Free knitting patterns for women's sweater vest pullovers. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 4/16/25
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Free Patterns
Hashtag Mosaic Vest
V-neck pullover vest with a fun hashtag variation of houndstooth knit in slip stitch colorwork (one yarn per row) in a 12 rwo repeat. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Svetlana Pakhomova.
Sakura Vest
Inspired by Cherry Blossoms (sakura in Japanese), this pullover vest features lace designs with petals, leaves, and cherries, on a striped background of pinks and white. Sizes: 36 inches to 42 inches. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Kalliopi Aronis.
Noro Amondine Vest
A perfect showcase for multicolor self-striping yarn, this pullover vest is knit with 2 row repeat Twisted Rib with a split hem. Sizes: 38 inches to 70 inches /96.5 cm to 178 cm. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Noro.
Faux Cable Vest
A deep v-neck vest knit with an 8 row repeat lace that creates a cabled look without cable stitches. Sizes: 34 inches to 54 inches. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lisa Gentry. Pictured project by summerspark
Astro Vest
Shine your star power with this v-neck pullover vest with stars glowing down the side. Sizes: 34 inches to 46 inches /76 cm to 117 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns
Deep V Cabled Vest
Pullover vest knit flat with an 8 row repeat cable that makes for restful knit. This would look great over leggings, I think. No picking up stitches. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Vladimir Teriokhin.
Agava Vest
V-neck pullover vest knit in garter stitch with columns of a 10 row repeat lace stitch. It looks like there are no picking up stitches. Sizes: 34 inches to 50 inches /86 cm to 127 cm. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team.
Cable Vest or Cardigan
V-neck pullover vest with Celtic braided cables along bottom section and down on the front. Cable and seed stich create texture on the body. Also incudes instructions for a cardigan version. Sizes: 33 inches to 47 inches /82 cm to 117 cm. DK weight yarn. 7201 Pullover and Cardigan designed by Elle.
Kitty's Vest
Super easy pullover v-neck vest designed to be knitted in one day according to the designer. Knit in garter stitch with simple shapking, and no picking up of stitches, it's an easy, quick project. It also comes with free videos. The one issue it is one size so you will need to adapt yourself if you want a different size. Knit with 4 strands of DK yarns knitted together to produce a very thick yarn which means a quick knit. Great stash buster. Designed by Gary Ray Smith
Cable Vest
I love the mix of textures in this cozy pullover vest from the ribbed turtleneck that flows into a central cable and ends in a lattice lace bottom border. Sizes: 33 inches to 47 inches /82 cm to 117 cm. Chunky weight yarn. 7117 Sleeveless Pullover designed by Elle.
Change Your Stripes Vest
Detailed photo tutorial and instructions for beginners. Easy pullover vest knit flat with garter stitch stripes in two rectangles and then seamed. Stitches are picked up for sleeve edges but there are detailed instructions for new knitters. Sizes: 28 inches to 62 inches /71 cm to 157 cm. Designed for 4 colors, it's also a great stash buster for Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Simone Vest
Shawl collar pullover vest or sleeveless top. Sizes: 32½ inches to 64½ inches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman.
More Free Patterns
Fanad Head Vest
Sleeveless pullover vest or top with drop shoulders, boat neck, textured yoke and hem. Sizes: 31 inches to 50 inches. Designed by Bonnie Dean. Aran weight yarn.
Aglow Vest
Sleeveless pullover vest or top featuring a variety of cables and boat neckline. Sizes: 33 inches to 41 inches / 82 cm to 102 cm. Designed by Elle. DK weight yarn.
Tamland Vest
I love the modern geometric interpreation of argyle on this sleeveless pullover vest with v-neck.Sizes: 34 inches to 72 inches / 87cm to 184cm. Designed by Mel Kennelly. Worsted weight yarn.
Diagonal Yoke Vest
Sleeveless pullover vest or top with diagonal lines of texture on the yoke. Want a little extra fun? Add fringe to the shoulders. Sizes: 28 inches to 62 inches / 71cm to 157.5cm. Sleeveless Shell designed by Patons. Worsted weight yarn.
