Free Striped Women’s Cardigan Knitting Patterns

Explore free striped women’s cardigan knitting patterns, from classic two-colour stripes to colourful jackets, long cardigans, cropped styles, fades and modern statement knits.

Stripes are an easy way to make colour the focus of a cardigan. Depending on the pattern, they can be bold and graphic, narrow and subtle, or blended into softer graduated colour effects.

Find the Right Striped Cardigan

Classic stripes: Choose regular repeating stripes in two or more contrasting colours for a timeless look.

Colourful: Try rainbow shades or multiple colours for a cardigan where colour becomes the main feature.

Modern: Look for cropped, asymmetric or relaxed cardigan shapes combined with contemporary stripe placement.

Long and cosy: Choose a longer striped cardigan or jacket for an easy layering piece.

Subtle colour: Faded, graduated and dip-dyed effects are good alternatives if you like colour but don’t want sharply contrasting stripes.

Choosing Colours for a Striped Cardigan

Strong contrast will make individual stripes stand out, while colours closer in tone create a softer effect.

Stripes are also useful for combining several colours in one garment or using smaller quantities of coordinating yarn. Always follow the individual pattern’s yarn weight and gauge when substituting colours or yarns.