25+ Free Modern Baby Knitting Patterns (Cute Ideas)

This two-tone simple baby sweater has been made with two really pretty cotton yarns.

With a simple color change from powder to nature, it really is a lovely, simple spring sweater.

It is really quick-knit, using garter stitch and knit in one flat piece, then seamed.

Get the step-by-step tutorial here!

*Available to make in 3 sizes. 

This is a really lovely baby booties pattern to make, especially if you are a beginner, this pattern will introduce you to stocking stitch and to decreasing and shaping.

This was knit with Rico Cotton Aran in sand (59) and on size 4 mm (US 6) needles; they will take you about 1-2 hours to make.

This pattern is to fit baby size 0-3 months / 3-6 months / 6-9 months.

This chunky beginner baby cardigan has been made using Rico Cotton Aran in clay (51) and nature (60) on size 5.5 mm (US 9) needles.

This jacket knits up quickly and is a really lightweight knit for spring/summer.

A straightforward knit pattern to make. 

*Available to make in 3 sizes.

Cast on a new project with this super easy corner to corner baby blanket pattern.

The blanket is C2C, meaning that you knit the blanket diagonally from corner to corner.

They make great baby shower gifts.

The perfect project for new knitters.

This baby hat knitting pattern is really quick to make and perfect for any beginner knitters.

This hat is knit flat on straight needles and then seamed.

This knit hat is a great beginner project for anyone who has never picked up the needles before!

*Available to make in 3 sizes.

This sweet little baby cardigan knitting pattern knits up fast in a simple stocking stitch.

If you are an advanced beginner, this pattern will be easy for you, as it uses knit and purl stitches and will introduce you to decreasing and shaping.

Made with Rico Cotton Aran in pastel green (67) it also has two buttons to close on the front band.

The perfect knitting pattern if you love making baby garments.

*Available to make in 3 sizes.

Create a simple knit baby blanket using DK yarn (light worsted) and (US 6) 4 mm needles using the corner-to-corner technique to create a 30″ x 30″ square.

This hand knit blanket would make a lovely gift for a new baby.

In this post, you will see an easy baby blanket knitting pattern.

The blanket is knit with a great beginner stitch pattern called the broken rib stitch.

This is a basic pattern for those of you who are just learning how to knit.

The techniques you will need to know are casting on, casting off, working garter stitch, and the purl stitch.

This sweet baby slipper pattern will introduce you to garter stitch if you are a beginner and to increasing, decreasing, and shaping.

This was knit with the gorgeous Rico Cotton Aran in pastel pink (02) and on size 4 mm (US 6) needles, they will take you about 1-2 hours to make.

A basic pattern to practice your knitting skills.

You can add the pom decoration to the shoe to finish it off.

This bunny softie has been knitted using two colored yarns with simple black thread stitching for the eyes and mouth.

This bunny softie knitting pattern is an easy project and would be perfect for any advanced beginner knitter.

A special gift to make for a new baby.

This bunny toy has been knitted using a delightful light grey coloured yarn with white added in the face and at the tips of the ears.

This bunny toy knitting pattern is easy and would be perfect for an advanced beginner knitter.

The overalls the bunny is wearing are crochet, so you may also need to know a little bit of basic crochet to make these, including how to chain and single crochet.

The perfect gift for a new mom.

Make a baby blanket using 4 different stitch patterns.

This patchwork blanket is then finished with a garter stitch border.

A simple pattern to make as a baby shower gift.

Make sweet little striped baby socks with this free knitting pattern.

This baby socks knitting pattern is great for those of you out there who love knitting socks and what could be sweeter than a tiny pair of baby socks in candy-colored stripes?!

You can make these socks in all sorts of color combinations, from rainbow brights to soft pastel shades and neutrals.

In this post, you will see a cable knit baby blanket pattern.

The blanket is really soft and squishy, perfect for baby snoozes and snuggles.

This is an intermediate pattern, great for advanced knitters.

A classic design that will become a family heirloom.

Cast on a new project with this super cute heart baby blanket knitting pattern.

The blanket is knit in two colors with a repeated heart design in the pattern knit using the intarsia technique.

Make one for your own baby or as a gift.

In this post, you will see a baby shoes knitting pattern.

Just in for spring are these cute Mary Jane-style strap slippers that you can make yourself.

The only thing cuter than little baby feet is the adorable knit booties and slippers that keep them warm.

You’ll fall in love with this pattern and make up a pair of flower-trimmed knitted slippers in no time!

In this post, you will see a really easy baby girl slippers knitting pattern.

Made in one piece and then seamed, the slippers are a basic beginner-level project.

This is an easy free knitting pattern and will make a great gift for friends or family.

The bunny booties knitting pattern is for booties to fit babies aged between 6-9 months.

This easy knitting pattern has full instructions on how to knit the slippers and the ears.

The slippers are knit flat on straight needles, with the ears knit separately and then attached.

This baby beanie hat pattern is a great project for anyone who loves knitting cables.

The hat is knit with worsted/Aran yarn and uses less than 1 skein in total (with two colors).

Finished off with a pom-pom in a coordinating color, this hat will be perfect for the colder months.

In this blog post, you will see a free bunny lovey knitting pattern (a security blanket).

This animal blanket will quickly become your baby’s favorite security blanket and it’s a great addition to your nursery decor.

This plush floppy-eared bunny will become an even better baby gift. 

The mommy and me beanies would be a great Mother’s Day gift for your loved ones.

Using knit and purl stitches to create seed stitch (also known as moss stitch), these knit beanies will also introduce you to decreasing and shaping.

Winter hats are always a good fast project using super bulky yarn, you could even swap out the yarn pom pom for a faux fur pom pom.

An easy pattern to make baby hats and matching ones for moms.

The mommy and me hats are an excellent project for anyone who is learning how to knit in the round.

Using knit and purl stitches, these hats will also introduce you to decreasing and shaping.

They will also keep your loved ones stylish and cozy in the colder weather.

This baby hat pattern is an easy way to work with two colors while making a sweet hat for a baby.

Worked in the round, this hat is easy and fast to make, as it is knit with super bulky yarn.

This post will show you a candy corn hat knitting pattern perfect for making for fall (and Halloween!).

This is an excellent project for anyone new to knitting as it is knit back and forth on straight needles, then seamed.

A great pattern that is available in baby and larger sizes, so you can make one for the whole family. 

This easy newborn hat pattern is perfect for advanced beginners and can be made in larger sizes for babies up to 24 months.

This newborn hospital hat is really easy to make and doesn’t take very long.

Knit in the round, this hat uses basic knit stitches and requires some decreasing.