14 Sweet And Cozy Baby Knit Cardigans

Every kiddo should have at least a few handmade sweaters because they are such a sweet reminder of childhood when they grow up. Above all, they keep the baby warm and cozy at all times.

What’s more, you know exactly which materials you used to make a cardi, so you don’t have to worry about any harmful chemicals or about where the sweater was made. Such a sweet gift idea as well!

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1. Cute as a Button Baby Cardigan

• Designed by Holly Sorkin

I adore tiny “adult” clothes for kids, so I’m in love with this cute and laconic knitted baby cardigan. Its geometric design looks so pretty. This cardi knits with a free pattern bottom up in flat. Arms knits in rounds. Choose the soft yarn and cover your little one with warm mommy hugs.

PHOTOS by Holly Sorkin / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on knitpicks.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

2. Watch the Birdie

• Designed by Sophie McKane

This cute knit baby cardigan is a perfect stash-busting project because you can use all your leftovers in the stripes. It isn’t challenging, as the cardi works in pieces. The size range of this free knitted cardigan pattern is vast — from newborn up to 4 years.

PHOTOS by Sophie McKane / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on Ravelry.

3. Forsythia Cardigan

• Designed by Shelly Fane

This cheerful yellow maybe is the best choice for this cute knitted baby cardigan. It is raglan style with garter stitch edging and cute dots. The knitting pattern is free. It includes links to the required knitting techniques. The size is approximately 9-12 months.

PHOTOS by Shelly Fane / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on Ravelry. This particular project on Ravelry.

4. Baby Cardigan

• Designed by Annanitato Lolo

When the cold weather is on its way, it is time to prepare warm clothes and knit a cozy cardigan for your baby. This is the most useful piece of a child’s wardrobe because you can quickly wear it or take it off. This knit baby cardigan pattern is free, and there is a video tutorial. This cardi will fit 6-12 months kids.

PHOTOS by Annanitato Lolo / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on crazyhands.net, or read more about it on Ravelry.

5. Lazy Daisy All-in-One Baby Cardigan

This sweet little knit cardi is not only a lovely addition to your kiddo wardrobe, but whats’ more – a sweet gift for all charities. They very often lack baby clothes, especially handmade ones, and as we know – they are timeless and very durable!

The full article about this free pattern is here, more about this project here

6. BEN Baby Cardigan Jacket

You can add buttons and beautifully personalize this sweet jacket as you like. It looks great in blue and white, however, you can go for different colors as well, because the pattern is really classic and looks good in any color combination.

The full article about this free pattern is here, more about this project here

7. Mjuk Cardigan

Who doesn’t like colorful and positive baby clothes? This cardigan is really one in a kind, because it’s so elegant and classic. I can easily imagine passing this lovely cardi to the next generation or keep it as a reminder of childhood.

8. Strawberry Seed Baby Sweater

Pink and white always look good, and the strawberry fruit is the best example for that! This baby sweater is super easy to make and will take you no time. And above all, you can easily change it’s look, just choose different buttons!

The full article about this free pattern is here, more about this project here

9. Two-ball baby cardigan

Striped cardigans are true classics. We all had at least one of those in our childhood, right? This sweet unisex cardi will keep your baby warm and cosy and it won’t irritate the delicate baby skin, because the yarn is really soft.