Favorite Crochet Menswear Patterns: Pullovers + Cardigans

Ready to add some amazing crocheted menswear to your repertoire? We rounded up our all-time favorite crochet patterns for men’s pullovers and cardigans. Plus, these patterns can easily be made unisex, so anyone can wear them. Whether you are making something for a loved one or for yourself, the Crochet Menswear Pattern Collection has something that everyone will be able to enjoy this season. Each pattern is available on its own, or as part of the collection.

Woodcutter Pullover

Make a sweater that can go with any outfit with Peter Franzi’s Woodcutter Pullover. This classic sweater has plenty of texture to make for interesting stitching. The sweater is the perfect showcase for a lush, variegated yarn to make the eye-catching textures pop. The sweater is made using post-stitches, with a top-down construction. Raglan shaping gives the relaxed sweater a bit more of a polished, figure-conscious look. 

Perrault Pullover

Color blocking adds a lot of interest to a project and has become increasingly popular. For those looking to try out this trend, the Perrault Pullover by Shannon Leigh Roudhán is a great project to start with. The sweater uses four different monochromatic tones to make a blocked gradient effect, with subtle spike stitches to break up the horizontal lines. The pullover features a shawl collar and is made with linen stitch.

Huntsman Sweater

A colorwork sweater is a great piece to elevate any casual look and show off your crochet prowess. The Huntsman Sweater, designed by Natasha Robarge, beautifully showcases tapestry crochet. This drop-shoulder pullover is a fun challenge that is well worth testing your skills. The relaxed fit makes the sweater great for layering over a flannel, or it’s soft enough to wear right next to the skin. It features a fingering-weight yarn in a blend of baby alpaca, Merino, and viscose bamboo, making for a comfortable piece you may never want to take off. 

Related: How to Work Tapestry Crochet Color Changes

Telegraph Sweater

Sometimes a classic sweater with a twist is all a closet needs. Peter Franzi’s Telegraph Sweater is seamless, worked in one piece from the neck down. The sweater features a trio of braided cables that wind up the center back and body. To add more interest, the raglan sleeves each have extra texture down the center. This pullover will become a favorite in cooler temperatures thanks to extra fine superwash Merino wool yarn. 

Related: Creating Cables with Post Stitches

Don’s Day Off

Cardigans are a must-have: perfect for layering and easy to style and wear. The Don’s Day Off Cardigan by Peter Franzi is a spin on the traditional men’s cardigan. This relaxed-fit piece features stripes throughout the top and center portion of the body and sleeves, forming right angles as they interact with the raglan shaping at the shoulders. This cardigan is crocheted with Merino wool and silk yarn, making it soft and perfect to wear on a cool day. 

These menswear patterns are great additions to any wardrobe and are true classics that will last for many seasons to come. Whether you’re looking for a cardigan crochet pattern or a perfect men’s pullover, the Crochet Menswear Pattern Collection has something just right for you.