Free knitting patterns for pullover sweaters and jumpers with shawl collars for men and women. Most patterns are free. Updated 11/6/23
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Free Patterns
Oversize T-Jumper
Color blocked poncho style pullover sweater with a shawl collar worked in one piece in garter stitch. Two lengths. Fingering weight yarn. 2376BC designed by BC Garn.
Rolling Moss Jumper
A ribbed shawl collar on a scoop neck adds flattering style to this feminine sweater. Sizes 31 to 55 inches. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Chrissy Flanagan.
Ada Sweater
A chevron texture topped with a shawl collar creates a stylish unisex pullover sweater for women and men. Sizes 31 to 65 inches / 78 to 165 cm. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman for Knitty.
Shawl Collar Cable Pullover
Unisex pullover sweater with honeycomb cable panel framed with diamond cables. Sizes 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52" chest. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Joanne Loh for Craft Passion.
Women's Shawl Collar Vest
Women's pullover sweater vest with wrapped spit collar. Sizes To Fit Bust: 34in to 45in. Super Bulky weight yarn. 2116 designed by Plymouth Yarn.
Chunky Collar Jumper
Men’s pullover sweater with shawl collar Main body and long sleeves knit in cable design, changing to mock cable effect up to shoulders. Cuffs and collar are in 2x2 rib. Sizes To fit chest 91-102 (107-112) cm / 32 inches to 45 inches. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Cygnet Yarns.
Aldebaran Sweater
An exaggerated statement shawl collar inspired by planet rings creates a unique women's pullover sweater. Sizes 40, 42, 44. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Adriafil. Pictured project in yellow gold by Dalmeena
Men's Ask Pullover
Classic men’s pullover sweater with shawl collar, detailed raglan seams, and ribbed edges bound off in ribbing. Sizes 97 to 146 cm / 34 to 55 in. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Stine HoelgaardJohansen. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Shawl Collar Pullover
Flattering long-sleeved pullover sweater with a ribbed shawl collar, cuffs, and hem. Sizes 38 to 54 in. / 96.5 to 137 cm. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Aran weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Men's Traditional Jussi Sweater
Men's sweater with contrasting shawl collar and cuffs, and a band of colourwork just above the hem ribbing. Sizes 98 to 130 cm / 38 to 51 in. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Novita.
Campanule Sweater
Women's pullover sweater with buttoned shawl cross-over collar and body knit seamlessly from the top down. Sizes 34 to 55.5 in. / 88 cm to 141 cm. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Hel et Zel. Available in English and French
Check Texture Pullover
Men's pullover sweater with shawl collar and a texture of large checks or squares. Sizes 35 to 51 in. / 87 cm to 127 cm. 7408 designed by Elle Yarns. DK weight yarn.
Rib Pullover
Women's pullover sweater with shawl collar knit in a 2 row repeat slip rib stitch. Sizes 33 to 48 in. / 82 cm to 122 cm. 7494 designed by Elle Yarns. Chunky weight yarn.
Aran Sweater
Pullover with an 8 row repeat central cable panel and shawl collar. Sizes 38 to 48 in. / 97 to 122 cm. Stylecraft Life Aran No. F085 Men’s Sweater 8394. Worsted weight yarn.
Easy Ribbed Slipover
Shawl collared striped sleeveless pullover sweater knit with 2 row repeat ribbing. Only one size listed because the ribbing stretches but I'd probably customize the size. Designed by Galina Carrol for Lion Brand Yarn. Worsted weight yarn.
Modern Lodge Pullover
Long-sleeved pullover sweater with ribbed shawl collar. Sizes 38 (42, 46, 50, 54) in. / 96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 137) cm. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Worsted weight yarn.
Vita Sweater
This long-sleeved pullover sweater with shawl collar is worked in pattern repeats alternating between waffle stitch and stockinette stitch. Sizes S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL). Designed by Sys Fredens. Worsted weight yarn. Kit is also available.
Newcastle Pullover
This long-sleeved pullover sweater jumper features a wrap or shawl collar and is knit flat. Sizes 38 (42, 46, 50, 54) in. / 96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 137) cm. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Aran weight yarn. Kit is also available.
Corktown His and Hers Pullover
Gorgeous pullover jumper for women or men with cable and honeycomb panels with a split wrap collar. Sizes XS to 5X, 28 inches to 62 inches. Designed by Katherine Poole-Fournier for Patons. Worsted weight yarn. Kit is also available.
Patterns for Purchase
Campfire Sweater
Unisex pullover for adults or children features a shawl collar on front panel of seed stitch. Sizes: Adult 38 to 66”/ 96.5 to 167.5 cm. Child sizes baby to kid's 14. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Megan Gonzalez
Bozeman Top-Down Sweater
Women’s long-sleeved pullover knit seamlessly for the top-down and finished with a deep shawl collar. Sizes: 28 to 68 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sue McCain
Moravia Sweater
Women’s pullover features cables artfully arranged and carried up in a center panel to the cozy shawl collar. Sizes: 36 to 52 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Angeline Webb
Echoes of Winter Sweater
Women’s pullover with shawl collar, cuffs, and hem trimmed with lace that look like hearts or tulips to me. Sizes: 33 to 61.25" / 83.80 to 155.60 cm. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Ruth Garcia-Alcantud
Pinney Sweater
Women’s pullover with ribbed shawl collar and sideways ribbed cuffs and hem. Size: XS to 4XL 1029 Pinney Sweater by Valley Yarns. DK weight yarn.
Classic Family Sweaters
Classic pullovers knit with stockinette and rib in sizes for children and adults. 4 neck options including Round Neck, V Neck, Cowl Neck and Wrap Neck. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 24/26", 28/30", 32/34", 36/38", 40/42", 44/46". Sweaters in Sirdar Harrap Tweed Chunky 8105. Chunky weight yarn.
Family Cable Sweaters
Cable pullovers in sizes for children and adults. 4 neck options including Round Neck, V Neck, Wrap Neck and Hooded. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 24/26", 28/30", 32/34", 36/38", 40/42", 44/46". Designed by Sirdar. Aran weight yarn.
Family Sweaters
Pullover sweaters in adult and child sizes feature a central cable pattern in a choice of three different necklines to suit all the family. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 32/34", 36/38", 40/42", 44/46", 48/50", 48/50". Designed by Sirdar as 8178. Chunky weight yarn.
