Free knitting patterns for women's pullovers and cardigans with flower motifs in colorwork, textures, embroidery, and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 7/12/25
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Free Patterns
Floral Yoke Cardigan
Flattering sweater with intarsia flowers circling the top, buttons on the yoke, and elbow length sleeves. Knit flat with button bands knit with body so there is no picking up stitches. Sizes XS to XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Cathy Payson.
Oleander
Gorgeous v-neck pullover sweater knit with an all-over lace pattern inspired by oleander flowers and leaves that alo creates a pretty scalloped hem. Sizes 94.5 to 187cm / 37" to 73". Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
Dandelion Cardigan
How many wishes can come true with the fluffy dandelion heads in stranded colorwork covering this sweater with elbow length sleeves. Sizes S to XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Faunaknit. A kit is also available.
In Bloom Pullover
Statement sweater knit in an easy style with a large rose on the front and rosebud on the back worked with intarsia and duplicate stitch. Sizes XS to 5XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Svetlana Avrakh.
Alice Slipover
Vest or sleeveless top in adult and child versions with easy embroidered flowers knit in one piece. Sizes XS to 4XL and 1 to 14 years. Super Fine weight yarn. Designed by kolibri by johanna. A kit is also available.
Ammi Tee
Tee top with flower design and chevron leaf stripes. Sizes 35½ to 70”/90 to 178 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
Granita Set
Matching lace cardigan and matching cowl with a Petal Lace pattern. Sizes 34" to 48". Sport weight yarn. Designed by E. J. Slayton.
Lavender Hills Sweater
Women's pullover with cable flower blossoms down sleeves, cable and lace hem, and optional Peter Pan collar. Fingering weight yarn. Sizes XS to 2XL. Designed by Mil y un hilo. A kit is also available.
Fleur Sweater
Lace sleeves with a garden of lace flowers and leaves dress up a classic elegant pullover. Lace weight yarn. Sizes S to 2XL. Designed by Sanne Fjalland for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Starflower Wrap Cardigan
Ballet-style cardigan with sleeves covered with lace and clustered stitch flowers. Fingering weight yarn. Sizes XS to 5XL. Designed by Annelise Driscoll Gingrow. A kit is also available.
More Free Patterns
Garden Of The North Sweater
Flowers and diamonds circle the yoke of this long sleeved pullover with matching Fair Isle designs at the cuffs and hem. Fingering weight yarn. Sizes XS to XL. 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.
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.
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.
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
Tulip Cardigan
Lace tulip flowers adorn the hem of this sweater and blossom down the sleeves of these women's cardigan. DK weight yarn. Sizes XS to 5XL. Designed by redjkDesign. A kit is also available.
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.
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
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.
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.
Patterns for Purchase
Daisy Dream Tee
Lightweight and airy top knit in garter stitch with eyelet lace flowers. Sizes XS to 6XL. Designed by Amanda Lee of Lovely by Lee. Fingering weight yarn.
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.
Solstice Tee Top
Short sleeved pullover t-shirt sweater with a lace center panel and bobble blossoms. Knitted flat and seamed. Sizes To Fit Bust: 32.25 to 61 inches / 82 to 155 cm. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Gabrielle Vézina.
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.
