Ravelry's Most Popular Free and Paid Sweater Patterns 2025
- Alyssa Mina Jean
- Feb 14
- 9 min read
Most Popular Free Patterns:
Most Popular Paid Patterns:
Free Patterns

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
Suggested Yarn: SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash Worsted, Sweet Fiber Yarns Merino Twist Worsted, Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, De Rerum Natura Gilliatt, Rainbow Heirloom Sweater, Stone Wool American Cormo, La Bien Aimée Merino Aran, Ritual Dyes Elder
Cost of Pattern: Free
Cost of Yarn (Range): 28 USD per skein, x2-11 skeins = 56 - 308 USD
Affordable Yarn Example: Knit Picks Wool of The Andes 100% Wool Worsted Weight, 8.99 USD / 100m (17.98 - 98.89 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
Suggested Yarn: SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock, Brooklyn Tweed Loft, Sweet Fiber Yarns Cashmerino 20, Rainbow Heirloom Sock, The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Squish Fingering, Ritual Dyes Maven, La Bien Aimée Cashmerino
Cost of Pattern: Free
Cost of Yarn (Range): 29 - 203 USD
Affordable Yarn Example: Knit Picks Stroll Hand Painted Merino Wool Green Sock Yarn, 17.99 USD / 422m, (17.99 - 125.93 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
Suggested Yarn: The Plucky Knitter Plucky Sweater DK
Cost of Pattern: Free
Cost of Yarn (Range): 28 - 336 USD
Affordable Yarn Example: 100% Pure Wool Yarn Superwash Set of 3 Skeins (150 Grams) DK Weight, 24.99 USD / 897m (8.33 - 83.3 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
Suggested Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Lima, Mayflower Easy Care Classic
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
Suggested Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® Cascade 220®, SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash Worsted, madelinetosh Tosh Vintage, Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, De Rerum Natura Gilliatt, Tanis Fiber Arts PureWash Worsted, Stone Wool American Cormo, Ritual Dyes Elder
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
Suggested Yarn: Along Avec Anna Merino, Along Avec Anna Silk Mohair, Along Avec Anna Double Merino
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
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand LB Collection Cotton Jeans
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
Suggested Yarn: Stylecraft Special Double Knit
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

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
Suggested Yarn: BC Garn Tussah Tweed, LAMANA Piura, Hansa Farm Kid Mohair Silk
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
Suggested Yarn: Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace, Isager Yarn Silk Mohair,
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
Suggested Yarn: Rainbow Heirloom Solo Light, La Bien Aimée Merino Singles, La Bien Aimée Mohair Silk, Rainbow Heirloom Kidsilk Cloud
Cost of Pattern: 9 USD
Cost of Yarn (Range): 49.05 - 203.4 GBP
Affordable Yarn Example: Wonder Yarn DK Weight 4-Pack - Superwash Merino Wool Blend, 21.95 USD / 450m (21.95 - 87.80 USD)
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
Suggested Yarn: Filcolana Arwetta, Filcolana Tilia, Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair, Sandnes Garn Sunday PetiteKnit
Cost of Pattern: 50 DKK
Cost of Yarn (Range): 122.50 - 185.50 USD
Affordable Yarn Example: Wonder Yarn DK Weight 4-Pack - Superwash Merino Wool Blend, 21.95 USD / 450m (65.85 - 87.80 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
Suggested Yarn: La Bien Aimée Merino Singles, La Bien Aimée Kumo
Cost of Pattern: 6.5 EUR
Cost of Yarn (Range): 172.8 - 310.8 EUR
Affordable Yarn Example: Knit Picks Stroll Hand Painted Merino Wool Orange Sock Yarn, 17.99 USD / 422m (71.96 - 107.94 USD)
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
Affordable Yarn Example: 100% Pure Wool Yarn Superwash Set of 3 Skeins (150 Grams) DK Weight, 24.99 USD / 897m (49.98 - 74.97 USD)
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
Suggested Yarn: Isager Yarn Tvinni, Hjelholts Uldspinderi Dansk Pelsuld 8/2, Isager Yarn Alpaca 2, Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace, Isager Yarn Silk Mohair, Filcolana Tilia, Sysleriget Merino Singles, Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair, Sandnes Garn Sunday PetiteKnit, Sandnes Garn Sunday, Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt
Cost of Pattern: 50 DKK
Cost of Yarn (Range): 118 - 206 USD
Affordable Yarn Example: 100% Pure Wool Yarn Superwash Set of 3 Skeins (150 Grams) DK Weight, 24.99 USD / 897m (49.98 - 74.97 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
Suggested Yarn: Green Mountain Spinnery Mountain Mohair, Ístex Léttlopi, Berroco Mercado
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
Suggested Yarn: Green Mountain Spinnery Mountain Mohair, Ístex Léttlopi, Green Mountain Spinnery Weekend Wool, Berroco Mercado
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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