Free knitting patterns for sleeveless pullover and cardigan vests with hoods. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 7/29/24
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Free Patterns
Galena Vest With Hood
Easy sleeveless cardigan hoodie knit flat. Sizes S to 2X. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Vladimir Teriokhin for Lion Brand.
Anastasia Hoodie
Hooded vest with pockets and a beautiful contrasting lace detail. Make it as a hooded sleeveless vest or add the optional sleeves for a beautiful cardigan. Sizes XS-6XL. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Knitting with Chopsticks.
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Truman Vest
Easy sleeveless hoodie cardigan knit flat with a 6 row repeat texture. Size finished chest 32-52 inches. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
La Gitana
Sleeveless slipover with hood and cable details designed for versatility. It can be worn by itself in warmer weather and layered tops in cooler temperatures. Size finished chest 30-52 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Moira Engel for Knitty.
Chunky Cable Hoodie Vest
Sleeveless pullover top or vest with hood and large cable. Quick knit in Super Bulky yarn weight. Designed by Joy Lam. Pictured project by Caireen
Joyful Tunic
Hooded sleeveless vest or pullover top with easy lace mesh. Great for beach cover-ups! Sizes Extra Small to 2X Large. Lace yarn weight. Designed by Laura Zukaite for African Expressions
Hooded Tunic
Striped sleeveless vest or tunic with hood and pockets. Great for beach cover-ups! Sport yarn weight. Long Top with Hood in Schachenmayr Catania - S7368. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
Street Chic Hooded Cable Vest
Sleeveless cardigan vest with hood and gorgeous cables that run all the way up the body onto the hood. Super Bulky yarn weight. Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X. Designed by Elaine Phillips
Cozy Bare Hoodie
Cropped sleeveless top or vest with hood. Sport yarn weight. Sizes 32" to 48" / 80 cm to 120 cm. Designed by Caroline Edal, Tarda Studio for Hobbii
Sleeveless Hoodie
Hooded lace pullover top or vest with pockets in 4 row repeat lace. DK yarn weight. Sizes 33" to 51" / 82 cm to 127 cm. Designed by Elle
Hoodie Vest
Sleeveless pullover top or vest with hood knit in a garter check basketweave texture. Aran yarn weight. Sizes 32" to 54". Designed by Deborah Newton for Cascade Yarns
More Free Patterns
Spring League Sleeveless Hoodie
Sporty sleeveless tank sweater with classic drawstring hood. Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL. Worsted weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf is available for purchase. Designed by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands.
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Vest With Hood
Easy vest knit out of rectangles, with some picked up stitches for the ribbing around armholes. Any yarn weight. Sizes from S to XXXL. Designed by Lanasyovillos. Step by step video included. Available in English and Spanish.
Hooded Cable Vest
Sleeveless cardigan vest with hood knit in 4 row repeat double moss stitch with cable borders. Aran weight yarn. Sizes S to 2X. Designed by Kimberly K. McAlindin.
Cabled Teal Vest
Sleeveless cardigan vest with hood and stylish cables. Sizes Finished Bust 36 (39, 42, 47, 51) in. (91.5 (99, 106.5, 119.5, 129.5) cm). Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Pictured project by dakotagirlhndmade
Hooded Vest with Mirror Cable
Alice Tang’s sleeveless cardigan features cable patterns that mirror the opposite side of the vest. Sizes 36-50″ finished bust
Powder Ridge Hooded Vest
Seed stitch hoodie sweater is a quick knit in super bulky yarn. S/M (L, 1X/2X) The pattern doesn’t give yardage. I’m guessing based on the recommended yarn (Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® Bonus Bundle 4 (5, 6) balls) that the yardage is 696 (870, 1044) yards of yarn.
Viatori Hooded Vest
Fitted sleeveless cardigan with hood and pockets. Available in English and Danish. Designed by Julia Farwell-Clay for Knitty. Aran weight yarn.
Hooded Magnum Vest
Cabled pullover vest with hood is a quick knit in super bulky yarn. Designed by Susie Bonell for Cascade Yarns
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Hooded Vest
Cropped cardigan vest with hood with striking cable decreases. Sizes Girls' 12-14 (Girls' 16, Adult S, Adult M, Adult L) Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Reversible Honeycomb Hoodie
Sleeveless cardigan vest with hood knit with a 4 row repeat honeycomb cable. Finished Bust: 36¾ (42½, 48¼, 54¼)". Designed by Grace Alexander for Cascade Yarns. Bulky weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Vest is Best Hoodie
Sleeveless pullover sweater with hood and kangaroo pockets. Sizes XS to 3X. Quick knit in super bulky weight yarn. Designed by Erin Oetker.
Boatside Hooded Tee
Sleeveless top or vest with hood. Sizes XS to 5XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lovely by Lee.
Lola Hooded Vest
Sleeveless tunic length cardigan vest with hood and pockets is easy to layer under jackets for a chic, casual look. Finished Bust: 32 to 70" / 81 to 178 cm. Designed by ChiWei Ranck.
Genevieve Hooded Vest
Sleeveless cardigan vest with hood and fun fur trim inspired by post apocalyptic fashion and the bohemian avant-garde. 3 Sizes. Designed by AmyLaRouxPatternShop.
