Free Cardigan Knitting Patterns with Pockets

Looking for a cardigan that’s as practical as it is comfortable? Find more than 25 free cardigan knitting patterns with pockets, including long cardigans, oversized layers, cables, textured jackets, hooded coats and relaxed everyday styles.

Pockets can be a small detail that makes a big difference to a handmade cardigan. The patterns below include pocket cardigans, knitted jackets with pockets, longline cardigans and cardigan coats, with everything from simple front pockets to pockets incorporated into more detailed textured designs.

For hundreds of other styles, see the complete collection of free cardigan knitting patterns on Knitting Bee.

What Kind of Cardigan with Pockets Will You Knit?

If you want a relaxed cardigan with plenty of room, an oversized cardigan with pockets makes a cosy layering piece. Knitting Bee also has a curated collection of free oversized cardigan knitting patterns with pockets if this is specifically the style you’re looking for.

For more coverage, look for a long cardigan with pockets, longline cardigan or knitted coat. Longer designs can range from relaxed everyday cardigans to substantial coatigans designed as warm outer layers. You’ll find more options among the long cardigan knitting patterns.

Patch Pockets, Front Pockets and Built-In Pockets

Not all knitted pockets are constructed in the same way. Patch pockets are knitted separately or as simple pieces and attached to the cardigan front, while other patterns build the pocket into the garment itself.

If you’re relatively new to garment knitting, a cardigan with straightforward patch pockets can be an approachable way to add this useful feature without making the construction unnecessarily complicated.

Pockets also work particularly well with textured cardigans. Cables, ribbing, moss stitch and other stitch patterns can continue around the pocket or make the pocket itself part of the design. See the cable cardigan knitting patterns for more heavily textured cardigan ideas.

Prefer something extra cosy? The hooded cardigan knitting patterns include hooded jackets, knitted hoodies and longer coats, including designs that combine hoods with practical pockets.

Latest Free Cardigan Knitting Patterns with Pockets

See the latest pocket cardigans, long cardigans with pockets, knitted jackets and cardigan coat patterns below.