Free Cardigan Knitting Patterns

Looking for a cardigan to knit? Knitting Bee has more than 480 free cardigan knitting patterns to choose from, from simple everyday layers to cable, lace, Fair Isle, Aran and textured designs.

Use the collections below to find free cardigan knitting patterns by style or stitch, choose a collection suited to the kind of project you want to make, or keep scrolling to see the latest free cardigan patterns added to Knitting Bee.

• • Long Sleeve Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Short Sleeve Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Three Quarter Sleeve Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Open Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Button-Up Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • One-Button Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Long Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • V-Neck Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Hooded Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Bulky Yarn Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Cardigan Knitting Patterns with Pockets
    

    Find Cardigan Knitting Patterns by Style

    Choose the shape, sleeve or cardigan feature you’re looking for:

  Find Cardigan Knitting Patterns by Stitch

  If the fabric or stitch pattern is more important to you than the cardigan shape, narrow the collection this way:

  • Lace Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Textured Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Fair Isle Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Aran Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Cable Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Striped Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Ripple Stitch Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Bobble Stitch Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Garter Stitch Cardigan Knitting Patterns

  Which Cardigan Should You Knit?

  Not sure where to start? Use this quick guide to find cardigan patterns by difficulty, stitch, style or the feature you want.

  If you’re looking for…	Start here	Why choose it?
  Your first cardigan	Beginner Cardigan Knitting Patterns	Approachable patterns for knitters making their first cardigan or knitted garment.
  An easier project	Easy Cardigan Knitting Patterns	Straightforward cardigan ideas when you already know the knitting basics.
  Classic knitted texture	Cable Cardigan Knitting Patterns	Cardigans featuring cables, twists and strongly defined knitted texture.
  Traditional textured knitting	Aran Cardigan Knitting Patterns	Traditional Aran-style cardigans combining cables and textured stitch patterns.
  Lace and openwork	Lace Cardigan Knitting Patterns	Lacy cardigans, eyelets, openwork and lighter decorative layers.
  Knitted colourwork	Fair Isle Cardigan Knitting Patterns	Cardigans featuring stranded colourwork and traditional or modern motifs.
  Simple colour changes	Striped Cardigan Knitting Patterns	Striped cardigans ranging from classic bands of colour to bold modern designs.
  Extra length	Long Cardigan Knitting Patterns	Longline cardigans, maxi cardigans, knitted coats and longer layering styles.
  A no-button layer	Open Cardigan Knitting Patterns	Open-front, no-button and draped cardigans designed for easy layering.
  Extra warmth	Hooded Cardigan Knitting Patterns	Hooded cardigans, knitted hoodies, jackets and cosy cardigan coats.
  Practical pockets	Cardigan Knitting Patterns with Pockets	Pocket cardigans, longline styles, jackets and cosy layers with useful pockets.

  More Free Cardigan Knitting Pattern Collections

  These curated Knitting Bee collections are useful when you want a smaller selection rather than searching through hundreds of individual cardigan patterns:

  • Cardigan Knitting Patterns for Beginners
  • Easy Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Raglan Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Free Knitting Patterns for Ladies Jackets
  • Long Cardigan Knitting Patterns
  • Oversized Cardigan Knitting Patterns with Pockets

  Latest Free Cardigan Knitting Patterns

  The newest free cardigan knitting patterns added to Knitting Bee are below. Keep scrolling to find recent designs, with older cardigan patterns available through the archive pages.