Free knitting patterns for women's pullovers and cardigans with flower motifs in colorwork, textures, embroidery, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 7/13/24
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Free Patterns
Tulip Fair Isle Sweater
Long sleeved pullover with a circular yoke of a tulip garden with fence that is echoed at the cuffs and hem. DK weight yarn. Sizes XS to XXL. Designed by Novita. A kit is also available.
Folksy Yoke Cardigan
Fair isle cardigan featuring three types of flowers framed with zigzag stripes. DK weight yarn. Sizes XS to 5XL. Designed by Patons. A kit is also available.
Hermione Fair Isle Cardigan
Cardigan sweater with sections of flower patterns, diamond patterns, and more. DK weight yarn. Sizes 81cm/32" to 117cm/46". Designed by Emma Wright. A kit is also available.
176 Flower Top
V-neck pullover top with a line of bobble and lace flowers down one side. Knit flat in two pieces. No picking up stitches. Designed by Luísa Ló. Available in English and Portuguese
Spring Style Embroidered Pullover
Garden inspired sweater with color blocked flared sleeves knit with a 4 row repeat lace mesh, chain link stripes, and embroidered flowers. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Caron. There's also a matching blanket pattern
Raglan Sweater with Flower
Long-sleeved pullover with colorful flower up the side. Sizes 36/38 to 44/46. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Schachenmayr. Available in English and German
Helga Sweater
Cropped sweater with trellis cable panel framed by bobble flowers. Finished Bust: 32[36, 40, 42.25, 46.25, 48.5, 52.5, 56.5, 58.5] inches Aran weight yarn. Designed by Emily Nora O'Neil for Knitty.
Marsh Top
This pullover top features simple cap sleeves and a plain stockinette front, while the back features an almost full-body lace pattern. Sizes Bust—38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)" Designed by Amy Palmer for Berroco
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Big Flower Cardigan by Kaffe Fassett
This cardigan combines a floral motif with a comfortable oversized fit. Designed by the legendary Kaffe Fassett for Knitty, this cardigan is knit in one piece from the bottom back hem up to the neck and then down each front for an almost seamless finished garment with minimal shaping means. Flowers are in stranded colorwork and intarsia. 2 sizes. DK weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Desert Bloom Tunic
Lace short sleeved tunic length pullover sweater with floral lace on yoke and hem. Designed by Berroco. Sizes To Fit Bust: 76cm/30in to 127cm/50in. Aran weight yarn.
Sarita Tee
Pullover tee sweater with lace flower medallion on yoke and and a keyhole opening on other side. Can be worn with either design in front. Sizes 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)". Sport weight yarn. Designed by Kristin Omdahl.
Mallow Cardigan
Elegant and graceful, this cardigan designed by Berroco features a stunning floral lace back and edging. Sizes X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X.
Mimi Sweater
Long sleeved pullover knit in the round with a 4 row repeat stitch panel of textured stitch framed by cables. Sleeve cuffs flare with a pleat, embellished with knitted flowers. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm/32in to 107cm/42in. Designed by Pat Menchini for Artesano. DK weight yarn.
Tulip Tee
This pullover tee top with three-quarter sleeves features a beautiful floral motif along the hem and eyelets along the edges. Sizes Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X) Designed by Amy Gunderson. Sport weight yarn.
Daisy Top
Sleeveless top or vest knit flat using stockinette stitch with intarsia flower design. Sizes S (M) L (XL). Designed by AnxiousGirlKnits for Hobbii. Sport weight yarn.
Tulip Tunic
Sleeveless top with eyelet lace tulips at the hem. Sizes S (M, L, XL) Designed by Brooke Nico for Cascade Yarns. Sport weight yarn.
Flower Bud Tank
Sleeveless top knit in a 12 row repeat floral lace pattern. Sizes S (M, L, XL). DK weight yarn. Designed by Laura Matthews for Cascade Yarns.
Counterpane Floral Top
Ingeniously constructed modular pullover inspired by counterpane blankets. The sweater is created by knitting 8 Counterpane Blocks and 2 Half Counterpane Blocks worked separately, then sewn together to make the Top, including sleeves. Blocks can be worked by following the chart or the written instructions. Designed by Nicky Epstein for Lion Brand. DK weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Helleborus Sweater
Flower-inspired pullover worked seamlessly top-down with bobble blossoms and gorgeous cabled yoke. Sizes Bust, waist and hip circumference: 36 to 68 inches / 90 to 170 cm. Designed by Anna Johanna. Fingering weight yarn.
Ennerdale Cardigan
This unusual cardigan has an unique floral texture formed by working raised stitches around the hem and on the sleeves. Sizes bust 32-50 ins/81-127 cm. Designed by Jennie Atkinson. DK weight yarn.
V-Neck Lace Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan knit with garter stitch with stunning lace panels and fastened with a lace flower. Sizes 32 to 42 inches. Designed by Mary Maxim. DK weight yarn.
Tulip Top
Tee top features a wonderful textured tulip motif (“Tulpe” means tulip in German) combined with ribbing and stockinette stitch to create a modern and feminine item for everyday wear. Sport weight yarn. Size Fits bust sizes: 31 1/2" (33 1/2", 35 1/2", 39 1/2", 43 1/4") (47 1/4", 53 1/4", 57", 61"). Designed by Lisa Hannes.
Philadelphus Sweater
Pullover sweater with a round yoke with white flowers on a deep blue background, while the body and sleeves are adorned with simple yet elegant lace! Sizes: to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58)”/71-76 (81-86, 91-96, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147) cm. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Irina Anikeeva.
Cherry Bomb and Daisy Crop Tops
A playful tank knitted top-down in the round with options for cherries and daisies. Customize the length by adding extra colorwork repeats or by extending the bottom hem. Sizes 28" - 60" (71cm - 152cm) bust. Designed by Tamara Jordan. DK weight yarn.
Flora Cardigan
This adorable cropped cardigan has a pretty picot hem and colorwork roses. Worked flat and seamed. Finished Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm to 112cm. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss.
Wool Blossoms Sweater
Pullover sweater knit in stockinette with embroidered flowers on the yoke. Knit top-down with a relaxed fit. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes 36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) (50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60)". Designed by ulia Farwell-Clay.
