Free knitting Patterns for sweaters and cardigans with hoods. Most patterns are free. Updated 5/19/25
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Free Patterns
Repose Hooded Tunic
Hoodie sweater knit with cables that form a v-shape. Knit seamlessly in one piece. Sizes 30" to 62" bust. DK weight. Designed by Tamara Ell
Nina Hooded Pullover
Hoodie sweater knit with cables that form a v-shape. Knit seamlessly in one piece. Sizes S to XL. Worsted weight. Designed by Johanne Barton
Cable Hoodie
Hooded pullover sweater with front kangaroo pocket knit in cables and garter ridge texture. Sizes XS to XXL. Aran weight. Designed by Lea Petäjä
Hooded Cardigan
Button front cardi with hood and pockets knit flat. Sizes S to 3X. Bulky weight. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn
Striped Hooded Cardigan
Hoodie with stripes knit flat in pieces with hood knit from picked up stitches. Sizes Small to 3X. Sport weight. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team
Julie and Leila Cardigans
Long-sleeved cardigan with hood knit with a 2 row repeat. Also includes a pattern for another cardigan with colorwork diamond and square design. Sizes 81cm to 127cm / 32in to 50in. DK weight. Designed by Patons
Groove Cardigan
Cardigan hoodie knit with a 2 row repeat Garter Rib texture. Sizes S to 3X. Worsted weight. Designed by Tori Gurbisz
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.
More 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
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
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
Neon Striped Hoodie
Hooded cardigan jacket knit in stockinette. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm to 122cm (32” to 48"). Worsted weight. Designed by Universal Yarn
Patterns for Purchase
Silversmith Hoodie
This cardigan with knit with two different cable textures. Knit seamlessly from the top down with saddle shoulders. Sizes XS to 2X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Meiju Kallio.
Harlow Hoodie
Raglan pullover sweater with a high neck that acts like a cowl when the hood is down. Sizes XS to 2X. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Whistle and Wool.
Old Mill Hoodie
Cozy hoodie with cable panels is knit seamlessly from the bottom up. Sizes 36 ¾ to 54 ½ in / 75 to 130 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cecily Glowik MacDonald.
Kristen Hoodie
Cozy hoodie with cable panels is knit seamlessly from the bottom up. Sizes 29½ to 51 in / 75 to 130 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kristen TenDyke.
Adam's Ribs Hoodie
Cap-sleeved tunic-length cardigan vest with hood knit with reversible wandering rib. Sizes 30, 39, 48, 57. DK weight yarn. Designed by Carol Sunday.
Women’s Hooded Sweater
Great stashbuster! Striped pullover hoodie. 2 Sizes. Designed by GinaMichelePatterns.
