Knitting Patterns for for pullovers and cardigans knit flat in one piece. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/25/26
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Dania Cropped Sweater
Pullover knit flat sideways in one piece from sleeve to sleeve with cables running from cuff through the neckline to the other cuff. It looks like there is no picking up of stitches. Sizes: XS to 5XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson.
Cropped Drop Stitch Pullover
Sweater knit flat in one piece sideways from cuff to cuff with drop stitch details on sleeves and neckline. Sizes: XS/S (M/L, 1X/2X). Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Vladimir Teriokhin for Lion Brand.
Cozy Crop
Easy pullover sweater knit flat in one piece in classic t-sweater construction with a garter stitch square detail for interest. No picking up stitches. One Size. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Spotlight.
Eyelet Top
Pullover sweater knit in one piece from side to side beginning at one armhole edge in an 8 row repeat Texture Eyelet pattern. Sizes Finished Bust About 48 (56) in. (122 (142) cm). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Vladimir Teriokhin for Lion Brand.
Peerie Plaid Vest
Slip stitch colorwork using only one color per row makes knitting this plaid easier than it looks. This vest is worked flat in one piece. Only the armhole ribbing stitches are picked up. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sharon Barnes for Knitty.
Breezy Cabled Top
Short-sleeved tee top pullover knit flat in one piece with cables alternating with sections of dropped stitches to spice up a tank top or camisole. Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL. Designed by Red Heart.
Easy Lace Shoulder Top
Sleeveless top knit flat in one piece with 8 row repeat lace yoke and stockinette body, then seamed at sides. Instructions on how to customize size are given, but specific sizes are not, so it does take some swatching and calculations. Great stash buster for Fingering weight yarn. Designed by gabriella fallonet.
Conch Top
Sleeveless top knit flat in one piece in a unique shell shape that creates diagonal stripes. Knit with a 1 row repeat rib. No picking up stitches. Sizes S to L. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jytte Slente.
More Free Patterns
Natte Pullover
Sweater with braided lace sleeves and boatneck is knit flat sideways from cuff to cuff in one piece. Web version is free. Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kaitlin Barthold.
Fairycore Mesh Shrug
Pullover shrug knit flat in one piece with a 4 row repeat eyelet lace. No picking up stitches! Two sizes. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Dazzling Dolman
Lace pullover worked from cuff to cuff with a 4 row repeat. Sizes: XS to 5XL Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Patons.
Sunray Panels Shrug
Pullover shrug knit flat in one piece with an 8 row repeat Sunray chevron lace. No picking up stitches! Two sizes. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart.
Quadrat Sweater
Pullover sweater knit sideways flat in one piece from cuff to cuff. Sweater features kimono sleeves and boatneck, while the horizontal cable pattern adds visual interest. Sizes: XS(S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) Aran weight yarn. Designed by Beautia Dew for Knitty.
Newport Poncho Shrug
Loose flowing pullover poncho knit flat in one piece with openings for the neck and shoulders, and then seamed at wrist to form sleeves. It can be made cropped as shown, waist or hip length. Easy, fast and fun knit even for a beginner. Designed by Martha Lyons. Worsted weight yarn.
Diane
Short-sleeved tee pullover is knit sideways with a 4 row repeat lace design across the sleeves and neck. Sizes: Bust—36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56)” Designed by Berroco Design Team. Uses one of my favorite yarns!
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Berroco Modern Cotton DK at Loveknitting (27 colors!)
Brighton T-Shirt
Easy tee top knit sideways flat in one piece with a faux English rib yoke. No picking up stitches. Sizes 84 to 136 cm / 33 to 53.5” chest. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Cristiane Bertoluci.
Espenson
Caftan style poncho pullover top knit in one easy piece side to side, and seamed up sides to create armholes. Designed for 2 colorways of variegated yarn that forms a vertical stripe pattern, but you can use mini skeins, one colorway, or solids. Bust – 60(64-68-72-76-80)” (designed to be very oversized and drapey). Designed by Cirilia Rose for Berroco. Worsted weight yarn. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. No picking up stitches.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Berroco Linsey yarn at Amazon
Chevron Lace Top
Knit flat in one piece with a 4 row repeat openwork lace stitch, this pullover sweater is a beautiful layering piece. Adaptable size. It's all in the stitch designed by Angie Burger. DK weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
To A Tee Knitted Top
Short-sleeved pullover tee knit flat in one piece in garter ridge stitch. Sizes 28 to 54" / 71 to 137 cm. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar
South Beach Sweater
Easy colorful striped pullover knit sideways in one piece from cuff to cuff with lacy eyelet and elongated garter stitches. It does look like the neckline is finished in the round. Sizes 32 to 54" / 81 to 137 cm. Designed for 6 colors, it's a great stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar
Cesaria Top
Tee top pullover is worked sideways in one piece from right side to left side back and forth with strategically placed increases and decreases for shaping. Sizes Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL). Sport weight yarn. Designed by Irina Anikeeva
Sideways Ribbed Top
Simple ribbed tops, knitted all in one piece, sideways from cuff to cuff. 5 different versions of different lengths and different sleeves. Suitable for a beginner Knitter. Sizes To fit chest/bust: 80 (90, 100, 110)cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jo Sharp
Embarcadero Top and Valencia Top
Individual patterns for 2 tops, knit sideways in one piece, beginning at one sleeve and ending at the other. Embarcadero features a simple drop stitch pattern at the top and bottom of the shirt. Valencia features a simple lace panel on the shoulders and the bottom hemline. Sizes Embarcadero XS-XXL, Valencia: XS-5XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Juliana Lustenader
- See more pics and get the Embarcadero knitting pattern at Lovecrafts
- See more pics and get the Valencia knitting pattern at Lovecrafts
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