Free knitting Patterns for sweaters and cardigans with hoods. Most patterns are free. Updated 4/30/25
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Free Patterns
6947 Hooded Cardigan
Cardigan hoodie with ribbed bodice, cable details, and buttons at bodice. Sizes XS to 5X. DK weight. Designed by Elle
Twilight Hug Vest
Free hoodie vest with buttoned henley neckline. Sizes S to XL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Wiam's Crafts. Web version is free.
Ladies Chain Link Hoodie
Hooded cardigan with chain cables on front, back, and sleeves. 3 Sizes. Aran weight. Designed by Cygnet Yarns Ltd
Maggie Hoodie
Cardigan with hood knit flat with a 4 row eyelet cable texture. Sizes Small to 2X. Worsted weight. Designed by Melissa Leapman
Hanging Loose Hoodie
Easy hooded cardigan with pockets knit flat in stripes with a one row seed repeat seed stitch. No picking up stitches. Sizes XS to 5X. Bulky weight. Designed by Amy Gunderson
Rento Hoodie
Women's hooded pullover sweater with kangaroo pouch pocket knit with a 2 row repeat that looks like a garter rib variation. Sizes XS to 3X. Bulky weight. Designed by Lea Petäjä
Bold Striped Hoodie
Easy cardigan with pockets and hood knit flat in stripes. No picking up stitches. Sizes XS to 5X. Super Bulky weight. Designed by Amy Gunderson
More Free Patterns
Luxe Hoodie
Lightweight women's pullover sweater with hood knit with 8 row checkerboard texture. Sizes Small to 3XL. DK weight. Designed by Deborah Newton
In The Hoodie Pullover
Long-sleeved sweater features a hood, front kangaroo pockets and a 2 row repeat texture. Sizes: Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)". Designed by Melissa Leapma for Cascade Yarns.
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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.
Free Lounge Around Blanket Hoodie
The ultimate cozy loungewear sweater for around the house with a spacious kangaroo patch pocket and cuddly hood.Designed by Bernat. Super Bulky weight. 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.
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.
Patterns for Purchase
Clubhouse Raglan Hoodie
Top down raglan long sleeved pullover with a lightly shaped hood with an i-cord drawstring and front kangaroo pocket in a sophisticated take on the classic hooded sweatshirt. Sizes 3X/4X, 2X, L/XL, M, XS/S. Designed by Alexandra Tavel (Two of Wands). Worsted weight yarn. A kit is also available.
