Free knitting patterns for easy cardigans with no buttons. Most without any picking up of stitches. Updated 4/16/24
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Free Patterns
3364 Cabled Cardigan
Long-sleeved cardigan knit with an 8 row repeat wave lattice cable. Collar stitches picked up. Sizes S to XXL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio
Collared Cardi
Short-sleeved cardigan with textured stripes and collar. Front edges knit as you knit the front. Collar stitches picked up. Sizes Finished Chest About 34 to 62 in. 86.5 to 157.5 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand
Cable Edged Cardigan
Cable lapels in a 16 row repeat are knit with the fronts. No picking up stitches. Sizes To Fit Bust Circumference: 32in to 50in / 81cm to 127cm. Bulky weight yarn. Cardigan in Rico Essentials Mega Wool Tweed Chunky R2007.
Wharton Cardigan
Leaf lace decorates the bodice in the front and back of this cardigan. No picking up stitches. Sizes To Fit Bust Circumference: 34in to 53in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Fairmount Fibers.
Sparkle in the Storm Cardigan
Diamond lace borders and collar are knit with the body of this cardigan and repeated on the cuffs. No picking up stitches. Sizes To Fit Bust: 32in to 52in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson. Pictured project by Penknits2
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Picata Cardigan
Easy woman's cardigan with a 6 row repeat chevron border that is knit with the front pieces so there is no picking up stitches. Sizes Bust: 32 to 72" / 82 to 183 cm. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team
Cotton Candy Beginner Cardigan
Easy cardigan knit flat with minimal shaping and no picking up of stitches. Great first cardigan pattern for beginners. Sizes XS - XL. Aran yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf are available on Etsy. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz at Mama In A Stitch.