500+ Free cardigan knitting patterns to download! Knitted cardigans are great items to wear all year round, you can knit warmer cardigans in tighter stitches and bulkier yarns for the Winter/Fall months and knit up some light weight, breezy cardigan with eyelets and lace in cotton for the Summer/Spring months.
Cardigans are more than just garments; they are timeless pieces that offer warmth, versatility, and a canvas for self-expression. There is a unique satisfaction that comes from wearing a handmade garment, you can choose the fit, color and style to suit your tastes.
Many knitting enthusiasts hesitate to tackle cardigan projects, fearing complexity. However, we’ll debunk this myth and provide guidance for beginners, including tips on choosing easy patterns and practical considerations for a successful cardigan-knitting venture. See this article for more on Cardigan Knitting Patterns for Beginners.
Cardigan sweaters can be constructed using various methods, typically falling into two categories: seamless construction and pieced (seamed) construction.
Seamless Cardigans:
These cardigan sweaters are crafted all in one piece, utilizing long circular needles. Often worked “top-down,” this method involves knitting from the collar down to the hem, resulting in a seamless and continuous garment.
Seamed Cardigans:
In contrast, seamed cardigans are assembled from separate knitted pieces. This approach involves knitting distinct sections for the back panel, two front panels, and two sleeves. The final step includes the assembly of these pieces using techniques like the mattress stitch. Typically, seamed cardigans are knitted “bottom-up,” starting from the hem and progressing up to the collar.
With over 500 free knitted cardigan patterns to choose from, we have divided them into different styles to help you find exactly what you are looking for, just keep scrolling down to see the latest patterns.
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Patons Cables and Lace Hoodie Free Cardigan Knitting Pattern. Create a beautiful leaf pattern with cables in this toggled hoodie! MATERIALS SIZES XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL Color of your choice 7 8 8 9 9 10 balls Free Pattern
Wave Pattern Cardigan Free Knit Pattern. Lace long sleeved cardigan knitting pattern with feather and fan ripple stitch edging. Materials: Pierrot Yarns Lamé Wool [95% wool, 5% polyester; 179 yds/164m per 3.17 oz./90g hank]; color #907 beige rose; 6 hanks [490g] • 4.2mm (approx. US 6) knitting needles or size necessary to achieve gauge •…
Tuhu Cardigan Free Download Knitting Pattern. Button up cardigan free knit pattern with long sleeves and stripped pattern. Stockinette stitch cardi with ribbed edges. Free Pattern
Viva – a cardigan with cables to knit for free. Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL Skill Level: Intermediate Knitting Stitches: Cable “Viva” is the second version of this design. The first to be born was the kids version Liva. Even before I started knitting little Liva, I knew that I wanted to…
Cake Cardi Free Knitting Pattern by Universal Yarn. SIZES Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 31½ (35, 38, 41½, 45, 48½, 52)” MATERIALS Universal Yarn Major (100% acrylic; 200g/328 yds) • 108 Whirl – 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) balls Needle: US Size 10½ (6.5 mm) straight or…
Free Season-Spanning Cardigan Knit Pattern. Stockinette stitch short cut knit cardigan pattern with three quarter sleeves in self striping yarn. Skill Level: Easy Designed by Grace Alexander Directions are for size Small. Changes for sizes Medium, Large, Extra Large and 2X are in Parentheses. To Fit Chest: 32/34 (36/38, 40/42, 44/46, 48/50)” Finished Chest Measurement:…
Patons Women’s Wrapover Free Easy Women’s Cardigan Knit Pattern. Cardigan with a convenient and stylish wrap design. Stockinette stitch wrap cardigan free knitting pattern with long sleeves. Skill Level: Easy Sizes: S, M Free Pattern
Drape Front Cardigan Free Pattern to Knit. SIZES Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Back: 17 (19, 21, 23, 25)” (to fit 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)” bust Upper Arm: 12½ (13½, 14½, 15½, 16½)” Length from Underarm: 10 (10, 10½, 10½, 11)” MATERIALS Rozetti Yarns Bamboo Glam (96% rayon from bamboo, 4% metallic;…