Free women's polo, rugby and other sweaters and tops with henley neckline. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 2/29/24
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Graceful Cabled Tunic
Diamond trellis cable panels are framed with leaflike cables on the front and also line the sleeves of this long-sleeved pullover sweater with henley neckline in contrasting trim. Sizes To Fit Bust: 80cm to 131cm / 32in to 51in. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Fiona Ellis for Cascade Yarns.
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Ready To Go Rugby Shirt
Short-sleeved classic rugby shirt sweater with collar and henley button placket. Sizes To Fit Bust: 76cm to 117cm / 30in to 46in. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
Irma Jumper
Short-sleeved polo sweater with henley neck with seed stitch collar. Sizes 34in to 50in /86cm to 126cm. Designed by Sys Fredens for Hobbii. DK weight yarn.
Thermal
Fitted sweater turns the classic longjohns look into a flattering pullover with an easy stretchy 4 row repeat waffle stitch, deep scoopneck, and traditional henley button placket. Sizes 32 to 52 inches. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Laura Chau for Knitty. Pictured project by knittedblissJC
Henley Sweater
Classic henley pullover with contrasting placket and moss stitch sleeves. Sizes 40 to 62 inches. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Erin Magee for Premier Yarns.
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Modern Lace Henley
Lace interpretation of the classic henley in this short-sleeved women's pullover sweater with henley neckline and 8 row repeat lace pattern. Sizes 32 to 56 inches. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Pam Allen for Knitty.
Driftwood
Comfortable casual henley sweater with long sleeves and optional striping, worked seamlessly from the top down. Sizes 33in to 46in /84cm to 118cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Isabell Kraemer. Pictured project by IvoryEve
Catmint Tee
Interesting interpretation of the henley style. Short-sleeved women's pullover tee sweater with V neck and henley polo placket. Twisted rib with lace detailing adorns the hem, neckline and cap sleeves. Sizes To Fit Bust: 36in to 55in. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Marie Amelie Designs.
Gansey Inspired Henley
Unisex long-sleeved women's pullover sweater with gansey textures and henley neckline. There's an 6 row repeat zigzag texture on the upper body and 8 row repeat basketweave check texture on the bottom body. Sizes To Fit Bust: 34in to 52in. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Joan Horton for Cascade Yarns.
More Free Patterns
Henley T-Shirt
Short-sleeved women's pullover tee with buttoned henley neckline, knit flat mostly in stockinette and ribbing. Sizes To Fit Bust: 32in to 52in. Size 5 Thread yarn which the pattern site says is Sport weight. Designed by Nazli Gelin Design Team.
Adrienne Henley Top
What's great about this fitted short-sleeved pullover tee with buttoned front is the extra shaping especially around bust that is figure flattering. Edging is single crochet. Sizes To Fit: 35 to 42. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Universal Yarn.
Mulan Pullover
Short-sleeved striped pullover tee sweater with stylish graduated stripes, and contrasting henley button placket and sleeve cuffs. Sizes To Fit: 42 to 46. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Adriafil.
Something More Comfortable Sweater
Unisex long-sleeved pullover with henley button placket knit with a 2 row repeat vertical garter lines texture. Sizes To Fit Bust: 112cm/44in to 142cm/56in. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lorna's Laces.
Henley-etta Chic Sweater
Fun color-blocked women's tunic pullover with buttoned henley neckline. Sizes 33-57” / 84-145 cm. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Marly Bird. A kit is also available.
Yosemite Sweater
Short-sleeved women's pullover sweater with buttoned henley neckline, shawl collar, and 4 round/row repeat Mini-Cable Rib. Sizes To fit chest circumference: 29 to 49 inches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Andee Steinman for Knitty.
Eyelet Trim Vest or Shell Top
Sleeveless top or vest with henley two-button placket and eyelet pattern hem. Sizes 81-86 cm / 32-34” to 132-137 cm / 52-54”. DK weight yarn. 10099 designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
Cloud Nine Cables Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover with a henley neckline and all over 24 row cable pattern. Written instructions. Knit flat. Sizes Bust: 30-32" 34-36" 38-40". Designed by Sugar Bush Yarns. Sport weight yarn.
Folklore Top
Easy sleeveless tank top with henley neck knit flat in two pieces with seed stitch borders knit as you go. No picking up stitches. The embroidery is optional. Sizes S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lisa Carnahan for Lion Brand.
Mom and Baby Pullover
What a perfect gift for the new mother! Easy pattern from Bernat for matching pullover sweaters with henley necklines in baby and women’s sizes. Baby sizes from 3 months to 18 months. Women’s sizes from XS to 5XL.
Patterns for Purchase
Belle Babydoll Top
Flattering pullover with relaxed henley collar, fitted raglan empire waist that shapes around the bust then fans out into a classic baby doll fit, and flared bell sleeves. Sizes 31" to 62". Designed by LovelybyLee
Sea Level Sweater
Nautical inspired pullover with asymmetrical stripes and a front bib penel with henley button closure. Sizes 34" to 53". Sport weight yarn. Designed by Heidi Kirrmaier
Miriam Polo Shirt
Classic polo tee features a neat collar above a button placket henley neckline and contrast raglan short sleeves. Sizes 32" to 51" in" / 82 to 127 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss
Ribbed Classic Henley Sweater
Women's long-sleeved pullover with henley five-button placket and subtle rib texture. Sizes 81-86 cm / 32-34” to 132-137 cm / 52-54”. DK weight yarn. Ribbed Classic Henley Sweater In Hayfield Soft Twist 10507 designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
Dziadzi Sweater
Cozy pullover decorated with simple mistake rib and slipped-stitch cables, finished off with a button placket henley neckline. Styles for men and women included. Sizes 31 1/2 (36, 40 1/2, 44, 48 1/2) {52, 55 1/2, 60, 64 1/2, 68}”/80 (91.5, 103, 112, 123) {132, 141, 152.5, 164, 172.5} cm finished chest circumference. Dziadzi—roughly pronounced JA-jee—is Polish for grandpa. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kristen Jancuk
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