Free Men’s Knitted Sweater Pattern: Men’s Granite Sweater For The Men In Your Life
Looking for the perfect sweater pattern? Find all of my favorites on my free sweater pattern page but the Men’s Granite Sweater is below!
Why I Love a Good Men’s Knitted Sweater Pattern
I have a soft spot for a great men’s knitted sweater pattern. There’s just something about the structure, the comfort, and the satisfaction of knitting a piece that’s not only wearable but also timeless. Over the years, I’ve tried different yarn weights, textures, and construction styles, but the one I keep coming back to is the Granite stitch family.
Today, I’m sharing my free sweater pattern for anyone looking for a men’s knitted sweater pattern that feels both modern and classic. You’ll find several dozen more designs at my free sweater knitting pattern page for the whole family. A the bottom of this post,is my brand-new Men’s Granite Sweater.
What Makes a Men’s Knitted Sweater Pattern Stand Out?
Not every men’s knitted sweater pattern is created equal. Some are boxy, some lean more fitted, and some are just not practical for layering. What I love most in a men’s design is when it strikes the perfect balance: comfortable, structured, and versatile enough to wear in different settings.
The Granite stitch texture (created with the K1B stitch—here’s the tutorial link) delivers exactly that. It’s architectural, neat, and gives off that tailored-but-relaxed vibe that works beautifully in menswear.
My Favorite Yarns for Men’s Sweaters
When it comes to finding the right yarn for a men’s knitted sweater pattern, I look for durability without sacrificing softness. My personal go-to is Premier Yarns Stitch Please Superwash (affiliate link). It’s sturdy, machine-washable, and creates a fabric that holds its shape while still feeling comfortable to wear all day long.
Pair that with a size 7 (4.5mm) needle, and you’ll get the perfect fabric density—structured but with just the right amount of drape.
The Granite Stitch Family
If you’ve followed my designs for a while, you know I can’t get enough of the Granite stitch. It’s one of those patterns that translates beautifully across different projects. If you love the texture of the men’s knitted sweater pattern I’m sharing today, you’ll also enjoy these companion designs:
Baby Granite Sweater – the same sweater, put pint sized
Youth Granite Sweater – The same sweater but kid sized
Granite Hat – a classic beanie with the same bumpy texture
Granite Bonnet – a vintage style, round back bonnet with the same beautiful texture
Granite Socks – top down, heel flap socks with that lovely k1b stitch
Granite Dress – An adult ladies loose fit, top down raglan, straight dress with the same stitch pattern for optimal warmth and comfort
See what I mean? Once you fall in love with this texture, you’ll want to knit it in every form possible.
The Men’s Granite Sweater
Now let’s talk about the star of the show: my brand-new Men’s Granite Sweater.
This men’s knitted sweater pattern is worked top-down in a raglan construction, which means minimal seaming (yay!). It features a folded neck for extra comfort, plus short rows to raise the back of the neckline. That way, the front doesn’t choke you, and you get a more natural, wearable fit.
The all-over Granite stitch texture gives it a classic, structured look. Honestly, it’s one of the most “architectural” pieces I’ve ever designed—it almost feels sculpted when you look at it. And yet, it’s still a loose fit, perfect for layering over a tee or under a coat on snowy days.
The yarn, Premier Yarns Stitch Please Superwash (affiliate link), makes it durable and practical, while the texture keeps it stylish. I can picture this sweater at a winter cabin, on a chilly walk downtown, or layered up for Sunday service. It’s truly versatile.
Why This Pattern Works So Well
One of the biggest challenges with any men’s knitted sweater pattern is keeping it wearable for actual men in our lives. Some designs lean too decorative, while others are too plain. The Granite stitch texture hits the sweet spot—it adds interest without looking fussy.
The folded neckline makes it comfortable enough for everyday wear. The short-row shaping ensures it sits right on the shoulders. And because it’s knit top-down, you can try it on as you go (or have the recipient try it on) to adjust length or width.
