The Bangor Pullover is the quintessential menswear pullover that any woman would be happy to “borrow” from an unguarded closet. The simple cables, textured panels, and saddle shoulders are carefully crafted for an interesting project that results in a desirable garment.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Finished Size 36 (39½, 44¼, 46¾, 51½)“ chest circumference. Pullover shown measures 44¼”; modeled with 4¼“ of positive ease.


Yarn Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 Heathers (100% Peruvian Highland wool; 220 yd
200 m/3½ oz 100 g): #2453 pumpkin spice, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.

Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 16” and 32–40” circular (cir), depending on size you are making, and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.


Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 32 rnds = 4” in Seed st on larger needle; 17 sts of Cable chart = 2¼“ wide.

Find more gorgeous patterns in the Interweave Knits Winter 2017 issue!