25 Free Knitting Patterns for Women's Sweaters
These easy knitting patterns for women's sweaters will keep you cozy all season.
Get in the mood for cooler weather with these free knitted sweater patterns for women. Filled with cardigans, turtlenecks, and classic sweater patterns, these easy knit sweater patterns are great to make for the autumn and winter months.
With this collection of free knit sweater patterns, you can make off the shoulder sweaters, v neck sweaters, and classic standbys that will last you for years to come.
If you're looking for something more cozy and comfy, check out our collection of solid and patterned knit turtleneck sweater patterns. Oversized sweaters like these are perfect for wearing in winter...even better when you include a good book and a nice hot cup of cocoa!
No matter your style, the variety of designs below should appeal to almost any woman.
Free Knitted Sweater Patterns for Women
Classic Easy Knit Sweater Patterns
These classic patterns are great to make for yourself or as a gift. You can easily customize and change these sweaters to make the color of your choice.
Casual Pullover
This long rib knit sweater is great to wear for any occasion. You could use it to layer an outfit or wear it during an afternoon walk in the park.
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Knit Satin Off the Shoulder Sweater
If you want something soft and feminine, this furry knit sweater is just the thing. This comfortable and soft yarn makes this sweater great for evenings out or casual dinner parties.
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Split Neck Sweater
This beginner level sweater is easy and fun to make. It's a great oversized knit sweater to have on hand for cold offices, shopping adventures and more.
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Boatneck Sweater in Bold Stripes
Cold winter nights are perfect for wearing this boatneck nubby knit sweater. It's cozy and warm and just the thing to cuddle up in by the fireplace.
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Colorful Striped Sweater
If you're searching for free knit sweater patterns, be sure to check out this v neck striped knit sweater. Made with bright and colorful yarn, this pattern is sure to please anyone!
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Comfortable Sweater Jacket
This cable knit buttoned sweater is great if you need a cozy sweater jacket! You can make it in all your favorite colors so you always have something on hand to keep you nice and warm!
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Short Sleeve Hooded Sweater
Sweaters aren't only for winter! This v neck rib knit sweater is great for the spring and autumn, too. Embellish it with fun buttons for a sweater you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.
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Optional Knit Jacket
This knit jacket is perfect for someone who likes options. You can create it with a collar or with a hood. This is a great free knitting pattern as you can make many and have them still look different.
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Antalia Sweater
Knit sweater patterns like this are great for intermediate knitters. This lovely sweater has beautiful butterfly sleeves that everyone is sure to admire.
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Knit Turtleneck Sweater Patterns
If you love the comfort of a solid or patterned knit turtleneck sweater, you're going to love these projects! These sweaters are big and cozy, great for that cold winter frost.
Mock Snowflake Turtleneck
This snowflake sweater knitting pattern is great for intermediate knitters. This two tone project is great for the holidays and makes a wonderful stocking stuffer for a loved one.
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Tunic Cable Turtleneck Sweater
This lovely scoopneck cable knit sweater is great. For women, this sweater is a must have. You can wear it for holiday gatherings, office parties, and family get togethers.
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Chunky Knit Turtleneck
Wondering how to wear cable knit sweaters? They look great with jeans or slacks, espcially this oversized option! It's so comfortable and great for all skill levels.
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Fair Isles Knit Sweater
More advanced knitters will love this Fair Isle sweater pattern. This contrast trim is perfect for St. Patrick's Day...and great for those who love the look of Irish sweaters.
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Goncho Fleur de Lis Sweater
This slouchy oversized sweater is perfect for lazy winter weekends. You can make this project in any color you'd like.
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Ribbed Tunic with Miltered Squares
A knit tunic sweater with miltered square border is elegant and fun for everyday or a special occasion.
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Free Knitted Cardigan Patterns
Free knitted cardigan patterns are great for ladies! Discover cable, lace, and other free knitted cardigan patterns that are great tutorials to add to your favorites collection.
Lacy Knit Cardigan
This lace cardigan pattern is great for layering. You could wear it any time of year. No collection would be complete without a sweater like this!
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Cable Cardigan with Hood
Cable cardigan sweater patterns are great to have on hand. This advanced pattern is beautiful and no one will believe that you made it yourself!
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Tea Time Cardigan
These sweaters are great to make for all your best girlfriends. This Tea Time Cardigan is elegant and stunning and great for all occasions.
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Zig Zag Cardigan
Knit cardigan patterns like this zig zag pattern are great for mixing and matching colors. Make one in all your favorite colors and make over your wardrobe in no time.
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Neutral Knit Cardigan
This knit cardigan is great for beginners! This lace cable cardigan pattern can be used to dress up any outfit.
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Long Cardigan Jacket
Free patterns like this long cardigan jacket are great for fall. Grab this sweater before taking your weekend walk and enjoy the beauty of nature as you show off your handmade project!
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Comfy Cardigan
Add a little something special to a favorite dress. This Comfy Cardigan is great for that, and with the ease of this pattern, you can make a sweater in all your favorite colors!
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Comfortable Pocket Cardigan
Cardigans can be comfy and cozy, and this one with pockets is perfect! You can make projects like this with ease...and maybe even have time to make one in another color!
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Cardigan Wrap with Lace Collar
This lovely and elegant cardigan is great for any occasion, and the light lace accent makes it the perfect soft and feminine accessory.
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Big Knit Easy Blanket Sweater
This oversized blanket sweater is very easy to knit and works up fairly quickly with large needles and chunky yarn.
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Polar Bears and Pine Knit Sweater Pattern
Looking to make that perfect, winter knit jacket to wear on those snowy days? You'll feel as if you're wrapped in a warm wool blanket once you slip this sweater on.
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Classic Stripe Knit Blanket Sweater
This sweater can be worn to the office or out with friends and it's completely beginner friendly. Using basic knit and purl stitches, you will knit a rectangle that is then folded and seamed to make this adorable sweater.
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Knit Cabled Cardigan Pattern
As cooler weather approaches, this knit cabled cardigan pattern will give you a garment that embodies luxurious comfort, chic style, and delicate warmth.
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GrandmaSue10
Jan 13, 2018
My first knit sweater was back in the day, when variegated yarn first came out. I knitted a beautiful light blue sweater with royal blue specks. However it was very much too big. I ripped it all apart (tink, tink, tink) And remade it in the next smaller size. I have learned that I knit very loosely and always take that into consideration now!
Editor Dana
Jan 15, 2018
That is such a good tip! Such a bummer you had to redo the whole sweater, but it seems like it was a good learning experience and helpful for future projects!
shanedavis1 581304 6
Jan 27, 2013
I am so very, very grateful for the section, in several of these patterns, where you include the measurements of the finished pieces. I'm using hand-spun yarn so this is a gold mine I've only dreamed of before!
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