23 Crochet Baby Sweater Patterns

Elle Grospe

Written by: Elle Grospe

Published on: October 29, 2020

Updated on: November 7, 2024

Make baby the cutest sweaters with this beautiful collection of crochet baby sweater patterns. From chunky ones to keep baby warm and snug to sweet designs for playdates, outings, and nappings!

CROCHET BABY SWEATER PATTERNS

You’ll love whipping these mini fashions in the softest colors for your special little bundle of joy. Nothing is cuter than a tiny tot in a handmade sweater!


1. Crochet Velvet Baby Sweater Pattern by Yarnspirations

Super soft and stylish, this pullover, crocheted in velvet yarn is a must-have for a baby’s wardrobe.

Worked in one piece from the neck down in half double crochet, there’s minimal finishing making this adorable little pullover is as easy to fit into a baby’s wardrobe as it is to make!

Crochet Velvet Baby Sweater Pattern by Yarnspirations

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2. Crochet Harvest Sweater Pattern by Mon Petit Violon

This Crochet Harvest Sweater is worked top-down. You start with the yoke, the collar is worked later, and you begin with the best part of the sweater – leaves, and bobbles.

Use merino wool for this sweater, as it is very soft and stretchy, which is important, especially for smaller children, to stay warm and comfy.

Crochet Harvest Sweater Pattern by Mon Petit Violon

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3. Lynden Baby Sweater Crochet Pattern by Teal And Finch

This Lynden Baby Sweater has a unique construction that is great for beginners as well as more experienced crocheters. Best of all, it’s fun and interesting to make!

The bobbles add a lot of texture to this sweater, but of course, you could leave them out to create a different look. Just replace them with hdc’s. But, really, why would you want to leave out the fun?

Lynden Baby Sweater Crochet Pattern by Teal And Finch

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4. Crochet Herringbone Baby Sweater Pattern by Cute And Cozy Crochet

This Crochet Herringbone Baby Sweater is made using the herringbone double crochet stitch. It’s a plain sweater with little accents throughout the pattern.

All of these accents are definitely optional, but they do add so much character and beauty to the pattern. The pockets are absolutely adorable and the extra embroidery looks so cozy!

Crochet Herringbone Baby Sweater Pattern by Cute And Cozy Crochet

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5. Easy Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern by The Snugglery Patterns

The neckline of this classic sweater design sets it apart from the rest. With this Easy Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern, you can confidently craft for family and friends knowing the sweater is sure to slip over any big baby noggin!

This is a beginner-friendly pattern, requiring you to only know chain, single crochet, double crochet, and how to decrease double crochet stitches. A little bit of seaming experience wouldn’t hurt either but it’s not too tricky!

Easy Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern by The Snugglery Patterns

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6. Boutchou Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern by Knitting With Chopsticks

There’s not much sweeter than a baby in a handmade sweater, and this Boutchou Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern will look great on any little one.

With its beautiful texture, button-up front, and adorable stripes, this sweater will keep the baby warm and stylish in the cooler months.

Boutchou Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern by Knitting With Chopsticks

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7. Granny Square Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern by Is Woolish

This Granny Square Crochet Baby Sweater is the perfect little sweater for girls, fun to make, and comfy to wear! A lot of photos and a detailed description will make it easy to follow! Perfect project for beginners!

Granny Square Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern by Is Woolish

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8. Crochet Bear Hooded Sweater Pattern by Mon Petit Violon

This Crochet Bear Hooded Sweater is an easy pattern and you will surely have a lot of fun working with it. It is perfect for both boys and girls!

The pattern is written for five sizes: starting with baby and up to 8 years. The ears can be skipped if your big kid doesn’t want them. It looks great without the ears too!

Crochet Bear Hooded Sweater Pattern by Mon Petit Violon

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9. Crochet Baby Boy Sweater Pattern by Crochet Dreamz

This Crochet Baby Boy Sweater features a beautiful mix of two textured stitches and a stylish shawl collar. It’s perfect for early spring or fall walks.

Although it’s been designed for boys. it’s a great jumper for girls too. Just choose your/her favorite color and give it a try!

Crochet Baby Boy Sweater Pattern by Crochet Dreamz

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10. Crochet Diddy Baby Sweater Pattern by The Moule Hole

This Crochet Diddy Baby Sweater is so great for a boy or a girl. It work up super fast due to the stitch pattern and the Aran yarn. It is the perfect cozy autumn sweater for playing in the leaves!

Crochet Diddy Baby Sweater Pattern by The Moule Hole

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11. Textured Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern by Crochet Dreamz

If you are bored seeing the simple baby sweaters, this Textured Crochet Baby Sweater with a unique stitch will be your new best friend. The body of the sweater features puff stitches that look like stacked flowers.

The hem and the cuffs have oodles of texture too. All the stitches used are simple and easy, but combining them in the right way is what makes a design truly unique.

Textured Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern by Crochet Dreamz

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12. Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern by Teal And Finch

This Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern is a design that could be your go-to patterns for baby showers, birthdays, and any type of gift-giving.

