Knitting patterns for sweaters, blankets, shawls, and more knit with stripes, including de-stash and easy patterns. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 4/6/26.
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Free Patterns
Mood Blanket 2026
Mood blankets are like temperature blankets, except you choose your color based on how you're feeling that day and knit one row. Begin at any time and knit over a period of 6 months. It's a great way to document special times like expecting a baby or planning a wedding. Moods and corresponding colors are suggested, but feel free to change according to what represents you. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Vertical Striped Sweater
Fun pullover with the body knit flat sideways in vertical stripes with a flattering v-neck. No picking up stitches. Lace weight yarn. 2 Sizes. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
Sophia Turban
Wrap style headband knit flat in two pieces, one with stripes and the other in a solid color. Then the pieces are sewn like a chain. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Katia. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom. 3 other patterns are also included.
L'escargot Bleu Shawl
Versatile striped shawl with buttons shaped like a sail. It begins at the narrowest point and widens by increasing 2 stitches every 6 rows. You can wrap it in a variety of ways for different looks to fit your outfit and mood. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Espace Tricot.
Ruffle Top and Skirt
Adorable outfit for babies and children with tee and skirt knit with stripes created from different colors of ruffles. Sizes Newborn to 10 years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Claire Gentry.
Color Block Fingerless Gloves
Stash buster mitts with ribbed cuffs and stripes of color knit seamlessly in the round. 2 Sizes. Great for using up scraps of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Missy Angus.
Glasses Case
Striped pouch for sunglasses, readers, or other small items knit flat with a 4 row repeat slipped stitch texture. Great for using up scraps of DK weight yarn. Designed by Kirstie McLeod.
Just Bright Cardigan
Long-sleeved v-neck cardigan with buttoned front and stripes knit flat. Sizes 82 cm to 117 cm / 33 inches to 47 inches. Designed for 6 colors, it's a great stash buster for Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
More Free Patterns
Pļava Shawl
Inspired by meadow wildflowers, this triangular versatile striped shawl knit with lace patterns starting with eyelet flowers in the top followed by stripes of zigzag and diamond lace. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jekaterina Dmitrijeva.
Folio Tote
Striped bag with self handle knit in the round. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Alexandra Tavel.
Pink Lemonade Top
Striped tee knit flat with lace sleeves and hem knit with an 8 row repeat. Sizes S to XXL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Scheepjes Designs. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish
Isabella and Me Hats
Striped matching mother and daughter beanie hats with horizontal stripes, crossed with slipped stitch vertical stripes, and optional knit tab embellishment. 3 Sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bonnie Dean.
Funny Stripes Set
Matching baby cardigan and earflap hat that ties under the chin. Both are knit flat with colorful stripes. Sizes 6 to 24 months. DK weight yarn. Designed by Patons.
Peach Bellini Blanket
Striped throw knit with broken garter stitch in a one row repeat in 4 colors. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Tori Gurbisz Chapel.
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Yoke Jumper
Long-sleeved pullover knit in the round to create circular stripes in purl stitch alternating with knit and eyelet stripes. Sizes S to XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Spotlight.
Crisscross Scarf
Scarf knit with garter stitch stripes in 2 colors with slipped stitch diamonds. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Claudia Finlay.
Patterns for Purchase
Architecture Shawl
Crescent shaped shawl knit with 1 and 2 color brioche in alternating columns between eyelet stripes. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lavanya Patricella.
Meadow Vest
Pullover vest or sleeveless top knit with columns diamond pattern separated with vertical stripes. Sizes 80cm to 160cm / 32 inches to 63 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Dee Hardwicke.
Cardigan, Scarf and Hat
Buttoned front cardigan with pockets and matching accessories. Sweater is knit with stripes at the bottom and cuffs that match stripes on the scarf and hat brim. Cardigan Sizes 81cm to 122cm / 32 inches to 49 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Stylecraft.
Colourful Merino Aran Cardigan
Striped long-sleeved open-front cardigan knit with an interesting grid texture. Looks like it's knit flat. Aran weight yarn. Sizes M to XXL. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia.
Ysabel Shawl
Named for the fantasy novel by Canadian author, Guy Gavriel Kay, Ysabel is a crescent-shaped shawl knit with stripes shaped with short rows on a garter stitch background. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Brandy Velten.
Mean Streets Sweater
This is fun sweater with a twist -- you wear it inside out with the stripes and zigzags including floats showing on the wrong side. Sizes 32 in to 54 in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
