Children: 1221 Free Patterns

In this section, you can find free Children knitting patterns.

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Style:

Boys, Girls, Men's

Pattern Attributes:

3-Quarter Sleeve, 3D, A-shape, Applique, Aran, Bias, Boatneck, Bobble, Bottom-Up, Brioche, Buttons, Cable, Cables, Chevron, Circle, Collar, Colorwork, Corrugated Ribbing, Crew Neck, Crochet Finish, Cropped, Cuff-to-cuff, Diagonal, Double Knitting, Double breasted, Double neck, Drop Sleeve, Drop shoulder, Drop stitch, Ear Flaps, Embroidery, Entrelac, Eyelet pattern, Fair Isle, Felted, Felting, Flounce Yarn, Garter Stitch, Hood, I-Cord, In-the-round, Intarsia, Kangaroo Pocket, Lace, Lace edge, Lace pattern, Leaf pattern, Long Sleeve, Loop Stitch, Mesh, Mesh pattern, Mitered Square, Modular, Mosaic, Motifs, Nordic, Nordic pattern, One-piece, Oversized fit, Pocket, Pompom, Raglan, Reversible, Rib, Ripple, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Ruffle, Saddle Shoulder, Scrap yarn, Seamed, Seamless, Seed Stitch, Set-in Sleeve, Shawl Collar, Short Rows, Short Sleeves, Sideways, Sleeveless, Slipped Stitches, Stockinette Stitch, Stranded, Stripes, Textured pattern, Toe-up, Top-Down, Turtleneck, Tutorials, Twisted Stitches, V-neck, Worked In Sections, Worked as One Piece, Worked in 2 strands of yarn, Wrap, Zipper, cuff-to-cuff, from-toe-up, worked in different directions

Yarn Weight:

Any Gauge, Aran, Bulky, Chunky, DK, Fingering, Lace, Light Fingering, Sport, Super Bulky, Worsted

Yarn Yardage:

0-150 yards, 1200-1500 yards, 150-300 yards, 1500-1800 yards, 1800-2100 yards, 2100 + yards, 300-450 yards, 450-600 yards, 600-750 yards, 750-900 yards, 900-1200 yards

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Acrylic, Alpaca, Angora, Bamboo, Cashmere, Cotton, Elastic, Flax, Hemp, Linen, Metallic, Microfiber, Modal, Mohair, Nylon, Polyamid, Polyester, Rayon, Silk, Viscose, Wool, Yak

Yarn Brand:

100purewool.com, Alize, Anchor, Araucania, Austermann, Autumn Hill Llamas, Bear Brand, Bernat, Berroco, Blue Sky Alpacas, Bouton d'Or, Briggs & Little, Brown Sheep, Caron, Cascade, Circulo Yarns, Classic Elite, Colour Adventures, Crystal Palace, DGB, Dale Garn, Dale of Norway, Debbie Bliss, Dream in Color, Dyeabolical, Elann.com, Ella Rae, Elliebelly, Elsebeth Lavold, Estelle Yarns, Fibranatura, Filati, Filatura Di Crosa, Filcolana, Filtes King, GGH, Galler Yarns, Garnstudio, Gedifra, Hayfield, Hedgehog Fibres, Hjertegarn, Hobbii, Hobby Lobby, J. Knits, Jaeger, Jamieson's, Jojoland, Katia, King Cole, Knit Picks, Knitsch Yarns, Knitting Fever, Lana Gatto, Lana Grossa, Lang Yarns, Lily, Lion Brand, Loops & Threads, Madelinetosh, Malabrigo, Manos del Uruguay, MillaMia, Mission Falls, Misti Alpaca, Nako, Nashua Handknits, NaturallyCaron.com, Noro, Novita, O-Wool, Paintbox Yarns, Patons, Pisgah Yarn, Plymouth Yarn, Premier Yarns, Purl Soho, Quince and Co., Red Heart, Regia, Reynolds, Rico Design, Rowan, Rozetti Yarns, Sandnes Garn, Sanguine Gryphon, Schachenmayr, Schachenmayr SMC, Scheepjes, Schoeller+Stahl, Schoppel-Wolle, Sesia, Sirdar, Skacel, Spud & Chloë, Stitch Nation, Stylecraft, Sublime Yarns, Swans Island, SweetGeorgia Yarns, Tahki Yarns, Tanis Fiber Arts, The Wool Company, Universal Yarn, Valley Yarns, Wensleydale Longwool Sheepshop, YarnSmiths, Zeeman

Season:

Fall - Winter, Spring - Summer

Difficulty Level:

Beginner, Easy, Experienced, Intermediate

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Top 10 Knitting Patterns in Children

Chroma Beanie

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.

Crayon Stripes Pullover

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Boatneck, Cuff-to-cuff, Seamed, Sideways, Stripes.

Capybara Beanie

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Intarsia.

Flicker Earwarmer

Sizes: Child (Adult S, Adult M, Adult L)

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stockinette Stitch.

Simone Ankle Socks

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.

N Judah Hat

Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Rib.

Children’s Toggle Topcoat

This cute kids' topcoat is comfy and warm. Toggle closures make it easy to put on and take off. Garment knitting experience is recommended if you're going to try this pattern!

Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, Seamed, Stripes, Top-Down.

Chain Bonnet

This free knitting pattern uses Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed.

Marshmallow Morning Cardigan for Kids

Sizes 2 - 12 years

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.

