Knitting for Grandkids: Patterns for Babies and Children

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There’s nothing like a handknitted gift from a grandparent. It’s like getting a hug in the form of a sweater, or a snuggly blanket. Not to mention, it’s always nice to have something handmade with love.

Above: Hoot Sweet Hat & Mitts Set by Triona Murphy

If you’re looking for cute knitting patterns for babies and children, we’ve gathered several that would make wonderful gifts. No matter what you choose to knit, your grown-up child is sure to appreciate the time and effort you put into making something for their little one. So grab your needles and get started today!

Knitting Patterns for Babies

There’s nothing like stitching for a new baby, or for one on the way. Baby knitting patterns are just so sweet and small, and it’s wonderful to think of that little one wrapped in handmade love from its earliest days.

A Classic Baby Blanket

For the littlest ones, a simple baby blanket is a wonderful project to make. Kristin Spukland’s New Baby Blanket and Hat pattern combines basic stockinette stitch stripes with a cozy flannel backing. It’s perfect for cuddling up with on a cold winter day. Knit with a cotton and acrylic blend, this project can easily be washed when messes happen. The matching striped hat is absolutely adorable!

A Cozy Wrap Sweater

Baby sweaters are a very satisfying project to knit! They work up quickly, and their small size has a sentimental charm. In years to come as your grandbaby grows, you’ll look back on this sweet make and remember how small they once were. The Herringbone Baby Sweater by Kristen Rengren is a beautiful wrap design that is beautiful while being easy to put on the baby. Just be sure to secure the buttons properly, so there is no risk of them falling off and becoming a choking hazard.

A Pair of Baby Booties

You can never have too many baby booties! This fun, felted pair by designer Beverly Galeskas were the result of a mother asking for slippers that were easy to put on “fat, little feet.” They have the added benefit of staying on without slipping off. The pattern includes three sizes. So, make several pairs for the infant to grow from 3-months to 18-months old.

Knitting Patterns for Children

The appreciation for handknit patterns doesn’t end when your grandchild grows from infant to child. You can keep making them beautiful things for years! Here, we share a few pattern ideas for bigger kids.

A Cute Hooded Pullover

Childhood is all about playing and exploring. When taking that play outdoors, kids need a warm layer during transitional seasons. Sheryl Thies’ Snickerdoodle Sweater is the perfect spring and fall pullover for playing at the park or in the backyard. The fun contrasting bands of color make customizing this design very easy. Choose your grandkid’s favorite colors and you can be sure they’ll insist on wearing it everyday.

An Interactive Toy

Fostering imagination is key in children’s growth and development. So, give the gift of a handmade toy. Inspired by vintage toys, designer Stacey Gerbman put her own imagination to the test with her A Horse, Of Course pattern. This clever design is essentially a top-down sock that has been embellished with ears at the heel turn. Simple bands of stranded colorwork add to the fun!

A Matched Set

Kids can often be forgetful. They’re so absorbed by their activities that hats and mittens are left on the school bus, playground, or under the car seats. So, they can never have too many hats and mittens! Thankfully, projects like these are a breeze to make due to their smaller size. The Hoot Sweet Hat and Mitts set features an adorable owl motif. You’ll add the eyes using duplicate stitch at the end, which is a fun opportunity to use up small scraps of yarn.

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These are just a few of the great knitting patterns for babies and kids that we have available. Was your favorite on this list? Share in the comments below!

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So Many Knits for the Grandkids!