Cardigan sweater knitting patterns suitable for men, though many can be knit for women as well. Most patterns are free.
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Free Patterns
V Neck and Shawl Collar Cardigans
Men's or women's cardigan with cables on a moss stitch background. Options for shawl collar or v neck. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 32/34", 36/38", 40/42", 44/46", 48/50", 52/54". Designed by Sirdar. Aran weight yarn.
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Sulo Cabled Cardigan
Men's cardigan knit with cables and shawl collar. Designed for men though can easily be worn by others. Sizes: body circumference 106(114)122(130)138 cm / 41¾(45)48(51¼)54¼ in. Designed by Ronja Hakalehto for Novita. DK weight yarn.
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Men’s V-Neck Cable Cardigan
Classic long-sleeved cardigan sweater for the men in your life featuring 4 row repeat cables. Sizes To Fit Chest: 86cm/34in to 127cm/50in. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Julie Farmer
Man's Cardigan S9942
Striped v-neck cardigan knit with a 4 row repeat checkerboard texture, designed for men though can easily be worn by others. Sizes: Chest: 40/42 - 44/46 - 48/50 - 52/54 - 56/58 inches. Designed by Schachenmayr. Sport weight yarn. Available in English and German
Yorkview Cardigan
Long-sleeved men's cardigan jacket with zipper featuring horseshoe cables cables on the front, and a backe panel of horseshoe and honeycomb cables. Sizes To Fit Chest: 34-36” [86.5-91.5cm] to 58-64” [147.5-162.5 cm]. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Katherine Poole-Fournierr
Cable Cardigan
Cardigan with all over 6-row cable pattern, shawl collar, and pockets, designed for men though can easily be worn by others. Sizes: 100(106)112(120)132(144) cm / 39¼(41¾)44(47¼)52(56¾) in. Designed by Lea Petäjä as Ruskan Hetki Cable Cardigan. Worsted weight yarn. Kit is also available.
Flat Collar and Shawl Collar Cardigans
Men's or women's cardigan with diamond and honeycomb cables. Options for shawl collar or flat collar. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 32/34", 36/38", 40/42", 44/46", 48/50", 52/54". Designed by Sirdar. Aran weight yarn.
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Neighborly Cardigan
Cardigan with cabled front and zipper closure, designed for men though can easily be worn by others. Sizes: Finished Chest About 42 (45, 49, 52, 56) in. (106.5 (114.5, 124.5, 132, 142) cm). Designed by Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn. Kit is also available.
More Free Patterns
Men’s Transitions Cardigan
V-neck cardigan with graduated stripes for a stylish look. Sizes: 28-34" [71-86.5 cm], 36-38" [91.5-96.5 cm],40-42" [101.5-106.5cm], 44-46" [112-117 cm], 48-54" [122-137 cm], 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]. Designed by Patons. Worsted weight yarn.
Maximilian Cardigan
Men's cardigan (that's also great for women!) with shawl collar and geometric stranded colorwork. Sizes: 37[40, 43.75, 48, 52, 56, 60.5, 64] inches / 94[101.5, 111, 122, 132, 142, 153.5, 162.5] cm. Designed by Jennifer Owens for Knitty. Aran weight yarn.
Empathy Cardigan
Men's cardigan with cabled body and sleeves with shawl collar. Sizes: To fit 36(38, 40, 42, 44)". Designed by Sue Hanmore. Aran weight yarn.
Thorpe Cardigan
Men's cardigan with a ribbed shawl collar and textured houndstooth shaped design. Sizes: Mens: 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50 inches. Designed by Martin Storey for Rowan. Bulky weight yarn.
Gaius Cardigan
Men's cardigan with an easy to work Barbara Walker twisted stitch pattern decorating the fronts and back. Knit flat from the bottom up and seamed for sturdy structure. Sizes: S(M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Designed by Merri Fromm for Knitty. DK weight yarn.
Stormy Staghorn Cardigan
This men's sweater has staghorn cables along front and down the back. Sizes To Fit Chest: 81cm to 127cm. Designed by Paintbox Yarns. Bulky weight yarn.
Hey Handsome Cardigan
Long-sleeved sweater with mirrored cables in a 6 row repeat and shawl collar. Men’s sizes XS to 5XL. Designed by Yarnspirations
Saturday Morning Hoodie
Classic shaping, handy pockets and a flattering hood to wear up or down. Simple sizing and raglan sleeves make this a great unisex cardigan. Sizes Finished Chest 40 (44, 48, 53, 56, 60) in. [101.5 (112, 122, 134.5, 142, 152.5) cm]. Finished Length 24.5 (25.5, 26, 27, 27.5, 28.5) [62 (65, 66, 68.5, 70, 72.5) cm]. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Bulky weight yarn.
Lakenvelder Cardigan
This zippered front man’s cardigan from Berroco features slipped stitch ribbing, saddle shoulder, pockets and a twisted rib collar. Designed by Cirilia Rose. Sizes Chest (closed) – 36(40-44-48-52)”
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Mt. Auburn Cardigan
Cultured cables, and varied textures blend professorial and hipster style for a fresh take on scholarly tweeds in a unisex style for men and women. Finished Size 35.75 (40, 43.75, 47.5, 51.25)“ chest circumference, buttoned. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by IrmianDesign
Sebastian’s Cardigan
Both sophisticated and casual, Sebastian’s Cardigan has the tailored lines of classic menswear, but what makes this cardigan stand out are the double-breasted front and the collar that can be popped or worn open. Finished Size: 40 (44-1/2, 47, 51-1/2, 58-1/2)” chest circumference, buttoned. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Irina Anikeeva.
Jones Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan sweater with a shawl collar, cables, textures in sizes for the whole family. Sizes 0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1-2yr, 2-4yr, 4-6yr, 6-8yr, 8-10yr, XS, S, SM, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL). DK weight yarn. Designed by Tin Can Knits
Cambridge Jacket
Long-sleeved men’s zip front cardigan with rib details. Sizes 35 (39, 44, 48, 52)” 89 (99, 112, 122, 132) cm chest circumference, zipped. Designed by Ann Budd.
Gear Cardigan
This long-sleeved open cardigan is suitable for advanced beginners and a quick knit in bulky yarn. Perfect for men and women. Chest 94 (100; 106; 112; 118) cm / 37 (39½; 41¼; 44; 46½) inches. Designed by ViTalinaCraft
Fitzgerald Cardigan
Aran-style cable cardigan with a shawl collar and raglan shoulders. By Amy Christoffers. Sizes Chest (closed) 36(40-44-48-52-56-60)”. One of the 12 patterns in the Berroco Vintage Men pattern booklet.
Charcoal Ribbed Cardigan
This man’s shawl-collar cardigan features an all-over two-row repeat garter-rib stitch and set-in saddle shoulders. Sizes 36 (41¼, 44¼, 48, 53¼)” (91.5 [105, 112.5, 122, 135] cm) chest circumference
Zipped Jacket
This long-sleeved cardigan features a graphic striped pattern and is knit in stockinette and rib. Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL. One of 33 patterns in Bergere Magazine 184 Knitting and Crochet Pattern Booklet
