Cardigans

Whether they button, tie, zipper, pin, or just drape in the front, cardigans keep you warm and let you show off the cute top or shell that you are wearing underneath.

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50 Patterns Found

Arlo Track Jacket

by Friday Pattern Co

Fabric recommendations: Midweight knits with at least 20% horizontal stretch and very little vertical stretch, such as french terry, sweatshirt fleece, or ponte.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 60", Waist: 24" - 53", Hips: 34" - 63"

A photo of a finished Arlo Track Jacket.

Aveiro Cardigan

by Itch to Stitch

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight knits with at least 50% stretch, such as cotton jersey, bamboo jersey, sweater knits, or double knits.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 46", Waist: 25.5" - 40.5", Hips: 33" - 48"

A photo of a finished Aveiro Cardigan.

Basic Dressing Gown or Cardigan

by Make It Yours

Fabric recommendations: For a robe, use smooth lightweight wovens, such as silk, satin, or viscose. For a casual cardigan, use lightweight linen, viscose, polyester prints, or lace fabric.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 53", Waist: 27" - 47", Hips: 35" - 56"

A photo of a finished Basic Dressing Gown or Cardigan.

Blackwood Cardigan

by Helen's Closet

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight knit fabrics with at least 40% horizontal and 20% vertical stretch. Works equally great in a cozy sweater knit, french terry, or lighter weight jersey.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 58", Waist: 24" - 48", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Blackwood Cardigan.

Bubble Sleeve Cardie

by Rebecca Page

kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight knits such as bamboo jersey, cotton jersey, sweater knits, or textured knits.

Size range: Chest: 19" - 59", Waist: 18.5" - 52", Hips: 19.5" - 50"

A photo of a finished Bubble Sleeve Cardie.

Candy Waterfall Cardigan

by Sinclair

Fabric recommendations: Drapey midweight knits with at least 30-50% horizontal and 10-20% vertical stretch. Jersey or ribbing would give great drape.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 60", Waist: 23.5" - 52.5", Hips: 34" - 63"

A photo of a finished Candy Waterfall Cardigan.

Captain Mack's Cardigan

by Patterns for Pirates

babies & kids

Fabric recommendations: Light to heavy weight knits, such as rayon jersey, cotton jersey, french terry, sweater knits, ponte, stretch velour, or sweatshirt fleece.

Size range: Chest: 17.5" - 31.5", Waist: 17.5" - 28", Hips: 17.5" - 34"

A photo of a finished Captain Mack's Cardigan.

Cardigan Love

by Ellie & Mac

Fabric recommendations: Midweight knits with 4-way, 35-50% stretch, such as cotton jersey, hacci knits, or sweater knits.

Size range: Chest: 29" - 60", Waist: 23.5" - 56", Hips: 33.5" - 63"

A photo of a finished Cardigan Love.

Chapman Cardigan

by Ellie & Mac

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits with 4-way 50% stretch, such as cotton lycra, polyester rayon, modal slub jersey, french terry, or double brushed poly.

Size range: Chest: 18.5" - 63", Waist: 18.5" - 60", Hips: 18.5" - 67"

A photo of a finished Chapman Cardigan.

Circle Cardie

by Rebecca Page

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits with at least 40% stretch and good recovery, such as cotton jersey, bamboo jersey, silk stretch satin, sweater knits, hacci knits, stretch wool, or interlock.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 76", Waist: 25" - 71", Hips: 34" - 80"

A photo of a finished Circle Cardie.

Citrine Cardigan

by Made by Rae

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight knits with at least 30% stretch, such as stretch terry, sweater knit, jersey, or rib knits.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 66", Waist: 25" - 60", Hips: 35" - 70"

Published: 2023-02-22

A photo of a finished Citrine Cardigan.

Cocoon Cardigan

by Patterns for Pirates

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight knits such as jersey or light french terry make a nice, draped silhouette.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 44", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Cocoon Cardigan.

Coppelia Cardi

by Papercut

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight knits, such as merino jersey, cotton sweater knit, cotton jersey, or bamboo/rayon jersey.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 46.5", Waist: 22" - 38.5"

A photo of a finished Coppelia Cardi.

Danaelle Zip-Front Hoodie

by Jalie

kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Medium weights knit with at least 15% 4-way stretch, such as french terry, double knit, ponte di roma, or sweater knit. For the cuffs, use the main fabric if it has at least 30% stretch, or a matching rib knit.

