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Bulky Men's Sweater with Aran Cables Pattern

This pattern creates a cozy and textured sweater perfect for men. The bulky yarn and aran cables make it both warm and stylish.

Materials:

• Yarn: Bulky weight yarn (UK - 14 ply, Metric - 5-6 wpi), approximately 1200 yards (1100 meters)
• Needles: US size 10 (UK old - 3, Metric - 6 mm) and US size 10.5 (UK old - 2.5, Metric - 6.5 mm) circular needles
• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch with larger needles

Sizes:

This pattern is for men's sizes S (M, L, XL). Sample is shown in size L.

Instructions:

1. Back: With smaller needles, cast on 80 (88, 96, 104) stitches. Work in 2x2 ribbing for 4 inches.

2. Switch to larger needles and work in stockinette stitch until piece measures 15 (16, 17, 18) inches from cast on edge, ending with a wrong side row.

3. Cable Pattern: Follow cable chart for aran cables.

4. Front: Work same as back until piece measures the same as back to shoulders.

5. Join front and back at shoulders using the Three-Needle Bind Off method.

6. Sleeves: With smaller needles, cast on 36 (40, 44, 48) stitches. Work in 2x2 ribbing for 3 inches.

7. Switch to larger needles and work in stockinette stitch, increasing 1 stitch at each end every 6th row 10 times, then every 8th row 2 times. You should have 58 (62, 66, 70) stitches.

8. Work even until sleeve measures 19 (20, 21, 22) inches from cast on edge. Bind off.

9. Finishing: Sew sleeves to body. Seam sides. Weave in all ends.

Cable Chart: