Matching sweater pullover and cardigan free knitting patterns that can be worn by women or men. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/19/2024
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Free Patterns
Stripy V-Neck Cardigan
Classic unisex cardigan for women and men with colorful stripes and contrasting button bands and cuffs. Button band is knit separately and sewn on. Sizes XS to 5XL. Designed by Bernat. DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Split Cable Sweater
Unisex pullover sweater for women and men with Framed Chevron Cable, Trellis Cable, and other cable patterns, knit in two colors. Sizes XS to 5XL. Designed by Svetlana Avrakh for Patons. Worsted weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Garter Stitch Sweaters
Slouchy garter stitch pullover for men and women. Knit flat. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Women's Sizes 32 inches/80 cm to 44 inches/112 cm. Men's Sizes 34 inches/86.36cm to 47.5 / 120.65 cm. Web version is free. PDF is for purchase. Designed by Louise Bollanos for Handy Little Me.
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Honeycomb Aran Sweater
Unisex gender neutral pullover sweater for women and men with cable diamond, honeycomb, and other cable patterns. Sizes XS/S 28-34" [71-86.5 cm] to 4XL/5XL 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]. Designed by Patons. Worsted weight yarn.
Cammac
Stash buster unisex sweater with stripes perfect for those oddball leftovers you have in your stash. Flattering top-down raglan with relaxed, drapey body, tapered sleeves, and fitted low-crew neckline. Sizes 89cm/35in to 185cm/72in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Susan King for Knitty. Photos by Julian Hunt
Glacier Sweaters
Long-sleeved pullovers with a 6 round repeat waffle texture and striped trim for women and men. Knit seamlessly top down in the round. Sizes Women 94cm/37in to 160cm/63in Men 98cm/38in to 151cm/59in. Aran weight yarn. Glaciär designed by The Weststrand Sisters for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Honeycomb Classic Sweaters
Aran cable gender neutral pullover sweaters covered with diamond cables, celtic honeycomb cables, rope cables, and more, with options for cross-over shawl collar or crew-neck collar. Sizes Finished bust/chest 40 ins [102 cm] to 50 ins [127 cm]. Designed by Patons. Worsted weight yarn.
Turtleneck Sweaters
Classic matching pullovers with generous ribbed turtleneck collars for women and men. Sizes Women 71cm/28in to 117cm/46in Men 81cm/32in to 127cm/50in. Aran weight yarn. Patons Mens and Womens Sweater in Dream Light.
Honeycreeper Cardigan
Perfect for sports fans in your life! Unisex cardigan sweater with bold stripes in two colors that can be knit in a team's colors. Knit from the top down with button bands knit separately and sewn on. Sizes 89cm/35in to 169cm/66in. Worsted weight yarn or two strands of lace held together. Köpenhamn Designed by Rachel Brockman for Knitty.
Copenhagen Sweater
Unisex pullover sweater for women and men knit in 2 row repeat that looks like Mistake Rib to me and the designer calls Alpine stitch. Knit top down in the round. Sizes 98cm/38in to 169cm/66in. Worsted weight yarn. Köpenhamn Designed by Sara Klint for Svarta Fåret. Available in English, Dutch, German, Swedish
Corktown His and Hers Pullover
Gorgeous pullover jumper for women or men with cable and honeycomb panels with a split wrap collar. Sizes XS to 5X, 28 inches to 62 inches. Designed by Katherine Poole-Fournier for Patons. Worsted weight yarn. Kit is also available.
More Free Patterns
Zigzag Sweaters
Pullover jumper sweater for women or men with colorful yoke and hem. Zigzag texture pattern is reversible so you can choose which side you want to wear out. Women’s Sizes 80 to 120 cm / 32 inches to 48 inches. Men's Sizes 95 to 135 cm / 38 inches to 54 inches. Revival Jumpers designed by Patons Australia. Worsted weight yarn.
Mr. Darcy
This unisex pullover gets its texture from an easy 4 round repeat Dot Pattern pattern that complements the simple lines of the sweater. Sizes 38in to 54in. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Cheryl Niamath for Knitty.
Casual Cables Sweaters
Pullover sweaters for men and women with 8 row repeat cables. Women's sweater features a flattering flared ribbed peplum and turtleneck collar. Men's features a v-neck collar. Sizes Women 76cm/30in to 102cm/40in Men 86cm/34in to 112cm/44in. Designed by Patons. Aran weight yarn.
Cortina Sweaters
Matching pullovers with stranded yoke designs of diamonds for women and men. Sizes Women 91cm/36in to 124cm/50in Men 84cm/34in to 142cm/57in. Designed by Bitten Eriksen and Ane Kydland Thomassen. DK weight yarn.
Ada Sweater
A chevron texture topped with a shawl collar creates a stylish unisex pullover sweater for women and men. Sizes 31 to 65 inches / 78 to 165 cm. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman for Knitty.
His And Hers Yoke Sweaters
Colorful pullover sweater for men and women with stunning fair isle yoke. Sizes XS/S 28-34" [71-86.5 cm] to 4XL/5XL 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]. Designed by Gayle Bunn for Patons. Worsted weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Diamond Saddle Sweaters
Pullover jumper sweater for women or men with diamond cable panels and options for crew neck or roll collar. Women’s Sizes 70 to 110 cm / 28 inches to 44 inches. Men's Sizes 80 to 130 cm / 32 inches to 52 inches. Designed by Patons Australia. Worsted weight yarn.
Fisherman's Rib Sweaters
Cozy his and hers pullover sweaters knit with 2 row repeat Fisherman's Rib. Women's sweater features a flattering flared ribbed peplum and turtleneck collar. Men's features a v-neck collar. Sizes Child to Adult 68cm/27in to 140cm/56in. 16.105 designed by Elle. DK weight yarn.
His And Hers Cabled Sweaters
Pullover sweaters for men and women with an allover cable pattern and mock turtleneck collars. Sizes Women 34 (38.5, 43.5, 48)” Men 43½ (48, 53, 57½)” . Designed by Melissa Leapman. Aran weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Harmony Jumpers
Pullover jumper sweater for women or men with colorful yoke and hem. Women’s Sizes 80 90 100 110 120 cm. Men's Sizes 95 105 115 125 135 cm. Designed by Patons Australia. DK weight yarn.
Seed Stitch Stripe Sweaters
Pullover sweater for women and men with seed stitch texture and stripes. Women's has a split wrapover collar and men's has a turtleneck. Women’s Sizes XS to XL. Men's Sizes S to XL. Designed by Patons. Worsted weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Cable Vest and Cardigan
V-neck cardigans for men and women with honeycomb cables, rope cables, and more with options for long-sleeved or sleeveless styles. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 81cm/32in to 137cm/55in. Waistcoat and Cardigan in Hayfield Aran with Wool 100g 7064 designed by Sirdar. Aran weight yarn.
Cowl Neck and Henley Sweaters
Pullover sweaters for men and women with diamond cables on a textured background with options for a henley neckline. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 81cm/32in to 137cm/55in. Cowl Neck and Stand Up Neck Sweaters in Hayfield Aran with Wool 100g 7063 designed by Sirdar. Aran weight yarn.
V Neck and Shawl Collared Cardigans
Textured cardigans for women and men in what looks like double moss stitch with collar options. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 81cm/32in to 137cm/55in. V Neck and Shawl Collared Cardigans in Hayfield Chunky Tweed 7490 designed by Sirdar. Bulky weight yarn.
Cable Sweater or Hoodie
Cable pullover sweater for women and men with options for hood or round neck. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 81cm/32in to 137cm/55in. Sweaters in Hayfield Aran with Wool 7067 designed by Sirdar. Aran weight yarn.
V Neck and Shawl Collar Cardigans
Men's or women's cardigan with cables on a moss stitch background. Options for shawl collar or v neck. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 32/34", 36/38", 40/42", 44/46", 48/50", 52/54". Designed by Sirdar. Aran weight yarn.
Flat Collar and Shawl Collar Cardigans
Men's or women's cardigan with diamond and honeycomb cables. Options for shawl collar or flat collar. Sizes To Fit Bust/Chest: 32/34", 36/38", 40/42", 44/46", 48/50", 52/54". Designed by Sirdar. Aran weight yarn.
