Free knitting patterns for cardigans and pullovers with bodices of textured stitches, cables, and lace. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 2/24/25
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Free Patterns
Litcham Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover with gansey inspired textures on the bodice. Sizes 8 to 26. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Hatton
Cardiflower Cardigan
Women's cardigan with diamond lace bodice, pockets, and elbow length sleeves. Knit almost seamlessly from the top down. Sizes XS to 5X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson for Knitty
Piano Sweater
Textured pullover with with ribbed bodice above a keyboard inspired texture on the body. Sizes S (M) L (XL) XXL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Maria Bach Jensen for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Beautiful Cardi AE-1005
Cable panels run down the bodice of this sleeveless cardigan with ribbed collar and cap sleeves. DK weight yarn. Sizes 82 to 102cm / 32" to 41". Designed by Marelie Hurter for African Expressions.
Raglan Cable Jumper
Women's pullover with a delicate 4 row repeat cable that rays across bodice and then increases to a larger 6 row repeat version. 3 Sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lana Gatto
Sea Glass Cardigan
Figure flattering A-line cardigan with lace bodice and cap sleeves. Knit flat with front bands and neck band knit as you go so there's no picking up stitches. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes 32" to 44". Designed by Lynn Anne Banks.
Pebble Texture Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover with pebbly texture bodice, welted ridges at neckline, hem, and cuffs, and color blocking. Sizes XS to L. Sport weight yarn. Woman’s Basic Pullover in Schachenmayr Catania Denim S9350. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
Remember Cardigan
Cardigan with fitted smocked bodice in an 8 row repeat and collar above a flared body. Aran weight yarn. Sizes 32 to 52. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
Doineann Sweater
Named for an old Irish word for “storm”, this pullover features a stunning horizontal cable bodice and sleeve worked sidewasy cuff to cuff, then the stitches for body are picked up and knit vertically. Sizes 32 to 49” / 82 to 127cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Christina Danaee
More Free Patterns
Textured Top Down Cardigan
A moss stitch bodice adds texture and fit to the top of this cardigan. Knit in one piece from the top down. DK weight yarn. Sizes XS to 3XL. Designed by Cheryl Beckerich for Cascade Yarns.
Jean Pullover
Long-sleeved sweater with an 8 row repeat diamond lace bodice and a 2 row repeat vertical openwork lower body. DK weight yarn. Sizes Small to 2X. Designed by Melissa Leapman
Lace Bodice Tunic
Short-sleeved pullover tunic or dress with chevron lace bodice and circular yoke that flows into a skirt with chevron lace columns. Aran weight yarn. 2 Sizes. Lace Dress with Round Yoke in Schachenmayr Sun City 6635. Available in English and German
Teagan Long Sweater
Child and teen sized tunic pullover with pockets, a broken rib bodice, and cable details down the front sweater. Sizes 10 to 16 years. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Hatton
Walk in the Park Cardi
Color blocked cardigan knit with a zigzag chevron design between bodice color and body color. Button band and neckband are knit separately and sewn on. DK weight yarn. Sizes XS to 5XL. Designed by Caron.
Drift Cardigan
A 4 row repeat double seed stitch bodice is mirrored in textured columns on the ribbed body of this classic long-sleeved cardigan by Norah Gaughan. Sizes XS-2X. Worsted weight yarn.
Bobble Bodice Tunic
Pullover sweater with cables and bobbles on the top section in tunic length. Sizes XS/S, M, L, XL, 2/3XL, 4/5XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Gayle Bunn for Patons.
Battersea Top
Short-sleeved pullover features a curved hemline, boat-neck neckline and traditional fisherman gansey motifs on the yoke. Designed by Valérie Miller. Sizes 34 (35.5, 37, 39, 41, 42.5).
Serenity Singlet
Sleeveless tank top with a quilted lattice bodice. Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Carol Balogh.
Boatneck Raglan Pullover
Wide boat neck sweater worked with a dramatic ribbed yoke. Sizes Finished Chest 32 (36, 41, 46, 51) in. (81.5 (91.5, 104, 117, 129.5) cm). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand
Patterns for Purchase
Ariya Sweater
Seamless top-down sweater with a gorgeous lace pattern on the yoke that is echoed on cuffs and hem. Sizes 92cm to 157cm. Designed by Valentina Bogdanova. Sport Weight yarn.
Transition Zone Cardigan
Button front cardigan with knit in pockets knit with contrasting textures. Sizes XS to 3X. Designed by KnitwiseDesign. Aran weight or heavy worsted Weight yarn.
Diamond Cable Cardigan
V neck cardigan with interlocking lattice stitch across the bodice and dramatic balloon sleeves. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 28 in to 54 in. Designed by Sirdar. DK Weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Aquitaine
Cardigan in two lengths with empire bodice and A-line shaping, knit with two different yet simple slip stitch patterns. The short version is smart and dressy, while the long version is elegant and sophisticated. Sizes XS to 4X. Designed by Holli Yeoh. DK Weight yarn.
Ethereal Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover features a rolled neckline, stranded stripes and a slipped stitch honeycomb stripe pattern in the two-color yoke, a split hem, and textured two-color cuffs. It is knit top-down and seamless in fingering weight yarn, and can be tried on as you go along. The pattern is written for 9 sizes ranging from 28-62 inches (71-157 cm). Designed by Carol Herman.
Tulip Top
Tee top features a wonderful textured tulip motif (“Tulpe” means tulip in German) combined with ribbing and stockinette stitch to create a modern and feminine item for everyday wear. Sport weight yarn. Size Fits bust sizes: 31 1/2" (33 1/2", 35 1/2", 39 1/2", 43 1/4") (47 1/4", 53 1/4", 57", 61"). Designed by Lisa Hannes.
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