7 Quick-Knit Baby Sweater Free Patterns
How do you whip up a fast sweater for baby? Use chunky/bulky weight yarn!
We often think that baby sweaters need to be knitted using fine yarns such as fingering, sport, or dk weights. But sweaters for little ones can look just as good using bulky weight yarn.
Bulky weight yarns give the sweaters a fresh, modern look and they’ll be on and off your needles in a flash.
I’ve rounded up seven cute and cuddly sweaters for baby that all use bulky weight yarn. You’ll be able to knit them in a weekend and have the feeling of knitting success.
Plus, you’re sure to get all the ooo’s and aaa’s at the baby shower!
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#1. Quick Oats Baby Cardigan Free Knitting Pattern
Quick Oats is indeed a quick knit, which takes about an evening or two.
This is the perfect knit for a last minute gift - A classic cardigan for any baby boy or girl.
Knit top down, with a button front and the sleeves are knit in the round.
Uses bulky weight yarn
Fits babies 0-6 months
Created by Taiga Hilliard Designs
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#2. Seamless Baby Hooded Pullover Free Knitting Pattern
This pattern uses multiple seamless construction techniques starting with a provisional cast on, a top down raglan neckline and sleeves, knitting in the round and kitchener stitch to finish the hood.
Despite the diversity of techniques, it’s an easy pattern and a fast knit so it would be perfect for someone who would like to try their first seamless sweater.
Uses bulky weight yarn
Fits babies 4-12 months
Designed by Maggie van Buiten
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#3. Breezy Baby Cardigan Free Knitting Pattern
Whip up the Breezy Baby Cardi in a flash with Ewe Ewe’s washable Baa Baa Bulky yarn. Sweet seed stitch edging and four big buttons make this sweater as fun to knit as it is to gift. This sweater will fly off your needles like a breath of fresh air!
Uses bulky weight yarn
Fits Newborn to 24 months
Designed by Heather Walpole
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#4. Simple Hooded Baby Cardigan Free Knitting Pattern
This baby hoodie was originally created using Lion Brand Jiffy yarn. The yarn has been discontinued but the baby sweater is still available and would work up great with any washable bulky weight yarn. The body is worked in stockinette stitch while the hoodie, front placket, and sleeves are knitted in garter stitch.
It’s an easy knit for you and a sweater that mom will love to put baby in.
Uses bulky weight yarn
Fits babies 3-24 months
Created by Lion Brand Yarns
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#5. Wee Speedy 2 Baby Cardigan Free Knitting Pattern
Wee Speedy 2 is a super-fast to knit baby sweater, and only takes an hour or so to make from start to finish.
This is knit top down, and you will only have 2 ends to weave in.
Uses bulky weight yarn
Baby size 6 months
Designed by Taiga Hilliard Designs
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#6. Dede Baby Cardigan Free Knitting Pattern
Don’t know the sex of the baby for the baby shower? Mommy prefers more modern and contemporary clothing for her children? This is the sweater for you!
Knit all in one piece, starting from the neck edge… a quick and fulfilling unisex knit, that will have you beaming with pride at the compliments.
Uses bulky weight yarn
Sizes newborn - 2T
Designed by Gina Bonomo
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#7. Baby’s Poncho Pullover Free Knitting Pattern
Knit from the top down with raglan shaping, this is the perfect easy fit poncho for babies on the go! Worked in the round, with no sleeves to pick up and knit, this is a cute and quick project to make with minimal finishing. Knit using Bernat Baby Velvet, it is perfect for layering over clothes for playdates.
Uses bulky weight yarn
Sizes 6-24 months
Created by Yarnspirations Design Studio
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