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Cardigans: 1275 Free Patterns
In this section, you can find free Cardigans knitting patterns.
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Top 10 Knitting Patterns in Cardigans
Seamless Round Yoke Fisherman's Cardigan
While we definitely recommend experience with knitting seamless patterns if you're going to tackle this cardigan, it features a pretty straightforward decorative motif. It's good pattern if you're attempting this kind of project for the first time.
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Eyelet pattern, In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.
Freija Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stranded.
Daisy Lane Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Pocket, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down, Vent.
Heather of Cambria Seamless Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Seed Stitch, Top-Down, V-neck.
Lost in Summer Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Buttons, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Navaeh Cardi
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Oversized fit, Seamed.
Emelio Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Seamed, Textured pattern, Worked In Sections.
Laveau Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Bottom-Up, Cropped, Lace, Seamless, V-neck.
Grand Canyon Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, In-the-round, Lace, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.
Patchwork Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Collar, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Relaxed fit, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Everyday Eyelet Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Eyelet pattern, Seamed.
Sagewood Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Oversized fit, Seamed.
Sweetness Imprint Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Shannon Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Seamed, Stripes, Worked In Sections.
Crystal Lattice Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Saddle Shoulder, Seamless, Top-Down.
Chamomile Tea Cardi
A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Puff sleave, Seamed, Short Sleeves, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down, V-neck, Worked In Sections.
Big Sur Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Buttons, Collar, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless.
Queen Bee Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Cora Brunch Cardi
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Fairy Woods Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Lace edge, Lace pattern, Seamed, Short Sleeves.
Pastel Spring Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Buttons, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Stripes, Worked In Sections.
Cassi Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
V-Neck Cardigan
SIZES 3 mos (6 mos, 12 mos, 2T, 4T, 6 yrs, 8 yrs, 10 yrs)
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.
Rowan Belle
A free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Maverick Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Shawl Collar, Stripes, Worked In Sections.
Pink Wildflowers Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Cropped, Seamed, Zipper.
Embroidered Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Embroidery, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Cherished Moments Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Seamed, Stockinette Stitch, Worked in 2 strands of yarn, Worked In Sections.
Candy Stripes Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Stripes.
Midsummer's Night Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Relaxed fit, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Springside Lace Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Oversized fit, Seamed.
Violet Meadow Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Puff sleave, Seamed, Short Sleeves, Stockinette Stitch.
Allie Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Seamed, Textured pattern, Worked In Sections.
Slip Stitch Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Slipped Stitches, Stripes, Top-Down.
Lost in the Sky Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Mountain Frill Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Lace pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Pearlescent Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Lace or Sport-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Flounces, Raglan, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.
Lila Mist Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Buttons, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Treasure Hunt Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Bottom-Up, Buttons, Lace pattern, Round Yoke.
Sweet Marigold Cardigan
Sizes: 6 month - 8 yearsFree knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Chicory Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Cable, Lace, Raglan, Seamed, Stripes.
Forest Whispers Cardigan
Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Long Sleeve, Pocket, Seamed, Seed Stitch, Shawl Collar, Worked In Sections.
Nature Lyrics Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Round Neckline, Seamless, Top-Down.
Blue Peacock Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Fisherman rib, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Spring Parade Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stranded, Top-Down.
Lakeside Trails Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Garter Stitch, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Set-in Sleeve, Shawl Collar.
Snug as a Bug
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust (with fronts touching): 65½”; Length: 29”
Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Oversized fit.
Roselle Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Drop Sleeve, Lace, Seamed, V-neck.
Vineyard Stroll Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece, Wrap front.
Persica Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Raglan, Short Rows.
Pixi Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.
Leone Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Pocket, Stripes, Top-Down.
December Bloom Jacket
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Campers Comfort Cardigan
A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Collar, Pocket, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Silver Skyline Jacket
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Red Hibiscus Jacket
Sizes 3 – 12 years.A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Frosted Cranberries Cardigan
Cardigan is worked in 2 strands of yarn.
A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Frosted Cranberries Sweater
Sweater is worked in 2 strands of yarn.
This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Long Sleeve, Rib, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.
Iceberg Road Jacket
A free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bobble, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Warm Orange Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Pocket, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.
Silverbirch Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Drop Sleeve, Seamed.
Enveloped Cardigan
This oversized cardigan features beautiful texture work. It's recommended for knitters with some experience.
A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Oversized fit, Sideways.
Eirwen Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Yorkview Zipper Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Collar, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamed, Worked In Sections, Zipper.
Rowan Bror Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Seamed, Stranded, V-neck.
North Gate Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Long Sleeve, Nordic pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stranded, Top-Down, Turtleneck.
Bellerose Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Seamed, Short Sleeves, Worked In Sections.
Navaeh Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Autumn Wreath Jacket
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Leaf pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.
Remington Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Now and Forever Cardi
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.
Buttercream Swirls Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bobble, Buttons, Cable, Long Sleeve.
Adult Crew Neck Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Buttons, Crew Neck, Long Sleeve, Raglan, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Chunky Cardi
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Long Sleeve, Seamless, Top-Down.
Doves Bay Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Cable, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
White Moon Cardigan
A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Lace pattern, Long Sleeve, Round Neckline, Round Yoke, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch.
Kid's Hooded Cardi
SIZES 1 (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years
A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Hood, Long Sleeve, Seamed, Worked In Sections.
Dagny Cardigan
This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Oversized fit, Seamed, V-neck.
Dancing Diamonds Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Buttons, Lace pattern, Saddle Shoulder, Seamless, Top-Down.
Cable Vines Montrose Cardigan
Free knitting pattern using Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Cable, Long Sleeve, Relaxed fit, Seamed, V-neck.