The main stitch pattern for these free knitting patterns for cardigan sweaters is a 2 row repeat, to create a nice texture that's also perfect for multi-tasking knitting. Updated 8/18/24
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Free Patterns
Agate Falls Cardigan
Women's cardigan with pockets knit with a 2 row repeat Braided Rib in bottom section and borders. Sizes Bust: 30 to 67" / 76 86 to 168.5 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Christina Danaee
Vertical Lace Cardigan
Women's cardigan knit with a 2 row repeat pattern of lace columns on garter stitch. Sizes Bust: 36 to 68”. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team
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Vertical Lace Cardigan
Women's cardigan knit with a 2 row repeat pattern of lace columns on garter stitch. Sizes Bust: 36 to 68”. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team
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Trinity Bellwoods Cardigan
Women's cardigan knit with a 2 row brioche stitch. Body is knit flat in one piece. Sizes 28-34" [71-86.5 cm] to 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]. DK weight yarn. Designed by Katherine Poole-Fournier
Cardigan With Pockets
Women's cardigan knit with a 2 row slipped and twisted stitch texture. Knit flat with no picking up stitches. Sizes 36/38 (40/42, 44/46, 48). 24 Vest in Lana Grossa Ecopuno. Sport weight yarn.
Wrapped in Warmth Cardigan
Beginner friendly cocoon shrug knit flat in one rectangle with a 2 row repeat and seamed. Super Bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf are available on Etsy. Designed by Brome Fields.
Fitted Jacket Cardigan
Flattering v-neck cardigan with pockets with no separate button band, so no picking up stitches. Knit with a 2 row repeat broken rib texture. Sizes 36 1/2 to 52 1/2 in. / 92.5 to 133.5 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn.
Self Tie Front Cardigan
Cropped cardigan knit with a 2 row repeat ridged lace. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm/32in to 107cm/42in. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Jenny Watson
Roald Cardigan
Long-sleeved textured cardigan with bobbled puff sleeves knit in a 2 row repeat garter ridge. Designer suggests using crochet hook for bobbles but gives detailed instructions. Sizes 36 to 72 inches / 91.5 to 183 cm. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Cristina Gordon
Lamana Coat
Long-sleeved cardigan with collar lapels and pockets knit in seed stitch. Sizes 116 (128) cm / 46 (50)“. Sport weight yarn. Coat (06/04) in Lamana MT0604ENG
More Free Patterns
Remington Cardigan
Cozy v-neck cardigan worked in 5 pieces with 2 row repeat Vertical Ridges pattern. Sizes S/M (L/1X, 2X/3X). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. A kit is also available.
Ladies‘ Wrap-Around Jacket
Cute cropped cardigan that wraps around and buttons at the side. Kniw with a 2 row repeat lace. Button band is knit on so no picking up stitches. Sizes To fit 76cm to 102cm bust. Worsted weight yarn. Ladies‘ Wrap-Around Jacket in Schachenmayr Micro Grande S7392. Available in English and German
Color Block Cardigan
I love the fun silhouette and pops of color of this patchwork cardigan knit with squares of 2 row repeat seed stitch and stockinette. It looks like a good stash buster, too. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Vladimir Teriokhin.
Easy Broken Rib Cardigan
Cozy cardigan in 2 row repeat broken rib texture with contrasting shawl collar and cuffs. Shawl collar is knit separately so no picking up stitches, but it does have to be sewn on. Sizes S (M, L, 1X/2X). Bulky weight yarn. Level 2 - Easy Knit Cardigan designed by Heather Lodinsky.
Clem Cardigan
V-neck cardigan knit in 2 row repeat 1x1 ribbing with button band knit with body so no picking up stitches. Sizes Bust (closed) - 32(36-40-44-48-52)“ (slightly stretched). The ribbing will stretch so I might choose a larger size if I wanted the look in the sample. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
Lana Jacket
Classic and elegant v-neck cardigan knit with a 5x2 rib 2 row repeat. Sizes 36/38 (40/42, 44/46). Sport weight yarn. 28 Jacket in Lana Grossa Cool Wool
Saddle Shouldered Cardigan
The front button bands of this women's cardigan are knit with the fronts so there is not picking up of stitches. The texture is a 2 row repeat broken rib. Sizes To Fit Chest: 36in to 44in. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Nancy Wiseman
Sara's Cardigan
The open and airy texture of this women's cardigan is created with a 2 row 4-stitch repeat pattern. Sizes 28-34" [71-86.5 cm] to 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]. DK weight yarn. Designed by Patons
Barnes Cardigan
Women's long-sleeved cardigan sweater knit flat with a 2 row repeat with ribbed sleeves. To Fit Bust: 76cm/30in to 127cm/50in Designed by Berroco. Aran weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Adriana Cardigan
Short-sleeved cardigan with curved lower edges and looks like a 2 row repeat garter ridge. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss.
Jeri Cardigan
Classic and modern cardigan worked seamlessly from the top-down with long fitted drop sleeves. The texture pattern on the body is an easily-memorized two-row repeat. Sizes 30.25 to 76.75 inches, 77 to 195 cm. Designed by Kat Riddell. Worsted weight yarn.
Barbara Franklin Cardigan
This cardigan has a classic, timeless silhouette with a simple reversible two row, six stitch repeat. Sizes 33 (37, 41, 45, 49, 52) inches, 84 (94, 104, 114.5, 124.5, 132) cm. Designed by Robin Hunter. DK weight yarn.
Cottage Cardigan
Long-sleeved sweater knit with a 2 row repeat. Knit flat seamed. Women's Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X). Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Whistle and Wool.
Broken Rib Jacket
This long-sleeved wrap-over cardigan jacket is knitted with a broken-rib stitch for wide flat ribbing. Sizes To fit bust size 86(91)(97)(102)(107)(112)(117)cm/34(36)(38)(40)(42)(44)(46)in. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Woman's Weekly.