Tacoma Vest
Sleeveless open sided pullover vest knit in a 2 row repeat Seed Rib. Sizes S to 2X. Designed by Bobbie Fitzgerald. Worsted weight yarn.
Branch Rib Vest
V-neck pullover vest or top knit with a 10 row repeat Branch Rib stitch pattern. Sizes To Fit Chest: 33 inches to 51 inches / 82cm to 127cm. Sleeveless Pullover 7075 designed by Saprotex International Design Studio. DK weight yarn.
Lipsky Vest
Color blocked and checkerboard v-neck pullover vest or top inspired by the painter, Pat Lipsky, and her use of bold colors and geometric forms. Sizes To Fit Chest: 33 inches to 65.5 inches / 83cm to 166.5cm. Designed by Rachel Brockman for Knitty. DK weight yarn.
Living Your Best Vest
V-neck pullover vest or top with 8 row repeat texture. Sizes To Fit Chest: 81cm to 147cm / 32 inches to 58 inches. Designed by Paintbox Yarns. Bulky weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Ebba Vest
Sleeveless pullover vest or top with textured yoke. Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL. Designed by Sys Fredens for Hobbii. Sport weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Clove Vest
Oversized v-neck drop shoulcer pullover vest knit with a 2 row repeat brioche rib. Sizes Bust 35½ to 69 in/90 to 175 cm. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Laura Zukaite for Noro.
Argyle Sweater Vest
Pullover vest that combines cables and lace for a modern take on a classic argyle style. Sizes Finished Bust/Chest Circumference: 36, (40, 44, 48, 52), (56, 60, 64, 68)”. DK weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf is available on Etsy. Designed by Kaitlin Barthold. Knit is also available.
Get in Line Tank
Sleeveless top in 3 different lengths knit with a 2 row repeat. Sizes XS to 5X. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Patons.
Renata Tank
Cropped pullover knit in 2 pieces with a 4 row repeat stitch. Sizes To Fit Bust: Bust:81-86[91-97:101-107:111-117:122-127] cm, 32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46:48-50] inches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Rico Design.
Patterns for Purchase
Bifurca Vest
Cropped v-neck vest with modular construction. The vest features a central panel with a botanical colourwork pattern. Sizes 73 to 153 cm / 30 to 62 inches. Designed by Teti Lutsak
Brambly Vest
Classic vest with blackberries and leaves knit separately and then appliqued to the completed vest. Designed by WolfberryKnits
Danu Vest
Round neck pullover vest with twisted cable panels on seed stitch, a perfect layering piece. Sizes XS to 6X. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by rianna Frasca
Wave Vest
Featuring a striking two-tone graphic looped stripe stitch, this pullover vest inspired by the Hokusai print, The Great Wave. Sizes To Fit Bust: 4 sizes. (UK6-20). DK weight yarn. Designed by Alice Hoyle
Coral Reef Vest
A striking textured panel, inspired by branching coral enhance by self-striping yarn, creates a beautiful pullover vest. Sizes To Fit Bust: 32" to 54" / 81cm to 137cm. Chunky yarn. Design No: 10703 by Sirdar.
Checkerboard Sweater Vest
Pullover vest features Fair Isle technique to create the sweet checkerboard design with contrast rib v neck, hem and armholes. Sizes To Fit Bust: 32" to 54" / 81cm to 137cm. Chunky yarn. Design No: 10599 by Sirdar.
Green Basketweave Vest
Textured pullover vest with a basket weave pattern. Sizes To Fit Bust: 32" to 46". Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Laurimuks
Harriet Vest
Cabled sleeveless pullover vest or waistcoat knit sideways. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm to 127cm. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss
Laura Vest
Sleeveless pullover vest or top knit with twining lace on what looks like a double moss stitch background. Sizes 104-140 cm / 40.9-55.1”. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Danielle Chalson.
