Free knitting patterns for women's cardigans. Includes stash busters. Updated 4/11/26
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Free Patterns
Samara Cardigan
V-neck cardigan with pockets and buttoned front knit flat with seed stitch stripes on pockets and sleeves. Sizes 37 to 71" / 94 to 180 cm. Quick knit in Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Åsa Buchta.
Pineberry Cardigan
Cropped wrapped front cardigan with a 6 row repeat lace pattern. Sizes 79.5 to 162 cm / 31 to 63". Sport weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
Paulie Cardigan
Striped cardigan with shawl collar knit seamlessly from the top down and finished with i-cord edging. Sizes XS to L. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Isabell Kraemer.
More Free Patterns
Pinegrove Cardigan
A textured diamond tumbling block pattern adds modern style to this classic v-neck cardigan knit flat. Button bands are knit separately so there's no picking ups stitches. Sizes XS to 5XL. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn. Designed by Nicole Winer.
Long Cable Knit Cardigan
V-neck cardigan knit flat with rope cables. Sizes XS to XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lisa Gentry.
Casual Comfort Jacket
Easy open front cardigan with elbow length sleeves knit 2 row repeat rib. Some stitches picked up for neck and sleeve edges. Sizes S to 2XL. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Fair Isle Sweater Coat
Women's cardigan with wide shawl collar that buttons up to form a cozy turtleneck. Easy stranded pattern for trying colorwork. Body knit flat and sleeves in the round. Button bands are knit as you go and only a few stitches picked up for sleeves. Sizes XS to 3XL. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn. Designed by Melissa Kemmerer.
Patterns for Purchase
Easy Raglan Cardigan
Cardigan knit with two strands of yarn held together for a marled and gradient look. Sizes XS to 2XL. Designed by KnitbySiv.
Cozi Cardi
Casual cardigan with pockets knit in moss stitch. This cardigan is knit seamlessly from the bottom up. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes 42 to 66” / 107 to 167cm. Designed by BeEweniqueBoutique.
Orla Cardigan
Cabled cardigan knit mostly flat. Bulky weight yarn. Sizes XS to 5XL. Designed by JaimeCreates.
