Free knitting patterns for sweaters knit with an 8 row repeat. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 10/27/24
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Free Patterns
Kingfisher Sweater
The gorgeous lace panel on the front of this long-sleeved pullover is only an 8 row repeat. A two color corrugated rib trims the cuffs and bottom edge. Sizes XS to 6X. DK weight yarn. Designed by Aubrey P Busek for Knitty.
Broken Rib Sweater
Women's long-sleeved pullover knit with an 8 round repeat woven look texture. 3 Sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jytte Slente for BC Garn.
Womens Lace Pullover
Sweater with 8 row repeat chevron lace front, back, and mock turtleneck collar, with stockinette elbow length sleeves. Sizes To Fit Bust: 32in to 54in. Worsted weight yarn. Womens Lace Pullover in Plymouth Yarn Cashmere De Cotone 3009.
Kashima Cardigan
Draped front with body knit flat in one piece with an 8 row repeat. It looks like there's no picking up stitches. Sizes To Fit Bust: 32in to 52in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Judith Shangold for Manos del Uruguay.
Easy Cable Sweater
Women's pullover sweater knit with an 8 row cable repeat. Sizes 35 inches to 67 inches bust. Aran weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf are available on Etsy. Designed by Knitting with Chopsticks.
Cable Sweater
Pullover sweater knit flat with an 8 row repeat cable pattern. 5 Sizes to fit bust: 82-127cm / about 33 inches to 51 inches. DK weight yarn. Elle 7902 Pullover designed by Saprotex International Design Studio.
Tincture Vest
Pullover vest or sleeveless top knit with an 8 row repeat texture. Sizes Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Designed by Aubrey P Busek for Universal Yarn. Worsted weight yarn.
Paper Flowers Sweater
Lace pullover sweater knit with an 8 row repeat floral lace stitch. Sizes Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Designed by Rachel Brockman for Universal Yarn. Sport weight yarn.
Olga Top or Vest
Pullover sleeveless top or vest knit with an 8 row repeat slipped stitch pattern. Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL. Designed by Sys Fredens for Hobbii. Sport weight yarn.
Fie Tee and Collar
Short-sleeved T-shirt pullover sweater knit with an 8 row repeat. Instructions for a separate collar included. Sizes 37in to 48in, 94 (103) 111 (120) cm. Designed by Rachel Søgaard for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Trellis Sweater
Lace pullover sweater knit with an 8 row repeat diamond trellis lace. Sizes 32-34(36-38,40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)" 81-86 (91-97, 102-107, 112-117,132-137 122-127) cm. Designed by Sirdar West Yorkshire Country Classic 10162. Worsted weight yarn.
Twist Stitch Sweaters
Pullover sweaters with 2 options for lengths and sleeves knit with an 8 row repeat twist stitch pattern at bottom. Sizes Bust: 81-86 (91-97: 101-107: 111-117: 122-127) cm, 32-34 (36-38: 40-42: 44-46: 48-50) in. Designed by Rico as Jumpers in Rico Creative Melange DK - R2006. Aran weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Waltz Lace Cardigan
Cardigan sweater with a dainty 8 row repeat lace pattern on the bodice and sleeves. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 100(116)134 cm / 39¼(45¾)52¾ in. Designed by Lea Petäjä for Novita. Fingering weight yarn.
Cropped Pullover
Cropped long-sleeved pullover sweater shrug knit sideways with an 8 row repeat zigzag cable pattern. Instructions for both a hooded version and a rolled neck version. Sizes Bust: 32/38(40/46, 48/54)" 81/97(102/117, 122/137) cm. Designed by Sirdar as 10290 Armwarmers. Aran weight yarn.
Sia Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover sweater knit flat with an 8 row repeat texture. Sizes Bust: 45 (47, 50, 53)in/114 (119, 127, 134.5)cm. Designed by Noro. Worsted weight yarn.
Horseshoe Lace Pullover
Long-sleeved pullover sweater knit with a lace body in an 8 row repeat horeshoe lace pattern. Sizes Bust: 40½ (44¼, 48, 51¾, 56½, 60¼)”. Designed by Premier® Yarns Design Team. DK weight yarn.
