Free knitting patterns for sweaters that combine features of pullovers and cardigans, with split fronts, wrapped and crossover fronts, and layered looks. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 2/28/25
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Free Patterns
Elbe Sweater
Stunning color-blocked pullover with asymmetric wrapped front that looks like a cardigan but isn't. Sizes XS to 4XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rikke Eliasen for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Cygnus Top
Lace pullover tee sweater with crossover wrapped front and back knit with a 12 row repeat vine lace. Perfect for layering in all seasons, over a tank top for warm temperatures or long sleeved jumper for colder weather. DK weight yarn. Sizes Extra Small to 5X. Designed by Afifa Sayeed for Universal Yarn.
Winding Roads Vest
Versatile pullover sweater vest is ideal for layering with v-neck and flared front opening with cable detail at bodice. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes Finished Bust: 36” (38”, 40”, 42”, 46”, 48"). Designed by Mary Crowley for Skacel.
Dublino Pullover Sweater
Easy pullover with deep v-neck and wide ribbed fronts that imitates a cardigan look for layering. Aran weight yarn. Sizes To Fit: 40 to 44 inches. Designed by Adriafil
Drop Stitch Cross-Over
Pullover sweater with a unique construction that creates a deep opening in front for stylish layering. DK weight yarn. Sizes To Fit Bust 33 to 43 inches. Elle 7265 designed by Saprotex International Design Studio.
Women's Loop Cowl Sweater
Luxuriously cozy pullover with long cowl crossover front meant to be looped around the neck. Super Bulky weight yarn. Sizes To Fit Bust: 33in to 49in. Designed by Plymouth Yarns
Cabled Pulligan
Pullover sweater creatively designed with a cardigan style open front knit with a 10 row repeat cable lace, this cabled jumper is perfect for layering and a great showcase for multicolor yarn. Bulky weight yarn. Sizes To Fit Bust 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)”. Designed by Jodi Snyder
Classic Faux Cardigan
Short sleeved pullover with a split front flares out slightly to give a cardigan look. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)”. Designed by Cathy Payson
Knot Front Pullover
Pullover knit with two pieces for the front that are interlaced in assembly, resembling a tied cardigan. Knitting the yarn on larger needles than usual for this weight makes for a soft, drapey fabric. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Cynthia Parker
More Free Patterns
Cowl Neck Pullover
Women's sweater with color blocking that imitates the look of a short-sleeved open-front cardigan over a long-sleeved tunic. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes Bust – 40(44-48-52)”. Designed by Vladimir Teriokhin
Wakame Pullover
At first glance, this looks like a cardigan but it's a pullover with cropped, asymmetrical silhouette worked in simple stockinette with front pieces joined with welted seams. Aran weight yarn. Sizes Bust – 40(44-48-52)”. Designed by Berroco
Elliot Sweater
Women's sweater designed like a classic ballerina wrap but as a pullover with overlapping front. Bulky weight yarn. Sizes to fit bust 81 cm [32”] to 117 cm [46”]. Designed by Wool and the Gang
Capped Sleeve Pullover
Short-sleeved top or vest with deep buttoned neckline and ridged texture panel on front. Fingering weight yarn. Sizes to fit bust 82 cm [33”] to 107 cm [43”]. Designed by Elle Yarns
Zing Vest
Pullover vest with a mock cardigan style with deep v-neck and split hem. Sport weight yarn. Sizes to fit bust 32 inches to 42 inches / 81cm to 107cm. Designed by Sarah Hatton
Retro Hooded Pullover
Dramatic asymmetric pullover sweater with two zippered openings, one at neckline and other at hem. DK weight yarn. Sizes to fit bust 87 cm [35”] to 132 cm [52”]. Designed by Elle Yarns
Top with Lace
Slipover lace sweater with deep v neck and wrapped front with net lace on bodice and zigzag lace on hips. Aran weight yarn. Sizes to fit bust 76/82 cm [30”/32”], 92/97 cm [36”/38”] and 102/107 cm [40”/42”]. Top with Lace in Schachenmayr Micro 6647. Available in English and German
Lace Sweater
Short sleeved pullover sweater with deep v neck with leaf lace and rib design. Aran weight yarn. Sizes to fit bust 76/82 cm [30”/32”], 92/97 cm [36”/38”] and 102/107 cm [40”/42”]. Green Sweater with Lace in Schachenmayr Sun City 6291. Available in English and German
Emma
Pullover sweater or vest with a mock cardigan crossover front and an 8 row repeat lace lower body. Beautiful showcase for self-striping or gradient Aran weight yarn. Sizes S (M - L - XL). Designed by Pink Poppy Designs.
Cable Tunic Vest
Short-sleeved pullover sweater vest with all-over cable texture, pockets, and deep v-neck for stylish layering. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes S XS S M L XL. Designed by Checkheaton.
Patterns for Purchase
Elena Sweater with button band
Pullover sweater in mock cardigan style with a decorative button band. Both front parts are worked at once and then sewn together after knitting the button band. So the front part is not really buttoned - the buttons are only sewn to the band and the left front part. The pattern contains construction notes for US sizes 6/8 and 10/12. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rita Maassen.
Lemondrop Mock Cardigan
No longer free. Women’s long pullover sweater with an open front joined at the bust by a conventional Celtic knot cable, balanced by complementary cables on the back and sleeves. DK weight yarn. Sizes Size: XS to 5XL. 997 designed by Valley Yarns.
Leksak Lady
Women’s pullover tunic sweater with a flattering open front starting at the yoke for a cardigan look without buttons. Sizes: 80 - 128 cm, 32 - 51 in. Baby and child sizes also available. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Yarn-Madness.
Ladies Sweater 5013
Women’s pullover sweater with a crossover front and lace detailing. Sizes: 81 - 107 cm, 32 - 42 in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jenny Watson Designs.
Danakil
Women’s pullover sweater featuring a central garter ridge from the base of the neckline to the base of the bodice, a partially open front, a deep pleated back, a ribbed turtleneck, and set-in sleeves. DK weight yarn. Sizes: XS to 4XL. 1247 designed by Valley Yarns.
Blithe Sweater
Women’s stylish cross front pullover sweater. Aran weight yarn. Sizes: XXS (XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X). Designed by Emily Johannes.
