Free knitting patterns for cardigan sweaters with shirt collars, round collars, Peter Pan collars, and more. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 6/28/25
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Free Patterns
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.
Detroit Cardigan
Brioche sweater with shirt collar and hidden side pockets knit in a 2 row repeat. Sizes XS to 4XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sara Ottosson for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Alexi Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan with collar and large moss stitch diamond cables framed by roped cables. Although the pattern isn't labeled unisex, I think you could easily adapt for men as well as women. Sizes To Fit Bust: 34" to 54". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Berroco.
More Free Patterns
Neat Jacket
Long-sleeved cardigan with collar knit with a 4 row repeat of what looks like Hurdle Stitch with a picot edge in contrasting color. Using a multicolored yarn adds an extra dimension reminiscent of plaid. Sizes: To Fit Bust: 32in to 46in. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss.
Cables and Lace Cardigan
Long-sleeved collared cardigan knit with an allover 12 row repeat cable and lace stitch. Sizes To Fit Bust: 36in to 60in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Melissa Leapman.
Cabled Jacket
Women's cable aran cable cardigan with diamond motifs. I think you could leave the zipper off if you wanted and just have an open front cardigan. Sizes XS to 2XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Patons.
Ardsley Jacket Cardigan
Cardigan jacket knit in reversible 4 row repeat with asymmetric front, collar, and pockets. Sizes 2X, 1X, L, M, S. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
