33 cosy and cute baby knitting patterns you’ll love

3. Guernsey dress

4. Textured jacket

5. Traditional matinee coat

33. Textured squares blanket

If you know how to knit and purl, you can make this blanket! Fully reversible, it’s made up of alternating textured squares and worked in DK yarn. There are four sizes to choose from, to fit a range of prams, cribs and cot beds.

• Buy the easy baby blanket pattern now from Etsy

They grow up so fast…

Babies don’t stay small for long, so why not plan ahead and make something in a bigger size for them to grow into? We have loads of great ideas in our children’s knitting patterns collection.

Choose the perfect baby knitting pattern

There’s no better way to welcome a new baby than with a unique handmade gift, but how do you decide what to make? First think about whether you want to knit something for the nursery, such as a toy or blanket, or something to wear.

Then consider the time of year – will baby be born in spring, summer, autumn or winter? An August baby won’t need a chunky jumper, while that sweet short-sleeved romper will be wasted on a Christmas newborn.

Think about how quickly you knit too, as you don’t want your beautiful finished item to be too small before it’s even off the needles. If you’re time-poor or a slower knitter you might want to choose something small and simple, and maybe find a thoughtful shop-bought present to go with it.

With these factors in mind, and our pick of the best baby knitting patterns above, you’ll be able to narrow down your options and find the perfect project for that special little one.

Learn how to knit for babies with Gathered

You’ve chosen a pattern, but you’re not quite ready to start knitting yet! When crafting for babies it’s important to make sure your gifts are practical and safe, so don’t cast on before you’ve read the essential Gathered guide to baby knits. It contains everything you need to know about knitting for little ones.

Sarah Winsper

Sarahis a craft writer with more than 15 years’ experience in the publishing industry, starting as author of The Good Nutrition Guide, and working on magazines including 3D World, The Simple Things and Simply Knitting. She’s also a knitting designer with a passion for making cosy accessories – you can check out her latest patterns on Ravelry.

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