Men’s Moss Stitch Sweater Pattern | Cozy Cabin

Think cabin weekends, stacked firewood, and quiet winter light—the Cozy Cabin Moss Stitch Sweater channels all of it.

Moss stitch brings that subtle, nubby texture you want in a go-to knit, while simple raglan shaping keeps the make approachable and the finished look modern.

Worked in bulky yarn for speed and warmth, this pattern is ideal if you’re knitting a gift or building a cold-weather staple for yourself.

Comfortable, versatile, and endlessly layerable, it’s the kind of sweater that feels instantly familiar the moment you pull it on.

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Before You Start

Swatch in moss stitch: Aim for pattern gauge in the main stitch, not stockinette. Moss stitch can “eat” length—measure after lightly blocking your swatch.
Choose ease wisely: This design is intended with relaxed ease; if between sizes, check the chest measurement against a favorite sweatshirt.
Mind row gauge: Raglan depth depends on row gauge—match it closely for the best shoulder fit.
Yarn selection: Bulky wool or wool-blend will give structure and bounce to the texture; plant blends drape more (size down if you prefer a tidier fit).
Blocking: A gentle wet block opens the texture and evens your raglan lines.

What Makes It Special

Bulky yarn, faster finish: Warmth and speed in one satisfying knit.
All-over moss stitch: Classic texture that elevates simple outfits.
Raglan construction: Clean lines, comfortable shoulders, easy adjustments.
Versatile fit: Relaxed silhouette for layering over tees or flannels.

Cozy Cabin Men’s Moss Stitch Sweater Pattern

Skill Level – Easy (Advanced beginner)

There’s something special about wearing a piece you made yourself.

The Cozy Cabin Moss Stitch Sweater lets you tailor the fit, yarn, and color to suit your style (and your winter plans).

It’s a satisfying, straightforward make with just enough texture to keep it interesting—perfect if you’re new to garment knitting or want a quick, confidence-boosting project.

You’ll end up with a classic men’s sweater you’ll be proud to wear on repeat. (UK: men’s moss stitch jumper)

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Size Information

Adult/Man = S (M, L, XL, XXL)

To Fit Chest Size:

Small – 34 inches/86cm
Medium – 37 inches/94 cm
Large – 40 inches/102 cm
XL – 43.5 inches/110 cm
XXL – 47.5 / 121 cm

In the photographs, the model is wearing a medium size.

The pattern is written for all sizes, starting with the small size, with changes for different sizes listed in all necessary places.

To make following the pattern easier, circle or highlight all numbers related to your size before beginning.

Gauge – 12 sts x 20 rows = 4×4 inches /10×10 cm of moss stitch – with the larger needles/ 8 mm (US 11) needles.

Measurements

Length (Straight – Shoulder to hem)

S – 31.5 inches/ 80.1 cm
M – 32 inches/ 81.28 cm
L – 32.5 inches/ 82.55 cm
XL – 33 inches/ 83.82 cm
XXL – 33.5 inches / 85.09 cm

Sleeve Length (Underarm to cuff)

S – 19.5 inches/ 49.53 cm
M – 20 inches/ 50.8 cm
L – 20.5 inches/ 52.07 cm
XL – 21 inches/ 53.34 cm
XXL – 21.5 inches/ 54.61 cm

Cuff (Around)

S – 12 inches/ 30.48 cm
M – 12 inches/ 30.48 cm
L – 13 inches/ 33.2 cm
XL – 13 inches/ 33.2 cm
XXL – 14 inches/ 35.56 cm

Pattern Notes

The sweater is worked in 4 pieces: Back, Front, and 2 Sleeves.
Each piece is worked in moss stitch from the lower edge upwards, beginning with a ribbed lower band.
Circular needles are used to accommodate the number of stitches.
Work back and forth on the circular needle as if working on straight needles.

