Cozy Up for Autumn with the Free Squirrel & Oak Leaf Knit Beanie Pattern

As crisp autumn breezes roll in, there’s nothing better than casting on a project that celebrates the beauty of the fall season. If you love stranded colorwork and nature-inspired motifs, this charming knit beanie featuring playful squirrels, acorns, and oak leaves is going to be your next favorite project.

Featuring a classic color combination of deep navy blue and warm golden oat, this hat brings rustic elegance straight to your knitting needles. Finished with a playful pom-pom, it’s equal parts cozy, stylish, and fun to stitch up.

Why You’ll Love Knitting This Beanie

• Rich Autumnal Motifs: The intricate colorwork chart details silhouettes of woodland squirrels gathered amidst falling oak leaves and acorns—a delightful pattern to watch unfold row by row.
• Warm & Structure-Rich: Worked in two contrasting shades, the stranded colorwork creates a double layer of warmth, making it ideal for chilly brisk walks.
• Classic Folded Ribbing: The thick ribbed brim ensures a snug, comfortable fit around the ears to keep out the cold draft.
• Clear Colorwork Chart: The pattern includes an easy-to-follow grid chart mapping out every stitch, complete with crown shaping details for a clean decrease.

Project Details

• Pattern Style: Stranded Colorwork / Fair Isle Knitting
• Yarn Colors Used: Navy Blue (Main Color) & Golden Oat (Contrast Color)
• Design Features: Squirrels, oak leaves, acorns, ribbing, and top pom-pom
• Skill Level: Intermediate (requires basic colorwork chart reading and simple decreases like k2tog and skp)

Whether you're making a thoughtful handmade gift or refreshing your own cold-weather wardrobe, this woodland beanie is a rewarding knit you won't want to put down.

Get Your Free Pattern

Ready to grab your needles and yarn? Download the complete chart and instructions below to start knitting your autumn beanie today:

Download the Free Squirrel & Oak Leaf Beanie Knitting Pattern

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.

More Baby Sweater Inspiration

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Easy Knit Boxy T Shirt 'Jeans' Pattern

Photos above © Jessica Potasz

If you're looking for a cozy and easy knitting project, you'll love this 'Jeans' T-shirt by Jessica Potasz from Mama in a Stitch. It's a simple pattern that uses only knit stitches and basic shaping. You can make this shirt with any worsted weight yarn, but it looks especially nice with Lion Brand Jeans yarn, which is soft and has a denim-like color. This pattern is free and comes with a step-by-step tutorial. You can layer this shirt over a long-sleeve top or wear it on its own. It's a great beginner-friendly project that you can finish in a weekend.

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Cozy Cable Knit Hat - Free Pattern

Photos above © kubknits

What beautiful knitting hat pattern! I found it on Pinterest.

This intermediate knitting pattern features a classic cable design that worked on double-pointed needles. The hat project uses two balls of super bulky Bernat Softee Chunky yarn, which works up fast and offers excellent stitch definition. Top it with a pompom for a fun look!

Download Pattern: Cozy Cable Hat 

Boy Sweater - Knitting Pattern

Photos above © milainemicoton

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.

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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.

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.

More Baby and Child Sweaters

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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.

Sunny Hug - Free Knitting Pattern

Photos above © DROPS Design

What a beautiful knitting children’s skirt (Free pattern)! Sunny Hug skirt with lace pattern and crochet edge, worked top down. Sizes 2 - 12 years.

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Sixty Years - Free Knitting Pattern

Photos above © Wollweg Knits

What a beautiful knitting pullover (Free pattern)! I found it on Ravelry... Sixty Years is knitted seamlessly from the top-down. After finishing the folded collar, increases for front and back are done to produce the dropped shoulder line. Once the desired width is achieved, front and back are worked separately along the armhole. Front and back are rejoined and the body is again worked in the round down to the split hem. Stitches are picked up around the armhole and the sleeves are knitted in the round in stockinette stitch down to the long k1/p1 ribbed cuffs.

Download Pattern: Sixty Years

Syncopation Adoration Hat - Free Pattern

Photos above © tincanknits

What beautiful hat (free knitting pattern)! I found it on Ravelry...

Gather a colorful selection of DK weight yarns for this two-color brioche hat. Begin at the bottom with brioche ribbing in the round. When you’re ready for something new the ribbed columns syncopate so the knits are purled and the purls are knit. Swap colors freely for a super striped effect and don’t forget to top it off with a pom-pom!

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Linnie Cardigan - Free Knitting Pattern

The photo above © Justyna Lorkowska

What beautiful knitting baby cardigan (free knitting pattern)! I found it on Ravelry...

