Free Hooded Cardigan Knitting Patterns

Looking for a cardigan with the extra warmth of a hood? These free hooded cardigan knitting patterns include cosy everyday cardigans, cable and Aran designs, long hooded coats and relaxed knitted hoodies.

You may also see this style described as a hooded jacket, cardigan with a hood, knitted hoodie or hooded coat, depending on the length, fit and construction. The patterns below bring these related styles together in one collection.

For more shapes and styles, see all free cardigan knitting patterns on Knitting Bee.

What Kind of Hooded Cardigan Will You Knit?

For a substantial winter layer, look for a long hooded cardigan or knitted coat. Longer designs give you extra coverage, while heavier yarns, cables and textured stitches can make the finished garment warm enough to work more like outerwear.

If that is the style you’re looking for, you may also like the long cardigan knitting patterns, which include longline cardigans, cardigan coats and other longer knitted layers.

For a more casual look, try a knitted hoodie or hooded jacket. These tend to have a relaxed feel and may include stripes, simple textured stitches or practical pockets.

Cabled Hoodies and Cardigans with Pockets

Hoods work especially well with traditional cable and Aran cardigans, adding another cosy element to an already textured knit. See the cable cardigan knitting patterns for more cable-rich cardigan designs.

If practicality matters too, some hooded cardigans and coats include pockets. You’ll find more designs with this feature among the cardigan knitting patterns with pockets.

Latest Free Hooded Cardigan Knitting Patterns

See the latest hooded cardigans, knitted hoodies, hooded jackets and cardigan coat patterns below.