The Supplies You Need

Yarn

Bulky/Chunky/12 Ply yarn.
We Are Knitters – The Petite Wool (100g/153 yds/140m) in Spotted Beige x 8, (8, 9, 10, 10) balls.
This yarn is 100g/153 yds/140m
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Learn how to substitute yarn here – How To Substitute Yarn In A Knitting Pattern

Needles

6 mm (US 10) knitting needles.
8 mm (US 11) knitting needles.
I used my set of interchangeable circular needles as there were many stitches to cast on, and it was easier to use the cables.
I also used spare cables with end caps to hold spare stitches when needed.

Notions

Scissors
Yarn needle or tapestry needle
Tape measure
Stitch holder x 3 and/or spare cables with end caps.

Knitting Abbreviations

Beg – Beginning
CO – Cast on
Cont – Continue(ing)
Dec – Decrease
Foll – Following
K – Knit
K2tog – Knit the next two stitches together
KFB – Knit into the front and back of the stitch to increase
P – Purl
P2tog – Purl the next two stitches together
P2togtbl – Purl the next two stitches together through the back loop
Rem – Remaining
Rep – Repeat
RS – Right side
SSK – Slip, slip, knit
St(s) – Stitch(es)
WS – Wrong side

Stitch Pattern Notes 1×1 Ribbing

1 x 1 ribbing = K1, P1 (It is obtained by alternating knit and purl stitches in one row and “knitting by pattern” in every next row.

This means that we make a knit stitch when the previous row stitch looks like V and make a purl stitch when the previous stitch looks like a bump.)

Cast On: even number of stitches.

Row 1 (RS): (k1, p1) till the end of the row.
Row 2 (WS): (k1, p1) till the end of the row.

Repeat these two rows.

Moss Stitch Pattern Notes

Moss stitch knitting is a common, easy stitch pattern in knitting.

It is made by alternating knit stitches and purl stitches within a row and between rows.

It is called moss stitch because the stitches create little bumps that may look like the surface of moss.

Moss stitch is identical on both sides and lies flat.

Even number of stitches…

Row 1 (Right Side): *Knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * to end of row.
Row 2 (Wrong Side): *Purl 1, knit 1; repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat Rows 1-2 for Moss Stitch.

Odd number of stitches…

Row 1 (Right Side): *Knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * to end of the row to the last stitch and then Knit 1.
Repeat Row 1 for Moss Stitch.

Moss Stitch Sweater Pattern Notes

In this sweater pattern, we are starting the main section of the body with a P1, K1 row because the previous row is in 1×1 ribbing for the lower band/cuff.
When stated, it says to work in patt, which means to continue working in moss stitch.
When you make any increases or decreases, you should adjust the pattern accordingly to form new patterns in moss stitch.

Pattern Instructions

Back

With 6 mm (US 10) knitting needles, CO 70 (74, 82, 86, 94) sts.

Lower Band

Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl

Work rows 1 and 2 once more.

Work in 1 x 1 ribbing until the piece measures 3 inches from the CO edge.

Main Section

Change to 8 mm (US 11) knitting needles.

Row 1 (RS): P1, K1 to the end of the row.
Row 2 (WS): K1, P1 to the end of the row.

Cont to work in moss stitch, repeating rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures 15.5 (16, 16.5, 16.5, 17) inches from the CO edge, ending with a WS row.

Shape Raglan

Rows 1 and 2: Cast off 2, sts at beg of the next 2 rows. 66 (70, 78, 82, 90) sts.
Row 3: K2, SSK, work in moss stitch patt to the last 4 sts K2tog, K2.
Row 4: P3, work in moss stitch patt to the last 3 sts, P3.
Row 5: K3, work in moss stitch patt to the last 3 sts, K3.
Row 6: P2, P2tog, work in moss stitch patt to the last 4 sts P2togtbl, P2.
Row 7: K3, work in moss stitch patt to the last 3 sts, K3.
Row 8: P3, work in moss stitch patt to the last 3 sts, P3.
Row 9: K2, SSK, work in moss stitch patt to the last 4 sts K2tog, K2.
Cont to dec 1 st at each end of every foll 3rd row (repeating rows 4-9) until 36 (38, 40, 40, 42) sts remain.
Leave these sts on a spare needle/stitch holder or cable with end caps.

