There’s nothing more fun than knitting a sweater for your own (grand)children! If you’re already working on a sweater for yourself, you can finish the smaller children’s sizes in no time. And how wonderful is it to see the apple of your eye beaming in a handmade sweater? In this blog, we’ll help you get started and share seven fantastic sweater Knitting Patterns for kids that you can start working on right away. Check them out now!
Knitting Pattern for a Children's Sweater: Bright Strawberry
This cute sweater is knitted top-down and features a trendy round neckline. It’s knitted with the soft and airy Drops Air yarn, making it very comfortable to wear. You can find the Free Knitting Pattern on Garnstudio, and you can easily purchase the yarn at Yarnplaza. Choose from a wide variety of cheerful colors!
Sizes: 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 - 13/14 years
Tip: Want to coordinate with your mini-me? A women's Knitting Pattern is also available for this design!
Knitting Pattern: Strawberry Sprinkle Children's Sweater
This simple raglan-sleeve sweater is enhanced by the use of two colors of DROPS Flora, creating a unique marbled effect. This makes it easy to combine different shades to create a look that’s all your own. Find the free Knitting Pattern on Garnstudio and easily shop for the yarn at Yarnplaza.
Sizes: 2 - 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 years.
Knitting Pattern: Ocean Ropes Children's Sweater
Go for a challenging project and a cool look with this children’s sweater featuring cable patterns. The sweater is knitted with the soft DROPS Merino Extra Fine yarn, making it nice and warm yet soft and comfortable for your little one. You can find the Free Knitting Pattern on Garnstudio and easily purchase the yarn at Yarnplaza.
Sizes: 2 - 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 years.You can knit this sweater for the whole family, too! That's because there's not only a children's version, but also women's and men's versions of this sweater available as Free Knitting Patterns!
Knitting Pattern for the "Spring Smiles" Children's Sweater
A hand-knitted sweater is, of course, a lot of fun for boys, too. Try this cool version with mixed colors, for example. The sweater is knitted in stockinette stitch and features a simple raglan sleeve. Because this children’s sweater is knitted with Drops Alpaca, it has a natural look and feels wonderfully warm and soft. You can find the Free Knitting Pattern on Garnstudio. You can easily shop for Drops Alpaca yarn at Yarnplaza.
Sizes: 2 - 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 years.
Knitting Pattern: Cherry Soda Children's Sweater
This cute sweater is knitted in stockinette stitch and features playful, wide balloon sleeves. The sweater is knitted top-down, so you don’t have to worry about weaving in any loose ends. The soft and airy yarn makes the sweater a delight to wear. Which color of DROPS Air will you choose? You can find the free Knitting Pattern on Garnstudio and easily shop for the yarn at Yarnplaza.
Sizes: 2 - 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 years.
Knitting Pattern for the "Smiling Lavender" Children's Sweater
Go for nice and warm and cozy with this children’s sweater with a collar. The sweater is knitted with the fuzzy DROPS Melody yarn, making it a truly comfortable sweater for all year round. The playful turtleneck keeps your little one nice and warm. Choose from a variety of colors and knit this cheerful sweater! You can find the Free Knitting Pattern on Garnstudio and easily shop for the yarn at Yarnplaza.
Sizes: 2 - 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 years.
Knitting Pattern: Forest Vines Children's Sweater
Even your little ones can look stylish in this elegant children’s sweater. The sweater is made with a combination of DROPS Alpaca and DROPS Kid-Silk, giving it a slightly fuzzy texture. You can find the free Knitting Pattern on Garnstudio and easily purchase the yarn at Yarnplaza.
Sizes: 2 - 3/4 - 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 years.
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