Linnie is a seamless cardigan knit utilizing the top-down raglan shaping method. It is perfect if you wish to destash some sock yarn lying around somewhere in your house :-)

Download Pattern: Linnie 

Dress Baby Knit - Free Pattern

The photo above © tricoemaistrico

What beautiful knitting dress (free pattern)! I found it on Ravelry...

This seamless dress is worked from the top-down, with garter stitch straps and hem, and decorative eyelet increases at the center front and back.

Download Pattern: Dress Baby 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.

Download Pattern: Sweet Baby Sweater

YYC Cowl - Free Knitting Pattern

Photos above © Vikki Perkins

What beautiful cowl knitting pattern! I found it on Ravelry...

This quick cowl’s lace motif reminded me of the top of the letter Y, and so I simply named this for the airport code for my hometown of Calgary.

Download Pattern: YYC Cowl 

Baby Sophisti-Sheep Cardigan - Free Pattern

Photos above © cathyhs

What beautiful hat knitting pattern! I found it on Ravelry.

This is an extremely simple and quick knit that makes a very charming sweater for your little guy or gal. Using an Aran weight yarn makes the knitting go fast, and the top-down design means there is no seaming to drive you crazy! This version modified by Cathy. his called Sophisti-Sheep!

Download Pattern: Baby Sophisticate

Bathurst Cardi - Free Pattern

Photos above © sofiecat

What beautiful cardigan (free knitting pattern)! I found it on Ravelry...

Christine (sofiecat): "I love this pattern and don’t know why more people don’t knit it. It’s a great shape, the sleeves set in nicely, and the collar is lovely the way it continues on from the front opening bands and is edged in garter stitch to match the bands. The collar can be left open at the top button and looks really cute this way with its little lapels."

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Leaf Lace Baby Sweater - Free Pattern

The photo above © Marlene

Looking for an elegant free baby knitting pattern with a traditional lace finish? The Bernat Leaf & Lace Set combines a beautiful knitted baby jacket with a matching hat and booties, creating a complete handmade outfit for a new baby.

Worked in soft Bernat Softee Baby yarn, the design uses delicate leaf-inspired lace details to give the set a classic heirloom appearance. You can knit the complete matching set or choose just the jacket, hat, or booties for a smaller project.

Bernat Leaf & Lace Baby Set at a Glance

Pattern: Bernat Leaf & Lace Set

Brand: Bernat

Publisher: Yarnspirations

Craft: Knitting

Set Includes: Baby Jacket, Hat/Bonnet and Booties

Skill Level: Intermediate

Yarn: Bernat Softee Baby

Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm and US 5 / 3.75 mm

Gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Sizes: 3 months and 6/12 months

Pattern Availability: Free download

About the Leaf & Lace Baby Set

The Bernat Leaf & Lace Set is more than a single baby sweater pattern. It is a coordinated knitting set consisting of a jacket, matching hat or bonnet, and baby booties.

A repeating foliage-inspired lace motif gives the pieces their distinctive appearance. The combination of soft baby yarn and decorative eyelet work creates a traditional style that works especially well for baby gifts, special occasions, and handmade keepsakes.

Baby Jacket

The jacket is the centerpiece of the set. It combines a classic baby-cardigan shape with decorative lace details and a shaped yoke.

According to the current pattern, the jacket is worked in one piece from the neck edge down. This top-down approach reduces some of the assembly normally associated with garments knitted as several separate pieces.

The finished cardigan can be paired with the matching accessories or worn by itself as a lightweight knitted baby layer.

Matching Hat and Baby Booties

One of the nicest features of this pattern is the ability to create a complete coordinated outfit.

The matching headwear carries the lace theme from the jacket, while the tiny booties repeat the decorative texture on a much smaller scale.

You do not have to make all three pieces at once. The accessories can also work as individual projects when you want something smaller or have limited knitting time.

Available Baby Sizes

The current Yarnspirations pattern provides two size options:

• 3 months
• 6/12 months

When knitting baby garments, always use the measurements in the current pattern rather than relying only on the age label. Babies of the same age can vary considerably in size.

Yarn for the Leaf & Lace Set

The pattern is designed for Bernat Softee Baby, a lightweight yarn intended for baby garments and accessories.

The amount of yarn required depends on the size and whether you are knitting only the jacket or the complete jacket, hat, and booties set.

