Baby Knitting Patterns
The best baby knitting books
We've rounded up our favourite books of baby and toddler knitting patterns to help you welcome new arrivals into the world.
Knit your little ones a cuddly autumn pal with this cute hedgehog pattern!
Our knitted hedgehog is a real softie! With no prickles or loose parts, he’s perfect for even the littlest babies to cuddle with
Warm up your winter with our free penguin knitting pattern
Our cosy penguin is wrapped up for the cold. Knit the pattern and you can wrap him in your arms, too
Comfort and joy: Cast on our Christmas jumper knitting patterns
Get in the Christmas spirit with these kids' knits by Ruth Maddock, featuring a colourful tree and jolly snowman.
Our top 33 | Best baby knitting patterns
We round up our favourite patterns to knit for babies, including clothes, accessories and items for the nursery. Cast on an adorable gift today!
Cat knitting pattern
Knit your own cute kitty with this trio of mischievous pals. Which will you choose to cast on and bring home?
How to knit a baby blanket
Use Sandra van Katwijk’s modern baby blanket knitting pattern and learn how to knit a baby blanket today!
Free pattern! | Knit a baby sunhat
Get your little one ready for the sunshine with this adorable bucket hat knitting pattern
Baby booties knitting pattern
If you are looking for a free knitting pattern for baby booties on two needles, Ann Franklin's kitten baby booties could be perfect for you!
How to knit baby booties
Have a go at a beginner lace pattern and welcome a newborn to the world with Monica Russel’s cute baby booties.
Free mermaid knitting pattern
Our mermaid knitting pattern makes a sweet soft toy to snuggle up with, even if you are nowhere near the ocean
Easy knitted baby onesie and hat
Learn how to knit Monica Russel's darling little baby onesie (and matching hat!) with our free pattern.
Knit a baby duckling bathrobe
Free chunky knitting patterns for babies don't come much cuter than this adorable duckling robe which make a brilliant bath time warmer
Free pattern | Knit a baby hat
Keep little ones cosy in this easy-to-knit basic baby hat knitting pattern, which comes in three sizes to fit newborns to toddlers.
Baby cardigan knitting pattern
Use our free baby cardigan knitting pattern to knit sweet cotton cardis for newborns all the way to 5 year olds.
How to knit a rainbow
Use our free rainbow knitting pattern and how to knit a rainbow video to cast on these colourful cuties
Matinee jacket knitting pattern
Knit this beautiful royalty-inspired matinee jacket by Patons, with its lace and bobble details, to celebrate the arrival of a special little one.
Knitted baby romper pattern
Knit Karine Strand Andresen’s gorgeous Nordic knitted baby romper pattern for the ultimate new baby gift.
Pirate toy knitting pattern
Bursting with personality, Sophie Jordan’s fun doll is a jolly fellow who seems more at home chilling on the bed than sailing the high seas!
Baby knitting ideas | Top tips and what to knit
Your baby knitting journey starts here! Read our essential guide to knitting for babies, including adorable patterns to inspire you.
Baby mittens knitting pattern
Welcome a newborn into the world with these sweet heart mittens by Kirstie McLeod. With their simple lace pattern they're a quick gift knit.
Baby hat knitting pattern | 6 cute animal designs
These easy baby hats by Rosee Woodland are so adorable you'll want to knit all six!
Free pattern | Premature baby hat
Knit a textured hat for premature babies with this pattern from Sirdar, free as part of UK Hand Knitting's Commit to Knit charity campaign.
Baby gift idea | Knit a blanket
Create Monica Russel's super-soft knitted baby blanket using simple intarsia colourwork techniques and a selection of tonal colours.