Free knitting patterns for tees, pullovers, and other sweaters using a 6 row repeat. Updated 8/5/24
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Free Patterns
Lacy Tank
Sleeveless top knit flat with a 6 row repeat Lace Rib below a stockinette bodice. Sizes To Fit Bust: 28in to 54in. Aran weight yarn. Designed by John E. Lachett.
A-Line Top
Pullover short-sleeved sweater with flattering a-line tunic silhouette and 6 round repeat vertical eyelet pattern that creates a pleated effect. Sizes S/M,L/XL. Lace weight yarn. A-Line Top BC Garn 2366BC by Sanne Fjalland.
Esther
Short-sleeved pullover top knit with a 6 row repeat all-over cable stitch. Sizes To Fit: 32 to 40 inches. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Rita Taylor
Top in Textured Pattern
Tee pullover top knit flat with a 6 row repeat lace and drop stitch pattern. Front and back pieces are identical. Sizes To Fit: XS to XL. Lace weight yarn. Top in Textured Pattern in Schachenmayr Tahiti 2179. Available in English, Dutch, French, German. A kit is also available.
Bamboo Tank
Sleeveless tank top knit with a 6 row repeat slipped stitch chevron texture. Knit flat. There is some shaping and the sleeve edges are picked up. It seems easy for more experienced knitters. Sizes Chest: 28.5 (33.5, 36, 41, 43.5, 48, 53)”. DK weight yarn. Designed by Joan Horton for Cascade Yarns.
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Shaped Shoulder Pullover
Women's short-sleeved textured sweater knit flat with a 6 row repeat interrupted rib stitch. Sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X. Designed by Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn. Though this pattern is labeled for experienced knitters, I don't see anything unusually difficult in the pattern. It seems pretty straightforward so I think it may be mislabeled.
Seaspray Tee
Easy beginner-friendly sleeveless top knit flat in two identical pieces with a 6 row repeat texture. No picking up stitches. Sizes X-Small to 5X. Video tutorial included. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Yay For Yarn Patterns. Web version is free.
Jane Sweater
A central lace panel in a 6 row repeat adds a touch of romance to this long-sleeved pullover with a rolled neck. Sizes Chest, circumference: 37.8 to 43.7 inches / 96 to 111 cm. Jane Blouse designed by Lone Lundorff. A kit is also available.
Snug Season Sweater Vest
Versatile sweater vest knit in a 6 row repeat that produces gorgeous basketweave texture with sweet cables running up the front panel into the high neck. Wear it on its own, with a long sleeved tee or over another sweater. Sizes To Fit Chest: 81cm to 147cm / 32 inches to 58 inches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns. A kit is also available.
More Free Patterns
Link Sweater
Sleeveless pullover top knit in 2 identical pieces with a 6 row repeat cable stitch. Wear the cowl neck folded inward or outward for different looks. You only need to pick up stitches to finish the armholes. Sizes XS to 6XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Yonca Ozbelli for Universal Yarn.
Zesty Tank
Sleeveless cutaway top knit with a 4 row repeat cable. Sizes 29 in. to 61 in. Designed by Rachel Brookman for Universal Yarn. Fingering weight yarn.
Tinseltown Sweater
Women's cable v-neck pullover sweater with 6 row repeat cable and contrasting stripes. Sizes XS to 4X. Designed by The Strikkechick for Hobbii.
Sunbeam Short Sleeve Sweater
Cropped pullover knit flat in stockinette with an easy 6 row two stitch alternating color pattern. You can knit to show a speckled pattern (bottom) or show the stranding for a modern slip stitch look (top). Could be a great stash busting project. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81 to 107cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
Cable Panel Vest
It's unusual to find cable patterns that work as well with gradient self-striping yarn as this pullover v-neck does. Two other pluses to this pattern: the cable is a 6 row repeat and the neckline is knit with the body and not picked up. Sizes Finished Bust 35 (42, 50) in. (89 (106.5, 127 cm). Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Although the original yarn is unavailable, if you click substitute Lion Brand will show you options for replacement yarn.
Margot Cabled Peplum Sweater
Women's pullover with a 6 row repeat cable bodice with ribbed peplum. Sizes 32in to 50in / 81cm to 127cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Emma Wright.
Minu Sweater
Cute emerald pullover knit with a 6 row repeat cable panels. Sizes 40 to 48 inches / 102 to 122 cm. Designed by Knit Gang for Hobbii. Worsted weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Glacier Sweaters
Long-sleeved pullovers with a 6 round repeat waffle texture and striped trim for women and men. Knit seamlessly top down in the round. Sizes Women 94cm/37in to 160cm/63in Men 98cm/38in to 151cm/59in. Aran weight yarn. Glaciär designed by The Weststrand Sisters for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Everyday Pullover
Pullover sweater knit with 2 row repeat garter rib with a 6 row repeat cable running around neckline and down the front. Knit flat and seamed. Sizes Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X). Designed by Melissa Leapman for Cascade Yarns. Aran weight yarn.
Drop Stitch Sweater
Sleeveless top knit flat in two pieces in a 6 row repeat. No picking up stitches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Gina Michele.
Patterns for Purchase
Torsade Top
Cabled sleeveless top with option for a turtleneck in a cable pattern that looks like a 6 row repeat. Sizes XS - 2XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Juliette.
Cables And Lace Sweater
Pullover knitted in one piece from the top down in a cable and lace pattern that looks like a 6 round repeat. That means no sewing is needed at the end. Sizes XS, S, M, L and XL. Designed by TheKnitStitch.
Susan Tee
Short sleeved sweater top down knit with waterfall lace, alight and airy, easy to remember 4 stitch by 6 row repeat. Sizes Bust: 31½ to 55¾" / 80 to 141.5 cm. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Deb Hoss.
