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What beautiful fingerless gloves knitting pattern! I found it on Pinterest... Fingerless mitts with a cute owl cable knit in the round. Designed by Janis Frank. Aran weight yarn. Web-version is free.
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Itty Bitty Bear Cubs by Carolyn Ingram is an adorable free preemie baby hat knitting pattern featuring tiny bear ears and a simple rolled brim.
Originally designed for the designer's premature twin grandsons during their stay in the NICU, these little bear hats come in two preemie sizes. They use sport-weight yarn and require only a small amount of yarn, making them a sweet little project for a new baby or charity knitting.
There is a particularly sweet story behind the Itty Bitty Bear Cubs pattern. Carolyn Ingram originally created these tiny hats after her daughter asked for something for her twin sons to wear during their stay in the NICU.
The result is a simple little knitted beanie transformed into a bear-cub hat with the addition of two small ears.
Because the original sizes were designed specifically for premature babies, this pattern can also be useful for knitters looking for small projects for appropriate neonatal charity programs. Always check the current requirements of the hospital or organization before donating handmade baby items.
The original free pattern includes two preemie sizes:
The designer also provides notes with the pattern for making larger versions for newborn and 0–3 month babies.
The original Itty Bitty Bear Cubs hats use Malabrigo Arroyo, a sport-weight merino yarn.
Each hat requires approximately 45–60 yards (41–55 m), so this can be a useful small-yardage project if you already have a suitable amount of sport-weight yarn.
If the hat is intended for a baby, consider softness and practical care requirements when choosing a substitute yarn.
The pattern calls for 3.25 mm (US 3) and 3.5 mm (US 4) needles.
The specified gauge is approximately 26.5 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches (10 cm).
Because the original hats are designed for very small babies, getting close to the intended gauge is especially important when you want the finished dimensions to match one of the preemie sizes.
The hat is worked in the round from the bottom up, beginning with a simple rolled edge and continuing toward the crown.
Crown decreases shape the top of the hat. The little bear ears are then created separately from stitches picked up on the finished hat, giving the otherwise simple beanie its unmistakable bear-cub appearance.
The pattern was written for double-pointed needles, although knitters comfortable with other methods of small-circumference knitting may prefer their usual technique.
Although these hats are small, they provide an opportunity to practice several useful knitting techniques, including:
If you already know basic knitting and want to become more comfortable with knitting in the round, a tiny hat can be a much smaller commitment than starting with a full-size garment.
Yes. Although the two primary sizes are designed for preemies, Carolyn Ingram also includes notes for adapting the idea for newborn and 0–3 month sizes.
The designer has also made larger versions using heavier yarn and larger needles as her grandsons grew.
Follow the designer's current sizing notes rather than simply adding stitches at random, particularly when knitting for a very young baby.
With only 45–60 yards required for the original preemie sizes, Itty Bitty Bear Cubs can be a charming way to use a small quantity of suitable leftover yarn.
Neutral browns and creams create the classic teddy-bear look, but the simple design can work in many colors. A soft blue, pink, gray, yellow or another baby-friendly shade can give the same little hat a completely different personality.
The complete Itty Bitty Bear Cubs by Carolyn Ingram is currently available as a free downloadable knitting pattern.
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Pattern availability was checked when this article was updated. Availability on external websites may change over time.
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What beautiful knitting adult slippers (Free knit pattern)! I found it on Pinterest... These Adult Ribbed Slippers will for sure keep your feet nice and toasty. Knitted Slippers to lounge around the house in coziness for Women. When it comes to knitting socks, there are countless awesome patterns around, as well as countless stunning sock yarns to choose from! Slippers and Socks might seem a little intimidating to beginners, but in reality, they’re quite easy to do once you’ve got some practice.
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What a beautiful shawl/wrap (Free knitting pattern)! I found it on Ravelry... Extra-large triangular shawl to keep you cozy knit with sections of 4-row repeat lace, garter stitch, and stockinette, with a ribbed border. Worsted weight yarn. Available in English and French.
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What a beautiful ramble poncho knitting pattern! I found it on Pinterest... Hooded pullover poncho with kangaroo front pockets to keep your hands warm and buttoned sides. Sizes: 2–3 years (4-5 years; 6-7 years; 8-10 years; 11-13 years) [14-16 years; adult S/M; adult L/XL].
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What a beautiful cardigan (Free knitting pattern)! I found it on Pinterest... Odeta comes from Garnstudio and is one of my favorites. The lace pattern is very decorative and the garter stitch fits it perfectly. This is a project for ambitious knitters! The sizes available range from premature to 4 years.
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What a beautiful dress knitting pattern! I found it on Ravelry... A super quick knit, you can finish it in one day. It is cute!
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Beautiful baby hat (Free knitting pattern)! I found it on Pinterest... What a quick and nice knitting project!
