Cardigan Patterns

Basic SQUARE ARMHOLE Pullover sweater with side panels Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Basic SQUARE ARMHOLE vest Minimal shaping (just the back neck) makes this a fast project. Choose a stitch pattern and yarn that will drape to make the most of the waterfall front. Also available in Misses sizes, Pony Waterfall Vest (Misses) Want Sleeves? Use the Knit it Now Custom Sleeve pattern

Basic SQUARE ARMHOLE cardigan sweater Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Basic A-Line SQUARE ARMHOLES cardigan sweater with panels. Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Optional Curved hem The panels in this sweater not only provide an unusual design detail, it allows for knitting larger sizes, working around the limitations of our needlebeds. Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide... ...more

Woman's Misses SET IN SLEEVE cardigan sweater/jacket Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Gathered peplum/skirt Optional bust darts This classic style is flattering for all shapes and sizes. Place the yoke seam below the bust and add as many or as few gathers in the lower section as desired. Peek Inside a Designer Sweater Also available in PLUS Sizes

Attractive cardigan with set in sleeves. Long lines and a fuller lower section is attractive on any figure. Use any stitch pattern (or combination of patterns) for a custom design.Use ANY yarn, ANY stitch pattern and ANY machine.The original was knit with Yeoman Cannele (100% mercerized cotton). Finished size 42 weighs approx 700 grams. NOTE: The original garment was designed to be worn over a lightweight sleeveless top. When choosing your size, review the... ...more

Basic SQUARE ARMHOLE Cardigan sweater Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Optional A-line shape and shaped hem Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs. Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Basic SET IN SLEEVE cardigan sweater Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Easy Knitting, sideways knit cardigan. Knit it with ANY yarn on ANY machine with ANY stitch pattern! We made ours with a soft bamboo yarn and a coordinating novelty yarn in a knitweave pattern. Reverse Stockinette stitch bands accent the flattering vertical lines of the stitch pattern.Your choice of sleeves: Top down or knit sideways. Also available in Plus Sizing Check out the Knit-Along

Misses cardigan or pullover with SQUARE armholes and European shoulder* Your choice: Round or V Neckline Optional Shaped Hem Included are instructions for a shaped hem edge for best fit. NOTE: This is NOT a beginner pattern. All instructions are included, but you need to READ and understand the shoulder shaping before starting to knit. *European shoulder shifts the shoulder seam to the back. The shoulder is shaped with the decorative seam at the... ...more

Junior Sized, slightly fitted cardigan with waist shaping, round neck, set in sleeves and crochet edges. Hems and bands can be substituted for the crochet for a variation.

Misses fitted pullover with set-in sleeves, your choice of round or V neckline and shaped or straight shoulders. Optional Hood Builder Included

Basic SQUARE ARMHOLE cardigan sweater Cardigan V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Your choice of lace patterns Inspired by Berkley Cardigan from from Lion Brand yarns.

Misses Cardigan with set-in sleeves, V-Neck AND round neckline, shaped shoulders and optional shaped body. Included are instructions for a shaped hem edge for best fit Also available as a pullover

Basic DROP SHOULDER cardigan sweater with your choice of round or V-neck, plus straight or shaped shoulders. Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Basic SET IN SLEEVE cardigan sweater Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Basic square armhole cardigan with your choice of round or V-neck, plus straight or shaped shoulders. Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes 2 - 16, you will use this pattern again and again!

Basic SET-IN SLEEVE cardigan with your choice of round or V-neck, plus straight or shaped shoulders. Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Attractive cardigan with set in sleeves. Long lines and a fuller lower section is attractive on any figure. Use any stitch pattern (or combination of patterns) for a custom design.Use ANY yarn, ANY stitch pattern and ANY machine.The original was knit with Yeoman Cannele (100% mercerized cotton). Finished size 42 weighs approx 700 grams. NOTE: The original garment was designed to be worn over a lightweight sleeveless top. When choosing your size, review the... ...more

Basic SET IN SLEEVE Cardigan sweater Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Optional A-line shape and shaped hem Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs. Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Basic square armhole cardigan with your choice of round or V-neck, plus straight or shaped shoulders. Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes 2 - 16, you will use this pattern again and again!

Basic Cardigan Button Vest with side panels Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts The panels allow for larger sizes overcoming our needlebed limitations. Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Colorful, fun,toddler cardigan with drop shoulder sleeve and garter stitch bands and collar.The garment is worked in 2 different gauges, be sure to swatch both stitch patterns.Machine knitters can substitute reverse stockinette for the skirt. The collar, cuffs and bands can be hand knit or quickly turned using the garter bar.PDF pattern in Toddler sizes 2T - 4T.Want more sizes?Want to knit at YOUR gauge?... ...more

The Ruffled Cardigan is a misses hip length, set in sleeve cardigan. The sleeves are 3/4 length. (Instructions for shortening or lengthening are included.)The slightly fitted body is knit in stockinette. A wide, slightly gathered band knit in tuck lace finishes all the edges. The band creates a beautiful fold back collar and adds a feminine touch to the sleeves.

