These pullover sweater free knitting patterns are long enough to be worn with leggings, jeans, tights or by themselves. Updated 6/28/24
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Free Patterns
Garter Tunic
Pullover sweater with boat neck knit flat in garter stitch and ribbed collar and cuffs added. Sizes 36 to 46. Sport weight yarn. Striped Pullover in Lana Grossa Gomitolo Summer Tweed 09.
Alberta Tunic
The flattering shape of this tunic with the easy graphic colorwork pattern is what caught my eye on this pullover sweater pattern. Colorwork is easy enough that's it's wrtten out. Sizes 30-33in to 48-51in. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Pat Menchini.
Autumnity Tunic
I love the way the cables create a flattering shape in this top down A-line raglan style tunic or dress that is flattering on all sizes. Sizes S: 32”-35”to 4XL: 56”-58”. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Carson Hill. Web version is free
Broadview Pullover
I really love the lace yoke and drape of this boho pullover tunic sweater. Knit from the top down. Sizes 28-34" [71-86.5 cm] to 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]. DK weight yarn. Designed by Katherine Poole-Fournier.
Mags Garter Stitch Tunic
Easy short sleeved tunic length pullover sweater knit flat in 2 identical pieces including cowl collar using mostly garter stitch. Designed by Red Heart. Sizes 28-38" [71-96.5 cm] to 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]. Worsted weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Desert Bloom Tunic
Lace short sleeved tunic length pullover sweater with floral lace on yoke and hem. Designed by Berroco. Sizes To Fit Bust: 76cm/30in to 127cm/50in. Aran weight yarn.
Tara Tunic
Tunic length pullover sweater knit with a 10 row repeat vertical chevron stitch. Designed by Therese Chynoweth. Sizes Bust 30 ¼” 35 ¼” 40 ½” 45 ½” 50 ½” 55 ½”. Worsted weight yarn.
Marley Tunic
Long pullover sweater with 8 row repeat knit lace edging. Designed by Universal Yarn. Sizes Bust: 31½ to 63½”.
Lacy Tunic
Long pullover sweater with Thistle Leaf Lace edging, flattering A-Line silhouette, and cap length sleeves. Designed by Therese Chynoweth. Sizes XS - 2XL. Fingering weight yarn.
Kaari Tunic
A 16 row repeat cable panel adorns this pullover sweater in tunic/dress length. Designed by Sari Nordlund for Novita. Sizes 33¾(37)40¼(44)47¼(50½) in. DK weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Slouchy Sweater Dress
This versatile tunic features a 4-row repeat basket rib waffle texture and pockets for convenience. Quick knit in bulky yarn. Sizes 28-34” [71-86.5 cm] to 56-62” [142-157.5 cm]. Designed by Bernat Design Studio
Rambler
Easy to wear loose fit ladies sweater, with cable patterning and crew neck. Sizes 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50 inches. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Marie Wallin. Pictured project by Rosemarythyme
Seed Stitch Tunic
Easy pullover sweater with cap sleeves knit with a 1 row repeat in 2 pieces with picked up neckband. The pattern calls this "moss stitch" but it's appears to be seed stitch. Quick knit in bulky yarn. Designed by DY Choice. Sizes To Fit Bust: 81cm/32in to 106cm/42in
Lena’s Top-Down Sweater
Long-sleeved tunic-length pullover with pockets knit top down. Designed by Lena Skvagerson. Sizes Chest: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)". Aran yarn. This pattern was featured in Season 8 of Knit and Crochet Now! and is free with registration at Annie’s
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Aran Basket Stitch Sweater
This pullover tunic features a 2-row repeat twisted rib trim and one of my favorite stitches, the 4-row repeat basket stitch cable. Designed by Heather Lodinsky for Red Heart. Sizes small – xxl
North Woods Pullover
Tunic length sweater with split hem, seed stitch trim, and turtleneck collar. Designed by Therese Chynoweth. Sizes XS - 2XL. Worsted weight yarn.
Cable Luxe Tunic
This dramatic sweater designed for Lion Brand is a gorgeous addition to any wardrobe, featuring a beautiful cabled yoke and a slightly belled body and belled sleeves. SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X in two lengths.
Tsu Shi Tunic
Stylish oversized lace tunic knit with an 8 row repeat openwork stitch accented with extra wide ribbing at the hem. Sizes: Extra Small/Small, Medium/Large, XL/2XL, 3XL/4XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Vickie Howell
Lavinia
The pattern site has many project variations for this sleeveless lace tunic including sleeves, dress length, different amounts of lace. Sizes 36-38, 40, 42-44. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by FadenStille. Pictured project by pennymoney. Available in English and German
Empire Waist Pullover
Sweater with lace bodice and eylet lace on the skirt. Edging is crocheted. One size 90cm (35.5") bust, so you may have to adapt the pattern. Fully written out in English. DK weight yarn. Designed by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd)
Patterns for Purchase
Forever 16 Hoodie
Hooded pullover tunic sweater inspired by the Forever 16 Hoodie. Sizes 76 cm / 30 inches to 168 cm / 66 inches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by MinimiKnitDesign.
Big Comfy Cozy Sweater
I love this tunic pullover because of its pleasing contrast created with the vertical ribbed yoke, sleeves, and hem, framing the horizontal lines of the garter stitch body. I'm also a fan of the drapey cowl neck and the length that would be great for layering over leggings and jeans. Sizes Bust – 38 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)”. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Julie Turjoman.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Lovecrafts
- Get the recommended Valley Yarns Superwash yarn (31 colors)
Landscape Pullover by Norah Gaughan
Long pullover tunic/ sweater uses simple stitch patterns to paint a landscape effect on both the front and the back. The long length and split hem give this tunic a fresh, modern silhouette. Sizes 41(45-48½-52½-56-60-64-68)“ Bust. DK weight yarn. Designed by Norah Gaughan.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Lovecrafts
- Get the recommended Berroco Modern Cotton DK yarn (29 colors)
Seraphina Tunic
Long pullover tunic/ sweater dress featuring a gorgeous knit lace bottom edge that's perfect for layering or wearing over leggings. The design is knit in the round from the bottom up and starts out with a cable section moving into stockinette and a gentle A-line shaping up to the bust. The lace edging is knit as one long strip and seamed to the tunic. Sizes (33, 36, 39, 42) (45, 48, 51, 54)” Bust. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Annie Lupton.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Annie's
- Get the recommended Berroco Ultra Alpaca yarn (57 colors)
Cloudy Sunday Tunic
This pullover sweater with a big, dramatic cowl and short sleeves. Quick knit in bulky yarn and mostly one piece. Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Tuscany Lace Tunic
This well structured pattern allows for a balance between a flattering stabilizing yoke continuing into a lovely draped diamond patterned lace lower tunic. Sizes 36 (40, 44, 48)” (91.5 [101.5, 112, 122] cm) finished bust circumference
Evangeline Tunic
The fit and flare silhouette gives an hourglass look, the gathered sweetheart neckline creates a beautiful bust and neck, and the soft center panel skims over the tummy with a height-enhancing vertical line. Available in petite to plus sizes!
