Free knitting patterns for cardigans and jackets knit with an 8 row repeat of cables, texture, or lace. Updated 8/25/25
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Free Patterns
July 13th Cardigan
Short-sleeved color block cardigan knit with an 8 row repeat openwork pattern. DK weight yarn. Sizes XS to 4XL. Web version is free. Designed by CJ Design.
Claire's Modern Blue Cardigan
Easy cardigan knit flat with an 8 row repeat seersucker stitch that creates puffy diamond texture. Button bands are knit as you go so there's no picking up stitches. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Sizes S to 2X. Web version is free. Designed by Louise Bollanos for Handy Little Me.
7011 Cardigan
Short-sleeved round-necked cardigan knit with an all-over 8 row repeat cable texture. Sizes 32½ to 46i" / 82 to 117 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Elle
Dotsdale Cardigan
V-neck cardigan with pockets knit with an 8 row repeat cable texture. Sizes 51 to 72" / 129.5 to 183cm. Two strands of Aran weight yarn held together. Designed by Bobbie Fitzgerald
Cherry and Peach Cardigan
Lace sweater knit seamlessly in an 8 row repeat. Sizes S to XXL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Hunglish Knitter
Pine Forest Cardigan
Inspired by the moss covered dunes in a Danish forest, this cardigan is knit with an all over wind-swept cable in an 8 row repeat. Sizes XS to 2XL. Worsted weight yarn. Fyrreskov designed by Rachel Søgaard for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Tosca Cardigan
Elegant button-up cardigan knit flat with an 8 row repeat trellis pattern of eyelets and twisted stitches. Sizes Finished Bust: 96 to 184 cm / 38 to 72". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Alison Green.
Atul Cardigan
Women's sleeveless cardigan or vest knit with an 8 row repeat mirrored cable borders on a slipped stitch texture. Sizes Finished Bust: 95 to 195 cm / 38 to 76". Sport weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
More Free Patterns
Pantomime Cardigan
Women's A-line cardigan with an 8 row repeat texture. Sizes S to XL. Designed by Else Schjellerup for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Hannah Cardigan
Women's cardigan knit with an 8 row repeat bobble knot texture that is lovely to the eye and touch. Sizes XS to 2XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sanne Bjerregaard for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Taconic Shrug
Simple cocoon cardigan knit flat in one rectangle with a 8 row repeat Lace stitch edged with garter stitch. Worsted weight yarn. Suitable for beginners who want to try lace knitting. Designed by Lisa Barnes for Lion Brand
Mesh Cardigan with Short Sleeves
Simple yet elegant short sleeved cardigan knit with an 8 row repeat lace. Sizes to fit bust 32/34“ [82/86 cm], 36/38“[92/97 cm] and 40/42“ [102/107 cm]. DK weight yarn. S7383 Ladies’ Jacket with Short Sleeves designed by Schachenmayr.
Chillingworth Cabled Long Cardigan
Long cardigan sweater coat with pockets with 8 row repeat honeycomb cable stitch. Sizes 3X, 2X, 1X, L, M, S. Designed by Vladimir Teriokhin for Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
Dolman Cardigan
Cardigan knit flat in one piece except for sleeves, with 8 row repeat Lace, Cable, and Rib pattern. Great showcase for self-striping or gradient yarn. Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL Width at lower edge: 27¼ (29½, 34¼, 38, 43)” [69 (75, 87, 97, 109) cm. Designed by Schachenmayr as Design 2177 / Dolman Cardigan. Lace weight yarn. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
Cable and Texture Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan sweater knit in an 8 row repeat texture and horseshoe cable pattern. Sizes 34”, (38, 42, 46, 50). Womens Cardigan in Plymouth Yarn Cashmere De Cotone 3011. Worsted weight yarn.
Shawl Collar Cardigan
Woman's long-sleeved cardigan with an 8 row repeat basketweave look texture. Bulky weight yarn. Sizes 28 to 62 in. / 71 to 157.5 cm. Designed by Bernat.
Patterns for Purchase
Outlaw Cardigan
Cocoon cardigan knit sideways with an 8 row Ridge stitch. 5 sizes. Designed by Truly Myrtle.
Porthleven Cardigan
Kimono style cardigan knit with an 8 row stitch pattern repeat featuring cables, Hurdle stitch and Linen stitch. Designed by Bristol Ivy. DK weight yarn.
Wainwright Cardigan
An asymmetric cardigan with chevrons created by knitting an 8 row repeat Garter Ridge on the bias. Sizes To Fit Bust: 32in to 53in. Designed by Bristol Ivy. Aran weight yarn. Pictured project by ScrimScrams
Avana Cardigan
Shrug knit with 8 row repeat lace trim on fronts and back. Sizes To Fit Bust: 35in/89cm to 55in/139cm. Designed by Annie Rowden. DK weight yarn.
Lacy Aran Vest/Cardigan
Cardigan sweater with 8 row cable and lace panel on the front and asymmetric split collar. Options for long-sleeved cardigan or sleeveless vest. Sizes Size: 32-34-36-38-40-42-44-46 inches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim
Shakespeare Cardigan
Women's cardigan sweater coat with an 8 row repeat honeycomb cable stitch on the waist and sleeves. Sizes To Fit Bust: 35in/89cm to 55in/139cm. Designed by Tahki Yarns . Aran weight yarn.
