Men’s Cable Sweater Knitting Pattern PDF | Crew Neck Pullover S–XXL

Knit a timeless textured pullover with this Men’s Cable Sweater Knitting Pattern PDF.

The Forest Ropes Men’s Crew is a classic crew neck sweater featuring an all-over narrow rope cable design, comfortable ribbed edges, and seamless top-down construction.

Worked in the round with a circular yoke, this pattern creates a traditional men’s cable sweater without the need to sew separate front and back pieces together.

Available in 5 sizes from S through XXL, the pattern includes detailed stitch counts, yoke increase checkpoints, sizing information, sleeve shaping, and troubleshooting guidance to help you stay on track throughout the project.

Pattern Details

• Pattern Type: Digital knitting pattern PDF
• Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate
• Sizes Included: S, M, L, XL, XXL
• Construction: Top-down seamless circular yoke
• Style: Classic men’s crew neck pullover
• Design: All-over narrow rope cable pattern
• Yarn Weight: Worsted Weight
• Main Needle: US 7 / 4.5 mm
• Ribbing Needle: US 5 / 3.75 mm
• Fit: Classic men’s fit with approximately 2–4" / 5–10 cm positive ease
• Cable Gauge: 24 stitches and 30 rounds = 4" / 10 cm after blocking

Sizes Included

The pattern is written for S (M, L, XL, XXL).

Recommended chest measurements:

Small

• Intended chest: 34–36"
• Finished chest: 38"
• Body length: 25"
• Sleeve length: 18"

Medium

• Intended chest: 38–40"
• Finished chest: 40"
• Body length: 25.5"
• Sleeve length: 18.5"

Large

• Intended chest: 42–44"
• Finished chest: 44"
• Body length: 26"
• Sleeve length: 19"

XL

• Intended chest: 46–48"
• Finished chest: 48"
• Body length: 26.5"
• Sleeve length: 19.5"

XXL

• Intended chest: 50–52"
• Finished chest: 52"
• Body length: 27"
• Sleeve length: 20"

The sweater is designed with approximately 2–4 inches of positive ease for a classic, comfortable fit.

Yarn Requirements

Use a worsted-weight wool or wool-blend yarn.

Approximate yardage:

• S: 1,100 yd / 1,005 m
• M: 1,200 yd / 1,095 m
• L: 1,400 yd / 1,280 m
• XL: 1,600 yd / 1,465 m
• XXL: 1,800 yd / 1,645 m

The pattern recommends purchasing an extra skein if you are between sizes or tend to knit with a longer row gauge.

What You’ll Need

• Worsted-weight wool or wool-blend yarn
• US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle
• US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle for ribbing
• US 7 DPNs or long circular needle for Magic Loop sleeves
• Cable needle
• 8–10 stitch markers
• Scrap yarn or stitch holders
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Blocking supplies

What’s Included

Your downloadable knitting pattern includes:

• Complete written sweater instructions
• 5 sizes from S to XXL
• Finished measurement chart
• Yarn yardage chart
• Gauge guidance for cable fabric
• Knitting abbreviation guide
• 2 × 2 rib instructions
• Narrow rope cable stitch pattern
• Circular-yoke construction
• Detailed yoke stitch-count tables
• Increase-round checkpoints
• Body and sleeve separation instructions
• Sleeve shaping
• Cuff and hem instructions
• Finishing and blocking guidance
• Troubleshooting tips
• Garment reference photo

Classic All-Over Cable Design

The sweater features repeating narrow rope cables across the garment for a rich, traditional texture.

The cable pattern uses a simple 4-round repeat, making the design visually detailed while keeping the repeat manageable once established.

Because cable fabric naturally pulls inward, the pattern also includes specific cable-gauge instructions to help you achieve the intended finished measurements.

Seamless Top-Down Construction

The Forest Ropes Men’s Crew begins at the neckline and is worked downward in the round.

The circular yoke uses 8 evenly spaced increase rounds, with the increases positioned between cable repeats so the vertical rope columns remain intact.

Once the yoke is complete, the sleeve stitches are placed on hold and the body is worked in the round. The sleeves are then returned to the needles and worked down to the cuffs.

This construction minimizes seaming and allows you to check the length and fit as you work.

Stitch-Count Checkpoints

The pattern includes detailed stitch-count tables for the circular yoke so you can verify your progress after each increase round.

This is especially useful when working an all-over cable design because it helps ensure that the increases and cable repeats remain properly aligned.

A Timeless Men’s Knit

This sweater is a great choice for:

• Classic men’s wardrobes
• Fall and winter layering
• Handmade gifts
• Cable knitting projects
• Traditional knitwear lovers
• Men’s holiday sweaters
• Everyday cold-weather wear
• Knitters ready to move beyond basic stockinette sweaters

Choose a deep forest green for the traditional look shown in the reference image, or use a neutral or rich wool shade to create your own version.

PLEASE NOTE — DIGITAL KNITTING PATTERN

This listing is for a DIGITAL KNITTING PATTERN PDF only.

No finished sweater or physical product will be shipped.

You will receive the knitting instructions needed to make the Forest Ropes Men’s Crew yourself.