Finish, Garter Stitch, Lace, Seamless, Short Rows, Short Sleeves, Sideways, Worked as One Piece.
BabyDROPS 20-12
DROPS jacket knitted from side to side in garter st and lace pattern. Sizes: 1/3 - 6/9 - 12/18 months (2 - 3/4) years
A free knitting pattern using sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Crochet Finish, Garter Stitch, Lace edge, Short Rows, Sideways, Worked as One Piece.