A good sweater does a lot of quiet work in a kid's wardrobe. It's the layer that goes on when the classroom's cold, gets pulled on for family photos, and then heads to the playground the next day. Firebird's girls' sweaters and cardigans are built for exactly that range: soft organic cotton knits that look put-together and hold up to being worn, washed, and worn again.
Chunky Knit Sweaters
The chunky knit sweaters are the warm, substantial end of the collection, with pieces like our Chunky Marled Cotton Sweater and the pink and blush chunky styles girls reach for on cold mornings. The heavier gauge holds its shape wash after wash instead of stretching out.
Crewneck & Striped Sweaters
For everyday layering, the crewneck sweaters do the heavy lifting. We stock striped crewnecks in red, a clean white-and-navy stripe, and solid and colorblock versions that pair with almost anything. See the full range of striped sweaters for more.
Cotton Cashmere Hoodie Sweaters
Our cotton-cashmere hoodie sweaters land between a sweater and a hoodie: the softness of a cashmere blend with a hood for weekend wear. They come in soft blue, ivory, and sea glass blue.
Cardigans & Layering
A cardigan is the most flexible layer a girl can own: on in the morning, off by recess, back on for the ride home. Our embroidered ivory cardigan buttons over a tee or a dress, and the crewneck styles layer the same way if you'd rather skip buttons.
Intarsia & Graphic Knits
For a little more personality, the intarsia sweaters knit motifs like birds and trees right into the fabric, with no prints to crack or peel. The Bird Graphic Sweater is a good place to start.
Made from Organic Cotton
Every sweater here is knit from organic cotton: GOTS-certified, soft against the skin, and free of the finishes that make cheaper knits itchy. Ribbed cuffs and hems, marled and heathered yarns, and small-batch construction in the USA are what let these pieces survive a real childhood and still look good handed down.
What you'll find in this collection:
- Chunky knits, crewnecks, cardigans, and cotton-cashmere hoodie sweaters
- Solid, striped, colorblock, and intarsia knit styles
- Ivory, blush, pink, blue, navy, red, and gray colorways
- Sizes 2T through 13
- GOTS-certified organic cotton throughout
- Made in the USA in small batches
Care
Organic cotton knits are easy to keep looking their best: machine wash cold, lay flat or tumble dry low, and they'll hold their shape and color through years of wear. For the full rundown, see our guide to caring for organic cotton kids' clothes.
Shop by Size
Firebird's girls' sweaters run from toddler 2T and 3T through 4T, 5T, and up into kids' sizes 6–13. They're cut with a little room to grow, so buying ahead for fall is an easy call. Browse the full girls' collection or shop toddler girl clothes for the smaller sizes.
FAQ
Is a cardigan a sweater?
Yes. A cardigan is simply a sweater that opens down the front, usually with buttons, instead of pulling over the head. Both are knit tops made for warmth and layering; the cardigan just adds the convenience of taking it on and off through the day.
Do these sweaters run true to size?
They do, with a little intentional room so there's space to grow and to layer a tee underneath. If your daughter is between sizes or you're buying ahead for the season, sizing up is a safe call.
Are organic cotton sweaters warm and soft enough for winter?
Organic cotton is breathable and naturally soft, so it stays comfortable without the itch some wool knits have. For colder days, the chunky-knit and cotton-cashmere styles add the most warmth, and any of them layer well over long sleeves.
Can these be handed down or resold?
That's the idea. Because they're made to hold their shape and color, most pieces have plenty of life left for a younger sibling, or for resale through Pass It On, our resale program.
