Introducing the Winter Wonder Cable Sweater crochet pattern!
This cozy top-down raglan style pullover showcases a two-stitch cable design, separated with double crochet stitches to create a beautifully textured finish.
One of the standout features of this pattern is its inclusive sizing, catering to men’s sizes ranging from XS to 5X, while effortlessly transcending gender boundaries to offer a universally flattering fit for both men and women.
The pattern comes complete with a detailed and user-friendly step-by-step video tutorial available on YouTube.
The Winter Wonder Cable Sweater is crocheted using Natural Alpaca Tweed yarn from Mary Maxim. This yarn not only promises warmth and comfort but also showcases the inherent beauty of the alpaca fibre, adding a touch of luxury to the finished garment.
Below, you will find everything you need to make this Men’s Pullover, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you love this free crochet pattern, please share!
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Men’s Pullover
It’s finally here – the moment you’ve been eagerly waiting for. This stunning crochet sweater is truly a labour of love, the perfect project to pour your creativity into. Picture this: a cozy, stylish garment that’s not only designed for the special man in your life but one that will look equally stunning on you, ladies. And let’s be real, who wouldn’t want to rock this fabulous cable sweater? This is the kind of piece that brings people together – a joy to create and a joy to wear. So, get ready to dive into this crochet adventure and create something truly extraordinary for your loved ones (and yes, yourself included). Because when it comes to timeless style and comfort, this sweater is an absolute game-changer.
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The Great Rocky Mountains
Many of you know my deep affection for Alberta’s majestic Rocky Mountains. The idea for this sweater first came to me during my recent trip out west, coinciding with my daughter’s bold decision to move out for the first time and move to the mountains. After much anticipation, I was overjoyed to have not just one, but two of these cozy sweaters completed just in time for our Christmas trip back. I’m absolutely thrilled to share that I’ve had the opportunity to model and capture these garments against the stunning backdrop of the mountains. It’s a true delight to blend the warmth and beauty of these handmade pieces with the natural splendour of the Rockies.
Is Cable Crochet Hard?
In crochet, cable patterns are typically seen as more advanced. But with this men’s pullover pattern, the approach is simpler and quite easy to follow. By using front post double crochets, crocheters can make a cool design without the usual complicated steps. That’s why this men’s pullover pattern is a great way to dive into the world of cable designs, especially for those interested in trying out a typical cable design. This pattern is perfect for those moving from advanced beginner to intermediate level crochet.
Best Yarn for a Crochet Sweater
When it comes to choosing the best yarn for making a crochet pullover sweater, the Mary Maxim Natural Alpaca Tweed yarn stands out as an excellent option. With a composition of 77% acrylic, 20% alpaca, and 3% viscose, this worsted-weight yarn offers a perfect blend of warmth, softness, and durability. Whether you’re creating hats, mittens, sweaters or cozy socks, this yarn proves to be versatile and reliable.
Yarn Requirements
Worsted Weight #4 77% acrylic, 20% alpaca, 3% viscose 262 yds/100g
Shown in Raw Cotton and Grey
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14) Balls
Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Size Chart
Skill Level
Intermediate
Substituting Yarn
Yarn substitution is a valuable skill for crocheters, especially when the original yarn listed in a pattern is unavailable. The same goes for the Winter Wonder Cable Pullover pattern.
To achieve the perfect fit for the recommended sweater sizes, it’s crucial to maintain the same size. If necessary, adjusting your crochet hook size can help you achieve the correct measurements. It’s worth noting that Natural Alpaca worsted yarn is slightly thinner than most worsted-weight yarns, so keep that in mind if you’re having difficulty matching gauge with a different brand.
Selecting a yarn with a similar weight to the one specified in the pattern is recommended when substituting yarn. Starting with a yarn of similar weight will give you a solid foundation.
Also, creating a gauge swatch before starting your project is highly recommended. This will help ensure that your tension and stitch count align with the pattern’s specifications.
Yarn Substitutes
Brava Worsted or Brava Tweed 218yds/100g
Swish Worsted – 110 yds/50g
Wool of the Andes Worsted or Tweed 110yds/50g
Lion Brand Color Theory 246yds/100g
Crochet Hooks Needed
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Additional Supplies for the Crochet Sweater
Construction
The Raglan pullover is seamlessly worked in one piece, starting from the top down and working in the round. Once you complete the yoke, continue working the body in the round. Join at the underarm and work each sleeve in the round, finally completing the cuffs with a join-as-you-go technique. For the Medium size, we have a step-by-step video tutorial available on our YouTube channel.
Gauge
Body: 16 sts and 11 rows equal to 4″ in dc/fpdc pattern with 4.5mm hook
Ribbing: 10 sts and 10 rows equal to 2″ in sc blo pattern with 4mm hook
Abbreviations
Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Dc2tog – Double Crochet Decrease
Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet
Rep – Repeat
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk(d) – Skip(ped)
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
V-St – dc, ch 1, dc in the same st
( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch
Video for the Crochet Sweater
The tutorial covers the following steps:
Crocheting the ribbed collar and joining it, followed by commencing the yoke by working around the collar edge using single crochet stitches.
