Knitting Patterns For Babies and Children

We all love knitting for little ones; there's just something about tiny cardigans and little woolly bootees that makes us all get a bit broody. In Let's Knit magazine you'll find regular knitting patterns for babies and children, and here on our website we have a cheerful selection of free kids' knitting patterns. We've got free patterns for colourful blocks to decorate the nursery, cute outfits for boys and girls and of course cuddly toys. We regularly add new patterns so remember to check back.

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Baby Knitting Patterns

Knitting patterns for babies are ideal for beginners to knitting garments as they are small and quick and tend to require less shaping than adult patterns. In the past baby knits were often made from economy yarns but these days knitters often use more luxurious yarns, taking advantage of the fact these items are small and don't require too much yarn. However, it's important to ensure that the yarn you use is easy to care for as baby knits often require frequent washing.

When you browse our collection of free knitting patterns for babies you'll notice that we rarely pay attention to the traditional view of ‘pink for a girl and blue for a boy'. We believe there are far more exciting shades for your little ones to be dressed in! However, the great thing about knitting your own baby patterns is that you can opt for whatever colour you like – so whether you prefer to see little girls in sugar pink or lime green, and little boys in baby blue or retro orange, the end result is entirely up to you!

Knitting Patterns For Children

Older children can be fussy about what they wear and are more likely to complain about tickly yarn and old-fashioned shapes. Nowadays, with the wide availability of affordable quality yarns and the more fashionable turn that knitting has taken, it's not difficult to find patterns that tweens and teens will love, and we often feature such patterns in Let's Knit magazine.