Free Open Cardigan Knitting Patterns

Find more than 100 free open cardigan knitting patterns, from simple open-front and no-button cardigans to long, draped, lace, cable and oversized styles.

Designed to be worn without a traditional buttoned front, these cardigans make easy layering pieces and come in far more shapes than one style alone. You’ll find lightweight open cardigans, cosy long layers, relaxed everyday designs and more substantial textured knits in the collection below.

For other cardigan shapes and constructions, see all free cardigan knitting patterns on Knitting Bee.

Open Front, No-Button and Draped Cardigans

An open-front cardigan is a useful choice when you want a knitted layer that doesn’t need buttons or another fixed closure. Some designs have simple straight fronts, while others use wider bands, shawl collars or extra fabric to create a softer drape.

If you like that flowing silhouette, look for drape-front and long open cardigans in the patterns below. Longer designs give you more coverage, while cropped and shorter open cardigans work well as lighter layers.

For more length, you can also see the long cardigan knitting patterns.

Choose an Open Cardigan by Look and Texture

For a lighter open-front cardigan with decorative stitchwork, see the lace cardigan knitting patterns.

If you prefer more defined stitch texture, the cable cardigan knitting patterns include plenty of more substantial knitted layers.

Open cardigans also work particularly well as relaxed everyday knits because the front doesn’t require button bands and closures. Look through the patterns below for everything from simple stockinette designs to oversized cardigans, shawl collars and textured open-front styles.

Latest Free Open Cardigan Knitting Patterns

See the latest free open-front, no-button and open cardigan knitting patterns below.