Free knitting patterns for cropped shrug pullovers. Updated 5/25/24
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Free Patterns
Be My Baby Wrap
Sleeve–sweater hybrid with the simple shape and form of a scarf and at the same time the practical functionality of a pullover top. Pair it with a top for effortless style on milder days or wear it under your winter coat to stay extra warm. 6 sizes. 3 strands DK weight yarn. Designed by Wool and the Gang.
Fairycore Mesh Shrug
Pullover shrug knit flat in one piece with a 4 row repeat eyelet lace. No picking up stitches! Two sizes. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Kajsa
This cropped sweater shrug is actually just an elegant tube with lovely cables and dropped stitches. 2 sizes. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sanne Bjerregaard for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, German
Gradient Linier Top
Super easy pullover shrug knit flat in two pieces with garter stitch stripes on stockinette. No picking up stitches! The length of both the sleeves and the body are easily adjusted. This is a great pattern for those that are new to knitting. Designed for 4 colors of gradient mini skeins, you can also do in a solid color or self-striping yarn. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sian Price-White.
Vilje's Cropped Shrug
Cropped pullover top knit in the round with marled color created by knitting with two yarns held together. Designed by Christine Dancke and House of Yarn.
Ponvesca
Versatile multifunctional cropped shrug knit with one statement cable framed with stripes of twisted stitches. Can be worn as poncho, vest, and scarf. Sizes XS-XL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Teti Lutsak.
Ribby Popover
Cropped pullover sweater knit with a 10 round repeat welted stitch with raglan sleeves. Sizes XS-XL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Skacel Knitting.
Midsummer Crop Top
Easy mesh lace pullover shrug knit flat in two pieces with a 4 row repeat lace. 12 sizes but easily customized. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Brome Fields. Web version is free.
Mohair Ruffle Sleeve
Glamourous pullover shrug with lacy texture and flared sleeves with flounces at cuffs. Not a detailed pattern. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by lesfillesducoeur, Lilly Schwarzkopf.
More Free Patterns
Marly Popover
Glamorous cropped pullover shrug with different options for neckline, cuffs, hem, and sleeves. Sizes XS-XL. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Skacel Knitting.
Perfect Sense Shrug
Pullover wrap inspired by ballet dancewear knit seamlessly top-down. 4 sizes. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Wool and the Gang.
Sunray Panels Shrug
Pullover shrug knit flat in one piece with an 8 row repeat Sunray chevron lace. No picking up stitches! Two sizes. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart.
Bobbio Sweater
Super cropped pullover with bell shaped sleeves with cables knit flat. Sizes Chest circumference: 67 to 116 cm / 26.5 to 45.5 in. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by lynxrows for Hobbii. A kit is also available.
Stray Heart Shrug
Ultra-cropped shrug perfect for layering for dresses and tank tops, evening and day. Sizes XS to 5X. DK weight yarn. Designed by Afifa.
Cleaves Bolero
Long-sleeved cropped shrug knit seamlessly in the round. The name cleaves comes from its style combination of a cowl and sleeves. Designer says you can knit it in a weekend! Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Katherine Summer O'Neal for Knitty.
Twist Poncho with Sleeves
The Wrapped Sweater pullover features a twist in front and back and attached cuffs to keep in place. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Erin Kate Archer for Red Heart
Cropped Pullover
Cropped long-sleeved pullover sweater shrug knit sideways with an 8 row repeat zigzag cable pattern. Instructions for both a hooded version and a rolled neck version. Sizes Bust: 32/38(40/46, 48/54)" 81/97(102/117, 122/137) cm. Designed by Sirdar as 10290 Armwarmers. Aran weight yarn.
Newport Poncho Shrug
Loose flowing pullover poncho knit flat in one piece with openings for the neck and shoulders, and then seamed at wrist to form sleeves. It can be made cropped as shown, waist or hip length. Easy, fast and fun knit even for a beginner. Designed by Martha Lyons. Worsted weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Special Cup of Tee
Unique cropped pullover shrug or poncho features horizontal growing cables, long-short front and back, contrast texture, voluminous sleeves, and seamless trims. 3 Sizes. Designed by MONM Knitting.
Twisting Shadows Shrug
Twisted cables create a unique texture on this super cropped pullover sweater. Sizes XS - XXL. Designed by Artesanitarium Designs. Aran weight yarn.
Cozy Cropped Sweater
Pullover shrug knit with ribbing, dropped stitches, and flared sleeves. This knitting pattern is suitable for advanced beginners. Sizes 28 - 50". Designed by Georgia Jeggo. DK weight yarn.
Boho Ombre Shrug
Lace knit cropped pullover sweater. Sizes XXS to 4X. Designed by CamexiaDesigns. Aran/worsted weight yarn.
Orbital Jumper
Striped, two-textured pullover shrug with an oversized, cropped body and raglan balloon-shaped sleeves. Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Ranti Ehinmola. DK and lace weight yarn.
So What Shruggie
Seamless crew-neck cropped shrug sweater constructed from the top down. Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Vexnot Studio. DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Criss-Cross Shrug
Bolero knit from side-to-side in one piece with a fabric twist in the front. The shrug can also be reversed with the twist at the back. Sizes Small (Medium, Large). Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Tahki Stacy Charles. DK weight yarn. Available in English and Danish, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Night Life Top and Pullover
Heat up the night with this matching ultra-cropped long sleeved sweater shrug overribbed strappy vest top. 6 Sizes 32 inches to 54 inches. DK weight yarn. Night Life Vest And Roll Neck In Sirdar Stories Dk 10578. Kit also available
Cut Outs Cropped Top
This long sleeved cropped pullover cut outs from elbow up to shoulder and then an unexpected one in the front. It looks great either over a tank top, a dress, a camisole with jeans or a skirt. Size: XS,S,M,L,XL Designed by Camexia Designs
