Free knitting patterns for sleeveless sweaters that can be layered as vests or worn along as tops. Updated 11/6/25
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Free Patterns
Peacock Top
Sleeveless top or slipover vest with fitted yoke that turns into a ruffled flare. Three lengths: cropped, tunic, and dress. Sizes XS to 5XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Kaffka.
Mitered Angled Vest
Easy sleeveless top knit flat in two mitred rectangles of striped garter stitch. No picking up stitches. Sizes XS to 5XL. Designed for 5 colors, it's a great stash buster for leftover Aran weight yarn. Designed by Caron.
Ziggy Vest
Sleeveless top or pullover vest knit with a 2 row repeat chevron pattern designed for for self-striping yarn. Sizes XS to 5XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart.
Pierrot Vest
Sleeveless vest with a fun graphic motif that has artistic flair. It is a great way to get started in intarsia knitting as it is simple and fast to knit. Great stash buster for leftover Bulky weight yarn. 3 Sizes. Designed by Cecilia Lalanne.
Clancy Vest
Sleeveless pullover top or vest with honeycomb lattice cable panel framed by other cables. Sizes Finished Bust About 42 (50, 58) in. (106.5 (127, 147.5) cm). DK weight yarn. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand
More Free Patterns
Cable Front Popover
Sleeveless pullover top or vest with wavy cables, button bobbles, and more design details. Sizes 30.5 (36, 41, 46.5, 52, 57) in. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Susan Mills Knits
Olga Top or Vest
Pullover sleeveless top or vest knit with an 8 row repeat slipped stitch pattern. Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL. Designed by Sys Fredens for Hobbii. Sport weight yarn.
Cabled Comfort Vest
Sleeveless slipover top knit sideways with cables. Sizes XS to 2XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Wiam's Crafts. Web version is free.
Bubbles Vest
Sleeveless pullover vest or top with a wavy central cables on a 2 row repeat garter rib background. work from Chart or written instructions.Sizes Chest: 36¼ (39½, 43, 46¼, 49½)”. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cheryl Murray
Scrappy Tank
Sleeveless vest or top knit in garter stitch strips in assorted shades. Great stash buster for leftover Bulky weight yarn. Size 34.6 to 45.6" / 88 to 116 cm. Designed by Wool and the Gang.
Tincture Vest
Pullover vest or sleeveless top knit with an 8 row repeat texture. Sizes Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Designed by Aubrey P Busek for Universal Yarn. Worsted weight yarn.
Kali Sleeveless Top or Vest
Colorful sleeveless-v-neck pullover with 12 row repeat honeycomb slip stitch pattern and garter rib trim. Sizes XS to 3XL. Designed by Sarah Alderson for Knitty.