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What a beautiful baby sweater (Free knitting pattern)! I found it on Pinterest... This Baby Sweater pattern is available in size newborn, 1-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, and 12-24 months. You will find the instructions to knit this baby Sweater in size 3 months on the text and images, but if you prefer to download the pattern to get the diagram, row by row instructions and print it to make notes without relying on the cell phone or internet connection, you are in luck because everything is ready for you! You can find all the downloadable and printable patterns by clicking on the button below.
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Looking for a stylish boy sweater knitting pattern with practical cold-weather details? Boy Sweater by Lisa Chemery is a seamless top-down pullover for babies and children, featuring a cozy shawl collar, buttoned neck opening, raglan shaping, and textured stitch details.
The close-fitting design is intended to sit comfortably under a jacket, while the shawl collar provides extra warmth around the neck — especially useful for children who do not enjoy wearing scarves.
Pattern: Boy Sweater
Designer: Lisa Chemery
Craft: Knitting
Category: Baby & Child Pullover
Construction: Top-down and seamless
Yarn Weight: Worsted / DK
Needles: US 6 / 4.0 mm and US 8 / 5.0 mm
Main Gauge: 20 stitches × 30 rounds = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette
Yardage: Approximately 275–700 yards / 251–640 m
Sizes: 3 months to 8 years
Languages: English and French
Pattern Availability: Paid pattern
Designed by Lisa Chemery, Boy Sweater combines the practicality of a children's pullover with several details that give it a more polished look.
The most recognizable feature is the shawl collar, which wraps softly around the neck and is paired with a small buttoned opening.
Textured knitting and twisted-rib details add visual interest without turning the sweater into a heavily decorated garment, making the design suitable for both boys and girls.
The sweater is knitted seamlessly from the top down. The upper section begins flat, after which stitches are added for the neck placket and the body continues in the round.
The sleeves are also worked in the round, reducing the amount of garment seaming required at the end.
Top-down construction has another practical advantage: it allows knitters to see the garment taking shape from the neckline toward the hem.
The shawl collar is one of the defining features of this sweater. After the body is completed, stitches are picked up around the neckline and the collar is worked flat.
Short rows are used to create the characteristic shawl shape, and the lower edges of the collar are then attached to the sweater body.
Besides giving the sweater its classic appearance, the collar provides extra knitted fabric around the child's neck without requiring a separate scarf.
The current pattern includes a particularly useful range of sizes:
The designer provides finished garment measurements as well as intended chest measurements, so check the original pattern carefully when deciding which size to knit.
Boy Sweater is designed for approximately:
275–700 yards / 251–640 meters
The exact amount depends on size. The designer recommends a worsted-to-DK-weight merino or merino-blend yarn.
Suggested yarns listed with the pattern include Malabrigo Rios and several DK and worsted options.
The pattern uses two main needle sizes:
The published stockinette gauge after blocking is:
20 stitches × 30 rounds = 4 inches / 10 cm
The textured portion has a separate row gauge, so use the designer's current pattern instructions when swatching and selecting needle sizes.
This project involves more than basic stockinette knitting. Techniques used in the design include:
The combination makes Boy Sweater an interesting project for knitters who already understand the basics and want to develop their garment-knitting skills.
No. Boy Sweater by Lisa Chemery is currently a paid knitting pattern.
The pattern is sold through the designer's Ravelry listing. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's copyrighted instructions.
Visit the original listing below for the current price, complete sizing, materials, and purchase information.
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Pattern credit: Boy Sweater was designed by Lisa Chemery. Pattern pricing, availability, sizing, and technical information are controlled by the designer and may change over time.
If you love the cozy shawl-collar style but would prefer a free knitting pattern, Amazing Knitting has a similar baby and child project in our archive.
Double Breasted Jacket with Shawl Collar — Free Knitting Pattern
This is a different design — not a free copy of Boy Sweater — but it offers a similar cozy shawl-collar look for babies and children and is available as a free knitting pattern.
You can also browse our free baby sweater patterns for more no-cost options.
Explore more boy sweater knitting patterns, baby sweater knitting patterns, and children's sweater knitting patterns from the Amazing Knitting archive.
If you choose the original Boy Sweater, check Lisa Chemery's current Ravelry listing before purchasing yarn. Confirm your chosen size, yarn requirement, needle sizes, gauge, notions, and any current pattern updates before casting on.
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Love the look of a patchwork blanket but not the idea of sewing dozens of separate squares together? 3 Color Patchwork Blanket by Michelle Kupfer creates a bold geometric baby blanket using three colors, while the entire blanket is actually knitted in one piece.
The clever construction uses intarsia colorwork to create the appearance of individual patchwork blocks without traditional patchwork assembly. Worked in chunky yarn, it is also a relatively compact baby blanket project with a modern, graphic look.