Demonstrating how to crochet the yoke setup round and increase the yoke. The yoke is crocheted using a two-stitch cable, with the front post double crochet stitches and double crochet stitches between the posts.
The video illustrates the process of making a medium-sized sweater, showcasing techniques for separating the sleeves and body from the yoke and concluding by working the body and adding a join-as-you-go band.
The video also presents instructions for joining back onto the sleeves, opening and effectively working the sleeves, including gradually decreasing techniques and finishing them with a join-as-you-go cuff.
Winter Wonder Cable Men’s Pullover
Join me and follow along to this detailed tutorial to complete the Winter Wonder Pullover for size medium.
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Winter Wonder Cable Pullover
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Additionally, please note that the only pattern support offered for this pattern is available on our Facebook community group and through the YouTube tutorial. The modifications given in the PDF are the only ones included, so if you choose to modify the pattern or use a different yarn weight, you will need to figure out the modifications on your own.
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Sleeves
Put a slip knot on the hook, at the underarm join yarn in 2nd ch of ch 4.
Round 1:
Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), sk first st, fpdc on next st, fpdc on skd st, 1 dc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in the first fpdc to join—44 (52, 60, 68, 76, 84, 92, 100, 108) sts. *At the underarms corner, you may need to weave the starting tail to close any gaps.
Round 2:
Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), *1 fpdc on next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in the first fpdc to join—44 (52, 60, 68, 76, 84, 92, 100, 108) sts.
Rounds 3-6:
Rep Rounds 1 and 2: *If a shorter sleeve is required for 4X or 5X you may want to start the decrease at Round 1 or 3.
Decrease
Work 1 decrease round followed by 2 non-decrease rounds.
Round 7 (dec):
Ch 1, sk first st, fpdc on next st, fpdc on skd st, 1 dc2tog over next 2 sts, *[sk next st, fpdc on next st, fpdc on skd st, 1 dc in next 2 sts]; rep from * around, to last 2 dc, 1 dc2tog across last 2 sts, sl st in the first fpdc to join—42 (50, 58, 66, 74, 82, 90, 98, 106) sts.
Round 8:
Ch 1, 1 fpdc on next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st, *[1 fpdc on next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts]; rep from * around to last dc, 1 dc in last st, sl st in the first fpdc to join—42 (50, 58, 66, 74, 82, 90, 98, 106) sts.
Round 9:
Ch 1, sk first st, fpdc on next st, fpdc on skd st, 1 dc in next st, *[sk next st, fpdc on next st, fpdc on skd st, 1 dc in next 2 sts]; rep from * around to last dc, 1 dc in last st, sl st in the first fpdc to join—42 (50, 58, 66, 74, 82, 90, 98, 106) sts. st, 1 dc in next 2 sts]; rep from * around to last dc, 1 dc in last st, sl st in the first fpdc to join—42 (50, 58, 66, 74, 82, 90, 98, 106) sts.
Round 10 (dec):
Ch 1, 1 fpdc on next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st, 1 fpdc on next 2 sts, 1 dc2tog across next 2 sts, *[1 fpdc on next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts]; rep from * around to last 2 dc, 1 dc2tog across last 2 dc, 1 fpdc on next 2 sts, 1 dc in last st, sl st in the first fpdc to join—40 (48, 56, 64, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104) sts.
Round 11:
Ch 1, [sk first st, fpdc on next st, fpdc on skd st, 1 dc in next st] 2 times, *[sk next st, fpdc on next st, fpdc on skd st, 1 dc in next 2 sts]; rep from * around to 2nd last dc, 1 dc in next st, sk next st, fpdc on next st, fpdc on skd st, 1 dc last st, sl st in the first fpdc to join—40 (48, 56, 64, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104) sts.
Round 12:
Ch 1, [1 fpdc on next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st] 2 times, *[1 fpdc on next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts]; rep from * around to 2nd last dc, 1 dc in next st, fpdc on next 2 sts, 1 dc in last st, sl st in the first fpdc to join—40 (48, 56, 64, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104) sts.
Rounds 13-46:
Continue decreasing in this manner. Work a dc2tog across the first 2 dc of the round and the last 2 dc of the round until all sections of 2 dc are decreased to 1 dc. Continue with non-decrease rounds to the desired length. Ending with 33 (39, 45, 51, 57, 63, 69, 75, 81) sts.
Round 47:
Ch 1, *1 sc in first 2 sts, sk next st; rep from * around, for sizes XS, M, XL, 3X and 5X do not sk last st, sc in last st, sl st in first sc to join—22 (26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54) sts.
Cuff
The cuff is joined as you go to the sleeve edge.
Row 1:
With the smaller hook, ch 11, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at sleeve edge, sl st in next 2 sts (edge), turn—10 sts.
Row 2:
Sk sl sts, 1 sc in blo of each st across, turn—10 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (edge), turn—10 sts.
Rows 4-22 (26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54):
Rep Row 2 & 3 ending on Row 2. In the last Row, ch 1, with RS facing sl st cuff together, fasten off and weave in ends.
Blocking
Wet or steam block to finish.
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