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Bulky Cable Men's Sweater Pattern

This cozy and stylish sweater is perfect for the cooler months. Featuring a classic cable design, it's sure to become a wardrobe staple.

Materials

Gauge

10 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Size

Men's size: S (M, L, XL, XXL)

Instructions

Cast on 80 (88, 96, 104, 112) stitches.

Work in ribbing (K1, P1) for 2 inches.

Begin cable pattern:

Row 1 (RS): *C6F, K2, repeat from * to end.

Row 2 and all even rows: Purl all stitches.

Row 3: *K2, C6B, repeat from * to end.

Continue in cable pattern until piece measures 18 (19, 20, 21, 22) inches from cast on edge.

Shape neck:

Next row (RS): Work in pattern across 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) stitches, place remaining stitches on holder.

Continue on these 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) stitches until piece measures 26 (27, 28, 29, 30) inches from cast on edge.

Work 2x2 ribbing for 2 inches.

Bind off all stitches.

Join shoulder seams.

Pick up and knit stitches along neck edge and work 2x2 ribbing for 1 inch.

Bind off all stitches.

Sew side seams.

Weave in all ends.

Finishing

Block sweater to measurements.

Your Bulky Cable Men's Sweater is now ready to wear!