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Ravelry's Most Popular Free and Paid Sweater Patterns 2025

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Order Listed: From the top from left to right, then the bottom from left to right

Craft: Knitting

Type of Sweater: Pullover

Yarn Weight: Worsted (9 wpi)

Needle/Hook Size: 4.0 mm & 5.0 mm

Gauge: 18s x 22r = 10cm in stockinette in the round with 5.0 mm needles

Sizes: 0-6 mo - adult 6XL

Meterage: 201m - 1920m

Cost of Pattern: Free

Cost of Yarn (Range): 28 USD per skein, x2-11 skeins = 56 - 308 USD

Thoughts: The sweater has a basic design that looks comfortable. The garter stitch sleeve detail makes it stand out from the other basic raglan knits. I don't personally love the design.


Craft: Knitting

Type of Sweater: Pullover

Yarn Weight: Aran (8 wpi)

Needle/Hook Size: 4.5 mm & 5.5 mm

Gauge: 16s x 20r = 10cm

Sizes: 90cm - 150cm garment bust

Meterage: 675m - 1575m

Suggested Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Nepal

Cost of Pattern: Free

Cost of Yarn (Range): 29.70 - 69.30 USD

Thoughts: The big appeals of this sweater are the low project cost and the beginner-friendly pattern. I like the look of the sweater and might try this project someday.


Craft: Knitting

Type of Sweater: Pullover

Yarn Weight: Fingering

Needle/Hook Size: 2.75mm & 3.75mm

Gauge: 24s x 32r = 10cm in stockinette using larger needles

Sizes: 0-6mo - adult 6XL

Meterage: 274m - 2560m

Cost of Pattern: Free

Cost of Yarn (Range): 29 - 203 USD

Thoughts: The same as the Flax Worsted but a thinner fabric.


Craft: Knitting

Type of Sweater: Pullover

Yarn Weight: DK (11 wpi)

Needle/Hook Size: 4.0mm & 3.5mm

Gauge: 22s x 30r = 10cm in Stockinette on larger needles

Sizes: 0-6mo - adult 6XL

Meterage: 238m - 2816m

Cost of Pattern: Free

Cost of Yarn (Range): 28 - 336 USD

Thoughts: Out of all the popular Flax sweaters, I think I like the look of the DK weight the most.


Craft: Knitting

Type of Sweater: Children's Pullover

Yarn Weight: DK (11 wpi)

Needle/Hook Size: 3.5mm & 4.0mm

Gauge: 22s x 30r = 10cm

Sizes: 47cm - 87cm garment bust

Meterage: 300m - 700m

Cost of Pattern: Free

Cost of Yarn (Range): 7.2 - 16.8 GBP

Thoughts: It's a nice-looking raglan for children. It's unfortunate that it's not adapted for adult sizes. The different samples with stripes look great.


Craft: Knitting

Type of Sweater: Cardigan

Yarn Weight: Worsted (9 wpi)

Needle/Hook Size: 4.0mm & 5.0mm

Gauge: 18s x 24r = 10cm in stockinette on larger needles

Sizes: 0-6mo - adult 6XL

Meterage: 229m - 2103m

Cost of Pattern: Free

Cost of Yarn (Range): 23.00 - 120.92 USD

Thoughts: This looks like a basic cardigan with a garter-stitch button band. It looks comfortable but not very beautiful to me.


Craft: Knitting

Type of Sweater: Baby Cardigan

Yarn Weight: Fingering

Needle/Hook Size: 3.25mm & 2.75mm

Gauge: 28s = 10cm in stockinette stitch

Sizes: 1 size, 37.5cm bust

Meterage: 183m - 201m

Suggested Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Sock

Cost of Pattern: Free

Cost of Yarn (Range): 21.20 USD

Thoughts: It looks cute but very simple. It seems like a good 1-skein project.


