Free knitting patterns for pullover and cardigan vests with v-necks. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 9/8/25
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Free Patterns
Cambridge Vest and Cardigan
Matching classic academic v-neck buttoned vest and cardigan, both with pockets knit with a tweed stitch that looks like a 4 row repeat slipped stitch and finished with a neat i-cord edge. Sizes XS to 4XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sara Ottosson. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Quick Garter Vest
Easy vest with pockets kni flat in garter stitch. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. Oversized Boxy Vest designed by Rachel Alford.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version - scroll to bottom of target page
- Purchase a printable pdf
- Get the kit at Lion Brand
Mama Bear and Mini Bear Slipovers
V-neck tunic-length pullover vests with a pretty peplum ruffle at the bottom in adult and child sizes. Child Sizes 2 yrs to 12 yrs. Adult Sizes S to 24XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Maria Bach Jensen. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
- Get the free Adult knitting pattern
- Get the free Child knitting pattern
- Get the free Cardigan knitting pattern
Veranda Vest
Colorblocked draped front vest. Sizes XS to 3X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Ariana Cabled Vest
V-neck slipover knit with an 8 row repeat cable. Sizes XS to 4X (The Ravelry page says only XS but the pattern has all sizes). DK weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson.
Cabled Vest
A classic cardigan vest knit with moss stitch and button front bordered with cables. Sizes XS to 4XL. Aran weight yarn. Codger designed by Ellen Furderer. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Hearty Knit Vest
V-neck slipover with striped ribbed hem and hearts added with duplicate stitch. Aran weight yarn. Sizes XS to 5XL. Designed by Red Heart Design Team.
Eyelet Vest
Easy v-neck pullover vest knit with an eyelet stripe in a 10 row repeat. DK weight yarn. 2 Sizes. Turquoise Shirt designed by Schachenmayr. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
More Free Patterns
Mossy Forest Vest
Slipover v-neck vest knit with a 4 row repeat Mesh Lace. Bulky weight yarn. Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Tori Gurbisz.
Asymmetric Waistcoat
Striped open front v-neck vest with right and left sides in contrasting shapes and patterns. If you prefer symmetry, I think you could figure out how to create both sides the same by reversing the front side you like. Aran weight yarn. Sizes S to XL. Designed by Tiina Huhtaniemi.
Day to Knight Vest
I love the mix of textures and the flattering silhouette of this v-neck slipover that's a feminine take on chain mail. The bodice is knit in a waffle texture that is complimented by the twisted stitch cable chains in the peplum. Sizes S to 3X. DK weight yarn. Designed by DROPS design.
Elegia Vest
Classic v-neck slipover knit flat. DK weight yarn. Sizes S to 3XL. Designed by Lea Petäjä.
Peter Vest
Cropped v-neck vest with central panel of cable diamonds embracing rope cables. Sizes XS to 4X. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Morse.
Algonquin Vest
This A-line vest has an interesting construction which creates an open v at the bottom that mirrors the overlapping v-neck at the top. The vest is knitted sideways in one piece and is reversible with no right or wrong sides. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. 2 Sizes. Designed by Fleece Artist.
Cake Cardi Vest
Easy v-neck A line cardigan vest knit flat. Button and neck bands are knit as you go so the only stitches picked up are for the armhole edging. DK weight yarn. Fun showcase for self-striping Bulky weight yarn. Size: XS to 3X. Designed by Universal Yarn Design Team.
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- Get the recommended Universal Yarn Major yarn (Whirl colorway pictured) at Amazon
Modern Cabled Vest
Unisex pullover vest for men and women with v-neck and a checkerboard cable design that evokes the lines in tennis courts. I don't think I've ever seen a cable design like this before. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes Small to 5X. Designed by Lion Brand.
Patterns for Purchase
Three Button Vest
Flattering, deep V-neck vest knit with seed stitch. Sizes : 32-52" (81-132cm). Sport weight yarn. Designed by Val Love.
Chequer Board Waistcoat
Button front v-neck vest knit with a fun checkerboard texture. Sizes : 81/86cm 32/34" to 81/86cm 32/34". DK weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
Lana Vest
Slipover v-neck vest knit with cables and texture. Sizes : 116 to 136 cm / 45.75 to 53.5". Aran weight yarn. Designed by Irene Lin.
Rockhound Vest
V-neck vest with comfortable and flattering fit knit with a twisted stitch motif. Sizes : 34 to 70" / 86 to 178cm. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by WoolandPineDesigns.
Sterling Slipover
V-neck vest featuring a variety of cables running along a background of reverse-stockinette. Sizes : XS to 5X. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Janine Myska.
Olivier Vest
Waistcoat inspired button-front vest featuring princess panels, v-neck, and piping details. Two length options, cropped or full, and can be worked with or without waist shaping. Sizes 28 to 66 in / 71 to 167 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by EmmesKnits.
All-Year-Checks Vest
Plaid v-neck cardigan vest knit in stripes with vertical stripes added later. Sizes S to 3XL. DK weight yarn. Designed by Stine Hoelgaard.
