Free knitting patterns for cardigan sweaters with v-necklines, including easy and stash buster patterns. Updated 5/31/25
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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.
Lana Jacket
Classic and elegant v-neck cardigan knit with a 5x2 rib 2 row repeat. Sizes 36/38 (40/42, 44/46). Sport weight yarn. 28 Jacket in Lana Grossa Cool Wool
Saddle Shouldered Cardigan
The front button bands of this women's cardigan are knit with the fronts so there is not picking up of stitches. The texture is a 2 row repeat broken rib. Sizes To Fit Chest: 36in to 44in. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Nancy Wiseman
Timanfaya Lace Cardigan
This woman's sweater features a lace checkerboard in a 12 row repeat grid of openwork squares. Sizes 96cm to 200cm / 37" to 78". DK weight yarn. Designed by Esti Juango. A kit is also available.
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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
Knit in 3 pieces in stockinette with ribbed edges. No picking up stitches. Some shaping. Uses just 2 balls of the recommended multi-colored yarn. Sizes 1X/2X, M/L, XS/S. Rated easy by the designer Vladimir Teriokhin for Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
Trinity Bellwoods Cardigan
Women's cardigan knit with a 2 row brioche stitch. Body is knit flat in one piece. 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.
Adelia Cardigan
Simple and relaxing to knit v neck sweater with a cropped fit. Works up using basic stitches and shaping. Sizes S, M, L. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by MMadisonMarie
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