Hoodie Knitting Patterns

Every now and then I like to check the top search terms that people are looking for when they visit, and I saw that one has to do with hoodie knitting patterns. I realized it looks like I have never done a roundup of hoodie knitting patterns (which is not to say there aren’t individual pattern posts here) so it seems like the perfect time to do one.

One of my first ever knit sweaters was a hoodie design from Knitting Pure and Simple. The exact one I made doesn’t seem to be available anymore, but this one, labeled the Sport Hoodie by Diane Soucy, is similar (the one I made used bulky yarn and this one is heavy worsted). It’s meant to be loose fitting and comes in six sizes, from 36 to 56 inches chest measurement. You can get it on Ravelry.

Alexandra Tavel’s Clubhouse Raglan is another great, simple, worsted weight yarn hoodie pattern modeled on a hooded sweatshirt. It’s worked mostly in the round with raglan sleeves and a kangaroo pocket. It’s designed to be worn with 10-12 inches of positive ease and comes in eight sizes up to a chest measurement of 68.5 inches. You can get this one on Ravelry.

The Campfire hoodie from DROPS Design is another great classic, with a shawl collar worked in deep ribbing that joins the hood. Otherwise its a pretty straightforward, bulky sweater worked in the round that comes in six sizes, up to 54.25 inches.

If you want something a little less simple, try this chunky sweater from Through the Stitch on Etsy. This one features a cable and diamond stitch pattern (which is a little hard to see if the yarn they chose) and is worked flat with set-in sleeves. The pattern rates it as being for experienced knitters, and it comes in two sizes.

Or add a little texture like in the Tierra Stitchy Hoodie from Mama in a Stitch. This super bulky hoodie is worked flat in pieces in super bulky yarn and comes in five sizes, ranging in chest measurement from 44 to 60 inches (it’s meant to be roomy!) and uses textured stitches as highlights on the body and sleeves.

Why not a hoodie that doesn’t actually look like a hoodie? The Corona sweater by Teresa Gregoria (a free download from LoveCrafts) looks like a sweet shawl collared sweater with three-quarter sleeves and a bit of cabled texture at the neckline, but it also has a hood for extra coziness. This one uses worsted weight yarn.

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There is something very sweet about vintage baby knitting patterns, especially the ones that still feel wearable today. This Vintage Baby Sweater Knitting Pattern PDF from the CraftGossipStore has that lovely old-fashioned charm without looking fussy or too dated, which is exactly what makes it a nice find for knitters who enjoy making baby gifts with a bit of heirloom feeling.

The pattern includes two classic baby sweater styles: a textured crew neck jumper and cardigan options with raglan sleeves. The stitch pattern gives the finished pieces that beautiful handmade texture we all love, but it still feels practical enough for real babies — not just the kind of outfit that gets worn for one photo and then carefully folded away forever.

You can find the pattern here: Vintage Baby Sweater Knitting Pattern PDF from CraftGossipStore.

This is a restored vintage knitting pattern delivered as a printable PDF, so there is no physical pattern posted out. After purchase, the file is available through Etsy as an instant digital download, which is handy if you’re the sort of knitter who gets an idea at 9 pm and wants to cast on before common sense has a chance to intervene.

The pattern is designed for 8 ply / DK weight yarn, which makes it a practical choice because DK baby yarn is easy to find in soft modern colours. It uses 3.25 mm and 4 mm knitting needles, along with stitch holders, buttons for the cardigan versions, a yarn needle, scissors, and measuring tape.

What I like about this pattern is the flexibility. Worked in cream, lemon, powder blue, sage green, oatmeal, dusty pink, or warm beige, it would suit either a traditional baby wardrobe or a more modern neutral nursery style. The cardigan version is especially practical because cardigans are always easier when dressing little ones. Anyone who has ever tried to wriggle a jumper over a sleepy baby’s head will understand that immediately.

Because this is a vintage pattern, it is worth remembering that older knitting patterns are often written more briefly than modern ones. They tend to assume the knitter already knows a few things, so I’d recommend this for confident beginners through to intermediate knitters rather than someone picking up needles for the very first time. If you’re comfortable reading shaping instructions, checking gauge, working textured stitches, and sewing seams neatly, this should be a very satisfying little project.

Before starting, make a tension square. I know, I know — no one wants to hear it, but baby garments are small enough that gauge really does matter. A tiny difference in tension can quickly change the finished size, and nobody wants to finish a beautiful baby cardigan only to discover it fits a doll or a toddler with very optimistic shoulders.

This pattern would make a lovely baby shower gift, newborn photo outfit, heirloom baby knit, or handmade market sample. It is also a nice choice for knitters who enjoy vintage patterns but prefer having them cleaned up into a more usable digital format.

If you need supplies, look for a soft DK baby yarn, smooth knitting needles, small cardigan buttons, stitch holders, and a blunt yarn needle for finishing. Mary Maxim is always worth checking for baby yarns and classic knitting supplies, while Amazon can be handy for basics like stitch holders, measuring tapes, button packs, and printed pattern binders if you like keeping your PDF patterns organised.

For anyone who enjoys traditional baby knitting, this is a sweet little pattern with plenty of charm. It has that “made by Grandma, kept forever” feeling, but with enough simplicity to make it useful for everyday babywear too.

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