Free knitting patterns for cardigan sweaters with v-necklines, including easy and stash buster patterns. Updated 6/9/25
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Brickstreet Cardigan
The staggered brick texture of this v-neck cardigan looks like so much fun and really showcases variegated yarn! Aran weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Designed by Rachel Alford.
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- Get the kit at Lion Brand
Lille Cardigan
I love the slipped stitch Eyelet Plait texture knit with a 4 row repeat on the front and sleeves of this v-neck cardigan. Knit flat and no picking up stitches. Sizes S to 2XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Meli Hu.
Grandstand Cardi
Classic v-neck cardigan with short sleeves knit in 2x2 rib. The body is knit flat in one piece with the button band knit with body. Sleeves knit separately. No picking up stitches. Sizes To fit bust: 28 to 44 inches. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart.
Wanderings Cardigan
Knit flat with the button band knit with the front of this v-neck cardigan so the only stitches picked up are for the sleeves. Sizes To fit bust: 72 to 137 cm / 29 to 55 inches. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Elle.
Flared Lace Cardigan
Perfect lace cardigan for warmer weather, this v-neck sweater is knit with a 2 row repeat lace and finished with pretty scalloped lace. Sizes S to 3XL. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Newton.
Pivoine Cardigan
How lovely is the delicate yet easy lace along the sleeves and hem of this v-neck cardigan! And I love the vibrant color! Sizes Finished Bust 92 to 186 cm / 36 to 73". Pattern includes charted and written instructions. Pattern in English and in French. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Audrey Borrego.
Ro Cardigan
I love the texture of this v-neck cardigan especially the twisted stitch zigzag detail on the hem and cuffs and the garter ridge on the body. Sizes S to 3XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sanne Fjalland for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Cardigan 2183
Classic buttoned cardigan with set-in pockets and v-neck knit flat. Sizes XS to XL. Lace weight yarn. Cardigan in Schachenmayr Tahiti 2183. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
Cable Trimmed Cardigan
V-neck cardigan with cable cuffs and hem. Knit flat on two needles with the button band knit as you go. No picking up stitches. Sizes S to XXL. Chunky weight yarn. Rico R1901 Cardigan in Creative Melange Chunky.
More Free Patterns
Cropped Cable Cardigan
V-neck cardigan knit flat with broken rib texture and diamond cable details. Sizes To fit chest: 81 to 117 cm / 32" to 47". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Chloe Birch.
Batlo Cardigan
Easy v-neck cardigan with stripes knit flat. No picking up stitches. Designed for 5 colors so it's a great stash buster for Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sesia Tricot.
Vertical Ridges Cardigan
Easy cardigan knit in a 2 row texture. The front band is knit with the body so there's no picking up stitches. Rated easy by the designer. The construction at the neck is a little fiddly so it's probably not for beginners. Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Caron.
Saddle Shouldered Cardigan
Flat knit v-neck cardigan in 2 row repeat broken rib. The front button bands of this women's cardigan are knit with the fronts so there is no picking up of stitches. Sizes To Fit Chest: 36in to 44in. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Nancy Wiseman
Clem Cardigan
V-neck cardigan knit in 2 row repeat 1x1 ribbing with button band knit with body so no picking up stitches. Sizes Bust (closed) - 32(36-40-44-48-52)“ (slightly stretched). The ribbing will stretch so I might choose a larger size if I wanted the look in the sample. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
Easy Breezy Cardi
Easy beginner cardigan knit flat in 3 pieces in stockinette with ribbed edges. No picking up stitches. Some shaping. Sizes XS to 2X. Designed by Vladimir Teriokhin for Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
Trinity Bellwoods Cardigan
Women's cardigan knit flat with a 2 row brioche stitch, though circular needles are used because of number of stitches. No picking up stitches. Body is knit flat in one piece, then sleeves are knit. Sizes 28-34" [71-86.5 cm] to 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]. DK weight yarn. Designed by Katherine Poole-Fournier
V-Neck Cardigan
Easy women's cardigan knit in stockinette with ribbed front border that is knit as you go. No picking up stitches. Sizes 81/86 cm /32/34” to 132/137 cm /52/54”. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar as V-Neck Cardigan 10145
Fitted Jacket Cardigan
Flattering v-neck cardigan with pockets with no separate button band, so no picking up stitches. Knit with a 2 row repeat broken rib texture. Sizes 36 1/2 to 52 1/2 in. / 92.5 to 133.5 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn.
Lacy Waistcoat S7378
Easy cardigan with diagonal eyelet lace knit flat in one piece with with front bands knit as you go. Only 6 stitches picked up for part of the neckband. Sizes to fit bust 76cm/30” to 102cm/40”. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Schachenmayr. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
Patterns for Purchase
V Nice V Neck Cardigan
Classic V neck cardigan with deep ribbed hem and cuffs is knit flat with an integral ribbed button band knit as you go. Size: XS to XXXL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar.
Pumpkin Spice Crop Cardigan
Cardigan with cropped length with drop shoulders, V neck line and fun balloon sleeves. It features a variety checked patterns in easy slip stitch colorwork. Sizes 71 - 158cm / 28-62in chest. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by ChloeElizabethCraft.
Rosa Cabled Cardigan
Women's cardign knit flat with intricate cable designs, deep ribbed hem, and a shawl collar. Sizes To Fit Chest: 81cm to 112cm (32 to 44"). DK weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss.
Elsie Cardigan
Seamless cardigan with twining cables and contrast cuffs and borders. Sizes Women’s S to 2XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sandi Prosser.
Brails Cardigan
Seamless cardigan with twining cables and contrast cuffs and borders. Sizes Women’s XS to 2XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by IrmianDesign.
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