Stormbraid Sweater Knitting Pattern – Men’s Aran Cable Sweater (PDF)

You will get – Digital download (1 PDF)

This pattern is written in English only

• DESCRIPTION

Knit a sweater with real presence. The Stormbraid Sweater is an Irish cable sweater pattern for men, inspired by rugged coastlines, Celtic knotwork, and traditional Aran knitting.

Two bold panels of braided Celtic cables run up the front, framed by rope cables and panels of Irish moss stitch.

The result is a textured, masculine sweater with a timeless feel – perfect for coastal walks, winter weekends, and everything in between.

This listing is for a digital knitting pattern (PDF), not a finished garment.

Yarn

Designed for Aran / Worsted / 10-ply yarn with good stitch definition.

• Suggested yarn: Drops Nepal
• Fiber: 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca
• Ball size: 50 g / 75 m / 82 yds
• Colour used: 7238

You will need approximately:

• Size S: 18 balls – approx. 1,476 yds / 1,350 m
• Size M: 19 balls – approx. 1,558 yds / 1,425 m
• Size L: 20 balls – approx. 1,640 yds / 1,500 m
• Size XL: 21 balls – approx. 1,722 yds / 1,575 m
• Size 2XL: 22 balls – approx. 1,804 yds / 1,650 m
• Size 3XL: 23 balls – approx. 1,886 yds / 1,725m

Any Aran/worsted yarn that meets the gauge and has good stitch definition for cables (wool or wool blend) will work beautifully.

Needles

• 4.5 mm (US 7) knitting needles – for ribbing
• 5 mm (US 8) knitting needles – for body and sleeves
• 4.5 mm (US 7) 16" circular needle – for neckband
• (Optional but recommended) Interchangeable circular needles to accommodate large stitch counts and to hold live stitches
• Cable needle

Notions

• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders or spare cables with end caps
• Yarn/tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Tape measure

• SKILLS

Intermediate

This aran-inspired sweater is perfect if you:

• Have knit at least one sweater before
• Are comfortable working from written instructions
• Can work cables using a cable needle
• Don’t mind some seaming and finishing

Ambitious advanced beginners who are ready to learn cables and take their sweater knitting up a level may also enjoy this project.

• CONSTRUCTION

• Sweater is worked in 4 separate pieces: Back, Front, and 2 Sleeves
• All pieces are worked flat from the bottom up
• Lower edges begin with ribbing, then move into moss stitch and cable panels
• Pieces are seamed for a sturdy, classic finish
• Stitches are picked up around the neckline to work the neckband in the round

• SIZING

Adult/Man

• Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large, Extra Extra Large, Extra Extra Extra Large)
• S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

Finished Measurements (approx after blocking)

• Finished chest (approx): 43 (44, 46, 48, 51, 53) inches/ 110 (112, 117, 122, 129, 134) cm
• Length: 26 (27, 28.5, 30, 31, 32) inches / 66 (69, 72, 76, 79, 81) cm
• Upper arm circumference: 18 (20, 21, 22, 23, 24) inches / 46 (51, 53, 56, 58, 61) cm
• Sleeve length (cuff to underarm): 20.5 (20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5) inches / 52 (52, 53, 55, 56, 57) cm
• Cuff circumference (approx): 14.25 (15.25, 15.25, 16.25, 16.25, 17.25) inches / 36 (39, 39, 41, 41, 44) cm

Choose a size based on the wearer’s chest measurement and desired ease.

For a classic men’s fit, aim for a few inches of positive ease.

Gauge

• 17 sts x 22 rows = 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm)
• Worked in moss stitch on 5 mm (US 8) needles

Check your gauge in moss stitch, block the swatch, and adjust needle size if necessary.

• IMPORTANT INFO

• This is a digital knitting pattern (PDF). No physical item will be shipped.
• Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final.
• Pattern is for personal use. You may knit finished items for yourself or as gifts. For small-scale selling, please credit the design (e.g, “Stormbraid Sweater pattern by Handy Little Me”).

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