Free knitting patterns for pullover sweaters and jumpers for men. Most patterns are free. Updated 2/23/26
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Free Patterns
Men's Color Blocked Sweater
This would be fun to knit in your favorite team colors! Men's long sleeved pullover with color blocking on yoke and sleeves. Knit in the round. 3 Sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Gentleman's Sweater 4022BC designed by Ann Højgaard Slot
Classic Fisherman’s Sweater
Gansey inspired men's pullover knit with cables and a variety of knit and purl textures. Knit flat with zippered neckline. Sizes S to XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kristina de Barse.
Broken Rib Sweater
Long-sleeved men's pullover in child and adult sizes knit flat with a 2 row repeat broken rib and options for v-neck and round neck. Sizes Child 3 years to Adult 137cm/54". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
Easy Favorite Sweater
Men's pullover knit flat with a checkerboard texture on the chest and sleeves with ribbed striped collar, cuffs, and hem. Sizes Small to Extra-Extra-Large. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Joyce Nordstrom. A kit is also available.
Men's Check Sweater
Men's long sleeved pullover with checkerboard design on yoke and contrasting border to collar, cuffs, and hem. Sizes S to XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sanne Fjalland
Hyggehuuma Sweater
This unisex pullover looks so comfy! Long sleeved pullover in a adult and baby sizes with 3 ribbed collar options including the wide rib collar shown. Knit top down in the round. Adult Sizes XXS to 3XL. Baby/Toddler Sizes Newborn 3 years (on last page of pattern). Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Jaana Etula
Mens Chunky Tweed Jumper
May only be free for a limited time. Men's pullover sweater knit with a basketweave texture in knits and purls, accented with diamond and rope cables on the sleeves. Looks like it's knit flat. Sizes 36" to 50". Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Woman's Weekly.
INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select the free option. Make sure the price is 0. Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the download.
More Free Patterns
Textured T-Shirt
Men's short-sleeved pullover tee knit in gradient stripes with a 3 round repeat texture. 3 Sizes. DK weight yarn. Bumpy T-Shirt in BC Garn Allino 4028BC designed by Vithard Villumsen
Round Neck Sweater
Easy men's striped long-sleeved pullover knit flat in 3 colors. Sizes S to XXL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Bergère de France
Perfect Pullover
Unisex pullover sweater knit with garter rib trim. Sizes S to 3X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Cable Sweater for Men
May only be free for a limited time. Round neck men's pullover sweater knit with two types of cables. Sizes 40" to 44". Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Woman's Weekly.
INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select the free option. Make sure the price is 0. Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the download.
Slipped Rib Sweater
Easy men's pullover sweater knit with a 2 row repeat slipped stitch rib texture. 3 Sizes. 41 Pullover in Lana Grossa Cool Wool. Sport weight yarn.
Men's Shawl Collar Jumper
May only be free for a limited time. Men's pullover sweater knit with a ribbed crossover collar. Sizes 36" to 50". DK weight yarn. Designed by Woman's Weekly.
INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select the free option. Make sure the price is 0. Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the download.
Gansey Jumper
Gansey style men's pullover sweater knit with a variety of knit and purl textures including checkerboard, zigzag, moss stitch, and more. Sizes S to 3XL. Scandi Wool Jumper designed by Spotlight. Aran weight yarn.
Simple Chunky Jumper
May only be free for a limited time. Classic men's pullover sweater with round neck knit mostly in stockinette. Knitters in reviews say it's easy. knit Sizes 36 to 50 in. Designed by Woman's Weekly. Quick knit in Chunky weight yarn.
INSTRUCTIONS: At the pattern site, select the free option. Make sure the price is 0. Add the pattern to your basket. Then "check out" without payment to get the download.
7934 Brimmond Pullover
Men's pullover sweater knit with 2 color pinstripe in a 4 row repeat slipped stitch. Sizes 33 to 47 in. / 82 cm to 117 cm. 7934 designed by Elle Yarns. DK weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Man's Aran Sweater
A classic men's Aran cable sweater knit flat. Sizes: 81cm 32" to 137cm 54". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
Arkansas River Pullover
Men's pullover sweater with warm shawl collar and zigzag patterns inspired by the Arkansas River. Knit flat. Sizes: 35.75" to 52.75". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by IrmianDesign.
Man's Cable Yoke Sweater
Men's pullover sweater with cable and garter stitch yoke. Knit flat. Sizes: 81cm 32" to 137cm 54". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
His Cabin Sweater
Man's shawl collar pullover knit seamless from the bottom up. Sizes: XS to 5X. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Knitatude.
Men's ZigZag Stitch Sweater
Man's round neck pullover knit with a zigzag texture. Sizes: Adult 8 to 22. DK weight yarn. Designed by Katia