If you substitute another yarn, choose one that can achieve the required gauge and that is appropriate for garments worn by babies.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern lists two knitting needle sizes:

• US 4 / 3.5 mm
• US 5 / 3.75 mm

The published gauge is:

24 stitches × 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Matching gauge is especially important when making the jacket because it determines whether the finished garment will correspond to the intended baby size.

Additional Materials

In addition to yarn and knitting needles, the current pattern calls for several finishing supplies, including:

• Stitch holders
• Stitch markers
• US F/5 / 3.75 mm crochet hook
• 2 buttons
• Yarn needle
• Ribbon for the bonnet

Check the official pattern before purchasing materials because requirements can vary by size and by which pieces of the set you plan to make.

The Leaf Lace Design

The decorative stitch pattern is what gives this baby set its name. Yarn overs, decreases, and other lace techniques create repeating shapes reminiscent of small leaves.

This openwork detail adds visual interest without requiring different yarn colors, so a single soft shade can still produce a highly decorative garment.

Soft green emphasizes the botanical theme beautifully, while white, cream, pastel pink, blue, or other baby-friendly shades can give the same pattern a completely different appearance.

Skill Level and Techniques

Yarnspirations currently classifies the Leaf & Lace Set as an Intermediate knitting pattern.

Depending on which pieces you make, you may encounter techniques such as:

• Knit and purl stitches
• Yarn overs
• Knitted increases
• Knitted decreases
• Lace pattern repeats
• Stitch markers and stitch holders
• Garment shaping
• Picking up or managing stitches
• Basic finishing

Reading the entire pattern before casting on is particularly useful when working a lace design because increases and decreases need to remain correctly aligned with the pattern repeat.

A Beautiful Handmade Baby Gift

A coordinated knitted set can make a particularly thoughtful baby-shower, newborn, or keepsake gift.

If you have time, knitting the jacket, hat, and booties together creates an impressive matching outfit. If you prefer a smaller project, the jacket or accessories can also stand alone.

The classic lace texture gives the finished pieces a traditional appearance that can work well as an heirloom-style baby set.

Is the Bernat Leaf & Lace Pattern Free?

Yes. The Bernat Leaf & Lace Set is currently available from Yarnspirations as a 100% free pattern download.

Yarnspirations notes that an item associated with the pattern has been discontinued, but the knitting pattern itself remains available to download for free.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the copyrighted pattern instructions. Please use the official Yarnspirations page for the complete pattern.

Get the Free Leaf & Lace Baby Set Pattern

Visit Yarnspirations to download the current pattern and view the latest sizing, materials, instructions, and pattern updates.

Get the Free Leaf & Lace Set Pattern →

Pattern credit: Leaf & Lace Set is a Bernat knitting pattern published by Yarnspirations. Pattern availability, sizing, materials, and technical information are controlled by the publisher and may change over time.

More Baby Knitting Inspiration

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Before You Start

Visit the current Yarnspirations pattern page before buying yarn or beginning the project. Confirm the size you want to make, yarn quantity, needle sizes, gauge, buttons, ribbon, and any revised instructions before casting on.

Midsummer Mittens - Free Pattern

The photo above © Cherubin

What beautiful knitting mittens (free pattern)! I found it on Ravelry.

When the weather is cold, my hands need mittens. Whipping those mittens on and off to get at some spare change, use my transit pass, turn a page, or fiddle with my coat zipper can be awkward, especially when my hands are already full. Gloves are more convenient, but they aren’t as warm. These fingerless mitts with a removable mitten enclosure not only keep my hands and fingers warm as toast but when I need my fingertips to be free, I can do that without removing the entire mitt. Since I anticipate that the mitten top will be in use the majority of the time, I designed it to lie flat when it’s off. There’s no i-cord loop or button to get snagged on anything. These gloves also accommodate my larger-than-average fingers by increasing slightly from the wrist to the knuckles. The measurements contained in this pattern are simply a guide. The good thing about knitting your own gloves is that you can (and should!) customize them for your own hands.

Download Pattern: Midsummer Mittens

Diandra Sweater - Free Pattern

The photo above ©  Amano Yarns

What beautiful knitting sweater (free pattern)! I found it on Ravelry...

Pullover with striped cowl collar and sleeve cuffs knit in a 6 row repeat 3 color broken rib stripe. Worked seamlessly in the round from the top down. Sizes Bust – 38½ (41-46-49½-53½)" 98 (104-117-126-136) cm. Worsted weight yarn. 

Download Pattern: Diandra 

Ducky Hoodie - Knitting Pattern

The photo above © sofiecat

Looking for a playful hooded baby and child knitting pattern? The design shown here is Duck Soup by annypurls, a clever nearly seamless jacket with a distinctive knotted hood, decorative i-cord closures, and generous sizing designed to give growing children extra wear.

