Pullover sweater knitting patterns using gradient, varigated, self-striping, and other multi-colored yarn. Updated 3/14/23
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Free Patterns
Cold Shoulder Poncho Top
Women's pullover peekaboo shoulder poncho shirt with open side seams. The center panel is worked in stockinette stitch in self-striping yarn (though you could use solid colors) framed on the sides and sleeves by a lovely lace pattern. Sizes 32 inches to 46 inches. Sport weight yarn. Poncho shirt, S10191 designed by Schachenmayr
Wildflower Cardigan
Super easy cardigan knit flat with a one row repeat seed stitch. It's basically 3 rectangles sewn together. Perfect for beginners a great showcase for multicolor yarn. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team
Sophia Sweater
Lace pullover sweater with a lace design that is a great showcase for multicolor gradient yarn. Sizes S to 3X. DK weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team
Correa Sweater
Pullover sweater with front and back knit flat sideways to showcase gradient or self striping yarn. Sized for Small (Medium, Large, 1X) Designed by Noro Design Team. Aran weight yarn.
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Twist Stitch Sweaters
Pullover sweaters with 2 options for lengths and sleeves knit with an 8 row repeat twist stitch pattern at bottom. Sizes Bust: 81-86 (91-97: 101-107: 111-117: 122-127) cm, 32-34 (36-38: 40-42: 44-46: 48-50) in. Designed by Rico as Jumpers in Rico Creative Melange DK - R2006. Aran weight yarn.
Sideways Pullover
V-neck pullover knit sideways in stockinette with sleeves knit on. Great showcase for gradient or ombre yarn. Sizes: 36/38 (40/42, 44/46). Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lana Grossa.
Marble Hill Pullover
Easy long-sleeved pullover sweater knit flat in stockinette. Sizes Finished Chest About 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58)". Designed for gradient or ombre yarn to give a color blocking effect but you can knit in solid colors. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lisa Carnahan for Lion Brand.
2 ways to get the pattern
- Get the free WEB VERSION knitting pattern at Joann
- Get the free PDF VERSION knitting pattern at Lion Brand - link is below kit information
- Get the recommended Mandala® Ombre Yarn at Joann (pictured colorway Spirit)
Sia Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover sweater knit flat with an 8 row repeat texture. Sizes Bust: 45 (47, 50, 53)in/114 (119, 127, 134.5)cm. Designed by Noro. Worsted weight yarn.
Bartlette Vest
Sleeveless pullover sweater vest knit with the 4 row repeat trinity stitch. Great showcase for multicolor yarn. Sizes Bust: 38 (42, 46, 50 1/2, 55, 59, 63)“ / 96.5 (106.5, 117, 128.5, 139.5, 150, 160) cm Aran weight yarn. Designed by Jeannie Chin for Noro. May only be free for a limited time.
Patterns for Purchase
<Al Mare Pullover Sweater
Cristina T. Ghirlanda’s oversized pullover sweater features an asymmetric hemline and a lovely drape. XS (S, M, L, 1X)
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