Size range: Chest: 20.5" - 51", Waist: 21" - 46", Hips: 21" - 54"

Published: 2022-05-24

A photo of a finished Danaelle Zip-Front Hoodie.

Darcey Duster, Vest, and Cardigan

by Made for Mermaids

kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight knits with 2-way stretch, such as sweater knits, hacci, french terry, brushed poly, rayon jersey, ITY, stretch velvet, or stretch lace.

Size range: Chest: 19" - 51", Waist: 19.5" - 46", Hips: 19.5" - 54"

A photo of a finished Darcey Duster, Vest, and Cardigan.

Deco Vibe Gatsby Cardigan and Jacket

by Hot Patterns

Fabric recommendations: Heavier stable knits with a little stretch, like ponte, sweatshirting, french terry, or fleece. This jacket also has an optional detachable faux-fur collar.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 52", Waist: 24" - 44", Hips: 34" - 54"

A photo of a finished Deco Vibe Gatsby Cardigan and Jacket.

Diana Cardigan

by Dressmaking Amore

Fabric recommendations: Midweight knits such as ponte, sweater knits, cotton jersey, french terry, or light fleece.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 46", Waist: 24.5" - 38", Hips: 34" - 48"

Published: 2022-02-22

A photo of a finished Diana Cardigan.

Esme Maxi Cardigan

by Named

Fabric recommendations: Medium to heavy weight knits with 20-40% stretch, such as french terry, sweatshirt jersey, sweater knits, teddy, or cable knits.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 50.5", Waist: 23.5" - 44", Hips: 33" - 53.5"

A photo of a finished Esme Maxi Cardigan.

Florence Twin Set

by Mood Sewciety

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits with at least 50% stretch, such as rayon rib knits, tubular knits, waffle knits, or lightweight french terry.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 59.5", Waist: 23" - 51.5", Hips: 34" - 63.5"

Published: 2022-09-12

A photo of a finished Florence Twin Set.

Fraser Cardigan

by Love Notions

Fabric recommendations: Medium weight knits with at least 25% 4-way stretch, such as french terry, ponte, or cotton/lycra are best. Or use a lighter weight knit, like sweater knits, jerseys, or double brushed poly.

Size range: Chest: 33" - 57.5", Waist: 26.5" - 49.5", Hips: 35.5" - 59.5"

A photo of a finished Fraser Cardigan.

Fuller Cardigan

by Cashmerette

Fabric recommendations: Midweight knits with at least 15% stretch, such as sweater knits, merino jersey, light french terry, or cotton jersey.

Size range: Chest: 40" - 62", Waist: 32" - 52", Hips: 42" - 62"

A photo of a finished Fuller Cardigan.

Go To Jacket

by Patterns for Pirates

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Mid to heavy weight knits with fairly low stretch, such as cotton jersey, french terry, sweater knits, sweatshirt fleece, velour, or ponte di roma.

Size range: Chest: 17.5" - 54", Waist: 17.5" - 50", Hips: 17.5" - 58"

A photo of a finished Go To Jacket.

Grace Cardigan

by DIBY

Fabric recommendations: Midweight knits with 50% stretch, such as sweater knits.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 63", Waist: 24" - 60", Hips: 34" - 67"

A photo of a finished Grace Cardigan.

Harper Classic Cardigan and Duster

by Sinclair

Fabric recommendations: Midweight knits with about 50% stretch will give the best combination of comfort and drape. A lighter weight of jersey would look great, but make sure it doesn’t have too much stretch, or it will not hold its shape.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 60", Waist: 23.5" - 52.5", Hips: 34" - 63"

A photo of a finished Harper Classic Cardigan and Duster.

Icone Sweatshirt

by Atelier Scammit

Fabric recommendations: Medium to heavy weight knits such as sweatshirt fleece, sweater knits, boucle knits, or french terry.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 45.5", Waist: 24.5" - 38", Hips: 34" - 47.5"

A photo of a finished Icone Sweatshirt.

Jessie Coatigan

by Sew Over It

Fabric recommendations: Medium weight outerwear fabrics, wovens, non-wovens, or stable knits, such as boiled wool, melton, twill crepe, wool knits, or ponte.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 57", Waist: 24" - 50", Hips: 34" - 60"

A photo of a finished Jessie Coatigan.