Originally published in 2008, Duck Soup combines practical construction with whimsical details. It can be worn first as a roomy little coat and later as a more fitted cardigan as the child grows.

Duck Soup Hoodie Pattern at a Glance

Pattern: Duck Soup

Designer: annypurls

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby / Child Hooded Jacket

Construction: Top-down and nearly seamless

Yarn Weight: Bulky

Gauge: 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Main Needle Size: US 8 / 5.0 mm

Additional Needle Size: US 2 / 2.75 mm

Yardage: Approximately 400–900 yards (366–823 m)

Sizes: 3 months to 4/5 years

Pattern Availability: Paid pattern

About the Duck Soup Hoodie

Duck Soup is a hooded jacket designed by annypurls for babies, toddlers, and young children. The pattern stands out because of its playful knotted hood and handmade i-cord closures.

The jacket is worked mostly back and forth on a circular needle, while the sleeves are knitted in the round. This keeps seaming to a minimum and gives the finished garment a clean construction.

A Jacket Designed to Grow with a Child

One of the most interesting features of Duck Soup is its generous fit. The design was intentionally created so that a child could wear it in more than one way as they grow.

It can begin as a roomy three-quarter-length coat with folded cuffs and a folded hood brim. Later, those sections can be unfolded so the same garment works more like a fitted cardigan.

That makes this pattern especially appealing for knitters who want to put time into a handmade garment that can be worn for more than a very short baby-size window.

Available Sizes

The current Ravelry listing includes the following sizes:

• 3 months
• 6 months
• 18 months
• 2–3 years
• 4–5 years

Always check the original pattern page before choosing a size, since the designer's current listing is the authoritative source for measurements and construction details.

Yarn and Yardage

The jacket is designed primarily for bulky-weight yarn. The original samples used Classic Elite Yarns Countess for the main garment.

Depending on size, the listed total yarn requirement is approximately:

400–900 yards (366–823 meters)

Small amounts of contrasting yarn can also be used for the decorative i-cord closures, making this a nice project for adding colorful accents.

Needles and Gauge

The published main gauge is:

16 stitches × 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

The listing includes US 8 / 5.0 mm needles for the main bulky-weight fabric and US 2 / 2.75 mm for smaller details.

Row gauge is especially important in this design because it affects the depth of the armholes and the overall fit.

Knotted Hood and I-Cord Closures

The details are what make Duck Soup memorable. Instead of a conventional hood, the design finishes with a playful knot at the top.

The front uses knotted i-cord buttons together with i-cord loops, creating decorative frog-style closures rather than standard buttons.

The original pattern also includes a photo tutorial for making these closures.

Construction and Skills

Duck Soup is worked top-down and is described as nearly seamless. Depending on your experience, the project may involve:

• Top-down garment construction
• Raglan-style shaping
• Knitting back and forth on circular needles
• Knitting sleeves in the round
• I-cord
• Decorative frog closures
• Picking up or managing stitches around garment edges

The combination makes it more involved than a very basic baby cardigan, but also gives the finished jacket much more character.

Is Duck Soup a Free Knitting Pattern?

No. The Duck Soup pattern by annypurls is currently a paid pattern on Ravelry.

At the time this Amazing Knitting page was originally created, availability or external links may have been presented differently. We now direct readers to the designer's current Ravelry listing so they can see the latest price and availability.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's copyrighted knitting instructions.

View the Duck Soup Pattern

Visit the original Ravelry page to see the current pattern details, price, sizing information, designer notes, and purchase options.

View the Duck Soup Pattern →

Pattern credit: Duck Soup was designed by annypurls. Pattern price, availability, sizing, and technical details are controlled by the designer and may change over time.

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Before You Start

Check the original Ravelry listing before buying yarn or beginning the project so you can confirm the current price, size information, materials, gauge, and any pattern updates from the designer.

Beautiful Slippers - Free Pattern

Photos above ©Luyda52

What beautiful knitting slippers (free pattern)! I found it on Pinterest.

These slippers are worked in a long strip that folds over the top of the foot. The cast-on makes the cuff edge, the back of the heel is seamed closed, and the stitches are joined at the center of the sole with a three-needle bind-off...

Full Post: Beautiful Slippers

Telemark Pullover - Free Knitting Pattern

Photos above © sarahka & © pseeds 

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.

Get the Free Telemark Pullover Pattern

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.

Get the Free Telemark Pullover Pattern →

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.