Craft: Knitting

Type of Sweater: Pullover

Yarn Weight: DK (11 wpi)

Needle/Hook Size: 3.75mm & 4.0mm

Gauge: 21s x 31r = 10cm

Sizes: 80cm - 165cm garment bust

Meterage: 600m - 1515m

Cost of Pattern: Free

Cost of Yarn (Range): 40.02 - 93.38 GBP

Thoughts: It's a very simplified sweater with no ribbing - garter-stitch hems instead. I'm not sure if I would make it because it's so simple.


Craft: Knitting

Type of Sweater: Pullover

Yarn Weight: DK (11 wpi)

Needle/Hook Size: 4.5mm & 4.0mm

Gauge: 19s x 24r = 10cm in stockinette stitch with 4.5mm needles

Sizes: 92cm - 162.5cm garment bust

Meterage: 997m - 1794m

Cost of Pattern: Free

Cost of Yarn (Range): 44.95 - 80.91 USD

Thoughts: A straightforward, nice-looking sweater with a split hem. I would knit this. This is only free on the website with ads.


Craft: Crochet

Type of Sweater: Cardigan

Yarn Weight: DK (11 wpi)

Needle/Hook Size: 5.0mm

Gauge: not specified

Sizes: 71-76cm - 152-157cm bust

Meterage: 920m - 2510m

Cost of Pattern: Free (on YouTube)

Cost of Yarn (Range): 9.4 - 23.5 GBP

Thoughts: This is the only crochet garment on this list of top 10 sweaters on Ravelry. Clearly, this was very trendy and popular due to the popularity of granny stitches and granny squares. If I were to crochet this, I would use a yarn that isn't acrylic even if it's more expensive because I don't enjoy the feeling of acrylic yarn.


Paid Patterns

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Order Listed: From the top from left to right, then the bottom from left to right

Craft: Knitting

Type of Sweater: Pullover

Yarn Weight: Not specified

Needle/Hook Size: 6.0mm

Gauge: 14s x 20r = 10cm in stockinette stitch after wet blocking

Sizes: 117cm - 180cm garment bust

Meterage: 370m - 941m

Cost of Pattern: 5.5 EUR

Cost of Yarn (Range): 56 - 112 USD

Affordable Yarn Example: Lion Brand Yarn Feels Like Butta Soft Yarn, 4.99 / 200m (9.98 - 24.95 USD)

Thoughts: I've knitted two of these, so I'm a bit biased, but I love the fit and lace design of this sweater. It was fun to knit, both times, and the large gauge made it fly by.


Craft: Knitting

Type of Sweater: Pullover

Yarn Weight: Aran (8 wpi) (lace held together)

Needle/Hook Size: 4.5mm

Gauge: 18s x 26r = 10cm in stockinette stitch with yarn doubled

Sizes: 80-95cm - 140-150cm bust

Meterage: 1260m - 2310m

Cost of Pattern: 50 DKK

Cost of Yarn (Range): 96 - 176 USD

Affordable Yarn Example: Malabrigo Lace, 7.29 GBP / 430m, (21.87 - 43.74 GBP)

Thoughts: It's a beautiful and simple garment with an open stitch gauge and i-cord edges. It looks like it would be nice in the spring.


Craft: Knitting

Type of Sweater: Pullover

Yarn Weight: DK (11 wpi) (fingering + lace)

Needle/Hook Size: 4.5mm & 6.0mm

Gauge: 16s x 24r = 10cm in stockinette on larger needles

Sizes: 0-6mo - adult 6XL

Meterage: 183m - 1509m

Cost of Pattern: 9 USD

Cost of Yarn (Range): 49.05 - 203.4 GBP

Thoughts: I generally love lace patterns, but this one looks like animal footprints, not hearts. Too much holey-ness for the bust for me.


Craft: Knitting

Type of Sweater: Pullover

Yarn Weight: DK (11 wpi) (fingering + lace)

Needle/Hook Size: 3.0mm & 4.0mm

Gauge: 21s x 28r = 10cm in stockinette stitch on 4mm needles

Sizes: 80-85cm - 120-130cm bust

Meterage: 1050m - 1680 m

Cost of Pattern: 50 DKK

Cost of Yarn (Range): 122.50 - 185.50 USD

Thoughts: A simple and stream-lined raglan knit. I see why it's so popular - easily a wardrobe basic. The original yarn is crazy expensive, though.


