1. Hooded Baby Cardigan
Free Knitting Pattern for a Classic Hooded Baby Cardigan, featuring a textured chart pattern and a cozy hood.
This adorable cardigan is perfect for a stylish, and warm baby. Knit in a soft cotton yarn, it features a textured stitch pattern that adds visual interest without being overly complicated. The hood provides extra warmth and a cute finishing touch. The pattern includes sizes for newborn, 6, 12, and 18 months.
This is a more Intermediate Pattern.
This pattern is rated as intermediate. The primary challenge is maintaining the charted stitch pattern while also incorporating shaping for the armholes, neck, and hood. Experience with reading charts and basic garment construction (seaming, picking up stitches) is recommended. You’ll need Marina by Grignasco/JCA (or a comparable cotton yarn that achieves the gauge) and a selection of balls according to size. and both size 2 and 3 (2.5 and 3mm) knitting needles, Five buttons, a Size B/1 (2mm) crochet hook.
Skill Level: Intermediate (Chart reading, shaping, seaming, picking up stitches, buttonholes)
Finished Measurements:
- Chest (buttoned): 20 (21½, 23, 24½) inches / 50.5 (55.5, 58.5, 63) cm
- Length: 10½ (11, 12, 13) inches / 26 (28.5, 30.5, 33) cm
- Upper arm: 9½ (10½, 10¾, 11¾) inches / 24 (26, 27.5, 29) cm
Materials Used:
- Marina by Grignasco/JCA (100% cotton, 195yd/180m per 1¾oz/50g ball)
- 3 (4, 5, 6) balls in #001 white
- One pair each sizes 2 and 3 (2.5 and 3mm) needles, OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
- Size 2 (2.5mm) circular needle, 24″/60cm long
- Five Buttons.
Notions:
Crochet hook.
Pattern Considerations:
- Gauge: The specified gauge is 32 sts and 40 rows to 4″/10cm over the chart pattern using larger needles. Achieving gauge is essential for correct sizing.
- Chart Pattern: Carefully follow the chart, paying close attention to the stitch key. The note about compensating for decreases with yarn overs is important to maintain the stitch count.
- Yarn Substitution: If substituting yarn, choose a cotton or cotton-blend yarn with a similar weight and yardage. Always check your gauge.
- Hood Shaping: The hood shaping involves both decreases and binding off stitches. Keep track of your rows carefully.
- Blocking: Is needed.
2. Knitted Sheep Toy
Free Knitting Pattern for a Cuddly Knitted Sheep, a charming toy perfect for gifting or decorating.
This adorable sheep is knit primarily in garter stitch and stockinette stitch, making it a relatively straightforward project. The body is made in two pieces (top and bottom) that are seamed together. The legs and head are worked in the round on double-pointed needles (dpns). The finished sheep is soft, huggable, and full of character.
The toy is made of sections and assembled.
This pattern is rated as intermediate. While the stitches themselves are basic, working in the round on dpns and assembling the various components require some experience. You’ll need some experince.
Skill Level: Intermediate (Working in the round on dpns, seaming, basic shaping)
Materials Used:
- Marina by Grignasco/JCA (100% cotton, 195yd/180m per 1¾oz/50g ball)
- 1 ball in #001 white
- One pair size 2 (2.5mm) needles, OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
- One set (4) size 2 (2.5mm) dpn
- Stitch marker
- Stuffing
Notions
- Size B/1 (2mm) crochet hook
*One Button.
Pattern Considerations:
- Gauge: The specified gauge is 30 sts and 40 rows to 4″/10cm in stockinette stitch. While gauge is less critical for a toy than a garment, consistency is still important for the proportions.
- Working in the Round: If you’re new to working in the round on dpns, take your time and ensure your stitches aren’t twisted when you join.
- Stuffing: Stuff the sheep firmly, but not so tightly that the stitches are distorted.
- Embroidery. Needed for the face details.
3. Baby Dress with Eyelets
Free Knitting Pattern for a Sweet Baby Dress with Eyelets, featuring a delicate lace pattern and ribbon detailing.
This charming baby dress is knit in a soft cotton yarn and features a beautiful lace pattern. Eyelet rows are incorporated for weaving ribbon through, adding a decorative touch. The pattern includes sizes for newborn, 6, 12, and 18 months.
The project is more intermediate, as there are different skills needed, as described.
This pattern is rated as intermediate. The primary challenge lies in the lace chart, which requires careful attention. The pattern also involves picking up stitches, working eyelets, and some basic shaping.
Skill Level: Intermediate (Lace chart, picking up stitches, eyelets, basic shaping)
Finished Measurements:
- Chest: 19 (21, 22½, 24) inches / 48 (53, 57, 61) cm
- Length: 12½ (13½, 14, 15) inches / 31.5 (34.5, 35.5, 38) cm
Materials Used:
- Marina by Grignasco/JCA (100% cotton, 195yd/180m per 1¾oz/50g ball)
- 2 (2, 2, 3) balls in #001 white
- One pair each sizes 2 and 3 (2.5 and 3mm) needles, OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Notions
- 1½yd/1.6m satin ribbon, ¼”/6mm wide
Pattern Considerations:
- Gauge: The specified gauge is 31 sts and 44 rows to 4″/10cm over the chart pattern using larger needles. Achieving the correct gauge is vital for the dress to fit properly.
- Chart Pattern: Follow the chart meticulously, paying attention to the stitch key and the note about compensating for decreases.
- Eyelets: The eyelets are worked by creating yarn overs and decreases.
- Blocking
4. Baby Jacket with Picot Edging
Free Knitting Pattern for a Darling Baby Jacket with Picot Edging, featuring a textured stitch pattern and ribbon closures.
This lovely baby jacket is knit in a soft cotton yarn and includes a charming textured stitch pattern. The picot edging, worked with a crochet hook, adds a delicate and feminine touch. The pattern includes sizes for newborn, 6, 12, and 18 months.
This project requires a skill set, for the different pattern components.
This pattern is rated as intermediate. The combination of the charted stitch pattern, shaping, picking up stitches, and the crocheted picot edging requires some knitting experience.
Skill Level: Intermediate (Chart reading, shaping, picking up stitches, crochet edging)
Finished Measurements:
- Chest (closed): 22 (23½, 25, 27) inches / 56 (59.5, 63.5, 68.5) cm
- Length: 10½ (11, 11¾, 12½) inches / 26 (28, 30, 32) cm
- Upper arm: 10 (10½, 11¾, 12½) inches / 25.5 (27, 29, 31) cm
Materials Used:
- Marina by Grignasco/JCA (100% cotton, 195yd/180m per 1¾oz/50g ball)
- 3 (3, 4, 4) balls in #001 white
- One pair size 2 (2.5mm) needles, OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Notions:
- Size B/1 (2mm) crochet hook
- 2yd/2m satin ribbon, ¼”/6mm wide
Pattern Considerations:
- Gauge: The specified gauge is 30 sts and 44 rows to 4″/10cm over chart 1 using size 2 (2.5mm) needles. Accurate gauge is crucial for proper fit.
- Chart Patterns: The pattern uses two different charts (Chart 1 for the body and Chart 2 for the sleeves). Follow each chart carefully.
- Picot Edging: The picot edging is worked with a crochet hook after the knitting is complete. If you’re unfamiliar with crochet, this is a simple edging to learn.
- Blocking.
- Ribbon Closures Needed, and placement needs checked.
- Embroidery Added with Lazy Daisy Stitch.
