Looking for something new to make the little one in your life?  Look no further than these 17 Free Modern Baby Knitting Patterns.  With lots of baby afghan knitting patterns, baby sweater knitting patterns, and more, this is the ultimate collection of knit patterns for babies.

For beginners and advanced knitters alike, there's always joy in creating a lovely knit afghan pattern.  Knit baby blankets make wonderful gifts and are easy and fun projects for those who are new to knitting and those who have been knitting and purling for years.  Knit baby afghans are also easy to customize, so whether you're making an afghan for a little girl or boy, you can easily use any of these patterns and simply change the yarn color to suit your needs.  This Modern Lovely Baby Afghan, for example, is a lovely updated twist on a classic knit afghan pattern.  With bright colors and fun stitch designs, this afghan is sure to please both babies and parents alike.

If you're looking for something a little less time-consuming, try knitting up one of these adorable baby jackets and sweaters.  These fun projects can be worked up in a weekend and they make a wonderful last-minute gift idea for a new baby or a first birthday party.  Great for wearing to a church event or for photo day, a simple knit shawl will give your little one vintage class with a modern twist.