Free women's sweater knitting patterns with short sleeves. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 3/27/25
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Free Patterns
Ihana Polo Shirt
Short-sleeved pullover sweater with collar and button placket knit flat. Sizes XS to XXL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lea Petäjä
Ladies’ Top with Bobble Edge
Perfect light sweater for warm weather or layering, this flattering v-neck pullover features knit bobble edging on hem and sleeves for fun style. Sizes to fit bust 82/86 cm [32/34”], 92/97 cm [36/38”] and 102/107 cm [40/42”]. Ladies’ Top with Bobble Edge in Schachenmayr Catania Color S6930. Sport weight yarn. Available in English and German
Sylvia Sweater
Gorgeous leaf lace and flattering cowl neck combines two looks I love in this short sleeved pullover. Knit flat with a 20 row repeat leaf lace that would look great layered over a tank top, shirt, summer dress, swimsuit, and more. Sizes 36/38 – 44/46. Designed by Adriafil. Bulky weight yarn. Note: There is no crochet in this pattern despite the pattern description.
Punctilious Sweater
I love the mock v-neck detail at the neckline on this short-sleeved tee-shirt sweater. Also I love the way it drapes and it looks so comfortable. Sizes XS to 6X. Designed by Merri Fromm for Knitty. Sport weight yarn.
Horta Sweater
Sweet and flattering short-sleeved pullover with mostly knit stitches and an interesting construction. Knit in the round so that the whole body is knit stitches with a 24 round lace hem and sleeves. Darts are knit into the body for a flattering fit and the neckline is finished with i-cord so there is not picking up stitches. The sleeves are knit separately and then knit into the body. Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL. Designed by Mil y un hilo for Hobbii. Fingering weight yarn.
Short Sleeve Top
A stylish twist to a classic sweater. A row of eyelets above ribbing creates the look of lace ruffle on a v-neck pullover. Sizes To Fit Bust: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)". Designed by Merri Fromm for Yarnspirations. Sport weight yarn.
Sampler Sweater
I'm a fan of sampler and Gansey style textures so I loved the look of this cropped sweater knit sideways with a variety of stitches including lozenge, cable, English rib, plush, basketweave, and more. I will say that this pattern required a few readings before I understood all the stitches but I still love the look. Sizes To Fit: 42 to 46. Orsa Minore Mini-Pullover designed by Adriafil. Worsted weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Offset Stripe Pullover
I love asymmetry in design and these offset stripes really appeal to me. I might modify the cuffs though to be a little smaller. Sizes Bust: 38 (42, 46, 50, 54)” (oversized fit). Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team. Worsted weight yarn.
Shaped Shoulder Pullover
If you follow me, you know I love easy row repeats like this women's short-sleeved textured sweater which is knit flat with a 6 row repeat interrupted rib stitch. Sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X. Designed by Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn. Though this pattern is labeled for experienced knitters, I don't see anything unusually difficult in the pattern. It seems pretty straightforward so I think it may be mislabeled.
Miss DeHavilland Sweater
Romantic short-sleeved pullover sweater with ribbed collar and flared sleeves with delicate picot edges evokes glamorous 1930s style. Sizes Bust circumference: 28in to 62in. Designed by Jacquelyn Jefferies. DK weight yarn.
Mod T-Shirt
Easy short-sleeved pullover tee knit flat in two identical pieces with stockinette and ribbed hems and cuffs. DK weight yarn. Sizes S, M, L, XL. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf are available on Etsy. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz at Mama In A Stitch.
Stowe Top
V-necked short-sleeved tee pullover sweater with lace sleeves. Sizes Bust circumference: 33 (37, 41, 45, 49)”. Designed by Fairmount Fibers. Sport weight yarn.
Fresh Berries
Short-sleeved tee pullover sweater knit top down. The stripes come from the self-striping cake yarn but you can also create stripes from different yarns. Sizes Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 59¼)” Designed by Universal Yarn. DK weight yarn.
Notting Hill Sweater
Short-sleeved pulllover sweater knit top down, entirely seamless with a simple slip stitch color yoke. Sizes 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70)” Finished Bust Circumference. Designed by The Noble Thread. DK weight yarn.
Papillon Sweater
Short-sleeved pullover sweater tee top with lace butterflies fluttering about the body and a neck edge with a little slit at the front. Sizes Body, chest: 80-88 (89-96) 97-104 (105-112) cm. Designed by Rachel Søgaard for Filcolana. Fingering weight yarn. Available in English, Danish,German
Patterns for Purchase
Prosecco Sweater
No longer free. Women's pullover sweater with feminine waist shaping and square neckline, elbow-length sleeves, and lines of easy texture on the front. Sizes XS to 3XL. Designed by Julie Turjoma for Valley Yarns. DK weight yarn.
Persimmon Sweater
No longer free. A lovely lace hem at the hips creates a flattering silhouette for this short-sleeved women's tee top. Sizes XS to 4X. Designed by Julie Turjoman for Valley Yarns. Fingering weight yarn.
Soldotna Crop
Top-down circular yoke sweater that features stranded colorwork that's great for layering or by itself. The design can easily be lengthened; instructions are included in the pattern. Sizes 32.75 (36.5, 40, 44.5, 48, 52.5) {56, 59.75, 64, 67.75} ” [83 (92.5, 101.5, 113, 122, 133.5) {142, 152, 162.5, 172} cm]. DK weight yarn. Designed by Caitlin Hunter. Available in English and Spanish
Coquille Top
Short-sleeved pullover tee sweater with stunning cable pattern. Sizes 33 (36½, 41½, 44¾, 50, 53¼, 56½)”/ 84 (93, 105.5, 113.5, 127, 135, 143.5) cm bust circumference. Designed by IrmianDesign. DK weight yarn.
Faye Summer Top
A stunning tee top with lace, cables, and bobbles. Sizes 110 ( 116, 122, 131, 137 ) cm / 43.25 ( 45.5, 48, 51.5, 54 ) inches body circumference. Designed by Irene Lin. DK weight yarn
Embarcadero Top and Valencia Top
Individual patterns for 2 tops, knit sideways in one piece, beginning at one sleeve and ending at the other. Embarcadero features a simple drop stitch pattern at the top and bottom of the shirt. Valencia features a simple lace panel on the shoulders and the bottom hemline. Sizes Embarcadero XS-XXL, Valencia: XS-5XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Juliana Lustenader
- See more pics and get the Embarcadero knitting pattern at Lovecrafts
- See more pics and get the Valencia knitting pattern at Lovecrafts
Evania Sweater
Basket Weave pullover sweater with a cowl neck, knit sideways. Finished Size: 28-30, 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50 in/ 71-76, 81-86, 91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127 cm. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Chloe Birch.
