I love cardigans! As a nursing mom (list of nursing-friendly PDF patterns in this post!), they’re perfect for layering and I started digging around for all my options in the PDF sewing world. Since I had already started making a list, I decided to organize them all into one post and share the wealth of information! The list has grown and grown, they are in no particular order and several freebies are listed so just keep scrolling.
If you like organized lists like this, check out these other posts of mine!
- 20+ women’s romper sewing patterns
- 55+ swimsuit sewing patterns for women
- Nursing friendly PDF patterns
- 32+ bra sewing patterns
If there isn’t a picture, I didn’t hear back from the designer on permission to share it. I love the variety that is out there, there is a cardigan for everyone, and I tried to provide sizing information when the listing shared it, along with the listed price that was current when I wrote this post in mid-August.
If you’re not ready to sew yet, pin this list of women’s swimsuit sewing patterns with this link or collage image; please click through to the original sites to pin individual photos!
I’d love to hear your thoughts on any of these patterns if you’ve sewn them -please leave them in the comments! If I missed any that you’ve sewn up, please comment with that too and I’ll happily add them.
Women’s cardigan sewing patterns
Pattern: Canyon Cardigan by Love Notions*
Price: $8.95
Sizing: sizes XS-XXXL
Pattern: Vermont Cardigan from New Horizons Designs*
Price: $11.95
Sizing: sizes XXS-XXXL
Pattern:3/4 Sleeve Cardigan from Sweet Shop Sewing
Price: $6.99
Sizing: sizes XS-XL (Bust 33-45 “)
Pattern: The Meridian Cardigan by imagine gnats*
Price: $15
Sizing: sizes 2-20
Pattern: Women’s Princess Cardi from A Sparkly Baby
Price: Free, in the files if you join their Facebook group here
Sizing: sizes 28″-46″
Pattern: Oslo from Seamwork Magazine by Colette Patterns
Price: $7
Sizing: sizes XS-3XL (Bust 33″-54″)
Pattern: Sunset Infinity Cardigan from Rabbit Rabbit Creations
Price: $7
Sizing: sizes XS-4XL
Pattern: Draped Cardigan from Seamingly Smitten
Price: $8
Sizing: sizes XS-XXL
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Pattern: Cozy Wrap Cardigan from Halla Patterns
Price: $9.95
Sizing: sizes 00-30
Pattern: Cuddle Me Cardy
Price: $5.15
Sizing: Bust 32-46″
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Pattern: Beautiful Dreamer Cardigan from Shwin Designs
Price: $12
Sizing: sizes XXS-XL (Bust 30-44″)
Pattern: Julia Cardigan from Welcome To The Mouse House* — I’ve sewn this one up, read my review here!
Price: $9.00
Sizing: sizes XS-XXXL (Bust 30-49″)
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Pattern: Mama Darcey Duster, Vest & Cardigan Pattern from Made by Mermaids*
Price: $9.00
Sizing: sizes Bust 30-51″
Pattern: Carefree Cardigan from Patterns for Pirates*
Price: $8.50
Sizing: sizes XXS-XXXL (Bust 30-54″)
[picture thanks to Amy at Friends Stitched Together]
Pattern: Scarf Neck Cardigan from Swoon Patterns*
Price: $FREE!
Sizing: sizes S-XXL
Pattern: Jenna cardi from Muse Patterns
Price: $12
Sizing: sizes 32-48 (Bust 32-48″)
Pattern: Quiet Things Cardigan from Rad Patterns*
Price: $10
Sizing: sizes XXS-4X
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Pattern: Apple Cardigan from Bella Sunshine Designs*
Price: $9
Sizing: sizes 0-30
Pattern: Fireside Cardigan from Rad Patterns*
Price: $10
Sizing: sizes XXS-4X
Pattern: Cocoon Cardigan from Patterns for Pirates*
Price: $9
Sizing: sizes XXS-XXXL (Bust 30-54″)
Pattern: One Button Cardigan from Greenstyle Creations*
Price: $10
Sizing: sizes XS-3XL(Bust 33-49″)
Pattern: Sophie cardi from Muse Patterns
Price: $12
Sizing: sizes 30-48 (Bust 30-48″)
Pattern: Molly Cardigan from Liola Designs
Price: $14
Sizing: sizes XS-XL (Bust 31.5-39.4″)
Pattern: Four Seasons Cardigan from EYMM* <– it has a hood option too!
