10 Free Sweater Knitting Patterns

This cabled raglan sweater knitting pattern is perfect for the changing seasons. The pattern calls for sizes 4 mm (U.S. 6) and 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) knitting needles, a cable needle, and 4 stitch holders. The high neckline and cables are sure to keep you warm and cozy. 

This free pattern for a ladies pullover top down sweater is courtesy of Plymouth Yarn and calls for their Baby Alpaca Grande wool, a chunky, 100% alpaca wool. The pattern requires a gauge of 3 sts = 1"/US10.5 needle. 

This sweater knitting pattern has a high neck and is a comfortably loose-fitting sweater. The pattern, taken from "Rowan Knitting and Crochet Magazine," calls for 11 (13:14) 100gm balls of Rowan Cocoon in Lavender Ice 811, a pair each of 6mm and 7mm knitting needles, and a cable needle.

This sweater knitting pattern, named the Doreen, has a turtleneck and a gradation of color that gives it an interesting look. The pattern calls for Berroco Air (50 grs), 7(8-9-10-11) balls #3142 Geothermal, straight knitting needles, sizes 10 and 11 (or size to obtain guage), 16” Length circular knitting needles, sizes 10 and 11, and 1 St marker. The gauge for this pattern is 13 sts = 4”; 19 rows = 4” in St on size 11 needles.

For a dainty sweater worn over a dress or autumn outfit, try this Pearl Cardigan. This free sweater knitting pattern requires 10 (11, 13, 15) skeins of Panda Bamboo, US 7 Needles, and 4 buttons.

The Aiden pattern is a cozy, roomy and warm masculine pullover worked from the bottom up. Other than a little Kitchener stitch at the underarms and a few whip stitches to hold the collar down, it is seamless and all in one. The neckline is reminiscent of the classic shawl collar but is constructed as your work, so no picking up stitches. 

This cardigan coat is longer than the average sweater and is the perfect garment to keep you warm in the autumn months. The sweater’s materials include Bulky knitting worsted yarn, size 10 knitting needles, 7 buttons, and a gauge of 13 sts = 4"; 28 rows = 4".

The Olivia is an elegant cardigan featuring an eyelet pattern. The sweater knitting pattern requires 7 x 50g balls of DK mohair yarn, 4mm and 3.25 mm knitting needles, a 3.5 mm crochet hook, and 8 buttons. 

This lovely sweater with a fashionable cowl neck falls within the easy skill level, so it’ll be a breeze for experienced knitters. The free sweater knitting pattern requires Classic Elite Yarns, Bazic Wool, 100% wool, worsted weight yarn (65 yards per hank): 13 (14, 16, 17) hanks of Aqua (2972), size 9 (5.5 mm) straight knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge, and a size 8 (5 mm), size 10 (6 mm), and size 10 1/2 (6.5 mm) circular knitting needle, 16-inch length. 

For something a bit more complex, try this accordion jacket sweater with a zip-up front, which comes in adult and child sizes. The sweater knitting pattern calls for different materials whether you’re making a girls’ version or a boys’ version.