Diamond Texture Poncho
Oversized poncho shaped pullover with sleeves knit with an 8 row repeat texture. This sweater / swoncho is worked flat and seamed. Sizes XS/M, L/XL, 2/5XL. Designed by Red Heart Design Team. The recommended Red Heart Heat Wave yarn yarn gets warmer when exposed to sunlight - perfect for cold weather.
Ariosa Pullover
Long-sleeved pullover sweater knit with a lace body in an 8 row repeat diamond pattern. Knit flat. Sizes Bust: 37 (41½, 46, 50¾, 55¼, 59¾, 64½, 69, 73½)”. Designed by Rachel Brockman for Universal Yarn. DK weight yarn.
Classic Tunic
Lace sleeveless tunic length top with split hem knit with an 8 row repeat lace. Sizes: Bust 36, 39, 46, 50". Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Yoko Hatta.
Olga Sweater
Short sleeved lace pullover top knit with an 8 row repeat slipped stitch pattern. Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL. Designed by Sys Fredens for Hobbii. Sport weight yarn.
Portland Pullover
Sweater with boat neck knit with an 8 row repeat slipped basket stitch. Sizes 51.5 (54.75, 58.25, 61.75, 65, 68.5)” bust circumference with blocking. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Cheryl Toy for Cascade Yarns.
Eeva Sweater and Skirt
Matching pullover and skirt knit with an 8 row repeat flower texture. Sizes XS to XXL. Designed by Sari Nordlund. DK weight yarn.
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.
8 Row Repeat Cable Sweater
Dramatic oversized long sleeved pullover with wide ribbed boat neck and overall cable pattern with just 2 rows of cable and 6 of stockinette in the repeat. Sizes XS, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large, and XXX-Large. Designed by Merri Fromm for Red Heart.
Patterns for Purchase
Lacy Aran Vest/Cardigan
No longer free. 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
Comfy Lace Sweater
Long sleeved ballet-neck women's lace pullover featurs a lace front with what looks like an 8 row repeat lace pattern. Sizes Ladies Chest: 32/34 36/38 40/42 44/46 48/50 52/54 inches. DK weight yarn. Comfy Fishbone Sweater Sirdar 10097. Kit is also available.
Lace Panel Sweater
Long sleeved women's lace pullover with what looks like an 8 row repeat lace pattern. Sizes Ladies Chest: 32/34 36/38 40/42 44/46 48/50 52/54 inches. DK weight yarn. Lace Panel Sweater Sirdar 10093. Kit is also available.
Simply Sweet Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover sweater with wide neckline featuring a cable and lace design is a simple 21 stitch repeat over 8 rows. Sizes 32 inches to 46 inches. Simply Sweet Vintage Sweater designed by Sandy Schultz. Worsted weight yarn
Don't Worry Ma
Pullover sweater textured in Diamond Brocade stitch throughout (a meditative 8 stitch by 8 row repeat). Sizes 31, 34¾, 38½, 43¼, 47, 50¾, 54½" / 78.7, 88.3, 97.8, 109.9, 119.4, 128.9, 138.4 cm. Designed by Deb Hoss. Aran weight yarn
Victoria Jumper
Pullover sweater featuring an 8 row repeat zigzag cable stitch. Sizes 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 in. Designed by Willow & Lark. DK weight yarn
Neatness Counts
Flattering pullover with Stockinette bordered by airy, delicate Single Eyelet Rib Lace (an easy-to-remember 5 stitch by 8 row repeat). Sizes 31½, 34½, 38½, 43, 47, 51½, 54½"/ 80, 87.6, 97.8, 109.2, 119.4, 130.8, 138.4 cm. Designed by Deb Hoss. Sport weight yarn
Emma
Short-sleeved tee pullover sweater knit with chevron lace in a 9 stitch by 8 row repeat). Sizes 30¼, 34, 37¾, 41½, 45½, 49¼, 53" / 76.75, 86.5, 96, 105.5, 115.5, 125, 134.5 cm. Designed by Deb Hoss. DK weight yarn
