The cold weather will be upon us before we know it. It’s time to get started on the the cold weather knitting patterns. If we get started now, while the weather is warmer, these great free knitting patterns for boys will surely be done in time. Whether you are looking for a simple knit cardigan pattern or a warm knit hat pattern. Any of these great patterns will keep the boys warm while they run around outside, climbing trees or during a game of catch with dad. Many of these free knitting patterns for boys are classics, just change the colors and you’ve got a stylish winter wearable that will the kids will love.
Free Hat Knitting Patterns + Gloves
Knitting hats and gloves are the quickest and easiest ways to add a little extra warmth to your boys winter wardrobe. These free knit hat patterns are all easy and great portable projects, so you can work on them while you are watching the boys’ football game or while they play on the playground.
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All Family Earflap Hat : Everyone in the family will want one of these knit hat patterns.
Happy Puppy Dog Hat Knitting Pattern
Boys Cap and Gloves : A classic pattern that will never go out of style.
Kids Loop Scarf Knitting Pattern
Free Sweater Knitting Patterns
These great beginner knitting patterns are great go to knit sweater patterns. Many of these patterns require that you know only how to knit and how to purl, so if you are a beginning knitter, a child’s sweater is the perfect place to start. You can easily change up the theme of the sweater by playing with the colors. Add stripes, or switch to school colors and you’ve got instant cold weather sweaters that the kids will grab first.
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Simple Striped Sweater: The knit sweater pattern is easy as pie.
School Yard Hoodie: Change up the colors of this knit hoodie pattern to match your little guys’ school colors.
Stripey Cuff to Cuff Knit Sweater
Little Boys Woodland Sweater: The knit basketweave pattern really is easy, trust me.
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What is your little guy’s favorite color?
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