Free slipover knitting patterns that are a poncho and sweater hybrid. Updated 4/22/24.
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Free Patterns
S11184 Elini Slipover
Poncho vest with 8 row repeat lace panel knit in two identical pieces. Sizes 32 to 50”. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Käte Stödter for Schachenmayr. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
Precipitate Sweater
Dolman sleeve poncho style pullover knit seamlessly top down. Sizes XS to 5X. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Renee Kulling for Knitty
Wallis Sweater
Poncho style pullover knit with a a diamond lace pattern. Sizes XS to XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Hatton
Poncho Sweater
Easy pullover knit in ribbing with full bodice and fitted waist. Sizes S/M,L/XL. Poncho Sweater in BC Garn Silkbloom Fino 2136BC. Fingering weight yarn.
Striped Poncho Sweater
Striped poncho pullover with sleeves and ribbed collar. Striped Poncho in Plymouth Yarn Merino Textura 3023. Worsted weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Bobble Poncho
Pullover poncho tunic with large cowl collar that can pulled up as a hood and armholes. Knit in the round in a combination of stockinette and garter sts. Designed by Au Bout du Pré for Hobbii. Worsted weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Andover Poncho
Poncho with armhole sleeves with ribbed collar and cuffs. Worked flat in 2 pieces but does require picking up stitches. Rated easy by Lion Brand. Designed by Svetlana Avrakh. Worsted weight yarn.
Rosarian
This pullover is combination of sweater and poncho, wrapping the shoulders and upper arms with elbow length arm openings just above the fitted waistband. Knit with dropped stitches, it creates a flattering silhouette for almost everyone. Designed by Melinda VerMeer. XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X 3X)
Easy Tribeca Poncho
Knit flat in 2 pieces and seamed to create armholes. Stitches picked up for collar and armhole trim. Sizes S/M (L/XL, 1X/2X). Rated easy by the designer. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
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4 Row Repeat Open Work Poncho
Poncho knit flat in 2 pieces in a 4 row repeat and seamed at shoulders and sides to create armholes. No picking up stitches. Looks easy to me. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Meli Hu for Lion Brand.
Patterns for Purchase
Poincaré Poncho
A ribbed, foldover collar and hand slits make this poncho a cozy choice. Worked in the round from the top down, this poncho features a standout front cable panel with diamond-shaped twists that devolve into simple ropes and ribbing. Designed by Cheryl Toy.
Simple Stitch Top
Oversized pullover oversized sweater made in one piece, folded and seamed. Rated easy by the designer. Sizes 1X/2X, S/M/L. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn.