Free knitting patterns for women's cardigans. Includes stash busters. Updated 7/19/25
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Free Patterns
Pineberry Cardigan
Cropped wrapped front cardigan with a 6 row repeat lace pattern. Sizes 79.5 to 162 cm / 31 to 63". Sport weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
Marja Cardigan
Easy cardi with dramatic draped front knit in seed stitch with long ribbed cuffs that imitate layers. Sizes S to 4XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sisko Sälpäkivi.
Breezy Cardigan
Easy cardigan with slipped stitch rib front edges knit flat in 3 pieces. No picking up stitches. Sizes S to 2XL. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Irina Poludnenko.
Paulie Cardigan
Striped cardigan with shawl collar knit seamlessly from the top down and finished with i-cord edging. Sizes XS to L. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Isabell Kraemer.
Pinegrove Cardigan
A textured diamond tumbling block pattern adds modern style to this classic v-neck cardigan knit flat. Button bands are knit separately so there's no picking ups stitches. Sizes XS to 5XL. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn. Designed by Nicole Winer.
Twist Cardigan
Fitted cropped v-neck cardigan knit delicate cables and ribbing in what looks like a 2 row repeat. Sizes XS to 4XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Kirby McDonald (Macrafts).
Long Cable Knit Cardigan
V-neck cardigan knit flat with rope cables. Sizes XS to XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lisa Gentry.
Casual Comfort Jacket
Easy open front cardigan with elbow length sleeves knit 2 row repeat rib. Some stitches picked up for neck and sleeve edges. Sizes S to 2XL. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
More Free Patterns
Helle Cardigan
Long line cardigan with a geometric lace pattern that form criss crossing bars and diamonds. Sizes XS to 3XL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by June Thomsen as a tribute to Denmark’s first female prime minister. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian. Swedish
Fair Isle Sweater Coat
Women's cardigan with wide shawl collar that buttons up to form a cozy turtleneck. Easy stranded pattern for trying colorwork. Body knit flat and sleeves in the round. Button bands are knit as you go and only a few stitches picked up for sleeves. Sizes XS to 3XL. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn. Designed by Melissa Kemmerer.
Cable Cardigan with hood
Long-sleeved hoodie with large cables knit flat with button bands knit as you go. Only a few stitches picked up for the hood. Sizes 81 to 117 cm / 32 to 47". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Natalia Valentin
Robinson Cardigan
What I like about Wool and the Gang patterns is that they have very detailed instructions. I also love the unusual cable border on the front edge of this long-sleeved cardigan. Sizes 80 to 140 cm / 32 to 54". Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Wool and the Gang
V-Neck Cardi
Cardigan with elbow length sleeves and lace stripes. Sizes 81 to 112 cm / 32 to 45". DK weight yarn. Designed by Marelie Hurter
Creative Chic Cardigan
Long sleeved crew neck cardigan with a wavy lace pattern. Sizes 81 to 117 cm / 32 to 47". DK weight yarn. Rico R2311 Cardigan in Creative Chic Unique DK.
Wrap Cardigan
Ballet style cropped wrapped front cardigan with short-sleeves and fastened with ties. Sizes 81 to 127 cm / 32 to 51". DK weight yarn. Designed by Birch Knits.
Holledau Cardigan
Flattering V-neck cardigan with ¾ sleeves and scalloped lace edging. Sizes XS to XXL. Lace weight yarn. in da Holledau designed by Edith "dieDita" Frank. Pictured project by Ruebenzuechter. Available in English and German
Patterns for Purchase
Easy Raglan Cardigan
Cardigan knit with two strands of yarn held together for a marled and gradient look. Sizes XS to 2XL. Designed by KnitbySiv.
Cozi Cardi
Casual cardigan with pockets knit in moss stitch. This cardigan is knit seamlessly from the bottom up. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes 42 to 66” / 107 to 167cm. Designed by BeEweniqueBoutique.
Orla Cardigan
Cabled cardigan knit mostly flat. Bulky weight yarn. Sizes XS to 5XL. Designed by JaimeCreates.
Sylphide Jacket
Romantic cardigan with bluebell lace on blousey sleeves and a feminine square neckline. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes XS to XL. Designed by FabelKnitwear.
Plant Lady Cardigan
Fun short-sleeved cardigan with plant pot pockets with knit leaf appliques. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by WhistleAndWool.
Watercourse Cardigan
Hooded short-sleeved cardigan with deep pockets and an opposing diagonal rib pattern with i-cord edge. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes 29½ to 52½". Designed by Carina Spencer.
