Free knitting patterns for women's cardigan and jackets knit with cables. Updated 3/1/25
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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.
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
3364 Cabled Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan knit with an 8 row repeat wave lattice cable. Collar stitches picked up. Sizes S to XXL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio
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. A kit is also available.
Embrace Cardigan
Wrap cardigan sweater knit with an 8 row repeat slipped stitch texture with asymmetric front and ties. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL. Designed by Thea Vesterby for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, 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.
Lempi Cardigan
Wrapped front cardigan knit with an 8 row repeat mock cable with a tie closure. Sizes XS to 4XL. Sport weight yarn. Lempi is Finnish for "Favorite". Designed by Kajsa Vuorela Fredriksson for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
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.
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Lacy Summer Topper
Lace cardigan with a shawl collar knit with an 8 row repeat lace in 2 rectangles with ribbed collar knit on. Sizes Small/Medium (Large/1X, 2X/3X). Quick knit in Bulky yarn. Designed by Melissa Leapman for Cascade Yarns.
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.
Cable Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan knit with an 8 row cable design and a shawl collar that is knit as you go, not picked up and added later. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lana Gatto.
Mock Cable Cocoon
Easy cardigan knit flat with an 8 row repeat Mock Cable Lace with 2 row repeat Fisherman's Rib for the borders and cuffs. Sizes S to 3X. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team.
Car Coat With Hood
Long hooded cardigan coat with an 8 row repeat zig-zag cable detail and empire structure. Sizes To Fit Bust: 71cm/28in to 157cm/62in. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Patons
Honeycomb Cardigan
Cardigan knit with a 2 color 8 row repeat honeycomb design in adult and child sizes. Sizes from 4 years to 127 cm / 51 inches. Aran weight yarn. 7794 V-Neck Cardigan designed by Elle
Pinebough Cardigan
Cable cardigan with an all over 8 row repeat cable and a cute tied bow at the neck. Sizes XS to 4X. Designed by Christina Behnke for Yarnalia. A kit is also available at bottom of pattern page.
Sisterhood of the Sweater
Color-blocked cardigan knit with sections of 8 row honeycomb cable, 8 row Wild Oats cable, and seed stitch. Sizes To Fit Bust 32”-34” / 36”-38” / 40”-42” / 44”-46” / 48”-50”. Designed by Katie Rempe for Skacel. Worsted weight yarn.
Maddie's Bolero
Cropped lace cardigan knit with an 8 row repeat lace with curved ribbed edging and long sleeves. Sizes: To Fit Bust: 82cm/32in to 114cm/45in. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Caledon Hills.
Patterns for Purchase
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.
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