This sweater has quickly become one of my favorites, not just for how it looks but for how it feels to knit. There’s something satisfying about watching the Granite texture unfold row by row.
If you’re looking for a timeless men’s knitted sweater pattern, you can’t go wrong with the Granite design. It’s structured, versatile, and enjoyable to knit.
Don’t forget, you’ll find other sweater designs over on my free sweater knitting pattern page. But if you’re ready to try something that combines comfort, structure, and a stitch pattern that just looks good on everyone, scroll down and grab the Men’s Granite Sweater pattern at the bottom of this post.
And while you’re at it, explore the Baby, Youth, Hat, Bonnet, Socks, and Dress versions too. I love seeing how one stitch pattern can become a whole wardrobe of knitwear!
Men’s Granite Sweater
MATERIALS AND INFO
Size: S (M, L) XL, XXL
Materials: Approximately 1575 (1760, 1930) 2100, 2240 yds of Premier Yarns Stitch Please (220y, 100g) needle, stitch markers
Needle Size: 7(US) 4.5mm circular needles and dpn, 6(US) 4mm circular and dpn
Gauge (tension): 20sts & 28 rows to make 10cm square, using size 7(US) 4.5mm needles working in stockinette stitch
Chest Measurement: 36 (39, 42) 45, 48 ins or 90 (97.5, 105) 112.5, 120
METHOD
Granite Sweater is top-down seamless raglan in an easy care yarn with a simple texture. Created for our 2nd child, I wanted a quick knit with a touch of texture to layer easily for him. Granite was my very first sweater design. This new Granite Sweater is for adult men because you asked for it!
Abbreviations can be found on the last page.
Note: choose size based on bust measurement for best fit
GRANITE STITCH PATTERN:
Rounds 1-3 – knit around
Round 4 – (K1, k1B) repeat around
1X1 RIB PATTERN
Row 1 (right side row) – (k1, p1) across Row 2 – knit all the knit stitches, purl all the purl stitches.
NECK
Provisional cast on using smaller circular needle: 120 (120, 120) 132, 132 sts. Join in the round.
Work in 1×1 ribbing for 3ins or 7.5cms.
Switch to larger needles.
Join hem of collar by knitting the active stitches together with the provisional cast on stitches LOOSELY.
YOKE
Set up row (wrong side) –k24 (25, 24) 25, 26 pm, k12 (10, 12) 16, 14 pm, k48 (50, 48) 50, 52 pm, k12 (10, 12) 16, 14 pm, k24 (25, 24) 25, 26
Begin Granite Stitch Pattern as described above
RAGLAN SHAPING
Raglan shaping and neck shaping are worked AT THE SAME TIME using short rows. You can use the method of short rows that works best for you. I am using wrap and turn short rows and describe those below.
Row 1 (RS): Work in pattern to 1 st before marker, M1R, k1, sm, k1, M1L, Work in pattern to 1 sts before next marker, M1R, k1, sm, k1, M1L, k1, wrap the yarn around next stitch (w&t).
Turn your work.
Step 2 (WS): work in pattern to beginning of round marker (mid back).
Step 3 (WS): work in pattern to 1 st before marker, M1L, p1, sm, p1, M1R, work in pattern to 1 sts before marker, M1L, p1, sm, p1, M1R, p1, wrap the yarn around the next stitch.
Turn your work.
Step 4 (RS): work in pattern to beginning of round (mid back).
A total of 8 (8, 8) 8, 8 stitches have been increased in these 4 steps (the 4 steps equals 2 raglan rounds) Repeat steps 1-4, but each time working 2 more sts before turning, knitting the wraps and the next stitch as you pass them, 3 times, so the first 4 (4, 4) 4, 4 raglan increases have been worked.
Next round: knit around, knitting the wraps and the stitch they are wrapped around together.
