8 Free Cardigan Dupes and Knitting Pattern Alternatives

Описание: Looking for cardigan knitting patterns but are on a budget? 👀
In this video, I break down 8 popular paid cardigan knitting patterns—and then share a FREE dupe (free alternative) for each one so you can knit more while spending less 🧶💸

I compare the specs, fit, and construction of both the paid and free cardigan patterns, so you can decide what works best for your knitting style and budget. This video is perfect if you love modern knitwear but want to save money on knitting patterns.

✨ What’s covered in this video:
8 popular paid cardigan knitting patterns
8 free cardigan knitting pattern dupes and alternatives
Side-by-side comparisons of paid vs free patterns

Cardigan construction types, including:
Raglan
Drop-shoulder
Saddle shoulder
And more!

Proof that free knitting patterns aren’t all basic or boring.
There’s a huge range of high-quality free cardigan knitting patterns out there, and they’re not all standard top-down raglans. Whether you’re a beginner knitter, an advanced maker, or just knitting on a budget, this video shows how to get the look you love—without paying for every pattern.

💡 If you’re searching for:
free cardigan knitting patterns
paid vs free knitting patterns
cardigan knitting pattern dupes
budget knitting tips
modern knitwear patterns
…you’re in the right place.

📌 Patterns mentioned are linked below
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:38 Caia Cardigan
03:17 Felix Cardigan
05:26 Cardigan No 8
07:55 Cardigan No 9
11:02 Maggie Cardigan
12:58 Levitate Wrap
15:50 Olive Cardigan
17:45 Oversized Seasons Cardigan
19:40 Book Club Cardigan
21:19 Outro

Links to all Patterns Mentioned:
Caia Cardigan https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Felix Cardigan https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Cardigan No 8 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Cardigan No 9 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Arg Cardigan https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Levitate Wrap https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Olive Cardigan https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Oversized Seasons Cardigan https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Book Club Cardigan https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Amelie Cardigan https://novita.com/en/patterns/yarn-s...
Anneli https://en.filcolana.dk/anneli.html
Himmel https://en.filcolana.dk/himmel.html
228-25 Toffee Apple Jacket https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Maggie Cardigan https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Liv Wrap Cardigan https://novita.com/en/patterns/novita...
Snowbell Cardigan https://www.sandnes-garn.com/2013-04
Favourite cardigan https://www.sandnes-garn.com/2011-11
Janne Flettejakke https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...