Free women's pullover sweaters, tees, and other tops knit seamlessly top down. Most don't require picking up stitches or just picking up a few under sleeves. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 6/24/24.
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Free Patterns
Annabelle Blouse
Classic peasant style top with ruched neck. Knit seamlessly from the top down. No picking up stitches. Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL. Designed by Sys Fredens for Hobbii. Fingering weight yarn. Pictured project by KnitterNinjaShar. A kit is also available.
Top Down Knit Pullover Top
Easy tee that's perfect for self-striping yarn. Knit seamlessly top down with just a few stitches picked up under sleeves. Sizes XS to 3XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Caron.
Elkko Sweater
Stripes naturally zigzag as they cross a lace panel on the yoke pullover knit seamlessly top down. Only a few stitches picked up on the sleeves. Sizes XS to 5XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Renée Callahan for Knitty.
Picot Top
Tee sweater worked top-down in the round seamlessly with cute picot edging. Only a few stitches picked up on the sleeves. Sizes XS to XL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Mil y un hilo. A kit is also available.
Fervent Sweater
Lace feathers fan out on the yoke of this pullover knit seamlessly top down in the round. Only a few stitches picked up on the sleeves. Sizes XS to 5XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Felgate for Knitty.
Rosina Sweater
Seamless pullover with lace yoke, hem, and three-quarter sleeves. Knit from the down with only a few stitches picked up on the sleeves. There are different options for the lace. Sizes XS to XXL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by FadenStille. Available in English, German, Polish
Rustrel
Easy v-neck tee top sweater worked top down, in one piece, seamlessly. No picking up stitches. Sizes XS to XXL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by L'Atelier des Glénettes.
Long Trek Raglan Pullover
Long sleeved sweater knit seamlessly from the top down with a 2 round repeat mistake rib. Just a few stitches picked up for the sleeves. Sizes XS to 3XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Therese Chynoweth.
Venice
Flattering sleeveless/short sleeved tee top knit seamlessly from the top down with a 4 round repeat lace and can be knit with either a square or scooped neckline. Sizes Finished Chest: 32-46"/81 - 117 cm. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Fallone.
More Free Patterns
Round About Sweater
Rays of cables spread down the yoke of this woman's pullover sweater knit seamlessly from the top down. Only a few stitches picked up in the armholes. Sizes 38” (96 cm) to 50” (126 cm). Bulky weight yarn. Designed by FRAYA.
Side Cable Pullover
Sleeves with fisherman’s rib cable elevate this classic woman's raglan yoke sweater knit seamlessly from the top down with optional bust darts for additional shaping. Sizes 32” (81 cm) to 63” (160 cm). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lauren Savidge. Web version is free.
Dotty Pullover
Classic woman's crew-neck pullover knit seamlessly from the top down in the round. The 4 round repeat dot stitch texture is made only with knits and purls, so if you can knit in the round and work basic increases and decreases, you can handle this pattern. Sizes 30” (76 cm) to 62” (157.5 cm). Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Yay For Yarn Patterns. Web version is free.
Astrantia
Circular yoke pullover knit seamlessly from the top down with a chevron pattern on the yoke in popcorn bobbles. Sizes Bust: 32” to 53" / 85cm to 135 cm. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Marie Amelie Designs.
Scituate Harbor
Beautiful pullover features a lovely lace yoke and is knit seamlessly from the top down. Sizes Bust: 33” to 70" / 85.5cm to 178 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Alison Green.
Calade Sweater
I just love the linen stitch contrast stripes that give a graceful look to this loose-fitting women's pullover, knit seamlessly from the top down with i-cord finishings. Pattern includes instructions for a short or long sleeve version. Sizes Finished bust measurements: 42” to 66" / 107 cm to 168 cm. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Christina Danaee.
Veneer Sweater
Women's top-down raglan-style pullover knit seamlessly with mock turtleneck, chevron shaped yok, and decorative increase and decrease pattern on waistline and sleeves. Sizes Finished bust measurements: 32” to 58" / 82 cm to 146 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Rikke Eliasen for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Rigato Sweater
Women's pullover sweater knitted top down and seamless. It features subtle texture stripes created by an easy stitch pattern. Sizes 101 to 151 cm / 39.75 to 59.5”. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Julie Blauw
Tinton Top Down Sweater
Women's pullover sweater knit top down with with cabled rays or arrows radiating in circular yoke. Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X. Designed by Lion Brand
Patterns for Purchase
Summer Sorrel Tee
Charming short sleeved sweater with rays of clustered stitches down the yoke. Knit seamlessly top-down in the round. Includes both written and charted instructions, as well as video tutorials and written explanations for special stitches. Sizes: 34 to 68 inches. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Selena and Abbye Wool and Pine.
Seashell Sweater
Classic short sleeved tee sweater worked seamlessly from the top down using the simplest stitches: knit and purl stitches. Sizes: 76 cm / 30 inches to 168 cm / 66 inches. Super bulky weight yarn. Designed by MinimiKnitDesign.
Avena Sweater
Branches in diagonal colorwork cascade down from the neckline and swirl around the yoke of this seamless top-down sweater. Sizes: chest circumference: 36.5 to 67.5 inches / 91 to 169 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jennifer Steingass.
Ariya Sweater
Seamless top-down sweater with a stunning cable and lace pattern on the round yoke with a body in reverse stockinette (knitted on the wrong side). Sizes:chest circumference: 32 to 60 inches / 80 to 150 cm. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Valentina Bogdanova.
Spirit Of Trees Sweater
The round yoke of this pullover features a botanical leaf lace pattern. Pullover is worked seamlessly from the top down. Sizes: to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)”/71-76 (81-86, 91-96, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137) cm. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Irina Anikeeva.
Tenshi Sweater
Seamless top-down sweater with an interesting lace pattern on the round yoke while the rest is made in reverse stockinette (knitted on the wrong side). Sizes: Garment chest measurement: 33.25 to 64.25 inches / 83 to 163 cm /. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Valentina Bogdanova.