Pattern: 3 Color Patchwork Blanket
Designer: Michelle Kupfer
Craft: Knitting
Category: Baby Blanket
Construction: One piece, seamless, worked flat
Colorwork: Intarsia
Yarn Weight: Bulky / Chunky
Suggested Yarn: Berroco Vintage Chunky
Yardage: About 360–400 yards / 329–366 m
Needle Size: US 10½ / 6.5 mm circular needle
Gauge: 3.5 stitches and 4 rows = 1 inch in stockinette
Finished Size: About 22 × 27 inches / 56 × 68.5 cm
Pattern Availability: Paid pattern
Designed by Michelle Kupfer, the 3 Color Patchwork Blanket is a small unisex baby blanket built around a simple but effective idea: creating the visual appearance of patchwork without knitting and joining separate squares.
Instead, three yarn colors are worked across the blanket using intarsia colorwork. The changing blocks of color create the geometric patchwork effect while the blanket remains a single piece.
Traditional knitted patchwork blankets are often constructed from many individual squares that must eventually be arranged and joined.
This design takes a different approach. The blanket is worked flat as one continuous piece, so there is no final assembly of separate knitted blocks.
That makes the construction especially interesting for knitters who enjoy the appearance of patchwork but would rather avoid a large seaming project.
The patchwork effect is created with three colors worked using intarsia.
With intarsia, different sections of color are worked with separate yarn supplies rather than carrying every color continuously across the entire row.
One of the important skills is managing the yarn correctly where two colors meet so that the sections connect cleanly instead of leaving unwanted gaps.
If intarsia is new to you, practicing a small two-color swatch first can make the full blanket much easier to manage.
The finished blanket measures approximately:
22 × 27 inches / 56 × 68.5 cm
This is a compact baby-blanket size, making the project more manageable than a full-size throw while still giving plenty of room to experiment with geometric color placement.
The original design uses three colors of bulky-weight yarn. Ravelry lists approximately:
360–400 yards / 329–366 meters total
The suggested yarn is Berroco Vintage Chunky.
The designer's current pattern information recommends allowing enough yarn for each color rather than planning around an exact last few yards, since individual knitting tension can affect consumption.
The three-color format also gives you plenty of freedom when choosing a palette. You could combine three soft nursery colors, use neutrals, or create stronger contrast for a more graphic patchwork appearance.
The pattern specifies:
US 10½ / 6.5 mm circular knitting needles
A circular needle approximately 24–32 inches long is useful for holding the blanket stitches, even though the project itself is worked flat.
The published gauge is:
3.5 stitches and 4 rows = 1 inch in stockinette stitch
Check your gauge before starting if you want the finished blanket to match the designer's dimensions.
The project combines fundamental knitting with basic colorwork skills, including:
The blanket can therefore be an interesting introduction to intarsia for a knitter who is already comfortable with basic knit and purl stitches.
No. 3 Color Patchwork Blanket by Michelle Kupfer is currently a paid knitting pattern.
Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's copyrighted row-by-row instructions or color-placement schematic.
Visit the original pattern listing for the current price, complete materials, color placement, and knitting instructions.
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Pattern credit: 3 Color Patchwork Blanket was designed by Michelle Kupfer. Pattern pricing, availability, materials, and technical information are controlled by the designer and may change over time.
Prefer a free pattern? Amazing Knitting has another geometric block-style blanket you can explore without purchasing a pattern.
Garter Blocks Blanket — Free Pattern
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If you choose the original 3 Color Patchwork Blanket, check Michelle Kupfer's current pattern listing before purchasing yarn. Confirm the current yarn requirements, gauge, needle size, finished measurements, and pattern details before casting on.
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What a beautiful knitting stitch (Free tutorial)! I found it on Pinterest... Learn how to work this great knit elastic stitch by watching this tutorial! Keep reading for tips on how to master the technique of knitting this tight and complex pattern.
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What a beautiful knitting hat (Free pattern)! I found it on Ravelry... The October Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. The hat begins with a provisional cast-on, and then a deep knit 2, purl 2 ribbing is worked. An intricate, modern cable panel pattern is worked for the body of the hat and integrated decreases shape the crown.
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What beautiful knitting shawl/wrap (Free pattern)! Triangular chevron-shaped shawl with a textured rib design that showcases ombre or color change cake yarn.
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What beautiful bable sweater for baby (Knitting Pattern)! This sweater pattern is easy, pretty, fun to knit, and looks so professional!
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What a beautiful Knitted Pullover (Free Pattern)! Dusty pink is so classy! We are absolutely in love with this color because it is feminine, modern, and elegant all at the same time. This lightweight, breathable pullover will be perfect for chilly summer evenings and windy spring days. Pullovers with free knitting patterns rock!
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What beautiful knitted insole slippers lace. This knit pattern/tutorial is available for free...
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