Now work each raglan round as follows:
Inc round/row – [work in pattern to 1 sts before marker, M1R, k1, sm, k1, M1L] repeat across
Work raglan increases as described above (note: the first 4 (4, 4) 4, 4 were worked in the neck shaping short row rounds)
Then every other round/row 20 (21, 26) 31, 36 times.
Then work increases every 4th round 5 (6, 4) 2, 0 times.
Work 3 (3, 3) 3, 1 rounds without any raglan increases.
STITCH COUNT CHECK
Once all the raglan and neck increases have been completed you will have 320 (336, 360) 396, 420 sts on your needles divided as follows:
98 (104, 108) 116, 124 sts (front/back),
62 (64, 72) 82, 86 sts (each sleeve),
DIVIDE FOR SLEEVES
Remove markers as you get to them.
Work across first to marker, rm, place the next 62 (64, 72) 82, 86 sts on a holder or waste yarn (right sleeve), rm,
Cast on using the backwards loop method 6 (8, 8) 8, 8 sts (right underarm),
Work in pattern 98 (104, 108) 116, 124 sts (front), rm,
Place the next 62 (64, 72) 82, 86 sts on a holder or waste yarn (left sleeve), rm,
Cast on using the backwards loop method 6 (8, 8) 8, 8 sts (left underarm),
Work in pattern to beginning of round marker.
208 (224, 232) 248, 264 sts
SWEATER BODY
Work in granite stitch pattern until piece measures 17 (17, 17) 17, 17 ins or 42.5 (42.5, 42.5) 42.5, 42.5 cm measuring from underarm or desired length (remember that if you add extra length you will use more yarn than the recommended yardage!).
Switch to smaller circular needle.
Using work in 1×1 rib for 1.5 ins or 4 cm. Bind off all sts in pattern.
SLEEVES
Keeping in granite stitch pattern as already established, work each sleeve one at a time as follows:
Pick up 3 (4, 4) 4, 4 sts from underarm,
Work 62 (64, 72) 82, 86 in pattern,
sts of the sleeve on the holder,
Pick up 3 (4, 4) 4, 4 sts from underarm, pm to marker bor
68 (72, 80) 90, 94 sts
Work 17 (17, 17) 19, 21 rounds in pattern.
DECREASES
Decrease 1 st at each side of marker every 24th round 5 (0, 0) 0, 0 times
Then decrease 1st at each side of marker every 16th round 0 (7, 0) 0, 0 times,
Then decrease 1 st at each side of marker every 12th round 0 (0, 5) 13, 0 times,
Then decrease 1 st at each side of marker every 10th round 0 (0, 5) 1, 0 times
Then decrease 1 st at each side of marker every 8th round 0 (0, 0) 0, 7 times,
Then decrease 1 st at each side of marker every 6th round 0 (0, 0) 0, 9 times
[58 (58, 60) 62, 62 sts].
Continue in granite stitch pattern until sleeve measures 16.5 (16.75, 17) 17.75, 18 ins or 42 (42, 42.5) 44.5, 45 cms (or desired length) measuring from underarm.
CUFF
Switch to smaller dpn needles
Work in 1×1 rib for 1.5ins or 4 cm.
Bind off in pattern.
FINISHING Weave in all ends and block as desired
ABBREVIATIONS
K – knit
P – purl
PM – place marker
SM – slip marker
BOR – beginning of round
K2tog -knit 2 stitches together
SSK – slip, slip, knit the slipped sts together
M1L – With left needle pick up strand between 2 stitches front to back. Knit through back loop
M1R – With left needle pick up strand between 2 stitches back to front. Knit through front loop
K1B- Knit in row below, inserting right needle into the st in the row below the next st. Knit this st as well as the stitch above it on left needle. (tutorial here)
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Your Turn!
Have you knit a men’s knitted sweater pattern before? Do you prefer top-down raglans or bottom-up designs? Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear your thoughts (and see your finished sweaters if you’ve made one)!
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