Craft: Knitting

Type of Sweater: Pullover

Yarn Weight: Fingering (14 wpi)

Needle/Hook Size: 4.0mm & 6.0mm

Gauge: 15s x 21r = 10cm on 6 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

Sizes: 96cm - 168cm garment bust

Meterage: 1313m - 2432m

Cost of Pattern: 6.5 EUR

Cost of Yarn (Range): 172.8 - 310.8 EUR

Thoughts: This sweater looks beautiful and simple. The yarn is so expensive, though.


Craft: Knitting

Type of Sweater: Pullover

Yarn Weight: DK (11 wpi)

Needle/Hook Size: 3.5mm & 4.0mm

Gauge: 20s x 28r = 10cm in stockinette

Sizes: 94cm - 142cm garment bust

Meterage: 1050m - 1800 m

Suggested Yarn: Isager Yarn Eco Baby

Cost of Pattern: 60 DKK

Cost of Yarn (Range): 101,500 - 174,000 KRW

Thoughts: I would knit this. The rounded yoke with the botanical motif is very charming.


Craft: Knitting

Type of Sweater: Pullover

Yarn Weight: DK (11 wpi) fingering + lace

Needle/Hook Size: 3.5mm & 4.0mm

Gauge: 21s x 28r = 10cm in stockinette stitch on larger needles

Sizes: 80-85cm - 140-150cm garment bust

Meterage: 1050m - 1890m

Cost of Pattern: 50 DKK

Cost of Yarn (Range): 118 - 206 USD

Thoughts: A clean-cut, basic raglan knit. I like the look of the original yarn in her samples, but it's quite expensive.


Craft: Knitting

Type of Sweater: Pullover

Yarn Weight: Aran (8 wpi)

Needle/Hook Size: 5.0mm & 6.0mm

Gauge: 14s x 20r = 10cm in Stockinette stitch

Sizes: 99cm - 145cm garment bust

Meterage: 640m - 1006m

Cost of Pattern: 7.00 USD

Cost of Yarn (Range): 43.50 - 72.50 USD

Thoughts: It looks basic until you notice the eyelet motif along the increases. It's cute!


Craft: Knitting

Type of Sweater: Pullover

Yarn Weight: Aran (8 wpi)

Needle/Hook Size: 5.0mm & 6.0mm

Gauge: 14s x 20r = 10cm in Stockinette stitch

Sizes: 99cm - 145cm garment bust

Meterage: 549m - 914m

Cost of Pattern: 7.00 USD

Cost of Yarn (Range): 50.75 - 79.75 USD

Thoughts: Same as the above, but a cardigan. I think I would knit this!


Craft: Knitting Type of Sweater: Pullover

Yarn Weight: Worsted (9 wpi)

Needle/Hook Size: 4.5mm & 5.0mm & 5.5mm

Gauge: 18s x 27r = 10cm in stockinette stitch knitted in the round with largest needles, blocked

Sizes: 100.5cm - 184cm garment bust

Meterage: 837m - 1755m

Suggested Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Shelter

Cost of Pattern: 9.00 USD

Cost of Yarn (Range): 115.50 - 231 USD

Affordable Yarn Example: Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 Worsted, 100g / 201m (55 - 99 USD)

Thoughts: I don't personally like this construction. It looks awkward. Maybe it's the wide neck hole and the straight-across neck.


Exchange Rates of Currencies Above (2/14/2025):

1 USD = 0.80 GBP / 0.96 EUR / 7.14 DKK / 1,444.01 KRW

1 GBP = 1.26 USD / 1.20 EUR / 8.96 DKK / 1,812.37 KRW

1 EUR = 1.05 USD / 0.83 GBP / 7.46 DKK / 1,509.10 KRW

10 DKK = 1.40 USD / 1.12 GBP / 1.34 EUR / 2,023.01 KRW

1,000 KRW = 0.69 USD / 0.54 GBP / 0.66 EUR / 4.94 DKK

 
 
 

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