Free Sweater Knitting Patterns

Free Sweater Knitting Patterns

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I’ve created a roundup of some beautiful free sweater knitting patterns. Lots of these are in my own Ravelry queue! Of course, you can always browse the massive archive of free patterns on Ravelry to find more free patterns. Many of these patterns are by established designers, so they shouldn’t have errors and should be well written. However, I have not tested them, so always check for errata to prevent future headaches! Trying out a designer’s free pattern is a good way to get to know how the designer writes, so if you like his or her instructions and methods, you might feel more comfortable purchasing another pattern of theirs.

Free Sweater Knitting Patterns

From left to right, top to bottom:

Free Sweater Knitting Patterns - Krystal Sweater by EweKnit Toronto
Photo by EweKnit

Krystal Sweater by EweKnit Toronto

The Krystal sweater is a loose-fitting, yoke-necked pullover worked from the bottom up in three pieces and two colours. First, knit the body and sleeves separately in the round to the base of the yoke. Then, all three are joined to work the yoke. A two-colour pattern is used on the cuffs and the yoke. The instructions include short rows after the yoke patterns to raise the back neck. This pattern goes up to a bust size of 51″ and uses DK yarn. The owner of EweKnit, one of our favourite Toronto yarn shops, wrote this free pattern!

Free Sweater Knitting Patterns - Carra by Alison Green
Photo by Alison Green

Carra by Alison Green

This gansey-inspired sweater is knit in pieces with simple knit-and-purl charted stitch patterns. The Carra pullover uses worsted weight yarn and goes up to a 54″ bust. Unlike some of the other sweater patterns here, this uses a cotton rayon blend yarn. I’m sure that will give sharp stitch definition and a lovely drape.

Free Sweater Knitting Patterns - Ariel Pullover by EweKnit Toronto
Photo by EweKnit

Ariel Pullover by EweKnit Toronto

Another EweKnit pattern! EweKnit is one of our favourite Toronto yarn shops. The Ariel Pullover has a boat neck and drop sleeve. Its instructions are to knit it top down, my favourite sweater construction method. This pullover uses sport weight yarn or fingering and lace mohair held together to give that ethereal halo. The pattern includes seven sizes.

Photo by Wool and the Gang

Double Trouble Jumper by Wool and the Gang

This open cross back jumper is the ultimate layering piece and a great pattern for the intermediate knitter. Knit in a bulky weight yarn using reverse stocking stitch, this is the perfect transitional styling piece. The pattern is available in three sizes, using up to 900 m. Although the front looks like a plain sweater, the open back makes it a bit more interesting! I’m also curious about the construction of this sweater.

Photo by Amy Herzog

February Fitted Pullover by Amy Herzog

Amy Herzog’s sweater is a fitted, 3/4 sleeve scoop-neck pullover in the gull lace pattern made popular by Elizabeth Zimmermann’s “February Baby Sweater”. The pattern includes bust sizes measure 33-50″. Amy Herzog says that “the 3/4 length sleeves and scoop neck are flattering on a variety of body types, and are especially well-suited to the bustier among us.” The intricate lace looks good dressed up for work or down for play. It will also look gorgeous in fancy, hand-painted yarns.

Photo by Tin Can Knits

Flax Light by tincanknits

Knit seamlessly from the collar to cuffs, Flax Light is a perfect first sweater project. It is a basic seamless raglan-sleeved sweater pattern that includes seventeen sizes! I love how it is a seemingly plain sweater, but the sleeves have a bit of garter stitch detail. It’s also a good jumping-off point for adding your own embellishments; I think a giant intarsia M would make it a Weasley sweater for me!

Photo by CJ Originals

Center Street by CJOriginals

Center Street is a worsted weight, oversized boatneck pullover. It is knit in the round, bottom up with raglan shaping and a simple, intuitive lace panel up the center back. It uses up to 1100 m of worsted weight yarn, and the pattern includes six sizes up to a bust measurement of 54″.

Photo by Berroco

Weir by Amy Christoffers

You knit this classic V-neck sweater from the bottom up in pieces. It has a hi-lo hem and bracelet-length sleeves. The pattern includes seven adult sizes in DK weight, and uses up to 1750 m of yarn.

Free Sweater Knitting Patterns - A Cropped Sweater for Winter by Andi Satterlund
Photo by Andi Satterlund

A Cropped Sweater for Winter by Andi Satterlund

The cropped sweater uses a seamless top-down construction. Once done the body, you pick up the sleeve stitches around the armhole and shape them using short rows. Its cropped length makes this sweater a relatively quick knit. I love how the contrast colour ribbing has a scalloped edge. This sweater uses up to 1000 m of worsted weight yarn, and is available in seven adult sizes.

Free Sweater Knitting Patterns

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10 Replies to “Free Sweater Knitting Patterns”

  1. I am going to find my knitting needles right now #anyfghinggoes@_karendennis

  2. Wow these are fabulous, thank you for sharing. My favourite was the Ariel Pullover. Have shared this post on Pinterest. Justine via #60 Senior Senisal

  3. What a great round up of patterns. Love the weaves of some of these.

  4. Thank you for posting these patterns. I just signed up for a Portuguese knitting class. It is supposed to be easier on your hands.

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  7. So many beautiful sweaters! I do wish I knew how to knit. I love the open back one. It is very cool. As well as the unique stitching patterns. Thanks for sharing and linking up with me.

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  8. Great collection of patterns! Thanks for linking up to Wednesday Wait Loss.

  9. Lovely patterns! Thanks for sharing them on Wednesday Wait Loss.

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