Knitting patterns for cardigan sweaters with wide sleeves, comfortable fit, and open or wrapped fronts. Many of the patterns are free.
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Free Patterns
Ripple Cardigan
Striped cropped sweater with kimono sleeves. Designed for 2 colors of sock yarn, a variegated yarn and a contrasting solid/semi-solid yarn. Designed by Helen Bingham
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.
- Get the free knitting pattern – web version
- See the Ravelry page
- Get more of Kaffe's knitting patterns
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Easy Telluride Kimono
This cardigan is knit as two rectangles of knit and purl stitches that is then seamed together. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz of Mama in a Stitch who says this is perfect for beginners. Sizes S/M, X/L. The web version is free and the printable pdf is available on Etsy. Quick knit in super bulky yarn.
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Monaco Kimono
Versatile cardigan knit in 2 panels with a variety of easy stitch patterns that make it pretty to look at and fun to knit. Rated easy by the designer and other knitter. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz for Mama In A Stitch. Also available in a kit.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the printable pdf at Etsy
- Get the kit at Lion Brand
Diamond Lace Kimono
This kimono style short sleeved cardigan is worked in one piece starting at the back. DK weight. One size fits most. Designed by Kaitlin Blasing of Originally Lovely
Drop Stitch Cotton Kimono
Two rectangular panels are knit in garter stitch and dropped stitches, then seamed at the center and sides to form the kimono. Beginner friendly pattern acoording to the designer. Sizes S/M, L/XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz for Mama In A Stitch. Also available in a kit.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the printable pdf at Etsy
- Get the kit for less than $20
- Get the recommended 24/7 Cotton® Yarn (20+ colors)
Bright and Breezy Kimono
Caron’s easy cardigan pattern features a lacy openwork design. Sizes from S to XL.
Patterns for Purchase
Openwork Kimono Cardigan
Want! Knitting pattern for Openwork Kimono cardigan sweater jacket with shorter kimono sleeves.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- See more Short Sleeved Cardigan Knitting Patterns
Rhythm Kimono
Self-striping yarn adds style to this kimono style cardigan. Finished bust is 40 1/2 (44)”.
