Free Cardigans and Jackets Knitting Patterns for Babies & Children

Find free cardigan and jacket knitting patterns sized for babies and children, perfect for gifts, everyday wear, and cozy layers. This curated range spans beginner-friendly designs to more detailed cables, lace flounces, and textured yokes, with clear, print-ready PDFs. Choose from button-up cardigans, lightweight jackets, raglan fits, and classic cable looks, written with yarn suggestions in DK and worsted/aran weights. Each pattern includes sizing notes, gauge, and needle recommendations so you can pair it with Hobbii yarns you already love. Parents, grandparents, and charity knitters will appreciate the quick knits for newborns through age 8 and the durable, washable yarn options. If you also craft for kids, our intermediate crochet patterns pair beautifully with these knits for matching sets—download your favorites and start stitching today.