Free knitting patterns for pullovers, tees, and other sweaters with mesh and other openwork stitches. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 7/14/24
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Free Patterns
Mitered V Top
Sleeveless modular top with diamond openwork within v shaped pieces. 3 sizes. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lorna Miser for Premier Yarns
Chevron Lace Top
Knit flat in one piece with a 4 row repeat openwork lace stitch, this pullover sweater is a beautiful layering piece. Adaptable size. It's all in the stitch designed by Angie Burger. DK weight yarn.
Simple Mesh Sweater
Dress up any summer outfit with this easy openwork top in a 2 row repeat. 2 sizes. Designed by ecoknitty. Worsted weight yarn.
Elderwood Tank
Sleeveless lace openwork top that's perfect for layering. Only one size but you could make a large size by using a different weight yarn. Designed by Cathy Pratt. Lace weight yarn. May only be free for a limited time.
More Free Patterns
Beachy Cover Up
Openwork mesh lace pullover top with a deep scoop than can be worn in back or in front. Designed by Marly Bird. XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL). Knitting pattern is available for free with a free trial at Creativebug – scroll down the pattern page to this pattern.
- Get the free knitting pattern with free trial at Creativebug
- Also available in Knitting Today Magazine (Cast away nautical knits, June July 2011) at Amazon
- Get the recommended Schachenmayr Catania yarn on Amazon
Anette Drop Stitch Top
Easy openwork top knit in two identical pieces with dropped stitches. No picking up stitches. Sizes S to XXL. Designed by Spotlight. DK weight yarn.
Breezy Cabled Top
Short-sleeved tee top pullover with cables alternating with sections of dropped stitches to spice up a tank top or camisole. Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL. Designed by Red Heart. DK weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Truro Top
Easy openwork lace sweater or beach cover up. Size: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. Aran or chunky weight yarn. Designed by CamexiaDesigns
Drop Stitch Lace Beach Cover-Up
This is an easy knitting pattern by TwoOfWandsShope, and the techniques used are knit, purl, and yarn over. Sizes:Width: 22”/55.9cm (S/M) 26”/66cm (M/L)
Siren Seafoam Dress and Top
This lacy dropped stitch cover up has 3 different length options: cropped, hip length, or dress, all featuring color blocked work across the shoulders and collar. Sizes 30"/76cm to 60"/152cm. Aran weight yarn. Siren Seafoam Swimsuit Cover-Up designed by Kristin Jones.
Seafoam Poncho
The poncho is knit top-down in two identical panels that are joined at the sides. DK weight yarn. Designed by Linda Wolthuis.
