Telemark Pullover - Free Knitting Pattern

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Looking for a classic free baby sweater knitting pattern? The Telemark Pullover by designer Erika Flory is a charming top-down baby sweater with simple construction and beautiful garter-stitch details.

The pattern features a garter stitch collar, front placket, and edging, giving this little pullover a timeless handmade look without making the design overly complicated. The original Telemark Pullover pattern is available as a free download from the designer on Ravelry.

Telemark Pullover Pattern at a Glance

Pattern: Telemark Pullover

Designer: Erika Flory

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby Pullover / Sweater

Construction: Top-down pullover

Yarn Weight: Sport weight

Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Needle Size: US 5 / 3.75 mm

Yardage: Approximately 309–412 yards (283–377 m)

Free Sizes: 6, 12, and 18 months

Languages: English, German, and Italian

About the Telemark Pullover

The Telemark Pullover is a lovely choice for knitters who enjoy practical baby garments with classic details. It is worked from the top down, which makes it especially appealing for a small sweater project.

One of the prettiest features of the design is the use of garter stitch around the collar, front placket, and edging. These simple textured details give the sweater definition while keeping the overall look clean and traditional.

Because this is a baby pullover, it can also be a manageable project for knitters who want to practice garment construction on a smaller scale before moving on to larger sweaters.

Sizes Included in the Free Pattern

The original free Telemark Pullover pattern includes instructions for:

• 6 months
• 12 months
• 18 months

The finished chest measurements listed by the designer are approximately 19, 20, and 21 inches for the three sizes when worked to the stated gauge.

Yarn and Gauge

The original pattern was designed for sport-weight yarn. The published gauge is:

20 stitches × 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

The listed yardage is approximately 309–412 yards (283–377 meters), depending on the size you choose.

Checking your gauge before starting a garment is important because even a small difference in stitch size can noticeably change the finished measurements of a baby sweater.

Needles

The pattern lists US size 5 / 3.75 mm needles. The original pattern information also specifies circular needles for the body and double-pointed needles for working the sleeves in the round.

As always, use the needle size that allows you to obtain the pattern gauge rather than relying only on the suggested needle size.

Why We Like This Baby Sweater Pattern

Telemark has several qualities that make it an appealing baby knitting project: a simple pullover silhouette, top-down construction, subtle textured edging, and useful infant sizing.

The design is classic enough to work in many yarn colors, from soft neutrals and pastels to brighter shades. It would make a beautiful handmade baby gift or a practical addition to a little one's wardrobe.

Is the Telemark Pullover Pattern Free?

Yes. The original Telemark Pullover by Erika Flory is currently offered as a free Ravelry download in sizes 6, 12, and 18 months.

There is also a separate updated pattern called Telemark Pullover 2.0. That version includes a larger size range, from 3 months through 10 years, and is a separate paid pattern.

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Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's knitting instructions. Please visit the original pattern page to download the pattern and view the designer's complete instructions.

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Pattern credit: Telemark Pullover was designed by Erika Flory. Pattern availability, pricing, and pattern details are controlled by the designer and may change over time.

Before You Start

Before purchasing yarn, check the designer's original pattern page for the latest pattern information, downloads, updates, and any notes that may have been added since publication.

Free Knitting Pattern: Classic Sage Telemark Baby Pullover with Collar

This beautiful sage-green baby sweater is a finished version of the Telemark Pullover by Erika Flory, a classic free baby sweater knitting pattern with a simple top-down construction and charming garter-stitch details.

The soft green color gives the design a timeless look, while the distinctive collar and front placket add just enough detail to make this little pullover feel special without becoming overly complicated.

About This Baby Pullover

The sweater shown here is based on the Telemark Pullover, designed by Erika Flory. It is an easy top-down baby pullover with raglan sleeves, a garter-stitch collar, front placket, and matching edging.

The original free pattern includes sizes for approximately 6, 12, and 18 months, making it a lovely project for babies and young toddlers.

Why We Love the Sage Version

One of the pleasures of a simple sweater pattern is seeing how much the finished look can change with a different yarn color.

This muted sage green gives Telemark a soft, modern feel while still complementing the traditional shape of the collar and placket. Neutral and nature-inspired shades also make this an easy baby sweater to pair with other handmade accessories.

Telemark Pullover at a Glance

Pattern: Telemark Pullover

Designer: Erika Flory

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby Pullover

Construction: Top-down, seamless raglan

Yarn Weight: Sport / 5 ply

Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches

Needle Size: US 5 / 3.75 mm

Sizes: 6, 12 and 18 months

Pattern Availability: Free

See Our Complete Telemark Pullover Guide

We have already created a complete Amazing Knitting guide to this pattern, including sizing, yarn, gauge, needles, construction details, and a link to the designer's original free pattern.

View the Complete Telemark Pullover Guide →

The complete knitting instructions remain the work of designer Erika Flory. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's pattern instructions.

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Boy Sweater - Knitting Pattern

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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.

Boy Sweater at a Glance

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

About the Boy Sweater

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.

Seamless Top-Down Construction

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

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.

Baby and Child Sizes

The current pattern includes a particularly useful range of sizes:

• 3 months
• 6 months
• 12 months
• 18 months
• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years
• 8 years

The designer provides finished garment measurements as well as intended chest measurements, so check the original pattern carefully when deciding which size to knit.

Yarn Requirements

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.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern uses two main needle sizes:

• US 6 / 4.0 mm
• US 8 / 5.0 mm

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.

Knitting Skills Used

This project involves more than basic stockinette knitting. Techniques used in the design include:

• Knitting and purling
• Increasing and decreasing
• Top-down raglan construction
• Knitting in the round
• Picking up stitches
• Short rows
• Twisted stitches
• Textured stitch patterns
• Buttonholes and finishing

The combination makes Boy Sweater an interesting project for knitters who already understand the basics and want to develop their garment-knitting skills.