You will love it on girls and boys, it has a great structure to it and is perfect for any season. It’s the cutest sweater for babies 3 months to 6 years!

Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern by Teal And Finch

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13. Cabled Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern by MJs Off The Hook Designs

This modern Cabled Crochet Baby Sweater is a stylish modern piece with 3 buttons and rolled over collar. An easy loose fit for infants 0 to 24 months. Everyone will love the timeless look of the cable on these adorable sweaters!

Cabled Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern by MJs Off The Hook Designs

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14. Eloise Baby Sweater Free Crochet Pattern by Moogly

Inspired by the famous children’s book series, Eloise, this Baby Sweater Free Crochet Pattern is a cute and colorful piece to make for your little girl.

The bright colors contrast nicely against the grey, and the large buttons add a nice finishing touch. The pattern includes sizing instructions for five sizes: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 18 months, 2T, and 3T.

Eloise Baby Sweater Free Crochet Pattern by Moogly

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15. Aunalie Sweater Crochet Pattern Jen Dwyer

This Aunalie Sweater Crochet Pattern is sized for three months up through 4T. It comes with video tutorial instruction to help you learn about shaping and stitches.

The texture of some of the smart stitch choices is what really makes this one stand out from the pack. You’ll use puff stitch, and you’ll also use a fun variation on the puff stitch called the bead stitch.

The result is a beautiful fabric that’s dense enough to be very cozy and warm. It closes with a single button in the center.

Aunalie Sweater Crochet Pattern Jen Dwyer

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16. Crochet Reindeer Baby Sweater Pattern by Croby Patterns

This Crochet Reindeer Baby Sweater might look very complex and not so easy to make, but once you figure out how to change the yarn, this little romper will be finished in no time.

The pattern comes in two different sizes, 0-6 months and 6-12 months. It is made with DK weight cotton yarn in festive red and white color. Feel free to change the colors though!

Crochet Reindeer Baby Sweater Pattern by Croby Patterns

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17. Crochet Character Baby Sweater Pattern by Yarnspirations

This Crochet Character Baby Sweater Pattern works up quickly using double crochet and half double crochet stitches, in a simple top-down construction meaning there are no seams to sew and fewer ends to weave in!

Crochet Character Baby Sweater Pattern by Yarnspirations

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18. Teddy Bear Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern by Dada’s Place

This adorable Teddy Bear Crochet Baby Sweater is an ideal handmade baby shower gift for any baby girl or baby boy. The pattern comes in 4 sizes: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, and 12-18 months.

The sweater is quite warm and stretchable. The pattern is designed to make a beautiful, simple baby garment with clean lines, but very practical and wearable at the same time.

Teddy Bear Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern by Dada's Place

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19. Baby Sweater Crochet Pattern by Nomad Stitches

This Baby Sweater Crochet Pattern is a celebration of childhood and color. It features a fading of color that resemble confetti falling. It’s around yoke sweater worked seamlessly, mostly in rounds.

The baby version comes with an opening to enlarge the neck for easier access. The stitch used throughout makes the fabric warm, yet very light – you can even use cotton yarn for a Spring sweater.

The pattern comes with a suggested color transition of 3 different colors, but you can use as many colors as you want. Perfect for using up your yarn stash!

Baby Sweater Crochet Pattern by Nomad Stitches

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20. Crochet Baby Stripes Sweater Pattern by Yarnspirations

Make a classic Crochet Baby Stripes Sweater for your little one, using a self-striping yarn that takes care of your color changes. You can use the colors as shown, or any color you choose.

Crochet Baby Stripes Sweater Pattern by Yarnspirations

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21. Lazy Day Baby Sweater Crochet Pattern by Hannah Cross

Every little one needs a jumper that goes with everything and that you can just pull on to head out to play in. This Lazy Day Baby Sweater is a beautifully textured garment with a simple raglan construction that is just the thing for those lazy days.

Lazy Day Baby Sweater Crochet Pattern by Hannah Cross

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22. Free Baby Sweater Crochet Pattern by Sweet Everly B

This baby sweater will be a wardrobe staple item. It’s gender-neutral and can be worn in so many ways. Making a tiny sweater is the perfect bite-size project. Even with the lightweight yarn, it works up in a flash.

If you’ve been hesitant to try an all in one sweater this Free Baby Sweater Crochet Pattern is a great starting point. They really are easy to understand once you’ve made the first one.

Free Baby Sweater Crochet Pattern by Sweet Everly B

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23. Free Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern by Red Heart

Little sports enthusiasts will look especially cute showing off the family’s favorite team colors!

This effortless crochet sweater lets baby lead the cheering section dressed in a self-striping yarn that makes it easy to stitch without having to weave in ends for each stripe.

Free Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern by Red Heart

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There might be no project more adorable than a crochet baby sweater!

Once you’re done making one for your baby, see our list of crochet sweater patterns for you to choose and make for yourself.

Do please share your finished pieces with us over on our Facebook Page if you make some, bonus points if a baby is in it! These sweaters are adorable before they even go on the baby, and then of course the little one just makes your work look even cuter.

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