Free knitting patterns for sweaters and cardigans with skirted peplums Updated 10/24/23
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Free Patterns
Laurie Sweaters
A stunning knit lace peplum along with lace sleeve cuffs create a stunning look on this pullover sweater with an option for long sleeves or capped sleeves. Sizes 32in to 42in / 81cm to 107cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Louisa Harding.
Susannah Sweater
Women's fitted pullover knit with a 2 row repeat with a slight flared peplum for a figure flattering silhouette. Sizes 32in to 42in / 81cm to 107cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Pat Menchini.
Margot Cabled Peplum Sweater
Women's pullover with a 6 row repeat cable bodice with ribbed peplum. Sizes 32in to 50in / 81cm to 127cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Emma Wright.
Lace Stitch Cami and Skirt
Women's vest or camisole with peplum and matching long flared skirt. Sizes X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Kathy Perry.
More Free Patterns
Cable Peplum Pullover
Women's sweater with figure flattering cables and ribbing that flares into a peplum skirt. Sizes 36"-50" [91.5 - 127 cm]. Worsted weight yarn. Designed Lion Brand.
Ella Top
Women's short-sleeved pullover tee sweater with a lace yoke and flirty peplum skirt. Sizes 34"-62" [136-157.5 cm]. Worsted weight yarn. Designed Lisa Borum for Cascade Yarns.
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Short Sleeved Cardigan
Fun cropped cardigan with peplum and ruffled sleeves. Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL. Great showcase for multicolor yarn. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jenny Watson for Noro
Rambler
Easy to wear loose fit ladies sweater, with cable patterning and crew neck. Sizes 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50 inches. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Marie Wallin. Pictured project by Rosemarythyme
Patterns for Purchase
Manon Sweater by Debbie Bliss
Flattering long-sleeved pullover is a richly cabled sweater shaped into the waist with a figure flattering peplum. Sizes to Fit Bust: 81cm to 107cm / 32 in to 42 in. Designed by Debbie Bliss. DK weight yarn.
Lesley Tee
Flattering short-sleeved pullover top with a flared bottom is a top-down raglan knit and is an easy travel or TV project requiring very little concentration. The body of the top is made up of stockinette panels with twisted rib stitches in between. The shirt is flattering on most body shapes, fitted in the bust area and flaring out in a peplum. Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL. Designed by Bigger Than Life Knits. Fingering weight yarn.
Maki Top
Flattering tank shaped to accentuate your waist with flirty peplum. Knit in 4-row repeat moss stitch and twisted stitches. Sizes Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X). Designed by Amy Gunderson. DK weight yarn.
Peplum Pullover
This textured long-sleeved pullover is one of 29 patterns in Easy Textured Knits ebook.
Fiona Sweater
Colorful Argyle sweater with a peplum and fluted sleeves. Sizes 82-87 92-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 132-137 cm / 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss.