Free women's pullovers and cardigans with zigzag and chevron designs. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 10/7/24.
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Free Patterns
Zigzag Jumper and Slipover
May only be free for a limited time. Women's sweater with zigzag stripes in seed stitch with options for long-sleeved pullover with turtleneck collar or sleeveless vest with round neck. Sizes S to XXL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Jo Allport.
Bizcocho Sweater
May only be free for a limited time. Slipped stitches over colorful stripes created a chevron design on this long sleeved women's pullover. Knit seamlessly from the bottom. Sizes 32 to 50 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Heather Zoppetti.
Dry Land Sailor
Zizag striped tee with an easy yet unique construction. Knit flat sideways in two "sleeve" pieces that are joined with a center seam. Ribbing at bottom is picked up. Sizes 84 to 128 cm (33 to 50.4 in). DK weight yarn. Designed by Iryna Klionava.
Edge to Edge Cardigan
May only be free for a limited time. Open front cardigan with zigzag lace border on front edges. Knit flat with neck and front bands knit with body so there's no picking up stitches. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 32" to 50". DK weight yarn. Designed by Women's Weekly. A kit is also available.
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Winter Bloom Sweater
Cropped pullover with a circular yoke like a flower surrounding the neck with petals defined by eyelets ending with a zigzag for the petal edges. Looks like it's knit seamlessly from the top down. Sizes 34 to 70". Bulky weight yarn. Vinterblomma Pullover designed by Andi Satterlund
Chevron Pullover
Knit with an 8 row repeat black and white chevron pattern, this long-sleeved sweater also features a a wide ribbed collar. Sizes 36 to 50. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lana Grossa.
Hope Point
Sleeveless top with chevron panels inspired by Alaskan mountain peaks and knit in mosaic slipped stitch colorwork (one color per row). Knit flat. Sizes XS to 5X. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Deanna Haxton for Knitty.
More Free Patterns
Midnight Glamour Pullover
Cables from a dramatic flattering chevron v-shape on the body of this long-sleeved pullover. Sizes S to 2X. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn.
Antanilla Lace Cardigan
A stunning pattern of lace chevron leaves with bobble blossoms cover the front and back of this women's cardigan sweater. Sizes 91.5 to 171.5cm / 36 to 67”. DK weight yarn. Designed by Esti Juango. A kit is also available.
Fluted Lace Pullover
Long sleeved women's sweater with pretty 8 row repeat chevron lace cuffs and hem. Knit flat. Sizes XS to 3XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jodi Lewanda.
Textured Tank Top
Sleeveless women's top knit flat in two pieces with a 12 row diagonal texture that forms a chevron pattern. No picking up stitches. Sizes XS to 3XL. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Andi Javori.
Raoul Sweater
Women's pullover with striking texture pattern of zigzag lines. Knit flat. Sizes XS to 5XL. Designed by kolibri by johanna. A kit is also available.
Ladies Chevron Cardigan
Short-sleeved women's cardigan with diagonal textured welted stripes on the front that form a flattering chevron on the bodice. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 32" to 46". Designed by Women's Weekly. A kit is also available.
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Night And Day Sweater
Op art graphic long sleeved pullover with black and white zigzag chevron stripes. Sizes S to XXL. Designed by Katja Dyrberg for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Pentwater Sweater
Three color striped sweater inspired by the sight of rippled sand and pebbles under the changing tide with three different laces including a chevron waves and pebble texture. Sizes XS to 5X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Renee Kulling for Knitty.
Andesite Cardigan
Color-blocked cardigan with striped panels with zigzag designs inspired by volcanic rock in the Andes. Sizes 30 to 50 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Bonnie Dean.
Patterns for Purchase
Provence Tee
Short-sleeved tee sweater with a chevron lace yoke and sleeves. Sizing: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. DK weight yarn. Designed by ThisCosyNest
Chevy Folk Sweater
Drop shoulder pullover with large chevron and diamond motifs created from twisted stitches. The boxy shape, ribbed boat neckline, and fitted sleeves give it a modern fit. Sizes 34 to 71.5” / 86.5 to 181.5 cm bust measurement. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Annie Lupton
Zoey Drop Shoulder Jumper
Cropped pullover sweater with minimal shaping and a chevron motif that's a perfect first colorwork project. Bust sizes To Fit Bust: 82-86cm to 112-117cm (32 inches to 46 inches). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by MillaMia.
Lizzy Pullover
Long-sleeved sweater with an all-over chevron diagonal motif created with simple knits and purls. To Fit Bust : 81-86 92-97 102-107 112-117 cm (32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 in). DK weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss
Aumangea Pullover
Long-sleeved fitted sweater features a 2 color graphic design of chevron stripes. Aumangea is the Maori word for strong, brave, plucky or tenacious. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes S (M, L, XL) with 4″ of negative ease Designed by Francoise Danoy
Arrow Sweater
Long-sleeved raglan pullover sweater with arrow chevron colorwork. Sizes S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL
Emma
Short-sleeved tee pullover sweater knit with chevron lace in a 9 stitch by 8 row repeat). Sizes 30¼, 34, 37¾, 41½, 45½, 49¼, 53" / 76.75, 86.5, 96, 105.5, 115.5, 125, 134.5 cm. Designed by Deb Hoss. DK weight yarn