Basic SET IN SLEEVE Cardigan sweater with panels in the back. Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts The panels in this sweater not only provide an unusual design detail, it allows for knitting larger sizes, working around the limitations of our needlebeds. Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide... ...more

Basic fitted SQUARE ARMHOLE cardigan sweater With Center Back Panel Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Easy knitting, easy construction, comfy fit. This waist length shrug style cardigan is sure to become your favorite. There are no hems, edges are ruffled with the sewing machine or serger.This can be a make-it-in-a-weekend project.NOTE: Because the fronts are designed to be tied (they can also hang open and drape) this sweater is best knit in a lightweight yarn.

Misses A-Line Cardigan with set-in sleeves, V-Neck AND round neckline, shaped shoulders and optional shaped body. Included are instructions for a shaped hem edge for best fit Also available as a pullover Optional Hood Builder Included

Basic SQUARE ARMHOLE vest Minimal shaping (just the back neck) makes this a fast project. Choose a stitch pattern and yarn that will drape to make the most of the waterfall front Need a larger size? Check out the Pony Plus Waterfall Vest Want Sleeves? Use the Knit it Now Custom Sleeve pattern

Basic fitted SET IN SLEEVE cardigan sweater With Center Back Panel Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Basic A-Line DROP SHOULDER ARMHOLES cardigan sweater with panels. Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Optional Curved hem The panels in this sweater not only provide an unusual design detail, it allows for knitting larger sizes, working around the limitations of our needlebeds. Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it!... ...more

Basic SQUARE ARMHOLE cardigan sweater Your choice: Cardigan or Pullover Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Soft, graceful waterfall jacket that is easy knitting. Similar to our Waterfall Vest, this sleeved version can be more versatile. The soft hemline is created with simple pieces with an unusual construction method.

Easy knitting, easy construction, comfy fit. This waist length shrug style cardigan is sure to become your favorite. For quick knitting, the sleeves are set in as you knit them. There are no hems, edges are ruffled with the sewing machine or serger.This can be a make-it-in-a-weekend project.NOTE: Because the fronts are designed to be tied (they can also hang open and drape) this sweater is best knit in a lightweight yarn.

"Keep it Simple" cardigan with modified drop shoulder, 3/4 length sleeves, a small amount of lace accents and side vents. A flat picot hem technique, with no stitch transfers finishes the hems. Single crochet is used to finish the neck, front opening, and side vents.

Women's Plus FITTED Pullover or Cardigan garment with set-in sleeves, your choice of round or V neckline and shaped or straight shoulders. Optional Hood Builder Included

Basic buttoned vest Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Basic SET IN SLEEVE Cardigan sweater Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs. Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Easy Knitting, sideways knit cardigan. Knit it with ANY yarn on ANY machine with ANY stitch pattern! We made ours with a soft bamboo yarn and a coordinating novelty yarn in a knitweave pattern. Reverse Stockinette stitch bands accent the flattering vertical lines of the stitch pattern.Your choice of sleeves: Top down or knit sideways. Also available in Plus Sizing Check out the Knit-Along

Basic buttoned or pullover vest Your choice: Cardigan with Button Band or Pullover Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again! Optional Hood Builder... ...more

Basic A-Line SET IN SLEEVE cardigan sweater with panels. Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Optional Curved hem The panels in this sweater not only provide an unusual design detail, it allows for knitting larger sizes, working around the limitations of our needlebeds. Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it!... ...more

Colorful, fun, child's cardigan with drop shoulder sleeve and garter stitch bands. This garment is worked in 2 different gauges, be sure to swatch both stitch patterns and enter your gauge for each piece. Machine knitters can substitute reverse stockinette for the skirt. The collar, cuffs and bands can be hand knit or quickly turned using the garter bar

Sideways knit garment features rolled front edge, side vents and easy, textured back panel. The squared sleeves knit quickly.The pattern includes tutorials for using short rows to create the front edge without the "stair-steps" from traditional increases. With this dynamic pattern, you can use any yarn of your choice! We recommend the the 50/50 blend of Yeoman Panama, for the comfort of cotton and the easy care of acrylic. Produced in 2 weights, you can... ...more

Misses cardigan or pullover with set in sleeves and European shoulder* Your choice: Round or V Neckline Optional Shaped Hem Included are instructions for a shaped hem edge for best fit. NOTE: This is NOT a beginner pattern. All instructions are included, but you need to READ and understand the shoulder shaping before starting to knit. *European shoulder shifts the shoulder seam to the back. The shoulder is shaped with the decorative seam at... ...more

Misses sized, slightly fitted cardigan with waist shaping, round neck, set in sleeves and crochet edges. Hems and bands can be substituted for the crochet for a variation.

