Free knitting patterns for cardigans with ballerina wrap crossover tie fronts. Updated 9/28/24
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Free Patterns
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
Ivy Cardigan
Twisted Rib with 6 row repeat adorns the front edges, cuffs, and deep hem of this cross front cardigan with tie fastenings. Sizes XS to 3X. DK weight yarn. Designed by Glenna C. for Knitty. Pictured project by Knitgoeroe
Celesta Wrap Shirt
Ballet style crossover front cardigan or top with ties, ribbed cuffs, and ribbed waist for fit. Knit flat. Sizes S to XXL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Novita. A kit is also available.
Holiday in Rome Cardigan
Chevron arrow lace border is knit with the body of this wrap-around cropped sweater with short sleeves and ties. Sizes S to XXXL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by DROPS design.
Merry Cardigan
Cardigan that can be worn cross-over wrapped with the knit belt or open and draped. Using a 4 row repeat double seed stitch texture, it's knit top down seamlessly in one piece. Includes options cardigan and sleeve length. Sizes XS to 4XL. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Astrid Agustsson.
Ballet Wrap Sweater
Horseshoe lace and mesh lace yoke are knit in this wrapped front cardigan. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Michelle Ciccariello.
Ballet in Blue Cardigan
Lace bordered wrap-around cropped sweater with balloon sleeves. Front bands are knit as you knit the front pieces. Sizes S to XXXL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by DROPS design.
Ballerina Wrap Top
Cropped cross front cardigan with long wraparound ties with options for short or long sleeves. Sizes XS to 5XL. DK weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf is available for purchase. Designed by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands.
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Pearl Pointe Cardigan
Wrap-around jacket knit top down with lace borders. Sizes S to XXXL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by DROPS design.
More Free Patterns
Harriet Cardigan
Crossover front cardigan with tie fastening. Sizes 71cm to 117cm / 28 inches to 46 inches. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Jenny Watson.
Arisaig
Wrapped front cardigan with lace bodice, deep ribbing, and tie closure. Sizes XS to XXL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Ysolda Teague. Pictured project by Meisievanmagdat
Eyelet Jacket
Wrapped front cardigan with 16 row repeat eyelet and i-cord tie. No picking up stitches though they recommend a very easy crochet finish. 3 sizes. DK weight yarn. 28 Jacket in Lana Grossa Silkhair.
Wrapid Cardigan
Lace cardigan in ballet wrap style with tie front. Szes XS to 4XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Margaux Hufnagelfor Knitty.
Ballet Wrap Cardigan
Wrap style cardigan with a tie front and long sleeves. Finished Bust 28 (31, 34, 37, 41) in. (71 (78.5, 86.5, 94, 104) cm). Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lily Chin for Lion Brand
Aster Cardigan
Matching mommy and me wrap cardigan sweaters with lace edging in adult and child sizes. Sizes Adult sizes: Finished bust circumference: 80 to 135 cm / 31½ to 53¼ in. Child sizes: 4 to 12 yrs. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Marie Amelie Designs
Cross Over Cardigan
Ballet style wrap cardigan sweater knit flat. Sizes XS S M L X. DK weight yarn. Cross Over in Bergere de France Cabourg - 22.
Yoga Wrap and Legwarmers
Easy knitting pattern by Lisa Gentry for Red Heart Yarn for a wrap cardigan and ribbed leggings.
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
Patterns for Purchase
Hortensia Wrap Cardigan
Flattering women's seamless ballet style cardigan with the front band knit at the same time as the rest of the garment so absolutely no seaming is required. Sizes XXS to 4X. Fingering or DK weight yarn. Designed by AndOtherKnits.
Wrapover Cardigan
This modern twist on the classic ballet-wrap is great for layering over tops and dresses. Sizes 32 to 52 inches /81.5 - 132 cm bust. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jennie Atkinson.
Ballet Lace Wrap Cardigan
Lace cardigan with cross over empire bodice and tie fastenings. Sizes 33 (36, 39, 41, 44, 47)” bust. DK weight yarn. 130 Al-araaf Ballet Lace Wrap Cardigan by Valley Yarns.
Ballet Wrap Cardigan #154
This cardigan molds nicely to your curves with its ribbed openwork, tie at the waist, and slight flare at the hips. Sizes XX-Small to 6X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sue McCain.
Clairlea Cardigan
Cozy wrap sweater with an all-over diamond lattice twisted stitch pattern, worked seamlessly from the top down. Sizes Finished Bust: 32.75 to 67.75" / 83 to 172cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Laura Chau.
Oriel Ballerina Cardigan
Ballerina wrap with oriel lace sleeves, and a garter stitch belt to tie one or two times around your waist. Sizes S to XL. Designed by Linda Marveng.
Hold Me Close Top / Cardigan
Cropped short-sleeved sweater can be worn by itself or layered as a cardigan. Stockinette and slipped stitches create flowy fabric that drapes beautifully. A tie at the bottom allows the wrap to perfectly hug your waist. Sizes Finished bust 34.6 to 69.3” / 88 to 176cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Life Is Cozy.
