Free knitting Patterns for women's cardigans, pullovers, and tops. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 7/6/24
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Free Patterns
Calme Top
Basketweave sleeveless v-neck top or vest. Sizes 87.5 to 162 cm / 34 to 63". Designed by Imke von Nathusius for Hobbii. Sport weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Boxy Owl Hole Cardigan
Long-sleeve crew neck cardigan with a 10 row repeat basketweave texture with eyelets. Bulky weight yarn. Sizes: 36" to 56” Buttoned. Designed by Joan Horton.
Homestead Tank
Sleeeveless v-neck top knit with a 16 row repeat basketweave lace with eyelet flowers on part of the checkerboard. Sizes Small to 6X. DK weight yarn. Designed by Aubrey P Busek.
Sweater with Patch Pockets
V-neck pullover with pockets knit with a 16 row repeat basketweave look texture that showcases multicolored yarn. DK weight yarn. Designed by Junko Isaji for Noro.
Textured Tank Top
Sleeveless top with an 10 row repeat basketweave look texture. DK weight yarn. Sizes: XS to XL. Designed by Julie Malic.
Textured Cardigan with Patch Pockets
Long-sleeve v-neck cardigan with a basketweave texture. Bulky weight yarn. Size: S to 3X. Designed by Deborah Newton.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns 220 Grande yarn
Textured Vest
Sleeveless cardigan vest with an 12 row repeat basketweave look texture. Aran weight yarn. Size: XS to XXXL. Designed by Cheryl Beckerich.
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.
Basketweave Stripe Sweater
V-neck long-sleeved pullover with a 16 row repeat basket weave texture in colorful stripes. Rated easy by the designer. Knit flat with stitches picked up for neckline. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes Finished Chest 42 to 60 in. / 106.5 to 152.5 cm. Designed by Pierangeli Mendez for Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Breezy Basketweave Jacket
Easy cardigan knit flat in a 16 row repeat basket weave texture with no picking up stitches. Sizes To Fit Bust: 76cm to 112cm / 30 to 44 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns
Jingle-bob Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover with basketweave texture, rolled neck and cuffs, and bobble stitch border. Sizes To Fit Bust: 35in to 47in. Designed by Laverne Esselstyn
Cove Cardigan
Textured sections inspired by Guernsey/Gansey sampler style create a stylish women's cardigan with basketweave checks, diagonal stripes, broken rib columns, eyelet stripes, and more. DK weight yarn. Sizes To fit bust 81 to 147 cm / 32 to 58 in. Designed by Paintbox Yarns
More Free Patterns
Catalpa Pullover
Women's sweater with a mixture of textures sampler style including basketweave, diagonal stitch, and twisted diamonds. Sizes Bust – 38(42-46-50-54)”. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Berroco.
Basket Weave Cardigan
Cozy cardigan uses simple knit and purl stitches to create the basketweave stitch in a long line jacket. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Sizes To fit bust 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm / 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in. Designed by Paintbox Yarns
Basketweave Topper Poncho
Pullover poncho with a ribbed turtleneck collar and a textured basketweave stitch. 3 Sizes: S/M, L, 1X/2X. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page (no link to pattern)
- See more Poncho Knitting Patterns
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.
Basketweave Cape
Front buttoned wrap with arm holes knit with an 8 row 8 stitch repeat basketweave pattern. Featured on the cover of Vogue Knitting. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Vladimir Teriokhin for Lion Brand.
Melanie Top
Knit in 2 identical pieces in stripes with 2 row repeat textures alternated, this easy cropped pullover top has a high low hem. Stitches picked up to finish the neckline and sleeves. Sizes S (M, L, 1X, 2X). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand.
Woman’s Basketweave Coat
Calf length cardigan with shawl collar knit in a basketweave texture. Sizes 40(45, 50)”. Super Bulky weight yarn. Woman’s Coat in Plymouth Yarn De Aire 2368.
Weaved Flowers Shrug
Easy basketweave texture shrug cardigan knit flat in one piece with a 12 row repeat. Sizes S - M/L (instructions available on how to make other sizes). Sport weight yarn. Designed by Wiam's Crafts. Web version is free.
Patchwork Blanket Cardigan
A quilt or basketweave texture adds interest to this beginner friendly blanket sweater cardigan is knit flat in one rectangle and seamed. I think the main skill beginners will need is to follow the texture stitch pattern which is 26 rows and requires some attention. 3 Sizes S - XXXL. Bulky weight yarn. Want a blanket instead? Just don't seam when you're done. Designed by Brome Fields. Web version is free
Forest Walk Sweater
Pullover sweater with a basketweave stitch and turtleneck collar. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes To fit bust 32 inches to 51 inches/ 82-86 (88-92, 94-98, 100-106, 108-114, 116-122, 124-130) cm. Designed by Aistė Butkevičienė. Available in English and Russian
Cabled Poncho
Poncho knit with a basketweave stitch framing a central cable panel. Sizes Finished Measurements: 36.5 (40.5, 44.5)" wide x 24(25, 26)" long. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Newton for Cascade Yarns.
Patterns for Purchase
Evania Sweater
Basket Weave pullover sweater with a cowl neck, knit sideways. Finished Size: 28-30, 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50 in/ 71-76, 81-86, 91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127 cm. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Chloe Birch.
Sebastian’s Cardigan
Both sophisticated and casual, Sebastian’s Cardigan features a basketweave texture, double-breasted front, tailored lines, and collar that can be popped or worn open. Finished Size: 40 (44-1/2, 47, 51-1/2, 58-1/2)” chest circumference, buttoned. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Irina Anikeeva.
