Knitting patterns for outerwear cardigan sweaters that are extra cozy and warm for cooler weather or cool nights in warmer seasons. Updated 6/23/25
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Free Patterns
Winding Ropes Cable Coatigan
Coat length buttoned front cardigan with cables. Knit flat with front bands knit with the body so no stitches are picked up. Sizes XS to 5XL. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Heather Svetlana Avrakh.
Crossed Jacket
Easy yet stylish wrapped front cardigan jacket knit flat 2 row repeat Mock Fisherman's Rib. No picking up stitches. 2 Sizes but looks easy to customize to other sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lana Gatto.
Woman's Tonal Fair Isle Jacket
I love zigzag stripes like this open front cardigan jacket knit flat in 3 colors in a 12 row repeat. Sizes S to 3X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Melissa Leapman.
Cabled Coatigan
Open front jacket cardigan with cables. Knit flat with front bands knit with the body so only the collar stitches are picked up. Sizes S to 2XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Heather Lodinsky.
Bomber Jacket
Classic jacket with pockets in knit form. Knit flat in two colors so you can use your favorite team or school colors. 3 Sizes. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Luísa Ló.
Double-Breasted Jacket
Cozy long-sleeved jacket with foldover ribbed collar and cuffs. Sizes S to XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lene Holme Samsøe.
Against the Gradient Cardigan
Cozy long-sleeved jacket with foldover ribbed collar and cuffs. Sizes 32 to 58" / 81cm to 147cm. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
Osier Cardigan
Long cardigan coat with a beautiful V-cut and structured zigzag texture inspired Wegner’s iconic wishbone chair's handwoven seat. Sizes XS to 4XL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by June Thomsen for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Annie's Sweater Coat
Oversized sweater coat with cables and ribbing. Sizes Chest: 40 (44, 48, 52)”. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns
Car Coat
Long-sleeved cardigan jacket with pockets, knit with marled stripes with 2 strands of yarn held together for a tweedy effect. Sizes 3X, 2X, 1X, L, M, S. Designed by Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
Falling Waters Duster
Lightweight, long cardigan with loose, airy fabric accented with delicate cascades of drop stitch. Optional fringe adds a bohemian touch to this quick and easy project. Sizes XS/S, M/L, XL/2XL, 3XL/4XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands. Web version is free.
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Tree of Life Jacket
Cable trees and bobble flowers embellish this statement coat inspired by the beloved Tree of Life blanket to transform a long-sleeved cardigan into wearable art. Designed by Nicky Epstein for Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
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Cranston Coat
Long-sleeved cardigan jacket with leaf lace and bobble berry design embellishing the mandarin collar, cuffs, and waist. Sizes 37½ (41½, 45, 49, 52½)". Designed by Cecily Glowik MacDonald. Aran weight yarn. Excerpted from New England Knits: Timeless Knitwear with a Modern Twist
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Car Coat With Hood
Long hooded cardigan coat with an 8 row repeat zig-zag cable detail and empire structure. Sizes To Fit Bust: 71cm/28in to 157cm/62in. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Patons
Cozy Long Cardigan
This long sleeved coat length sweater is a quick knit in jumbo yarn. Sizes Small to 2X. Designed by Christine Marie Chen for Red Heart. Great for multi colored yarn.
Glamour Jacket
Lion Brand designed this jacket construction with stripes made by alternating single and double stranded knitting. Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X
Snow Princess Jacket
DROPS Design created this hooded jacket with raglan sleeves, hood, and bamboo stitch. Size: S – M – L – XL – XXL – XXXL
Montera Coat
Kristen TenDyke designed this jacket a belted waist, a loose, drapey skirt, a hem, and a V cable detail down the back. Sizes XS[S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL] (shown in size M)
Simplicity Shawl Collar Jacket
Designed by Susan Bonell for Cascade Yarns, this cozy jacket features a ribbed shawl collar and pockets. Sizes 37 (40, 43, 46)
Jacqueline Jacket
This cardigan by Karina Liu was inspired by the fashion of the ‘60s and features a chunky convertible collar that can be worn buttoned up or open and a textured rizotto stitch in bulky yarn.
Danbury Hooded Sweater Jacket
Lion Brand designed this jacket with extra large hood, side slit pockets, dropped shoulder with straight sleeve-knit in Stockinette for body of sweater and ribbing for cuffs and hem.. Sizes: Medium, Large, 2X
Iced
Carol Feller designed this cardigan jacket pattern and the pictured project is by RiverPoet.
Astor
Designed by Nora Gaughan for Berroco, this bulky yarn jacket features a stunning cabled front, shortened sleeves and deep pockets, with sizes X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X.
Patterns for Purchase
Dominique Jacket
Elegant jacket inspired by French couture with subtle shaping, an adorable necktie, knitted flat. Sizes: To Fit Bust: 76cm to 122cm. DK weight yarn. Design by Debbie Bliss.
Hooded Swing Jacket
Garter Stitch three button jacket, with hood or collar. Sizes: XS-XXL. Chunky weight yarn. Design by Val Love.
Spring’s Eve Coat
Long cabled cardigan jacket. Sizes Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL): to fit bust 28/30 (32/34, 36/38, 40/42, 44/46, 48/50) inches 71/76 (81/86, 91/96, 102/107, 112/117, 122/127) cm. Fingering weight yarn. Design by IrmianDesign.
Moonflower Coat
Colorful cardigan with stunning stranded flower design by Martin Storey. Sizes Bust: 32-34(36-38,40-42, 44-46, 48-50)" 81-86 (91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127) cm. DK weight yarn. Design by Martin Storey.
Hooded Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan sweater with hood knit flat with textured front edge and sleeve edges. Worked flat. Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X. Designed by Andi Javori. One of the patterns in Knit Cardigans - 12 Luxurious Sweaters will Become Everyday Favorites. Available in ebook or paperback.
Carla Coat
The body of this cardigan is knitted flat, while the sleeves are worked in the round. The voluptuous cable braid is framed by reverse stocking stitch and double seed stitch. The coat is crowned by a large shawl collar in double seed stitch. Sizes Bust: 36 1/4 (38 1/2, 41 3/4, 45 3/4, 49 1/2)". Bulky-weight yarn. Design by Linda Marveng.
Borderlines Pleated Trim Jacket
This beautiful knitting pattern for worsted yarn is one of 17 projects in Olga Pobedinskaya’s Knitting Pleats: Stunning Garments and Accessories book. Pleats detail continued down center back. Sizes Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
Minimissimi Coat
Cozy chunky cabled sweater coat knitting pattern is worked from the top down. The cables are carefully arranged to give a slimming silhouette without adding extra bulk. Sizes xs (s, m, l, 1x, 2x)
