Free knitting patterns for cardigan sweaters with shirt collars, round collars, Peter Pan collars, and more. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 2/9/26
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Free Patterns
Patricia Cardigan
I love the all-over cable texture on this long-sleeved cardigan with ribbed collar. Sizes 32 to 50" / 81 to 127 cm. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lisa Richardson.
Zandra Rhodes Jacket
Long-sleeved cardigan with shawl collar in two options: solid color with rolled collar and striped with a flat collar. Sizes S to XXL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Zandra Rhodes.
Turtle Dove Cardigan
Twisted rib collar, front bands, and cuffs adds style to this stockinette cardigan. Body is worked flat in one piece from the top down. Then sleeves are worked in the round. Sizes 45 to 77" /112 to 192 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sonder Yarn Co.
Blankie Bomber Jacket
Easy cardigan with stand-up collar knit flat with 4 row repeat double moss stitch. Collar knit separately and sewn on. No stitches picked up. Sizes S to XL. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Spotlight.
Shaker Rib Cardigan
Easy long-sleeved cardigan with collar knit flat with 2 row repeat shaker rib. Stitches picked up for collar but not front edges. Sizes XS to XL. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Cardigan in Schachenmayr Soraya 2211.
Sassy Cardigan
Short sleeved cardigan with shawl collar knit flat with 2 row repeat garter rib. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm to 107cm / 32" to 43". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Jenny Watson.
Woman's Collared Jackets
May only be free for a limited time. Classic cropped cardigan with collar, buttoned front, and long sleeves knit flat. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 34 - 44". Designed by Women's Weekly. DK weight yarn.
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Codona Cardigan
Cozy cardigan with a shawl collar shaped with short rows. Sizes 32 to 60" / 81 to 150 cm. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Alison Green.
More Free Patterns
Braden Cardigan
Cardigan with jacket style collar knit flat in seed or moss stitch. No picking up stitches. Sizes 32 to 50" / 81 to 127 cm. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lisa Richardson.
Jacket with Cabled Collar
Cardigan knit with double moss stitch and rope cables along sides. A shawl collar features a twining cable. 3 Sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Blue Jacket with Cabled Collar 2336BC designed by Ann Højgaard Slot.
Stuga Jacket
A subtle checked texture and collar add elegant style to this long-sleeved cardigan. Sizes XS to 3XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by June Thomsen. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Ladies’ Ecru Jacket
Long-sleeved cardigan with jacket lapel style collar knit flat with 2 row repeat. 2 Sizes. Aran weight yarn. Ladies’ Ecru Jacket in Schachenmayr Sun City 6061. Available in English, German
Astoria Cardigan
Long-sleeved open front cardigan with collar knit with garter texture stripes. Sizes XS to 4X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Maria Bergman. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Love Language Cardigan
Cropped long-sleeved cardigan with heart motifs and striped trim on the ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem. Button bands are knit with the front and not picked up. Sizes XS to 5X. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman.
Season-Spanning Cardigan
Cropped cardigan with stand up collar and elbow length sleeves knit flat. Sizes S to 2XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Grace Alexander.
Wisteria Shirt
Short-sleeved cardigan or top with shirt collar, pretty picot trim, and delicate lace details. Sizes XS to 2XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lirio knits.
Patterns for Purchase
Soigné Jacket
Cropped cardigan with collar knit with a mosaic slipped stitch colorwork that gives it a tweed look. Sizes XS to 4XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by lowkey.bold.knit.
Clara Collar Cardigan
Romantic cardigan with a large scalloped lace collar and balloon sleeves. Sizes XXS to 5X. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Mipi the Label.
Cable Collar Cardigan
Cardigan knit with vertical panels of flowing cables both front and back topped with a cabled collar. Knit in flat pieces. Sizes XS to 3X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by KnitwiseDesign.
Boxy Cardigan
Short-sleeved cardigan with collar. Sizes 71 to 158 cm / 28 to 58 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by FridayKnitsDesigns.
Chantal Collar Cardigan
Cardigan is worked top-down in a slip stitch pattern. Sizes XS to 3XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Morecaknit.
Sorrel Cardigan
Plaid cardigan with two different tartan patterns on the front. 5 Sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by creationsbyeve.
Sandstone Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan with intricate Celtic cables. Sizes XS to 4XL. Designed by IrmianDesign. DK weight yarn.
