10 Spring Cardigan Free Knitting Patterns
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10 Free Cardigan Knitting Patterns for Spring
#1. Diamond Lace Kimono Free Knitting Pattern
This lightweight lace kimono is ideal for spring. It layers beautifully over blouses, tees, and tanks. The simple silhouette means no shaping is involved, just a pretty lace pattern that is fun to knit and provides gorgeous finished results.
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Kaitlin Blasing
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#2. Caramel Cardigan Free Knitting Pattern
Stripes add a unique look to a simple cardigan. It’s a blanket style meaning that it has a relaxed fit and loose fronts that hang down in a semi-waterfall style. The cardigan is knitted from the top down and may be worn three seasons out of the year.
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Isabell Kraemer
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#3. February Lady Sweater Free Knitting Pattern
A swingy lace cardigan, made to fit a grown-ass woman, lovingly based on Elizabeth Zimmermann’s classic “Baby Sweater on Two Needles,” from Knitter’s Almanac.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Pamela Wynne
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#4. Ausable Cardigan Free Knitting Pattern
Ideal for spring’s unpredictable weather, Ausable is a raglan sleeved cardigan with shawl collar and cable detail. It features button front closure, relaxed fit, and hip length.
Uses bulky weight yarn
Designed by Amy Christoffers
#5. Jutka Cardigan Free Knitting Pattern
Short sleeves garter stitch cardigan to knit with bulky yarn.
Skill level: Easy
Uses bulky weight yarn
Designed by Irina Poludnenko
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#6. Summer Cardigan Free Knitting Pattern
The Summer Cardigan is a seamless sweater worked from the top down with two-color stranded knitting and fine details such as pockets and braid edgings! The pattern invites a wealth of variations, providing inspiration for any knitter. It will also be a fun learning challenge for anyone wanting to take the plunge and knit their first large garment.
Uses sport weight yarn
Designed by Maja Karlsson
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#7. Ribtastic Cardigan Free Knitting Pattern
The Ribtastic Cardi is a top-down raglan longer-length cardigan with a decreasing rib pattern. The pockets are picked up from the body of the sweater, and knit using short rows to continue in the decreasing ribbing on the body. The button band is picked up and knit after completion of the body.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Melinda Larson
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#8. Uptown Cardigan Free Knitting Pattern
The Uptown Cardigan is your new favorite long, slouchy, and relaxed cardigan that you can wear every single day! This classic wardrobe staple can be worn year-round since it is made with lightweight cotton/bamboo yarn that drapes beautifully. This cardigan is perfect for beginners as it uses the basic garter stitch, and it can be dressed up or down!
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Stephanie Jessica Lau
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#9. Chelsea Cape Free Knitting Pattern
Step into spring with this wonderfully transitional cocoon cardigan. The lightweight, net-like fabric drapes elegantly and makes the piece perfect for the beach or a stroll through the streets.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Alexandra Tavel
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#10. Concello Cardigan Free Knitting Pattern
The Concello cardigan is a sweet little sweater to throw on during transitional seasons and cool late summer evenings. Worked from the top down, it features three-quarter length sleeves that are picked up around the armhole, with sleeve caps shaped using short rows. The sleeves and hem are edged with an easy picot crocheted border.
Uses sport weight yarn
Designed by Alison Green
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