Karine Raglan Cardigan

by Jalie

kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Medium weight knits with 30% 4-way stretch, such as ponte di roma, sweatshirt fleece, scuba, double knit, or sweater knit

Size range: Chest: 20.5" - 51", Waist: 21" - 46", Hips: 21" - 54"

Published: 2022-05-24

A photo of a finished Karine Raglan Cardigan.

Kirsi Cardigan

by Forget-me-not

Fabric recommendations: Medium-weight knits with at least 10% horizontal stretch, that look good on both right and wrong sides, such as double knits, interlock knits, waffle knit, ponte, or lightweight boiled wool.

Size range: Chest: 27.5" - 54.5", Waist: 21.5" - 45.5", Hips: 32.5" - 56.5"

A photo of a finished Kirsi Cardigan.

Laura Shawl Collar Cardigan

by Sinclair

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight drapey knits with at least 20% stretch, such as rayon jersey, merino jersey, ITY, brushed poly, sweater knits, or rib knits.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 50.5", Waist: 23.5" - 44", Hips: 34" - 53.5"

A photo of a finished Laura Shawl Collar Cardigan.

Lichen Duster

by Sew Liberated

Fabric recommendations: Mid-weight linen or cotton/linen blend makes a great all-season garment. Or try a mid-weight wool, silk, or silk velvet for more glamour.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 54.5", Waist: 25" - 58.5", Hips: 33.5" - 57"

A photo of a finished Lichen Duster.

Lisbon Cardigan

by Itch to Stitch

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight knits with at least 50% stretch, such as jersey, sweater knits, or double knits.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 46", Waist: 25.5" - 40.5", Hips: 33" - 48"

A photo of a finished Lisbon Cardigan.

Lumberjack Shirt

by Patterns for Pirates

babies & kids

Fabric recommendations: For a shirt, use midweight wovens such as quilting cotton, cotton poplin, or flannelette. For a heavier sweater, use cotton canvas, denim, or heavy flannel with an optional lining.

Size range: Height: 23” - 61”,Chest: 17.5" - 31.5", Waist: 17.5" - 28"

A photo of a finished Lumberjack Shirt.

Marlo Sweater

by True Bias

Fabric recommendations: Mid weight knits or non-woven fabrics, such as sweater knit, french terry, sweatshirting, polar fleece, rib knit, or boucle. The fabric for the bindings could be the same, but it must have at least 20% stretch.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 57.5", Waist: 26" - 50.5", Hips: 34" - 59.5"

Published: 2021-01-13

A photo of a finished Marlo Sweater.

Marni Cardigan

by Sew Over It

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight knits wuch as viscose jersey, bamboo jersey, french terry, or cotton jersey.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 57", Waist: 24" - 50", Hips: 34" - 60"

A photo of a finished Marni Cardigan.

Megan Longline Cardigan

by Tessuti

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight drapey knits such as viscose jersey, wool jersey, or light sweater knits.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 42", Waist: 27" - 37", Hips: 36" - 46"

A photo of a finished Megan Longline Cardigan.

Melville Cardigan and Vest

by Liesl & Co

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight knits without a lot of drape, such as cotton jersey, ponte, french terry, or stable sweater knits.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 46", Waist: 24" - 38.5", Hips: 34" - 48.5"

Published: 2021-10-08

A photo of a finished Melville Cardigan and Vest.

Milly Hoodie

by Sinclair

Fabric recommendations: Medium to heavy weight knits with at least 30% horizontal and 10-20% vertical stretch, such as heavy jerseys, french terry, ponte, double knits, scuba, quilted knits, fleece, or very stable sweater knits.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 60", Waist: 23.5" - 52.5", Hips: 34" - 63"

Published: 2022-10-26

A photo of a finished Milly Hoodie.

Nazare Zip-up Hoodie

by Itch to Stitch

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight knits with 25-50% horizontal stretch and good recovery, such as sweatshirting, french terry, cotton jersey, interlock, or double brushed poly.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 63", Waist: 25.5" - 54", Hips: 33" - 62"

Published: 2023-01-23

A photo of a finished Nazare Zip-up Hoodie.

