20 most beautiful & easy free baby knitting patterns
I know how many of you are nifty with the needles, so I thought I’d share my round-up of the most beautiful free baby knitting patterns. It’s not like I have a baby of my own to knit for, but for some reason I found myself down a bit of a Pinterest rabbit hole recently. It started with one pattern for knitted dungarees that I happened across (I had a bit of a thing for dungarees over stripy tops when my two were babies). That led on to more and more equally adorable – and tiny – knit ideas for baby clothes. I did wonder why I was spending so long looking.
My two are now fully grown and definitely not ready to make me a grandmother yet. And I’m certainly not broody myself. And yet… I have a feeling this might all be leading towards us getting another puppy. In the meantime, I would love to share the free baby knitting patterns I found with you. In the hope that you’ll find something you love and also that would convert all my browsing time into ‘research’. See what I did there? Hope you enjoy and do share your creations with me. And do let me know if you have easy baby knitting patterns you’d like to share with us. Hopefully there’s something for everyone – from beginner knitters to knitting pros.
Free baby knitting patterns
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino cardigan
I love how the following four free Debbie Bliss patterns would combine to make the perfect newborn baby layette or new baby gift.
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Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino bonnet
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Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino baby socks
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Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino baby blanket
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Free baby knitting pattern for dungarees
This is the pattern that started me off.
I just love the combination of stocking and moss stitch and the simple design of this – the perfect project. I would have definitely put both of mine in these when they were little ones. The pattern is easy and suitable for beginners (like myself) and available from Bergere de France here
Raglan jumper
Also by Bergere de France is this super cute raglan jumper baby sweater with long sleeves. I did say I am very partial to stripes. I also love off-centre buttons and a knit sweater. The pattern is available to download for free here
Bunny jumper
This cute pattern is by Drops Design and is free to download here.
Wrap cardigan
Another gorgeous pattern by Drops Design – this cardigan is made in garter stitch and is free to download here.
Romper suit
For warmer days, how gorgeous is this little romper suit? It’s by Philipa Carneiro and available to download from her Ravelry page here https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fofo-baleia</a>
I love the vintage story book-inspired design and the cute whale motif created with moss stitch. The pattern adds interest to the solid color.
baby hat knitting patterns
Simple first hat
I love this Barley knitted hat pattern by Tin Can Knits – part of their Simple Collection of 12 free patterns and perfect as a first knitting project.
Download the free Barley knitted hat pattern here. View the Simple Collection of free patterns here.
Pixie hat
Pixie hats are really cosy for little ears, and are just the cutest aren’t they? This lovely pattern is by Purl Soho, a great way to use up scrap yarn and is available to download for free on Ravelry here
Scallops hat
I love the simple pattern on this hat by Maria Carlander that has instructions for 0-6 months, 3-4 years and easily modified to suit adults and older children. Just lovely. Download the pattern for free here
Bear baby hat
If you’re looking for impossibly cute, look no further. This Bearly Bonnet pattern by Pure Stitches is free to download on Ravelry here. It’s a fast-knitted bonnet, simple to make and comes in four sizes from 3 to 18 months.
Easy first booties
How adorable are these booties made in simple garter stitch? The perfect easy project for any new arrival.
The pattern is free to download on the Bergere de France website here
Gilet and hat
Add a fluffy bunny to the photo… as if this wasn’t cute enough already! I love the texture and chunky feel of this garter stitch design by Bergere de France, which is super easy to make. The pattern is free to download here.
Cardigan dress
Right, I think we need to move on from hats now, so how about this utterly beautiful cardigan dress? It’s by Taiga Hilliard Designs and available to download for free here
Image credit: Lisa Doggett
Fur edged romper suit
I love how cosy this is. It’s classed as medium difficulty, so not as hard as you might think…
The pattern is free to download on Bergere de France here
Peanut warmer cardigan
This offset button-front cardigan by with stripes is a classic cardigan perfect for any baby. It’s also by Taiga Hilliard Designs and is available to download for free here
Racoon hooded cowl
I know I said we were done with hats, but then I found this. Strictly speaking it’s more of a hood than a hat and either way it’s too adorable to leave out. It’s by Melody Rogers and available to download for free here
Knitted dress
How pretty is this dress pattern by Bergere de France? Sundress or pinafore depending on the weather, it’s so versatile. The pattern is free to download here.
Debbie Bliss is always a great source of knitting pattern inspiration and she has a collection of patterns to knit baby items on Love Crafts for free.
Cosy, super stylish and sweet, this Isabel Hat ifs a perfect project for Debbie Bliss Luna, a luxurious 100% cashmere yarn in eight signature colors. Knit in an evening for a perfectly precious new baby gift. A great pattern for beginners, Isabel comes in two sizes and uses plain garter stitch with easy decreases. It’s knitted on 3.25mm (US size 3) straight needles (or you could use circular knitting needles if you prefer. I don’t know about you, but once I got used to them I pretty much prefer circular needles now). Download the pattern for free on Love Crafts here
Other beautiful baby knitting patterns available to buy from Etsy
These next patterns aren’t free, but I couldn’t resist sharing them with you.
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Lacey romper suit
Pippyeve is a great place for finding simply beautiful knitwear patterns. My favourite for babies is this lacey romper suit.
BUY LACEY ROMPER SUIT PATTERN ON ETSY HERE
Another shop worth knowing about is Little Pickle Knits . Find beautiful patterns for hats, gloves, socks, tank tops and more. There’s an adorable hat pattern in baby pink with a red heart that I love. Or how about this hat with adorable lamb pattern? The pattern has separate instructions to knit this hat either: flat and seamed on single pointed needles or in the round on dpnsYou can work the motif in intarsia for flat and seamed knits (working back and forth). If you are a new knitter and not quite ready to work in intarsia this time, or you are knitting this hat in the round, simply Swiss darn (duplicate knit stitch) the little lambs onto your hat after knitting. You can choose from newborn up to larger sizes (age 5-8years).
BROWSE LITTLE PICKLE KNITS ON ETSY HERE
Royal baby heirloom christening shawl
I love the heirloom nature of this pattern. You can buy a quality paper copy of the original vintage magazine pattern. It’s knitted in fine 3 ply yarn in a lace pattern and measures 112 X 112cm.
BUY THE HEIRLOOM SHAWL PATTERN ON ETSY HERE
Baby Blanket knitting kit
This soft and cosy simple knit baby blanket is knitted on chunky 15mm needles using simple seed stitch. The kit includes everything you need to complete the project – 4 100g balls of 100% merino wool cheeky chunky arn, a sewing needle, pattern, manual, eco-friendly recyclable ‘Bag of Happy’ tote bag and optional wooden knitting needles. A great gift idea for anyone expecting a new baby.
BUY BABY BLANKET KIT ON ETSY HERE
I did also find this beautiful super-simple free baby blanket pattern by Bergere de France too. As free baby blanket knitting patterns go, it’s a winner. It’s knitted in garter stitch and is also simply beautiful and cosy. Download the free easy pattern here
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