Is the Boy Sweater Pattern Free?

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.

View the Original Boy Sweater Pattern →

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.

Prefer a Free Alternative?

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.

View the Free Shawl Collar Pattern →

You can also browse our free baby sweater patterns for more no-cost options.

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Before You Start

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.

Flax Sweater - Free Pattern

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Looking for a versatile free sweater knitting pattern for babies, children, and adults? The Flax Sweater by Tin Can Knits is a modern top-down pullover designed to help knitters build confidence while learning seamless sweater construction.

Flax is part of the popular Simple Collection, a series of free patterns and tutorials created to teach essential knitting skills. With sizes ranging from babies to adults, it is a practical pattern that can be used again and again for different family members.

Flax Sweater Pattern at a Glance

Pattern: Flax Sweater

Designer: Tin Can Knits

Craft: Knitting

Category: Pullover / Sweater

Construction: Top-down and seamless

Yarn Weight: Worsted / Aran

Gauge: 18 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch in the round

Needle Sizes: US 6 / 4.0 mm and US 8 / 5.0 mm

Yardage: Approximately 220–2100 yards (201–1920 m)

Sizes: 0–6 months through 6XL

Pattern Availability: Free

About the Flax Sweater

The Flax Sweater is one of those patterns that works especially well as a first garment project. It is designed with clean lines, simple shaping, and a seamless construction method that helps knitters understand how a sweater comes together without adding unnecessary complexity.

The sweater is worked from the top down, which means you begin at the neckline and continue through the yoke, body, and sleeves. This construction style is popular because it allows you to see the garment take shape as you knit.

Flax is also designed as part of a teaching collection, so it is supported by tutorials from Tin Can Knits that explain many of the techniques used throughout the project.

Sizes from Baby to Adult

One of the biggest advantages of the Flax pattern is its wide size range. The current worsted-weight version includes 19 sizes, beginning with babies and continuing through larger adult sizes.

Available sizes include:

• 0–6 months
• 6–12 months
• 1–2 years
• 2–4 years
• 4–6 years
• 6–8 years
• 8–10 years
• Adult sizes XS through 6XL

Because the pattern covers such a broad range, it can be a useful staple if you enjoy knitting sweaters for different members of the family.

Yarn and Gauge

The Flax worsted pattern is written for worsted / aran-weight yarn. The published gauge is:

18 stitches × 22 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch in the round

The listed yarn requirement ranges from approximately 220 to 2100 yards (201 to 1920 meters), depending on the size you choose.

Since Flax is available in both child and adult sizes, yarn requirements vary significantly. Always check the original pattern for the exact yardage needed for your selected size before purchasing yarn.

Needles

The pattern lists two main needle sizes:

• US 6 / 4.0 mm
• US 8 / 5.0 mm

The larger needles are used to achieve the main stockinette gauge, while the smaller size is used for specific sections of the sweater. Follow the original pattern instructions for the exact needle setup and construction details.

Why Flax Is Popular with Newer Sweater Knitters

Flax was created as part of Tin Can Knits' learn-to-knit series, which makes it especially useful for knitters who want to move from smaller projects into garment knitting.

The design introduces several important sweater-making skills in a relatively straightforward project, including top-down construction, knitting in the round, shaping, and finishing a seamless pullover.

At the same time, the finished sweater has a simple modern look that works well for babies, children, teenagers, and adults.

Other Versions of the Flax Sweater

Tin Can Knits now offers Flax in more than one yarn-weight version. In addition to Flax worsted, there are also lighter-weight versions including Flax DK and Flax Light.

These are separate pattern versions with different gauges, needle sizes, and yarn requirements, so be sure you are following the version that matches the yarn weight you want to use.

Is the Flax Sweater Pattern Free?

Yes. The Flax worsted sweater pattern by Tin Can Knits is currently available as a free knitting pattern.

The pattern can be accessed through the official Tin Can Knits website and is also available through Ravelry.

Get the Free Flax Sweater Pattern

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's knitting instructions. Please visit the official Tin Can Knits pattern page for the complete pattern, current sizing, tutorials, updates, and download options.

Get the Free Flax Sweater Pattern →

Pattern credit: Flax was created by Tin Can Knits as part of The Simple Collection. Pattern availability, sizing, and technical details are controlled by the designers and may change over time.

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Before You Start

Check the official pattern page before choosing yarn or needles so you can confirm the latest sizing, gauge, materials, and pattern notes for the version you plan to knit.

Sweet Baby Sweater - Free Knitting Pattern

Photos above © carowiens & © Dutchrosa

What beautiful sweater/pullover knitting pattern! I found it on Ravelry...

Pullover with buttoned henley collar knit with a contrasting yoke. Knit seamlessly in one piece from the top down. Sizes 4-6 months but easy to customize. Rated easy by Ravelrers though it does require picking up stitches for the button band. Designed by Caroline Wiens. Fingering weight yarn.

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One-Piece Baby Pullover - Free Pattern

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What beautiful knitting pullover (Free pattern)! I found it on Pinterest...

The pullover is knit in one piece, beginning at the lower edge of the front, working over the shoulders, and ending at the lower edge of the back.

Download Pattern: One-Piece Baby Pullover 

Baby Gansey Sweater - Free Pattern

Designed by © Sarah Hoffman

What beautiful knitting sweater (Free pattern)! I found it on Pinterest...

This Easy Baby Aran pullover features gansey texture stitch patterns and buttons at the shoulders for easy dressing. Designed by Sarah Hoffman. Size 12 to 28 months / 20-inch chest finished size.

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