Cardigans With Pockets Knitting Patterns

Free Patterns

Hazelnut Cardigan

Easy buttoned cardigan with patch pockets knit flat. The button bands are knit separately and sewn on, not picked up. Sizes S to 5XL. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Noro.

• Get the free knitting pattern

Meryl Cardigan

Fitted cardigan jacket with pockets and curved hem. Knit flat with a 2 color 4 row repeat slipped stitch striped pattern. 3 Sizes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Adriafil.

• Get the free knitting pattern

Markt Cardigan

Ultimate cozy cardigan with pockets, v-neck buttoned front, and ribbed trim on shoulders, cuffs, and bottom. The button bands are knit as you go and not picked up. Sizes XS to 4XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Ellen Furderer. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish

• Get the free knitting pattern

Placid Cardigan

Button-front cardigan knit with a subtle ribbed texture and pockets hidden in a textured bottom border. No picking up stitches but the button bands are knit separately and sewn on. Sizes Finished Bust : 66 to 112 cm / 26 to 44". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Yarnsmiths. Available in English and German

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See the Ravelry page

Charlie Cardigan

Unisex shawl-collared cardigan with pockets knit flat. No picking up stitches but the shawl collar is knit separately and sewn on. Sizes Finished Bust : 80 to 140 cm / 32 to 54". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Wool and the Gang who, as usual, has very detailed instructions which makes this great for beginners. Available in English and German

• Get the free knitting pattern

Lacy Rib Cardigan

Easy cardigan with textured pockets that grow up from the textured bottom border. The 2 row repeat texture is also mirrored in the sleeve cuffs. Knit flat with button bands knit with body. A few stitches picked up around neck. Sizes 81 to 107cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Margaret Botha

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See the Ravelry page

Wandering Cables Cardigan

Easy cardigan with pockets and cables on back and pockets. Knit flat with front and neck bands knit with body. No picking up stitches. Sizes S to 4X. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Merri Fromm

• Get the free knitting pattern

Woman’s Long Cardigan

V-neck buttoned cardigan with pockets with lace detail. Knit flat. Sizes To Fit Bust: 36in to 52in. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn.

• Get the free knitting pattern

Mataky Winter Cardigan

V-neck raglan cardigan knitted from the top down with diamond lace short sleeves sleeves and matching lace pockets. Options for garter or ribbed front bands, long or short sleeves, buttons or open front. Sizes Finished Bust : 86 to 167 cm / 33 to 65". Sport weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego. Available in English and French

• Get the free knitting pattern

More Free Patterns

Glynda Jacket

Hooded cardigan with pockets knit with a 4 row repeat Eyelet Cable. Button bands are knit with body and not picked up. Stitches for hood are picked up. Sizes S to 2X. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Melissa Leapman

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See the Ravelry page

Mataky Winter Cardigan

Color blocked cardigan with pockets and two color cable detail on back sleeves. Cardigan is knit flat. Front bands are knit separately and sewn on. A few stitches picked up for pockets. Sizes S to XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Maxine Cox

• Get the free knitting pattern

365 Cardigan

Classic year-round cardigan with pockets and buttoned front. Body is knit flat with front seed stitch borders knit as you go and not picked up. Sleeves are picked up and knit in the round. Sizes XS to 5X. Worsted weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Jess Coppom.

• Get the free knitting pattern - Web version - scroll to bottom of target page
• Purchase a printable pdf
• Get the kit at Lion Brand

Masten Cardigan

Long sleeved cardigan with pockets and shawl collar knit with 6 row repeat panels of traveling cables and eyelet lace. Pockets are knit in a contrasting collar that peeks through the lace Sizes XS to 4X. DK weight yarn. Named for a hiking trail and ghost town in Pennsylvania by designer Rachel Brockman

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See the Ravelry page

Hatchet Cardigan

Cardigan in sizes child through adult, in two lengths, long or cropped. Knit with a 4 row repeat slipped stitch texture. Sizes 2 years through Adult 147 cm / 58 inches. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Elle.

• Get the free knitting pattern

My Big Comfy Ribbed Cardi

Cozy cardigan with pockets knit in a 2 row repeat broken rib stitch. It’s an easy knit with minimal shaping and it works up quickly too. Sizes S to XL. Quick knit Bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz at Mama In A Stitch.

• Get the free knitting pattern - Web version
• Get printable pdf on Etsy

Hedwig Cardigan

Classic shawl collared cardigan with cable owl on the pocket. Sizes XS to XXL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Andrea Yetman.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See the Ravelry page
• See more 4 Row Knitting Patterns

Janine Cardigan

Long sleeve cardigan sweater with pockets knit with a 4 row repeat double seed stitch stitch and 6 row cables. Sizes Bust: 35 (39, 43, 47, 51, 55)“. Designed by Melissa Leapman for Cascade Yarns. DK weight yarn.

• Get the free knitting pattern
• See the Ravelry page

Southwest Desert Cardigan

Warm, beautiful shawl collared cardigan with pockets and desert-inspired colors and patterns. Collar and button bands knit separateled and sewn on. Sizes XS-3XL. Designed by Patons. Worsted weight yarn.

• Get the free knitting pattern

Letterman Lineup Jacket

Cardigan with classic varsity silhouette with pockets and high rib collar, knit in your school colors. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm to 107cm / 32" to 42". Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.

• Get the free knitting pattern

Patterns for Purchase

Patch Cardigan

Cardigan knit with curved front closure, patched buttonholes, overall accent collar-front trim and slanted insert front pockets. Sizes XS to 3XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by MONMKnitting.

• Get the knitting pattern

Elara Cardigan

Cabled cardigan with a pockets that continue the cable details, saddle shoulder construction, and lateral braid details. Sizes To fit bust: 28 to 66 in / 71 to 167 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by EmmesKnits.

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy

Campsite Waffle Cardigan

Slouchy cardigan sweater features a relaxed fit and waffle stitch texture. Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Alexandra Tavel. Kit is also available.

• Get the knitting pattern on Etsy
• Get the kit

Honeycomb Sleeve Cardigan

Golden shawl collared cardigan with circular cables on sleeves and pockets. Sizes Small to 2XL. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bummbul.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern

Fredericton Cardigan

Unisex cardigan with shawl collar knit in Reverse Stockinette with two strands of sport yarn held together to create a marled effect. Sizes 84.5 to 166 cm / 33¼ to 65”. Designed by Kiyomi Burgin

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern at Lovecrafts

Fernwood Cardigan

Comfortably oversized sweater with pockets, a deep v-neckline, and raglan shaping. It is worked from the top down in super bulky yarn and a wonderfully textured double moss stitch. Designed by Jane Richmond

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern

Chunky Coat

This easy seed stitch coat is a raglan sleeved front open cardigan knitted flat. Super Chunky weight yarn. Designed by ThroughTheStitch

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy