10 Free Baby Knitting Patterns for 2023
Knitting for babies is a favorite activity among knitting enthusiasts, and for a great reason. From hats and booties to baby blankets and sweaters, everything is smaller and quicker to complete... and you can take advantage of all these wonderful knitting designs by browsing these free baby knitting patterns!
1. Garter Ridged Baby Set
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Single Point: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Yarn Weight
- DK
Materials
- Sport weight soft yarn in a solid color (Color A) and a multi-color (Color B)
- US Size 4 (3.5mm) double point needles
- Satin ribbon for bootie ties
Finished size
Newborn to 3 mos
2. Boreal Baby Booties
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Single Point: 3,5mm (US 4) circular, straight or double pointed needles
Yarn Weight
- DK
Materials
- tapestry needle for finishing
- scissors
Finished size
0-1m, 1-3m, 3-6m, 6-9m, 9-12m
3. Dixie Pixie Hat
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Single Point: 3,5mm (US 4) circular or straight needles
Yarn Weight
- DK
Materials
- tapestry needle
- sewing pins
- scissors
- measuring tape
Finished size
0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m, 1-2 years, 2-4 years, 4-6 years, 6-10 years
4. Garter stitch baby blanket & hat
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Double Point: US 10½ - 6.5 mm
Yarn Weight
- Worsted
Materials
- 1 skein Lion Brand Homespun (6oz/160g, 185 yds / 169 m)
- 1 skein worsted weight yarn (5oz/140g, 251 yds / 230 m).
- Sample knit with “I Love This Yarn”, Hobby Lobby
- US Size 10 ½ 29” circular needles
- 18” of ½” satin ribbon for bow
Finished size
0-3 months (3-6 months) finished sizes unstretched 12 ½” (15”
5. Sweetie Baby Blanket
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Single Point: US 7 - 4.5 mm
Yarn Weight
- Worsted
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn (780 yards/15oz) Sample was knit with 3 balls of 100% cotton “Sugar Babies” yarn by Lily 12” of ½” Satin Ribbon
- US size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle at least 24” long for smallest size.
Finished size
6 sizes: smallest is 25"x30", largest is 48"x58"
6. Hugs xxoo
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Single Point: 8 mm
Yarn Weight
- Chunky/Bulky
Materials
- Yarn Used:
Knit Picks Brava Bulky, 100% Acrylic, 124 m/ 136 yds.
1 ball Denim (30 grams leftover).
The amount of yarn used is based on my sample for the design but will depend on the yarn you choose, variations in yarn thickness of each colour, your personal gauge/tension and any changes made.
- Needles and Supplies: 8 mm/ US 11 needles. (Or size needed to obtain gauge).
- 1 stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
Finished size
11' x 14"
7. Two Knot Hat
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Circular: 4.5mm and 5mm
Yarn Weight
- Aran
- Light Fingering
Materials
YARN
One strand of Hedgehog Fibres Merino Aran in Typewriter, (1 skein) held together with one strand of Hedgehog Fibres Sock yarn in Bandit (1 skein).
NEEDLE
4.5mm and 5mm circular needle. Longer cable if you are using
magic loop method.
TOOLS
blunt tapestry needle, stitch marker to mark beginning of the row
if needed
Finished size
2 sizes available
8. Sea Monkey Baby Hat
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Circular: US 8 - 5.0 mm
Yarn Weight
- Worsted
Materials
Yarn:
- Worsted weight dishcloth cotton
Suggested Brand:
- 1 ball Estelle Sudz ,100% cotton, 74 m per 50 g or any “dishcloth / crafting” cotton
Needles:
- 5 mm 30 cm circs (40 cm can be used for 6-12 months size)
- 5 mm dpns (for grafting - dpns can also be used to knit entire hat instead of circs) or size needed to obtain gauge
Other Materials:
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
Finished size
Newborn; 0-6 months; 6-12 months
9. Henry's Sweater
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Circular: US 5 - 3.75 mm
Yarn Weight
- Worsted
Materials
- Size 5 circular or straight needles for sweater body, size 5 circular needle for collar, size 5 dpns for sleeves – or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Yarn: Queensland Collection-Kathmandu (Aran), or any Aran weight yarn
- 4 stitch markers
- Scrap yarn (to place live sleeve stitches on)
- Tapestry needle
- 4 buttons – size ¾ inch or smaller
Finished size
3-6 months (6-12 months)
10. Pouched Denim Shirt Baby Bib
Needles & Crochet hook size
- Double Point: US size 7 (4.5mm) needles
Yarn Weight
- Worsted
Materials
- 1 ball Lily Sugar'n Cream Denim yarn (100% cotton 109m/120yds, 70.9g/2.5oz. or other worsted weight cotton yarn
- US size 7 (4.5mm) needles
- 2 Stitch Markers
- ½" button
Finished size
7 ½" width x 7" depth