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Can you feel the chill in the air? Are you looking forward to crisp leaves crunching under your feet and hot drinks on repeat? I am so excited to get curled up on the couch with my crochet hook in hand and some warm and cozy yarn! Over the last few years I have designed some really great autumnal and winter sweater patterns for babies and kids and thought wouldn’t it be great to make them into a pattern collection! You can get all 7 sweater patterns for 45% off the original price if you buy them as a collecition!

55 Free Crochet Sweater and Cardigan Patterns [Surprisngly Easy]

Would you like to dive a little deeper into the world of Crochet Sweaters and Cardigans? I wanted to let you know that Jess from Make & Do Crew has made the most incredible blog post about all things Crochet Sweater & Cardigan. This amazing resource of free crochet patterns and very helpful advice about getting started will definitely boost your confidence when it comes to tackling your first or your fiftieth Crochet Sweater/Cardigan. The best part is that my Peace River Pullover is included in the collection of free patterns! Hope you enjoy!

The Honey Bear Hoodie

The gorgeous little Honey Bear Hoodie. This pattern has been so popular since I first released it a few years ago. I know it will be your go to baby gift. The stitch pattern is so easy and how can you resist the adorable pom pom ears?

Sizes: 0-6months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 1.5-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-10 years

Yarn: For the brown hoodie I used Hayfield Aran Bonus with 20% wool- 400g balls in the colour Barley (872). For the pink hoodie I used Paintbox Yarn Simply Aran in the colour Vintage Pink (255)

The Jessy Hoodie

The Jessy Hoodie is super simple with a beautiful puff stitch detailing around all of the edges.

Sizes: 0-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-2 Years, 3-4 Years, 5-6 Years, 7-8 Years & 9-10 years

Yarn: I used Rico Essentials Soft Merino Aran in the colour Saffron.

A Diddy Sweater

A Diddy Sweater uses alternating half double crochet stitches and a variation on a puff stitch. The amazing texture looks so beautiful in a variety of colours and works up so quickly!

Sizes: 12-18 months- 1.5-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 & 9-10

Yarn: Hayfield Aran Bonus with 20% wool- 400g balls . I used the colours Alpine, Maize & Ginger.

Casey Cable Sweater

The Casey Cable Sweater is a raglan sweater worked from the top down. Don’t be intimidated by the cables! I have easy to follow video tutorials within the pattern to help you with them. They are actually super simple to do!

Sizes: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7-9 years & 10-12 years.

Yarn: Style Craft Special Aran. I used the colour in the colour Khaki.

The Jude Cardigan

The Jude Cardigan is one of my most popular patterns! The v-neck and oversized shape make it right on trend for the autumn season. Of course, how great are those pockets?

Sizes: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-10 years.

Yarn: Rico Essentials Soft Merino Aran in the colour Chestnut.

The Peace River Pullover

I wanted to design a sweater that was inspired by the area I grew up in. I have so many beautiful memories of the Peace River area in Alberta Canada. We used to take snowmobiles out to cut down our Christmas Tree. The Peace River Pullover Is the perfect autumn/winter sweater that could be worn for Christmas but also throughout the colder months.

Sizes: 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-10 years.

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease in the colours Natural Heather (#620-098) & Forest Green Heather (#620-180)

The Dusty Miller Cardigan

The Dusty Miller Cardigan also has a fun bobble stitch motif down the sleeves. The basic shape of the cardigan means it will look so good with any outfit and is perfect for autumn walks to the pumpkin patch.

Sizes: 12-18 mo, 1.5-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7-8 years & 9-10 years.

Yarn: Hayfield Aran Bonus with 20% wool- 400g balls . I used the colours Celtic Grey & Green Heather.