Free knitting patterns for pullover and cardigan vests for men. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 10/16/25
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Free Patterns
Man Cold Vest
Unisex v-neck vest with v-neck with cable detail down the front and a cable panel on the back. Sizes 32”/81.5 cm to 48”/122 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by The Public Knitter. Available in English, German
Chapel Hill Vest
Cabled pullover vest with v-neck. Sizes Chest: 34½ (37, 42, 44½, 49¼, 54¼)”. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson for Universal Yarn.
Modern Cabled Vest
Unisex pullover vest for men and women with v-neck and a checkerboard cable design that evokes the lines in tennis courts. I don't think I've ever seen a cable design like this before. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes Small to 5X. Designed by Lion Brand.
More Free Patterns
Crawley Vest
V-necked pullover man’s vest inspired by Downton Abbey. Sizes Small (Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large). Designed by Premier Yarns
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Men’s Basketweave Vest
Textured vest in S, M, L, XL, XXL. Designed by Jodi Lewanda.
Mosaic Vest
The classic v-neck styling is given an interesting twist with the mosaic stitch pattern. Sizes small-2X. Designed by Brenda Bourg for Red Heart
Patterns for Purchase
Peary Zipped Front Vest
Stockinette vest with detail shoulders inspired by Guernsey fishermen’s sweaters. Amy Christoffers for Berroco. Sizes Chest (closed) – 34(38-42-46-50-54-58)One of the 12 patterns in the Berroco Vintage Men pattern booklet.
Brunswick Men's and Children's Vest
Matching vests for adults and children featuring a central cable panel and trimmed with Latvian Braids. DK weight yarn. Designed by SSKnits
