Top-Down Men's Fisherman's Sweater Pattern

This top-down men's fisherman's sweater is perfect for the cold winter months. With bulky weight yarn, it works up quickly to keep you warm and cozy.

14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches/10cm in stockinette stitch

This pattern is written for a men's size medium. Adjustments can be made for different sizes.

Using the long-tail cast on, cast on 100 stitches.
Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.
Begin working in stockinette stitch, placing markers at the beginning of the round and every 25 stitches to mark the raglan increases.
Continue working in stockinette stitch, increasing at each marker every other round until the raglan lines measure 9 inches.
Separate the sleeves and body, placing the sleeve stitches on holders.
Continue working the body in stockinette stitch until it measures 18 inches from the cast on edge.
Join the sleeves back in and knit one round.
Begin the cable pattern on the front and back panels, continuing in stockinette on the sleeves.
Work the cable pattern for 6 inches, then knit in stockinette until the body measures 26 inches.
Work K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches, then bind off loosely.
Pick up stitches around the sleeves and work in K2, P2 ribbing for 3 inches, then bind off loosely.
Weave in all ends and block your sweater to finish.

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