Marshmallow Morning Sweater for Kids

Sizes: 2 - 12 years

This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Round Yoke, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.

Chain Ankle Socks

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Eyelet pattern.

Romi Children’s Cardigan

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stranded, Top-Down.

Snow Pop Bonnet

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord.

Children's Cardigan

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Drop Sleeve, Seamed.

Children's Waistcoat

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed.

Pilea Cardigan

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bobble, Bottom-Up, Seamed, V-neck.

Sophia Socks

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace.

Ribbed Hat

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Rib.

Sweet Ruffle Cardigan

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Ruffle, Seamless, Top-Down.

Sophia Skirt

This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, In-the-round, Lace, Seamless.

Summer Bucket Hat

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless.

Child's Pleated Lace Dress

This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: A-shape, Lace, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Child’s Seamless Raglan Sweater

This sweater is warm and comfy. It's perfect for any child who loves cars!

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Bunny Bloom Sweater for Children

Sizes 2 - 14 years.

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down.

Penguin Beanie

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Intarsia.

Abros Children’s Cardigan

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Brioche, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Mesh Shrug for Kids

SIZES To fit chest measurement 4 yars 23" [58.5 cm]; 6 years 25" [63.5 cm]; 8 years 26½" [67.5 cm] ; 10 years 28" [71 cm]

A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Mesh pattern.

Confetti Sweater for a Child

Sizes: 2 (4, 6/8, 10/12) year.

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, In-the-round, Seamless, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Sorbet Stripes Set

Sizes: Cardigan: 3mos (6mos, 12mos, 24mos, 4T) (6, 8, 10, 12) years

Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Worked In Sections.

Classic Beret

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, In-the-round.

Iris Children’s Cardigan

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Drop Sleeve, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down, V-neck.

Alisterus Cardigan

This free knitting pattern uses Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Raglan, Seamed, Stripes.

Easy Top Down Magic Loop Socks

If you're a fan of knitting socks, take a look at this new pattern from A Twist of Yarn!

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.

Cocoa Comfort Sweater for Children

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.

Cocoa Comfort Cardigan for Children

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.

Snail Mail Cardigan

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, Intarsia, Seamed, Stripes.

Tangerine Twist Sweater for Children

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.

Big Hug Kid's Pullover

Sizes: 3 mos (6 mos, 1, 2, 4) (6, 8, 10, 12) yrs

This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Worked In Sections.

Modern Mix Hat and Scarf Set

Finished Measurements:

SCARF: Width: 9”, Length: 56”
HAT: Circumference: 16 (17½, 19¼)” Height: 8 (8½, 9)”

A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn.

Meadowflower Dress and Beanie

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Eyelet pattern, I-Cord, Seamed, Sleeveless.

Youth Damask Cardgian

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Drop Sleeve, Lace, Seamed.

Classic Cable Leg Warmers

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Seamless.

Simply Hemmed Hat

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round.

Kid’s Vintage Cape

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, Seamless, Top-Down.

Mister Chill - hat and Cowl for Kids

Sizes: 2 to 12 years

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stockinette Stitch.

Soft Snuggles - hat and Cowl for Kids

Sizes 2 - 12 years.

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn.

Flat Kids Mittens

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed.

Think BIG Socks

Free knitting pattern using Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stranded.

Forest Spell Socks

A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork.

Waiting for Santa Socks

Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn.

Child Mittens

Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn.

Snowman Magic Sweater for Boys

Sizes 2 - 14 years.

A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Round Yoke, Top-Down.

Snowman Magic Sweater for Girls

Sizes 2 - 14 years

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Round Yoke, Top-Down.

Cocoa Dreams Mittens

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Mosaic, Seamless.

The Skylar Pullover

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down.

Rudolph's Parade Sweater for Girls

Size 2 - 14 years.

Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Rudolph's Parade for Boys

Sizes 2 - 14 years.

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Round Yoke, Top-Down.

This and That Cardigan

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Seamed, Stripes.

Walnuts & Smiles Sweater for Boys

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Seamless, Top-Down.

Walnuts & Smiles Cardigan for Boys

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Berries & Dreams Cardigan

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.

Berries & Dreams Sweater for Kids

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.

Trailhead Neck Warmer/Cowl for Kids

SIZES: 2 - 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 years.

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.

Easy Child's Garter Stitch Cuff-to-Cuff Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Sideways, Stripes.

Alternating Rib Hat

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Seamless.

Swink Socks

This free knitting pattern uses Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Slipped Stitches.

Jolie Blanket

This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Stockinette Stitch, Worked as One Piece.

Purfect Pullover

Sizes: 4-10 years

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Intarsia, Seamed, Worked In Sections.

Bright Student Kids Cardigan

Sizes: 4-10 years

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Seamed, Worked In Sections.

Baby Blue Note Sweater

Sizes 6 months – 8 years.

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Garter Stitch, Top-Down.

Meet the Captain Sweater for Boys

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.

Spring Smiles Sweater for Boys

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Daisy Fields Sweater for Little Girls

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Bright Strawberry Sweater for Little Girls

Sizes 3 – 14 years.

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Daisy Fields Top

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Tiara Sweater

Sizes: 5-6 years

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.

Ocean Ropes Sweater for Boys

Sizes 2 to 12 years.

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Cables, Worked In Sections.

Winter Weekend Sweater for Boys

Sizes 2 - 12 years.

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Double neck, In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.