Baby Knit Cardigans You Can’t Resist.
Keep babies warm during the cold winter and fall months with these adorable and fashionable baby knit cardigan patterns. From lace knits, to garter stitch cardigans and more, there is something here for knitters from beginner levels to intermediate and advanced.
Scroll down to individual knitting patterns and click on the below to see the pattern for the cute baby knit cardigans, please note that some patterns are free and other patterns are to affiliate sellers that pay me a small commission on purchases.
Free Knitting Patterns
Knit Colorblock Kimono Cardigan
This wrap crossover top is a sweet new take on the classic cardigan! Knit in Bernat Baby Blanket Tiny, we love the contrasting colors and half sleeves.
Sizes: 6, 12, 18 and 24 months.
Free Pattern
Knit Baby Hoodie
This adorable hoodie with matching buttons is lightweight and warm.
Sizes: 6, 12, 18 and 24 months.
Free Pattern
Cozy Cardi Free Hooded Baby Knit
A hooded garter stitch baby cardigan to knit.
Sizes: 3-6 mos (9-12 mos, 18-24 mos, 3-4 yrs, 5-6 yrs)
Free Pattern
Picot Edge Baby Jacket
Beautiful little baby jacket with a picot edge.
Sizes: 0-3 months, 3-6 months
Free Pattern
Storytime Cardi
Stunning textured stitch baby cardigan to knit.
Free Pattern
Gwen Baby Jacket
Stockinette stitch baby cardigan knitting pattern designed by Debbie Bliss.
Sizes: 3/6, 6/9, 9/12, 12/18, 18/24 months
Free Pattern
Heirloom Baby Cardigan
This top-down raglan baby cardigan combines both stockinette and lace patterns. A unisex design ensures that it can be passed down from generation to generation.
Size: 24 Months
Free Pattern
Lonco Cardigan
Simple lace cardigan to knit for babies.
Free Pattern
Patterns for Purchase
Little Sis Cardigan Knit Pattern
A cute little cardigan for your baby or toddler can also make a fabulous birthday or baby shower gift. Add fun buttons to customize it and add a bit of flair.
Sizes: 3/6 (12/18, 24, 36) months
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Herringbone Baby Sweater
This baby wrap sweater features allover herringbone pattern and is worked in a luxurious fingering weight yarn
Sizes: 6-9 (9-12, 12-18) months.
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Quilted Lattice Cardigan
Designed by Vanessa Ewing, this child’s cardigan has a quilted look that’s created by slipping stitches with the yarn in front, then knitting through the loose strand several rows later to secure it.
Sizes: 3(6,12,24) months.
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Happy Cheer Cardigan
This sweater is super easy to knit, making it perfect for the first-time sweater knitter!
Sizes: 6 (12, 18, 24) months.
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Ravi Junior Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern
Simple lines and a cute a-line flair make this cardigan a fun knit and great for kids to wear. Knit in two directions; work the short row yoke from side to side and then work the body downwards. A unique finishing touch is added using a short row hem curve.
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Coat, Cardigan, Jacket & Hat Knit Pattern
This 4-piece project is ideal for creating a snuggly set of clothing that complements your baby’s wardrobe.
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Unisex Baby Cardigan in Peter Pan DK
Lace unisex baby cardigan to knit, so adorable!
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