16 Free Patterns to Sew and Keep You Cosy This Winter
It’s "brass monkeys" outside! January and February are often the coldest months, especially here in the UK & I’m definitely feeling the chill, so I’ve found 16 free sewing patterns to keep you snug and stylish this winter. Why not embrace the season, stay warm indoors, and get sewing?
All the patterns are linked below and designed for women, focusing on full patterns rather than basic tutorials.
Here’s a video with a few more details
1. Mimi G Annie Cardigan
Style: A cozy cardigan with button options, a wide hem, patch pockets, and a slightly roomier sleeve.
Fabric: Jersey with at least 25% stretch.
Sizes: XS–XXL (32"–47" bust).
Highlights: A great layering piece with a video sew-along.
2. Purl Soho Quilted Wool Gilet
Style: A quilted body warmer with slanted pockets and a curved hem for extra detail.
Fabric: Designed for boiled wool, or batting-lined fabric, or try an old quilted throw like I did, see below
Sizes: 28"–46" bust.
Highlights:Perfect for layering. Upcycle an old throw or quilt to save time and cost!
3,4 & 5. Noelle Sweater Collection by Mood Fabrics
Style: Includes a poncho, sweater dress, and beanie.
Fabric: Chunky rib knit.
Sizes: 31”-65.5” bust
Highlights: Stylish layering options with a fun, matching accessory to use up your leftovers.
6. Unfettered Patterns Turtleneck Sweater Dress
Style: Relaxed sweater dress with dropped sleeves and a wide hem band.
Fabric: Chunky sweater knit with 30% stretch.
Sizes: XS–XL (32"–44.5" bust).
7. Unfettered Patterns Cowl Neck Sweater Dress
Style: Long, cozy sweater dress with side slits and dropped shoulders.
Fabric: Knits with a bit of drape (e.g., sweater knit).
Sizes: XS–XL (32"–44.5" bust).
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8. Bell-Sleeved Sweater by Unfettered Patterns
Style: High neck with distinctive pleated bell sleeves.
Fabric: Chunky knits with 30% stretch.
Sizes: XS–XL (33.5"–42.5" bust).
9. Wool Coat by Unfettered Patterns
Style: A classic wool coat with a tailored silhouette.
Fabric: Brushed wool, tweed, or boucle.
Sizes: XS–XL (32"–44.5" bust).
Highlights: Use an old wool blanket to keep costs low.
10. Tessuti Monroe Turtleneck
Style: Boxy turtleneck with drop shoulders and sleeve length options.
Fabric: Stretch knits like cotton jersey or wool jersey.
Sizes: XXS–XXL. 81cm - 111cm
11. Sew Much Ado Cowl Neck Hoodie
Style: Medium-sized hoodie with a relaxed fit.
Fabric: Stretch knits with 50% stretch.
Sizes: One size only Medium (38.5" chest).
12. Casey Crop Sweatshirt by Sew Much Ado
Style: Oversized cropped sweatshirt.
Fabric: French terry or similar stretch knits.
Sizes: XS–XXL (33"–45" bust).
13. Mood Fabrics Boxwood Hoodie
Style: Versatile hoodie with options to modify length, omit the hood, or add details like zippers.
Fabric: Any knit fabric with stretch.
Highlights: Available in a menswear version too
14. Sew Different Lined Jerkin
Style: Short, boxy design with a silky lining for easy layering.
Fabric:Wool, corduroy, or faux fur.
Sizes: 8–26 (33"–50" bust).
15. Copper Creek Billie Wearable Blanket
Style: A cozy, oversized hoodie blanket with optional thumbholes and kangaroo pockets.
Fabric: Fleece or upcycled blankets.
Sizes: XS–XL.
Highlights: Unisex. Use some of the features such as kangaroo pockets & add to other projects
- [Pattern here]
16. Hooded Infinity Scarf by DIBY Club
Style: A scarf with a built-in hood for extra warmth.
Fabric: Wool, flannel, cashmere, jersey knit
Highlights: Fully lined & reversible & a fun little scrapbuster to keep you snug
- [Download here]
Stay warm, stay stylish, and happy sewing! If you make any of these patterns, let me know how they turn out. 😊
