Be the center of attention with these free pullover knitting patterns with a center design element. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 8/14/23
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Free Patterns
Bubbles Vest
Sleeveless pullover vest or top with a wavy central cables on a 2 row repeat garter rib background. work from Chart or written instructions.Sizes Chest: 36¼ (39½, 43, 46¼, 49½)”. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cheryl Murray
Rib Top with Cables
Sleeveless v-neck tank top with a cabled lines that frame the neckline and and then criss cross to form a unique design. Only 2 Sizes S/M,L/XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by BC Garn
Bellwoods Textures and Cables Pullover
I love the detail of the central cable panel on the broken rib texture background of this sweater. I think I might try it without the sleeves as a slipover over a tee top. Sizes 28-34" [71-86.5 cm] to 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Svetlana Avrakh. A kit is also available.
Lace Panel Tee
Women's short-sleeved pullover tee sweater with a 4 row repeat slipped stitch panel on the front. Sizes To Fit Bust: 34/36 inches to 50/52 inches / 80/84cm to 116/122 cm. Sport weight yarn. Sweater in Phildar Phil Cotton.
Jane Sweater
A central lace panel in a 6 row repeat adds a touch of romance to this long-sleeved pullover with a rolled neck. Sizes Chest, circumference: 37.8 (39.4) 41.7 (43.7) inches / (96 (100) 106 (111) cm. Jane Blouse designed by Lone Lundorff. A kit is also available.
Breezy Dolman Top
Tee sweater knit flat in two pieces with Pillar Stitch texture and a central panel on the front of easy lace with a center cable. Sizes XS/S 28-34" [71-86.5 cm] to 4/5XL 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]. DK weight yarn. Designed by Patons.
Modern Cable Pullover
This looks so comfortable and cute! Women's short-sleeved sweater with a center panel of cables framed by broken rib texture. Knit flat. Sizes S/M (L/1X, 2X/3X). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand.
Zeus Sweater
Women's long-sleeved pullover sweater with a lace panel and Double Moss Stitch panels. Sizes To Fit Bust: 88cm/36in to 108cm/42in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jacqueline van Dillen for Artesano.
Gulf Shores Top
Women's sleeveless tank with a center panel of garter rib framed by twisted stitches. Knit flat. Looks pretty easy to me. Sizes 36 to 56 in./ 91.5 to 142 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lisa Carnahan for Lion Brand.
Erin
Women's sleeveless sweater vest or top with a lace panel and cowl collar. Knit flat and seamed. The lace pattern is charted and written. Sizes 30 (34, 38, 42, 46)". DK weight yarn. Designed by Sara Elizabeth Schmidt. Pictured project by aerynn
Udina Cable Sweater
Women's sweater with cable panel, three-quarters sleeves, and scoop neck. Sizes To Fit Bust: 30 (34-38-42-46-50)in. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Norah Gaughan for Berroco.
More Free Patterns
Minami Top
Sleeveless women's tank top with lace panels on front and back. Sizes To Fit Bust: 76cm/30in to 127cm/50in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Emily Nora O’Neil for Berrocco.
Central Cable Sweater
Women's pullover sweater with mock turtleneck color, elbow length sleeves and cable pattern down the front. Knit flat. Sizes Finished Bust - About 35 (39, 42, 47, 50) in. (89 (99, 106.5, 119.5, 127) cm). Bulky weight yarn. Level 3 Knit Pullover designed by Mari Lynn Patrick for Lion Brand.
V-Neck Cable Sweater
Women's pullover sweater jumper with v-neck and elegant cable pattern down the front. Sizes Bust: 36/38 in, 40/42 in, 44/46 in. Sport weight yarn. Ladies’ Pullover, S9401 designed by Schachenmayr.
Cable Sweater
Women's long-sleeved pullover sweater with a center cable panel framed by what looks like broken rib texture. Knit flat. Sizes 32/34(36/38, 40/42, 44/46, 48/50, 52/54)" | 81/86(91/97, 102/107, 112/117, 122/127, 132/137) cm. Aran weight yarn. Puffed Sleeve Sweater In Hayfield Bonus Aran Sirdar 10634. A kit is also available.
Diamond and Bobble Sweater
Women's pullover sweater jumper with oversized ribbed cowl collar, long sleeves, diamond cable, embellished with bobbles. Hat is knit flat and seamed. Sizes Bust: 82(87;92;97;102)cm. DK weight yarn. Elle Pullover 7010 designed by Saprotex International Design Studio.
Boxy Wim W
Lovely pullover sweater top with lace detail down the front, at sleeves, neckline, and hem. Sizes XS/S - M/L - XL/XXL. Designed by Edith "dieDita" Frank. Fingering weight yarn. Available in English and German
Everyday Pullover
Pullover sweater knit with 2 row repeat garter rib with a 6 row repeat cable running around neckline and down the front. Knit flat and seamed. Sizes Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X). Designed by Melissa Leapman for Cascade Yarns. Aran weight yarn.
McVie Sweater
Pullover sweater with a central cable design on an eyelet background that's perfect for layering. The sleeves are loose fitting and bracelet length. Knit flat and seamed. 9 Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Stephanie Earp for Knitty. Fingering weight yarn.
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Branching Paths Cable Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover with 2 8 row repeat cables that curve flattering on the front and back of the sweater. Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL. Designed by Svetlana Avrakh for Yarnspirations. Bulky weight yarn.
Gina Sweater
Cabled long-sleeved pullover features a unique cable motif with a fit and flare bodice that hugs the body in just the right places. Sizes 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54) inches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Norah Gaughan for Berroco. Pictured project by TataE
Patterns for Purchase
Clever Cable Sweater
Two-tone sweater cleverly combines cabling and intarsia for a fresh take on colour blocking. Sizes 32 inches to 54 inches / 81cm to 137cm. Chunky weight yarn. Clever Cable Sweater In Hayfield Bonus Chunky Tweed 10341. A kit is also available.
Slouchy Sweater With Rib Sleeves
Slouchy boat neck sweater features a center rib stitch at the front and ribbed raglan sleeves. Sizes 32 inches to 54 inches / 81cm to 137cm. DK weight yarn. Slouchy Sweater With Rib Sleeves In Hayfield Spirit Dk Design No 10104. A kit is also available.
Solstice Tee Top
Short sleeved pullover t-shirt sweater with a lace center panel and bobble blossoms. Knitted flat and seamed. Sizes To Fit Bust: 32.25 to 61 inches / 82 to 155 cm. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Gabrielle Vézina.
Women's Sweater With Cable Detail
Stunning women's pullover sweater jumper with and elegant cable detail around the flattering v-neck and graceful trumpet sleeves. Sizes 32 inches to 54 inches / 81cm to 137cm. Aran weight yarn. Sweater In Hayfield Bonus Aran & Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed 8234. A kit is also available.
Dunwich Sweater
Long sleeved pullover with a wide turtle neck and gorgeously rich center cable. Knitted flat and seamed. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm to 117cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss.
Piper Sweater
Long sleeved pullover with swirling cables on front, back and sleeves and pretty moss-stitch details on front bodice and sleeve cuffs. Sizes 34 (37, 40, 43, 46, 50, 54)". Sport weight yarn. Designed by Carol Sunday.
Oydis Sweater
A shadow diamond cable dominates this A-line sweater with a curved flattering hem, and I-cord bands frame the bottom of the sweater, while garter stitches mark the sides and the round neckband. Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL). DK weight yarn. Designed by Linda Marveng.
