Fisherman's Knot Sweater Man

Difficulty: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) (all-over cables)
!The pattern is worked by reading the written instructions and a cable chart at the same time!

Sizes: S [M] L [XL] 2X [3X] 4X [5X]

Finished bust circumference:
115 [120] 129 [139] 146 [155] 160 [169] cm;
42.25" [47.25"] 50.75" [54.75”] 57.5” [61"] 63" [66.75"].
Note: around 10-26cm / 4-10" positive ease is included in the finished bust circumference (ease varies for different sizes).

Construction: Top-down drop shoulder sweater, yoke is knit flat, then joined in the round for the body (no seaming)

Needles: 5.5 mm (US 9) 40 cm (16") & 80 cm (31") circular needles;
4.5 mm (US 7) 80 cm (31") circular needles & DPNs, short circular needles or magic loop;
or size to obtain gauge.


Gauge: 15 stitches x 23 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4")
in moss stitch on 5.5 mm (US 9) needles, blocked.


800 [850] 900 [950] 1000 [1050] 1100 [1150] grams of Aran weight yarn (50 g ~ 75 m), such as Sonas Donegal Irish Heathers 100% Pure Wool Aran; Woolyknit Aran; Isager Aran Tweed; WYS The Croft Shetland Aran; DROPS Nepal.

Sample is in size L, Sonas Donegal Irish Heathers 100% Pure Wool Aran yarn, aran weight (100 g = 150 m) (colour 1000 Daisy).


This is a digital knitting pattern. You will receive a PDF file with written step-by-step instructions for this sweater. In the pattern, you will find a comprehensive list of techniques and abbreviations used. If the instructions seem unclear, please don't hesitate to contact me at hello [!at] dutiers.com, and I'll gladly explain further.

The pattern is written in English.

This pattern is available exclusively for home, non-commercial use. It may not be used for commercial sale.

This is a PDF pattern only, not a physical item. Pattern will be available for instant download via email upon payment. All sales are final with digital downloads.