Easy sweater knitting patterns for women. All have bodies that are knit flat with basic stitches. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 2/2/26
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Free Patterns
Barbican Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover knit with garter stitch and dropped stitch stripes at hem and cuffs. Knit flat. Stitches are picked up for the rolled neck which is knit flat. DK weight yarn. Sizes S to XXL. Designed by Martin Storey.
Masha Sweater
Easy rippled lace pullover sweater knit flat with a 4 row repeat in stripes. No picking up of stitches. Sizes S to XXL. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Angelique Pietens.
Easy Vibes Slouchy Pullover
Easy beginner sweater knit flat in 4 pieces with stockinette stitch and ribbing. No picking up stitches. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Sizes: Small to XXL. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz at Mama In A Stitch.
Penelope Sweater
Easy lace openwork pullover sweater knit flat in two pieces with mock fisherman's rib stitch, holey stitch, and garter stitch. The ribbed neckband is knit with the body so there is no picking up of stitches. Very detailed instructions so it's great for beginners. Takes 15 hours to make according to the designer. Sizes 80cm / 32" to 140cm / 54". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Wool and the Gang.
My First Jumper
Easy v-neck long sleeved pullover sweater knit flat with no picking up of stitches. Options are included for a ribbed neckband that does involve picking up and half and half color blocking. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Sizes XS to 2XL. Designed by vickyknits.
Women's Chunky Sideways Top
May only be free for a limited time. Easy pullover tunic knit flat sideways from sleeve to sleeve in two pieces. Welt openings have borders that are picked up. Sizes To Fit Bust 36 to 50". Designed by Women's Weekly. Chunky weight yarn. A kit is also available.
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Sunbleached Sweater
Easy garter stitch pullover with long sleeves. Or leave the sleeves off to make a tee. Body and sleeves knit flat. Stitches are picked up for the neckband. DK weight yarn. Sizes XS to 3X. Web pattern is free. Designed by Ashleigh Kiser. A kit is also available.
More Free Patterns
Stripy Coco Mariniere Top
Easy striped tee knit flat in two pieces with stockinette. No picking up of stitches. Very detailed instructions so it's great for beginners. Takes 12 hours to make according to the designer. Sizes 80cm / 32" to 140cm / 54". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Wool and the Gang.
Stripe Sleeved Jumper
Long-sleeved pullover knit flat with striped sleeves. Stitches are picked up for the neckband which is knit flat. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes S to XL. Designed by Spotlight.
Striped Pullover
I love the casual sophistication of this striped sweater. The body and sleeves are knit flat. The neckline is finished in the round. Sizes 36 to 48. Sport weight yarn. 23 Pullover in Lana Grossa Ecopuno.
Scallop Edge Sweater
Easy pullover with a pretty scalloped hem knit flat in stockinette. Only 24 stitches picked up for neckline. Sizes XS to 5XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Salute Sweater
Easy striped pullover knit flat in stockinette. No picking up of stitches. Very detailed instructions so it's great for beginners. Takes 24 hours to make according to the designer. Sizes 81cm / 34" to 117cm / 46". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Wool and the Gang.
Red Carpet Sweater
Easy pullover knit flat in three pieces with the bottom pieces knit sideways. No picking up of stitches. 2 Sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sesia.
Garter Sweater
Easy scoop necked pullover with and roll back cuffs knit flat in garter stitch. No picking up of stitches. Sizes S to XXXL. DK weight yarn. Oversized Sweater designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available. I love the fact that the pattern has cm/inch ruler along the pages for easy measurement while you work. Nice touch.
Skye Jumper
Easy long sleeved pullover sweater with boat neck knit flat in 4 pieces with front and back alike. No picking up of stitches. Sizes S to XXXL. DK weight yarn. Designed by The Australian Yarn Company.
Poppy's Pullover
Easy striped long sleeved sweater knit flat with no picking up of stitches. Sizes S to 5XL. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Patterns for Purchase
Sideways Sweater
Easy pullover knit flat sideways in one piece with garter stitch. Sizes 76 to 134cm / 30" to 53". DK weight yarn. Designed by 10 rows a day.
Crenshaw Sweater
Easy cropped pullover knit flat in garter stitch. Sizes S-3XL. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by BDDPatterns.
Brancaster Sweater
Pullover that's great project for an adventurous beginner knitter, using a 2 row repeat knit and purl pattern with a rolled edge neckline. Knitted flat and seamed, the pattern is written line by line, and worked in aran weight yarn that knits up fast. Sizes: To Fit Bust: 81cm to 117cm (32in to 46in). Designed by Debbie Bliss.
Easy Four Score Sweater
Beginner-friendly pattern according to designer. Knit flat in four pieces, on two straight needles, in 4x4 rib. Back and front are the same pattern and joined to form the funnel-shaped neck. It looks like there is no picking up of stitches. Sizes Bust 34/37.5/41/45/49/52.75". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Stephanie Earp.
Thelma Tee
This easy short sleeved pullover top is knit in garter stitch with drop shoulders, requiring little shaping and construction. The yarn gives it texture and color.
