Shifting Tides - men's sweater

This design balances a high-interest textured yoke with a relaxing stockinette body, making it the perfect "TV knit" once the initial challenge is complete.

Expertly tailored for the male figure and traditional tastes, this sweater offers a sophisticated modern design that transitions seamlessly from your needles to his everyday wardrobe.

Each technique used in this pattern is accompanied by a dedicated video tutorial, ensuring you can navigate the textured yoke with total confidence.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Men’s 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)

Chest circumference: 39.5 (43, 47.25, 50.75, 55) (58.75, 63, 66.5)” / 100 (109, 120, 129, 140) (149, 160, 169)cm

All measurements are for the finished garment and should include a positive ease in the range of 3-4.75” (8-12 cm) for the best fit.

YARN

This pattern is suitable for any DK yarn that meets a gauge of 22 sts and 32 rows over 10 cm.It can work with woolen-spun or worsted-spun yarn, any material, and any color combo!

This was a special birthday gift, so I used the luxurious Jade sapphire, Mongolian cashmere 4 ply, 100% Mongolian Cashmere, 55gr/200 yd 183m

Yardage needed:

MC: #100 (Jade Sapphire) 6 (7, 8, 8, 9) (10, 10, 11) skeins; 1200 (1335, 1465, 1600, 1735) (1865, 2000, 2135) yds / 1100 (1220, 1340, 1465, 1585) (1705, 1830, 1950) m

CC: #101 (Burned toast) - 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) skeins; 280 (285, 315, 320, 335) (340, 360, 385) yds / 255 (260, 285, 295, 305) (310, 330, 350) m

NEEDLES:

Main needles: Size US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles, 32”- 40” (80-100 cm) cable.

Ribbing needles: Size US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, 32”- 40” (80-100 cm) cable for body / 16” (40 cm) cable for neck.

Adjust the needle size as necessary to achieve the correct gauge.

GAUGE after blocking:

22 sts and 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette St on main needle.