Free Child Sweater Knitting Patterns for Mothers

If you have just started to experiment with knitting wool, this is the right choice for you. This pattern can be knitted in stocking stitch or garter stitch. It has very little shaping. The sweater has four pieces – the front, the back, and the two sleeves.

This pattern is also pretty simple and is ideal for beginners. It is similar to the basic sweater pattern mentioned above except for the fact that it is striped. The notable feature in both these free child sweater knitting patterns is that the opening at the neck is very wide. So, it makes it easier for kids to get the sweater on and off over their heads.

Custom-fit raglan sweaters are very popular with knitters. This pattern is usually knit in a stocking stitch and has a little shaping. It contains four pieces – the front, the back, and the two sleeves.

This pattern is usually knit in a basic stockinette stitch. If you want, you can add stripes to the ribbing to make the sweater look a little more dashing.

Remember the lovely oversize sweaters Mrs. Weasley made for Harry and other kids in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone? You can make one of them for your kid as well. This pattern is knit in a tweedy yarn. It is a basic, drop shoulder style sweater. The sleeves are knit down from the body. There is not much seaming involved, so it can be easy for you even if you are a beginner. It usually has an initial on the front. You can make it a very special sweater for your kid by knitting his initial on the front.

The patterns mentioned here are very simple and are meant primarily for beginners. If you are an experienced knitter who loves to experiment with different types of sweater patterns, you can try a wide range of free child sweater knitting patterns including hoodie, cable pullover, poncho, striped pullover, and turtleneck sweater. You can also try to add a lot of your own designs and embellishments to otherwise normal kid sweaters to make them look special.

There are a couple of important factors you need to consider while choosing knitting wool. If you are a beginner, always go for smooth yarns as they are easy to work. Variegated yarns and novelty yarns are meant for experienced knitters. Also, make sure the gauge on the pattern matches the gauge of the yarn. More...

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