Free knitting Patterns for women's sweaters and cardigans with hoods. Most patterns are free. Updated 10/6/26
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Free Patterns
Hooded Sweatshirt
Cozy pullover with hood knit flat. Stitches for hood are picked up. Knit in your favorite team colors! Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Bernat. Aran weight yarn.
Modern Hoodie
Cropped pullover sweater with hood and drawstring pull, knit with broken rib trim. Sizes S to 5X. Designed by Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
Brioche Rib Jacket
Cardigan with hood knit flat with 2 row repeat brioche rib. Sizes 77 to 142cm / 31 to 57 inches. Quick knit in Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
Maxi Jacket with Hood
Cardigan hoodie knit flat with pockets and sleeves in contrasting colors. Button bands are knit with the fronts. No picking up stitches. Worsted weight yarn. One Size. Available in English, Spanish. Designed by Katia.
Hooded Twilight Wrap
Easy cardigan with hood knit flat with 4 row repeat moss stitch and seamed to create armholes. A few stitches are picked for the hood. Front bands are knit with the fronts. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Tori Gurbisz.
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Cable Hoodies
Pullover sweaters with hoods knit with braided cable details on sleeves and hood in adult and child sizes. Adult sizes XS to 4XL. Child sizes 1 to 14 years. Worsted weight yarn. Transsylvanien designed by Elida Virack for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Lake Placid Hooded Sweater
Two color pullover with hood knit with a 4 row repeat texture. Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X. Designed by Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
Glynda Jacket
Hooded cardigan with pockets knit with a 4 row repeat Eyelet Cable. Button bands are knit with body and not picked up. Stitches for hood are picked up. Sizes S to 2X. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Melissa Leapman
Cable Cardigan with hood
Long-sleeved hoodie with large cables knit flat with button bands knit as you go. Only a few stitches picked up for the hood. Sizes 81 to 117 cm / 32 to 47". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Natalia Valentin
More Free Patterns
Bodmin Bolero
Cropped cardigan with hood and striking leaf lace adorning the fronts. A few stitches are picked up for hood. Sizes: To Fit: 34 to 54". Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
Hoodie Sweater
Adult hooded pullover sweater with kangaroo pockets. Sizes XS to XXL 100 cm-148 cm chest. Designed by Go Handmade for Hobbii. 2 strands of yarn held together to get a marled look and overall Aran weight. Kit is also available.
Retro Hippie Hoodie
Striped pullover sweater with kangaroo pocket is a modern take on the 1960s sweatshirts. Easily constructed in large, flat pieces,knit worked sideways in garter stitch with stockinette stripes. Sizing is easily adjusted. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Tomasello.
Pilgrim Sweater
Hooded pullover sweater with pockets and matching drawstring shorts. Hoodie Sizes S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL). Shorts Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL. Designed by Hanne Rimmen for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Hooded Jacket
Easy cardigan hoodie knit flat in garter stitch. Sizes Finished Chest 33 to 54 in. / 84 to 136 cm. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Go Handmade. A kit is also available.
Hooded Pullover
Adult pullover sweater with hoodie and front kangaroo pockets. Sizes XS to 5X 38 inch to 70 inch chest. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team. Worsted weight.
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
Cozy Hoodie
Pullover sweater with hood and front kangaroo pockets knit with a 2 row repeat texture. Sizes Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Melissa Leapman for Cascade Yarns.
Car Coat With Hood
Long hooded cardigan coat with an 8 row repeat zig-zag cable detail and empire structure. Sizes To Fit Bust: 71cm/28in to 157cm/62in. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Patons
Patterns for Purchase
Ladies' Hooded Jacket
Cardigan sweater with hood, pockets, buttoned front, and texture details. Sizes 34-40. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim.
Hooded Swing Jacket
Garter Stitch three button jacket, with hood or collar. Sizes: XS-XXL. Chunky weight yarn. Design by Val Love.
Marled Hoody Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan with hoode, lined pockets, and bobble trim. Sizes XS to XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by LooseLoopPatterns.
Hooded Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan sweater with hood knit flat with textured front edge and sleeve edges. Worked flat. Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X. Designed by Andi Javori. One of the patterns in Knit Cardigans - 12 Luxurious Sweaters will Become Everyday Favorites. Available in ebook or paperback.
Hooded Sweater, Mittens and Hat
Pullover with matching accessories knit with large cables framed with smaller cables. Sizes Sweater To Fit Bust: 81cm to 107cm. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Stylecraft