Neffy Cardigan

by Allie Olson

Fabric recommendations: Soft, fluid knit fabrics with lots of drape and at least 50% stretch, such as rayon, bamboo, and Tencel jerseys. Fabrics weighing 5 oz. or more per square yard will work best.

Size range: Chest: 43.5" - 57.5", Waist: 37.5" - 49.5", Hips: 46.5" - 59.5"

A photo of a finished Neffy Cardigan.

Quinn Cardigan

by 5 out of 4

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Medium to heavy weight knits with about 25% horizontal stretch, such as french terry, sweatshirt fleece, scuba, sweater knits, or double knits.

Size range: Chest: 16.5" - 69", Waist: 18" - 63", Hips: 17" - 68"

Published: 2023-02-17

A photo of a finished Quinn Cardigan.

Robe Jacket

by Peppermint Mag

This pattern is a collaboration with designers Alison Pollard and Charlotte Mackay of Common Stitch Studio!

Fabric recommendations: For a sweater, use light to midweight wovens such as linen, cotton crepe, rayon/viscose, or double gauze. For a jacket or duster, use mid to heavy weight wovens such as canvas, heavy linen, rigid denim, or outerwear wovens.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 51.5", Waist: 24" - 45.5"

A photo of a finished Robe Jacket.

Salt Air Cardigan

by Waves & Wild

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Mid weight knits, such as french terry, sweater knits, or light fleece.

Size range: Chest: 14" - 60", Waist: 13" - 57", Hips: 14" - 63"

Published: 2022-10-13

A photo of a finished Salt Air Cardigan.

Samara Robe and Cardigan

by Victory

Fabric recommendations: For a robe, use light to medium weight wovens with a moderate to high drape, such as rayon, silk, linen, tencel, challis, or boiled wool. For a sweater, use light to medium weight knits with medium to high drape and moderate stretch, such as cotton jersey, french terry, sweater knits, or double knits.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 44.5", Waist: 24" - 36.5", Hips: 34" - 46.5"

A photo of a finished Samara Robe and Cardigan.

Slouchy Cardi

by Peppermint Mag

This pattern is a collaboration with the designers at In The Folds!

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits with at least 20% stretch, such as french terry, sweater knits, cotton jersey, or bamboo jersey.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 49.5", Waist: 24" - 45.5", Hips: 33" - 54.5"

A photo of a finished Slouchy Cardi.

Smith Hoodie

by Elbe Textiles

Fabric recommendations: Heavy weight knits with at least 20% stretch, such as sweatshirt fleece or french terry.

Size range: Chest: 34" - 58", Waist: 28" - 52", Hips: 32.5" - 56.5"

Published: 2022-11-18

A photo of a finished Smith Hoodie.

Stadium Sweater

by Blueprints for Sewing

Fabric recommendations: Mid to heavy weight knits, such as french terry, sweatshirt fleece, and sweater knits.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 60", Hips: 35" - 61"

Published: 2022-05-13

A photo of a finished Stadium Sweater.

Stanton Hoodie

by Cashmerette

Fabric recommendations: Mid to heavy weight knits with at least 15% horizontal stretch, such as sweatshirt fleece, fleece, french terry, or ponte. For the cuffs, use a matching rib knit.

Size range: Chest: 33" - 62", Waist: 25" - 52", Hips: 35" - 62"

A photo of a finished Stanton Hoodie.

Tokyo Jacket

by Tessuti

Fabric recommendations: Midweight drapey wovens such as viscose, polyester crepe, wool crepe, linen, or medium weight silk.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 42", Waist: 27" - 37", Hips: 36" - 46"

A photo of a finished Tokyo Jacket.

Tuva Smart Cardigan

by Sinclair

Fabric recommendations: Medium to heavy weight knit soft fabrics with structure, and with at least 20-30% horizontal and 15-20% vertical stretch. Ponte or heavy athletic fabrics would make this pattern pop.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 60", Waist: 23.5" - 52.5", Hips: 34" - 63"

Published: 2021-12-03

A photo of a finished Tuva Smart Cardigan.

Wrap Cardigan

by Rebecca Page

kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits with at least 20% horizontal stretch, such as double brushed poly, cotton jersey, poly spandex blends, sweater knits, cupro, viscose jersey, rib knits, or modal jersey.

Size range: Chest: 16.5" - 59", Waist: 16" - 52"

A photo of a finished Wrap Cardigan.