14 Best Knitted Summer Sweater Patterns For Women
Stylish Knitted Summer Sweaters for Women
Hi yarnies! If you are a knitter who has a passion for making wearables, I’m so excited to share this collection with you. These 14 Best Knitted Summer Sweater Patterns For Women will show you the wonderful world of making lightweight, eye-catching sweaters just right for a cool summer’s evening.
As someone who is always cold, no matter what time of year it is, I always appreciate a good sweater. But not all sweaters are made equal.
Sometimes, they are too warm, too short, too long, and don’t match the rest of your outfit.
Each knitted women’s sweater on this list is going to explore the fun world of lightweight summer sweaters.
Some of these feature a classic loose profile with ribbing and cuffs.
Others have a more flowy style that is going to be great for allowing airflow.
You’ll find full-length sleeves as well as ¾ length.
Plus, each pattern is going to be a great choice for creating in your own colors so that you can design just the right sweater for your plans.
One of my favorite styles is the loose, lightweight ones that allow for layering over sundresses, bathing suits, and more.
Plus, these are great for when you’re looking for something that works with multiple outfits and packs well for when you are vacationoing.
Whether you’ve made a sweater before or not, these knitting patterns are going to be a wonderful way to explore bespoke knitted fashion.
These are fun exercises with new skills and also are always going to be great for making someone special in your life who loves homemade clothing.
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Browse These Trendy Knitted Summer Sweater Patterns
If you’ve decided that a knitted summer sweater is a must-do, scroll down the list and find which knitting pattern you want most.
Since they are all a little different, you’ll want to take your time choosing so that you are getting the one that best meets your knitting experience level and fashion style.
The variety in this collection of 14 sweaters gives every yarnie a fun project to work on.
Plus, I believe that the right project can be just what you need to increase your understanding of knitting stitches and complex patterns.
If you’ve already made one of these stunning summer sweaters, please consider leaving a review for the talented designer so that others can know your thoughts!
Plus, feel free to share this collection with any other knitter in your life who will enjoy these projects, too!
Easy Knit Summer Sweater
Project Size: S(M, L, XL, 2XL)
Level: Beginner
Yarn Weight: 3/DK/8 ply
Brand: Drops Cotton Light
Needle: 10mm
Video: Yes
Pattern Format: Written Pattern
Designer: Crochet With Carrie
Lacy Knitted Sweater Pattern
Project Size: US women’s sizes XS(S, M, L, XL, XXL)
Level: Easy
Yarn Weight: #3 Light
Brand: Ice Yarn Organic Baby Cotton
Needle: US 6/4mm
Video: No
Pattern Format: Written Pattern
Designer: Knitcroaddict
Piper Sweater Knitting Pattern
Project Size: XS, (S, M, L, XL), (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Level: Intermediate
Yarn Weight: 3 or 4
Brand: Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend
Needle: US 7, 8, & 9
Video: No
Pattern Format: Written Pattern
Designer: Kaitlin of Originally Lovely
Somerton Sweater-Perfect for Summer
Project Size: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3X, 4X)
Level: Beginner
Yarn Weight: #3
Brand: Lionbrand, Coboo
Needle: 10.5 (6.5mm)
Video: No
Pattern Format: Written Pattern
Designer: Whistle and Wool
Free Flow Sweater
Project Size: XS – S – M – L – XL – XXL
Level: Unspecified
Yarn Weight: 53% Cotton, 47% Linen
Brand: DROPS Bomull-Lin
Needle: 5.5 mm
Video: Yes
Pattern Format: Written Pattern
Designer: DROPS Design
Lemon Drop Sweater
Project Size: XS-XXL
Level: 54”/137cm
Yarn Weight: Unspecified
Brand: Lion Brand LB Collection Cotton Bamboo
Needle: Size US 10 (6mm)
Video: No
Pattern Format: Written Pattern
Designer: Alexandra of Two of Wands
Summer Night Sweater
Project Size: L
Level: Unspecified
Yarn Weight: Unspecified
Brand: Lane Mondial
Needle: 4mm and 7mm
Video: No
Pattern Format: Written Pattern
Designer: Dora13’s Pull-Over Knitting
Penelope Sweater
Project Size: 1(2, 3, 4, 5, 6) Chest: 32-34(36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)” 80-86(88-96, 100-108, 112-118, 122-128, 132-140) cm
Level: Unspecified
Yarn Weight: Aran (8 wpi)
Brand: Wool and the Gang Shiny Happy Cotton
Needle: US 10½ – 6.5 mm
Video: No
Pattern Format: PDF Download
Designer: Wool and the Gang
Tween Summer Sweater
Project Size: 140/L/10 year [150cm/XL/12years]
Level: Unspecified
Yarn Weight: Sport (12 wpi)
Brand: Hjertegarn Bommix Bamboo
Needle: US 7 – 4.5 mm
Video: No
Pattern Format: PDF Download
Designer: Irina Valtonen
Pothole Sweater
Project Size: Small/Medium
Level: Unspecified
Yarn Weight: Aran (8 wpi)
Brand: Red Heart Super Saver (Solids)
Needle: US 15 – 10.0 mm
Video: No
Pattern Format: PDF Download
Designer: Leah Everly of Knitzophrenic
Summer Sweater in Scozia with Simple Pattern
Project Size: Medium
Level: Unspecified
Yarn Weight: 60% Wool, 25% Viscose, 15% Polyamide
Brand: DROPS Scozia
Needle: 4 mm and 5.5 mm
Video: Yes
Pattern Format: Written Pattern
Designer: DROPS Design
Summer Blues Sweater
Project Size: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Level: Unspecified
Yarn Weight: Unspecified
Brand: Lion Brand Mandala Ombre
Needle: 10 (6.00 mm)
Video: No
Pattern Format: Written Pattern
Designer: Yarnmare
Summer Mesh Sweater
Project Size: S (M, L, XL)
Level: Unspecified
Yarn Weight: DK (11 wpi)
Brand: Lion Brand Coboo
Needle: US 15 – 10.0 mm
Video: No
Pattern Format: PDF Download
Designer: Susan Frick of A Box of Twine
Mykonos Sweater
Project Size: XS/S (M/L)
Level: Unspecified
Yarn Weight: Aran (8 wpi)
Brand: Lanas Sevimex Caricia Nature Solids
Needle: US 10 – 6.0 mm
Video: No
Pattern Format: PDF Download
Designer: Romi- Dame La Lata
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