Wrap Cardigan Knitting Patterns

These knitting patterns for cardigans are wrapped in many stylish and flattering ways with asymmetric fronts, pleating, ties, and more.

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To see more free cardigan knitting patterns visit these pages

• Long-Sleeved Cardigan Knitting Patterns
• Short Sleeve Cardigan Knitting Patterns
• Draped Cardigan Knitting Patterns
• Cropped Cardigan Knitting Patterns

Free Knitting Patterns

Eyelet Harvest Cardigan

The pattern in the collar continues to the back to form a panel. Designed by by Juan R. Alcantar & Lois Horychata for sizes Small, Medium and Large

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• Get worsted weight yarn for this pattern on Etsy

Kamille Cardigan

Judy Furlong’s cardigan features self-ties, pockets and matching cuffs. Bust sizes 78 [81-86: 91-96: 101-106: 111-118: 123-128: 133-137] cm / approx. 30.5 [32-34: 36-38: 40-42: 44-46: 48-50: 52-54] ins Pattern available in English, German and Swedish.

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NeulovaNarttu

Asymmetric Jacket

This wrap cardigan from DROPS Design is worked in stockinette and sized for S – M – L – XL – XXL – XXXL. Available in variety of languages.

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Madge

This design by Katie Smith, this part wrap part sweater with a cowl collar is knit from the top down with little seaming. Bust sizes 32(34,36,38,40,42,44)”

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Extra Easy, Extra Fabulous Sweater

Designed by Lion Brand, this asymmetric cardigan is knit in stockinette and garter stitch. Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X

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• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy

Reika Kimono Cardigan

Amy Gunderson designed this Japanese inspired jacket. Great for multi-color yarn! Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X)

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• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy
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The Mead Sweater

Designed by Norah Gaughan, this cable and lace cardigan wrap is a rectangle shawl with sleeves that drapes over the shoulders. 46 – 51″ wide x 24 – 25″ long. Recommended yarn available on pattern page.

• Get the free knitting pattern for free registration at Annie’s
• Get the video tutorial for this and one other pattern for $3.99 – not necessary to get free pattern
• See the patterns in Norah Gaughan Volume 16 Knit Book

Alabaster Cardigan

Cheryl Beckerich designed this beautiful asymmetrically wrapped cardigan with cable border and shawl collar. Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X. Recommended yarn available on pattern page

• Get the free knitting pattern for free registration at Annie’s
• Get the video class for this and 2 other patterns for $3.99 – not necessary to get the free pattern

Cocoon Cape

Designed by Lion Brand, this wrap has armholes that create sleeves from the draped fabric. S/M (L/1X, 2X/3X)

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Julianna

This versatile ingenious sweater by the fantastic Norah Gaughan for Berroco is actually a scarf with sleeves. Easy and beautiful! Sizes X-Small/Small, Medium/Large and 1X/2X

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• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy

Sanpoku

The brilliant Norah Gaughan was inspired by Japanese style to create this wrapped cardigan for Berroco. The recommended yarn is my current favorite Berroco Modern Cotton which has lovely drape and stitch definition and is so comfortable.

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• Get the recommended yarn at Patternworks
• Shop for Shawl Pins on Etsy

Cross Over Cardigan

Thomas B. Ramsden & Co’s sweater is sized for 81-107cm (32-42ins)

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• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy

Egret

Designed by Nora Gaughan for Berroco. One of my favorite designers and I love this unusual ruffle wrap but I don’t know why Berroco thought it was a good idea to put the model in curlers. Sizes 32(36-40-44-48-52)

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• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy

Patterns for Purchase

Silk Cocoon Cardigan

Connie Chang Chinchio uses clusters of cocoon stitch reminiscent of a just-opened bellflower.  30 (33, 36 ½, 40 ½, 44, 48)” bust circumference. Originally published in Interweave Knits, Spring 2009: Digital Edition

• Get the knitting pattern at Interweave
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Two Way Wrap Cardigan

With generous dolman sleeves, an open front and an option to wear it upside down for a shawl collar, this is the ultimate go-to cardigan. To fit: S/M (L/XL, 2XL) Recommended yarn available on pattern page.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern at Annie’s

Wrap Jacket

The designer Val Love says this is a very easy jacket pattern, with a double thick shawl collar and wrap front. Worked in one piece with shoulder seams. Size: XS-XXL.

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Ruffled Surplice

Mari Lynn Patrick’s wrap cardigan features delicate ruffles on the sleeves and edges. 33½ (37½, 41½, 45½, 49½)” finished bust circumference. Originally published in Interweave Knits, Spring 2007: Digital Edition

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Wrap Blouse

Vicki Square’s sweater features figure flattering diagonal lines and soft pleats. The waist and sleeve cuffs are worked in linen stitch, which provides welcome stability in this otherwise fluid blouse.Sizes 34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48)” (86.5[ [91.5,96.5,101.5, 106.5, 112, 117, 122]cm). The pattern calls for a belt buckle but I think you could also use a shawl pin. Originally published in Light & Layered Knits: 19 Sophisticated Designs for Every Season

• Get the knitting pattern at Interweave
• See more patterns from Light & Layered Knits: 19 Sophisticated Designs for Every Season