Fitted cardigan with DROP SHOULDER Armhole style and center back panels Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Basic SQUARE ARMHOLE cardigan sweater with side panels Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Woman's Plus SET IN SLEEVE cardigan sweater/jacket Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Gathered peplum/skirt Optional bust darts This classic style is flattering for all shapes and sizes. Place the yoke seam below the bust and add as many or as few gathers in the lower section as desired. Peek Inside a Designer Sweater Also available in Misses sizes

Basic SQUARE ARMHOLE sweater Your choice: Cardigan or Pullover Split Back / Split Front Pullover Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again! Optional Hood... ...more

Classic RAGLAN SLEEVE Cardigan, knit from the hem up. Your choice: Ribbing or hems Round or V-neck

Basic SQUARE ARMHOLE cardigan sweater with your choice of round or V-neck, plus straight or shaped shoulders. Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Misses fitted pullover with set-in sleeves, your choice of round or V neckline and shaped or straight shoulders.

Misses cardigan or pullover with SQUARE armholes and European shoulder* Your choice: Round or V Neckline Optional Shaped Hem Included are instructions for a shaped hem edge for best fit. NOTE: This is NOT a beginner pattern. All instructions are included, but you need to READ and understand the shoulder shaping before starting to knit. *European shoulder shifts the shoulder seam to the back. The shoulder is shaped with the decorative seam at the... ...more

Classic RAGLAN SLEEVE cardigan, knit from the hem up. Your choice: Ribbing or hems Round or V-neck

Women's cardigan with set-in sleeves, round neckline and shaped shoulders. Not enough needles? An optional paneled back is included in the pattern. For a design element, knit the center back in one stitch pattern and the rest of the garment in another. Mix 'n Match!

Basic DROP SHOULDER cardigan sweater Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Misses fitted cardigan with set-in sleeves, V neckline and shaped or straight shoulders. A doubled front band is shaped to create the shawl collar.

Misses cardigan with set in sleeves and European shoulder* Your choice: Round or V Neckline Optional Shaped Hem Included are instructions for a shaped hem edge for best fit. NOTE: This is NOT a beginner pattern. All instructions are included, but you need to READ and understand the shoulder shaping before starting to knit. *European shoulder shifts the shoulder seam to the back. The shoulder is shaped with the decorative seam at the back.

Basic DROP SHOULDER sweater Your choice: Cardigan or pullover Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Unusual construction makes this a fun, fast project. Seamless (or nearly seamless), the sweater is knit in one piece and there is minimal finishing. If you can cast on, bind off and understand short row increases and decreases, you can knit this cutie! Available is a Home Study Course with over 60 minutes of videos and 4 start-to-finish tutorials to walk you through from cast on to bind off. Also available in ...more

Women's Plus Basic SQUARE ARMHOLE cardigan sweater with fitted body. Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Basic SQUARE ARMHOLE cardigan sweater Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

Adorable, basic set in, long sleeved cardigan with round neck and crochet edges. Needle out of work stitch pattern simulates lace. Easy enough for a beginner, with basic neckline shaping without shoulder shaping. Add buttons if desired, using the crochet loops as buttonholes.Wide range of sizes 2 - 16, you will use this pattern again and again!

Classic raglan sleeve Cardigan, knit from the hem up. Choose ribbing or hems and knit the neckband of your choice.

Easy Knitting, sideways knit cardigan. Knit it with ANY yarn on ANY machine with ANY stitch pattern! We made ours with a soft bamboo yarn and a coordinating novelty yarn in a knitweave pattern. Reverse Stockinette stitch bands accent the flattering vertical lines of the stitch pattern. Also available in Plus Sizing Check out the Knit-Along

Basic SET IN SLEEVE cardigan sweater With Center Back Panel Your choice: Round or V-neck Straight or shaped shoulders Optional bust darts Use this basic shape as a jumping-off point for your own designs.Add stripes, stitch patterns, intarsia, fairisle ... you name it! Wide range of sizes, you will use this pattern again and again!

"Keep it Simple" cardigan with modified drop shoulder and 3/4 length sleeves. An every other needle picot hem technique, with no stitch transfers decorates the hems. An elongated stitches band finishes the front edges and sleeve hem.The cardi is designed with underarm panels that will fit sizes up to 56.

Easy Knitting, sideways knit cardigan. Knit it with ANY yarn on ANY machine with ANY stitch pattern! We made ours with a soft bamboo yarn and a coordinating novelty yarn in a knitweave pattern. Reverse Stockinette stitch bands accent the flattering vertical lines of the stitch pattern. Also available in Misses Sizing Check out the Knit-Along

Misses fitted cardigan with set-in sleeves, your choice of shaped or straight shoulders. Fellow knitter Julie, documented her gorgeous sweater. Check her notes here