17 FREE baby patterns in self-striping & dotty yarns - including beginner-friendly designs!
Published on December 10, 2021 3 min readAdorable baby patterns designed in multi-color shades that simply melt into one another? Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints are a beginner's dream! Perfect when matched with these unforgettable knitting and crochet free baby projects. Self-striping or dotty, take your pick! Say goodbye to tricky colorwork and hours of sewing in pesky ends, and say hello to vibrant baby wear at your fingertips. So what are you waiting for? Pick your fave snazzy colorway and choose one of these 17 free baby patterns to see for yourself!
1. Moss sweater
Whip up this jazzy sweater for your bubba in this fizzy Rainbow shade of Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints!
2. Cute booties
These booties are as cute as a button! Knit flat and then seam in the sweetest sorbet shades.
3. Round and Round baby blanket
A dream come true for crocheters! This easy baby blanket has all the mesmerizing colorwork with none of the fuss. Just pick your yarn, start stitching and watch the rainbow appear.
4. Poppet sweater
A fanciful knit that will suit any tiny tot. Great for knitters with a little more experience, this clever sweater pattern has a button up collar so your little one can easily pop it on and off!
5. Teenie Beanie hat
Who doesn't love a pom pom? The Teenie Beanie hat with giant pom pom is a treat in swirly ice cream shades!
6. Zig Zag cardigan
This adorable cardi with Zig Zag detailing is fab for layering up. Make in dotty shades of Clear Skies, Peachy Keen or Nursery Rhyme for an adorable coverup they can wear all year round!
7. For the Frill of It booties
Keep tiny toes toasty with these frilly crochet booties. Why not make ones in different shades and sizes as baby grows?
8. Cuddlesome blanket
This versatile baby blanket is perfect for taking on picnics, trips and snuggling up for naps. Designed in mellow yellow Sunrise stripes it will brighten yours and baby's day!
9. For the Frill of It cardigan
If you loved the frilled crochet booties you'll love this adorable matching cardigan to go with it!
10. Heirloom cardigan
The Heirloom cardigan is heart-meltingly sweet, especially when knit as a set with the Heirloom bonnet to match! With lace motif, picot edging, adorable collar in dotty shades of Paintbox Yarns Baby DK prints, what's not to love?
11. Zig Zag hat
This teenie cabled hat is a snuggly treat for you and baby! Make with the Zig Zag cardi for the perfect match.
12. Rosy Garden booties
These adorable knitted booties means happy feet for baby! The cute freckled fabric in sweetshop shades, will give these little booties a pop!
13. Rosy Garden blanket
Whether baby's in the pram or snuggled up the Rosy Garden blanket is the sweetest companion.
14. Rosy Garden cardigan
To complete the Rosy Garden baby set this sugar-sweet blanket will be baby's best friend wherever they go!
15. Heirloom bonnet
Perfectly matched with the Heirloom cardigan, these sweet little bonnets are designed with the same picot cast off and lace motif.
16. Ridge baby blanket
This impressive crochet baby blanket is oh so easy to make with soft self-striping yarn!
17. Bonnie beanie
Perfect for beginners! The Bonnie beanie will brighten up your little one's outfit this winter with cute stripes while keeping them nice and toasty.