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.

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

• 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.

• 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.