Price: $9.95
Sizing: sizes XS-5X (Bust 32-59.5″ with room to spare)
Pattern: Cambridge Cardigan from Peekaboo Patterns*
Price: $9.95
Sizing: sizes XXS-XXXL (Bust 30-50″)
Pattern: Grace Cardigan by Kzjo’Studio
Price: $8.50
Sizing: sizes XXS-XXL (Bust 32-44″)
Pattern: Eleanor Cardigan by Kzjo’Studio
Price: $9
Sizing: sizes XXS-XXL (Bust 32-44″)
Pattern: Laurelhurst Wrap from Straight Stitch Designs* — I’ve sewn this one, see my review here!
Price: $10 — she also sells these fun stitch kits* with fabric, the pattern, and coordinating thread; how cool are those! This is also a part of Indiesew’s Fall Collection, read more here!
Sizing: sizes 0-24 (Bust 32-50.5″)
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Pattern: Ojai Wrap from Sew Country Chick
Price: $7
Sizing: sizes 0-18
Pattern: Jalie 3248 -Drop Pocket Cardigan
Price: $11.99
Sizing: sizes 4-22 (Bust 33-50″)
Pattern:Paro Cardigan from Itch to Stitch*
Price: $10
Sizing: 00-20
Pattern: Boyfriend Cardigan from Love Notions*
Price: $8.95
Sizing: sizes XS-XXXL (Bust 33-48.5″)
Pattern: Wrap & Twist Cardigan by Frocks & Frolics
Price: Free!
Sizing: sizes 6-12
Pattern: Cabernet Cardigan from SBCC
Price: $12
Sizing: sizes XXS-XXXL (Bust 33″-53.75″)
Pattern: Grandpa Cardi from Patterns for Pirates*
Price: $8
Sizing: sizes XXS-XXXL (Bust 33″-53.75″)
Pattern: Maple Cardigan from Peach Patterns
Price: $8.88
Sizing: 2-16 (Bust 32″-46″)
Pattern: Wrap Cardigan from Naptime Creations
Price: $Free!
Sizing: size small
Pattern: Lark Cardigan from Jamie Christina
Price: $14.95
Sizing: XS-XXXL
Pattern: Lisbon Cardigan from Itch to Stitch*
Price: $10
Sizing: 00-20
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Pattern: Ellie Dolman Cardigan from Elliedactyl
Price: $10
Sizing: 00-28
Pattern: Tallinn Duster Hack Tutorial from Hey June Handmade
Price: Free Tutorial from the Tallinn Sweater pattern (not a cardigan – $10*)
Sizing: XS-2XL
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Pattern: Chapman Cardigan from Ellie and Mac
Price: $5.25
Sizing: XXS-4XL
Pattern: Infinity Scarf Cardigan* from Gina and Renee Designs
Price: $9.50
Sizing: Unknown
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Pattern: Cocoon Cardigan* from Seamingly Smitten
Price: $6
Sizing: 0-26
Pattern: Aurelia Cardigan* from Sew Liberated
Price: $12.00
Sizing: XS-XL
Pattern: Capsule Cardigan from Greenstyle Cardigans
Price: $10.00
Sizing: XXS-3XL
Pattern: Ficus Cardigan* from Sew Like My Mom
Price: $9.99
Sizing: XXS-3XL
Pattern: Juniper Cardigan* from Jennifer Lauren
Price: $12.99
Sizing: 6-24
Marina
Wednesday 18th of July 2018
Hi Stephanie,
Great list! Just wanted to let you know that Peach Patterns has recently released the Maple Cardigan for Women: https://peachpatterns.com/products/maple-cardigan-pdf-sewing-pattern-for-women
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Thursday 19th of July 2018
Cool, I assume you're ok with me using a picture, and I added it!
Lorrie Graham
Thursday 18th of January 2018
Thank you! I save your posts because you're so helpful. It would have taken me hours to find the cardigan pattern I wanted and you had 3 I like all in one post! Keep up the blog, I love it! Lorrie
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Friday 2nd of February 2018
Yay!! I'm so glad to hear it Lorrie. I hope you love the cardigan you picked :D
Dafhtne
Thursday 14th of December 2017
This is an amazing recollection of great sewing patterns. I would love to collaborate on this kind of post sometime with some patterns of my own. What would I have to do?? Thank you!
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Saturday 16th of December 2017
Hi Dafhtne, shoot me an email with a link to whatever patterns you'd like to add and we can talk! There's no charge for being on one of my list posts but I do want to make sure I'm only linking established pattern companies :)
Anita
Tuesday 7th of November 2017
These are great options, thanks for the pattern.
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Thursday 9th of November 2017
Sure thing!
Melwyk
Tuesday 17th of May 2016
Love these :) I love cardigans, as a good librarian should, haha. BTW, the link to the Jalie drop pocket cardi is here
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Thursday 19th of May 2016
:) Thanks! I am trying to fix that, I don't know why it is strike-through style. Ugh. I appreciate it!