15
Sweater Patterns For
Little Ones
15 free crochet sweater patterns for babies and children. With different styles and construction methods to explore, there are plenty of patterns to inspire your next crochet project.
Free Written Patterns
The Pumpkin Sweater from Katerina Designs
The Pumpkin Sweater is a free pattern for a raglan-style sweater worked from the top down – no seaming required!
SIZE: 6 months, 12-18 months, 2-3 years, and 4-5 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
YARDAGE: 470-690 yds (430-630 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
Baby Crochet Sweater Pattern with Buttons from HanJan Crochet
I love the beautiful textured details on this little sweater, and the buttons are so cute too! It’s a well-written, beginner-friendly pattern that uses basic stitches.
SIZE: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 2-3 years, and 3-4 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
YARDAGE: 328-700 yds (328-640 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
Free Children’s Pullover Pattern by Haley Handcrafted
The Bowie Pullover is a free pattern crocheted from the bottom up with shoulder seaming. Then finished with the sleeves and button details.
SIZE: 0-6 months, 9-12 months, 18-24 months, 2 years, 4 years, 6 years, 8 years, and 10 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 Fine/Sport weight yarn (e.g., Twister Solid by Hobbii).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.25 mm (B-10) and 3.25 mm (D-3) crochet hooks.
Baby Boys Crochet Sweater Pattern from Crochet Dreamz
With a shawl collar and a beautiful textured stitch pattern, this sweater would make a beautiful gift for a little one. It’s a well-written pattern with helpful pictures for guidance.
SIZE: 0-3 months, 3 months, 6 months, 12-24 months, 2T, and 3/4T.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn (e.g., Lion Brand Wool-Ease).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) and 5 mm (H-8) crochet hooks.
Sunset Children’s Crochet Sweater Pattern by The Rainbow Pumpkin
The Sunset Sweater is an easy-to-follow pattern worked primarily in double crochet.
SIZE: Seven sizes from 0-6 months up to 9-10 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn (e.g., Tweed Delight by Hobbii).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
T-Rex Crochet Sweater Pattern by Kaila Osborn
The Terrific T-Rex Kids’ Sweater is an easy, free pattern that could just as easily be made without the dinosaur motif.
SIZE: 6 months, 12 months, 2T, 3T, 4T, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10/12, and 14/16.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
YARDAGE: 300-1000 yds (275-915 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
Boys Crochet Sweater Pattern from Heart Hook Home
The Swagger Sweater is a free pattern featuring a cozy collar and the beautifully textured Alternating Single Crochet Spike Stitch. The designer provides detailed instructions for sizes for toddlers all the way up to adult 3XL
SIZE: Sizes ranging from 2/3T up to 12/14 years, for the child size version.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn (e.g., Brava Tweed).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
Free Children’s Crochet Sweater Pattern by Crafty Maz Designs
The Candy Sweater is a free PDF pattern in two size ranges. The pattern linked below covers children’s sizes from 12 months to 12 years, and the adult version includes sizes XS to 2XL. The colour blocking makes this a fun project for playing with colour.
SIZE: 12-18 months, 2 yrs, 4 yrs, 6 yrs, 8 yrs, 10 yrs, and 12 yrs.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4), 4 mm (G-6), and 4.50 mm (7) crochet hooks.
Child Sizes Sweater Pattern from Sincerely Pam
The Sunday Sweater is a free crochet sweater pattern with three neck options. You can make this sweater with a cowl neck (shown above), a rolled collar, or a simple ribbed collar.
SIZE: Six sizes – from 2 to 10.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 9 mm (M/N-13) crochet hook.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Children’s Crochet Pullover Pattern for Beginners from MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
The Athabasca Falls Children’s Pullover is a free pattern that is called “the easiest children’s crochet pullover pattern” by the designer. It’s a seamless raglan-style sweater worked in easy double crochet, and it includes a full video tutorial.
SIZE: Newborn to children’s size 12.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn (e.g., Mary Maxim Prism).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
Child Granny Stitch Sweater Pattern from HanJan Crochet
This cute sweater uses a simple top-down construction method, making it easy to make. There’s also a follow-along video tutorial to accompany this pattern.
SIZE: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-10.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
Crochet Raglan Sweater Pattern for Children from MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
This cute sweater is a seamless, top-down design featuring the classic granny stitch. The raglan construction makes it ideal for beginners to crochet garments, and the pattern includes a helpful step-by-step video tutorial.
SIZE: 0-3 months, 6-12 months, 18-24 months, 2-4, 6, 8, 10, and 12.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 Light/DK/Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
Mosaic Ridge Child Crochet Pullover Pattern from Briana K Designs
The Mosaic Ridge Pullover features simple overlay mosaic colourwork and a circular yoke. The pattern includes written instructions and a video tutorial – perfect guidance for beginners.
SIZE: Newborn, Baby, 9 months, 1 yr, 2 yrs, 4 yrs, 6 yrs, 8 yrs, 10yrs, and 12 yrs.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn (e.g., Mary Maxim Prism).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
The Everyday Sweater Pattern from Briana K Designs
The Everyday Sweater is an easy-to-make, seamless, top-down sweater in sizes for the whole family – from toddler to adult. It’s rated intermediate but includes a video tutorial that makes it easy for beginners to follow along.
SIZE: 18 sizes, from 12 months to 5X Adult.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 sport weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) and 4 mm (G-6) crochet hooks.
Crochet Pullover with Cables by Simona Crochet
Simona Crochet makes clearly detailed, informative tutorials, and this one is no exception. So if you’ve wanted to try your hand at crochet cables, this would be a great project to start with.
SIZE: 1-5 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
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