Front

With 6 mm (US 10) knitting needles, CO 70 (74, 82, 86, 94) sts.

Lower Band

Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl

Work rows 1 and 2 once more.

Work in 1 x 1 ribbing until the piece measures 3 inches from the CO edge.

Main Section

Change to 8 mm (US 11) knitting needles.

Row 1 (RS): P1, K1 to the end of the row.
Row 2 (WS): K1, P1 to the end of the row.

Cont to work in moss stitch, repeating rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures 15.5 (16, 16.5, 16.5, 17) inches from the CO edge, ending with a WS row.

Shape Raglan

Rows 1 and 2: Cast off 2, sts at beg of next 2 rows. 66 (70, 78, 82, 90) sts.
Row 3: K2, SSK, work in moss stitch patt to the last 4 sts K2tog, K2.
Row 4: P3, work in moss stitch patt to the last 3 sts, P3.
Row 5: K3, work in moss stitch patt to the last 3 sts, K3.
Row 6: P2, P2tog, work in moss stitch patt to the last 4 sts P2togtbl, P2.
Row 7: K3, work in moss stitch patt to the last 3 sts, K3.
Row 8: P3, work in moss stitch patt to the last 3 sts, P3.
Row 9: K2, SSK, work in moss stitch patt to the last 4 sts K2tog, K2.
Cont to dec 1 st at each end of every foll 3rd row (repeating rows 4-9) until 36 (38, 40, 40, 42) sts remain.
On the next RS row, work 11 sts in patt, then place the central 14, (16, 18, 18, 20) sts for the neck onto a stitch holder, then place the remaining 11 sts onto another stitch holder.
There will be 11 sts on either side of the neck.
Each side of the neck will now be worked separately.

Neck Shaping

Keeping the raglan shaping correct, P2togtbl, K2tog, at neck edge of foll RS row, K2tog at neck edge of next RS row, then cast off the rem 8 sts at neck edge of foll RS row.

With RS of work facing you, place the 11 sts from the st holder onto the needles and rejoin the yarn for the other side of the neck.

Reverse the shaping as follows:

K2tog, P2tog, and work in patt to the end of the row.
Work in patt to the end of the row.
P2tog, work in patt to the end of the row.
Work in patt to the end of the row.
Cast off 8 sts.

Left Sleeve

With 6 mm (US 10) knitting needles, CO 34 (34, 38, 38, 42) sts.

Lower Band

Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl

Work rows 1 and 2 once more.

Work in 1 x 1 ribbing until the piece measures 3 inches from the CO edge.

Main Section

Change to 8 mm (US 11) knitting needles.

Row 1 (RS): P1, K1 to the end of the row.
Row 2 (WS): K1, P1 to the end of the row.
Cont to rep rows 1 and 2, working in moss stitch until the piece measures 4.5 inches from the CO edge, ending with a WS row.

Shape Sleeves

Row 1 (RS): (still working in moss stitch) KFB into the first and last stitch of the row. (2 sts increased)

Rep row 1 (increasing 2 sts) on every foll 10th (8th, 8th, 6th, 6th) row, 6 (8, 8, 10, 10) more times. 48 (52, 56, 60, 64) sts.

Continue to work in patt until the sleeve measures 17 (17.5, 18, 18.5, 18.5) inches or 19 (19.5, 20, 20.5, 20.5) inches from the CO edge.

*At this point, check that you are happy with the length of the sleeves – they should start just below the underarm. If you need to make them longer, work more rows, but if you prefer a shorter sleeve you may need to pull out (frog) a few rows.

Shape Raglan

Rows 1 and 2: Cast off 2 (2, 3, 4) sts at the beg of the next 2 rows.
Row 3: K2, SSK, work in moss stitch patt to the last 4 sts K2tog, K2.
Row 4: P3, work in moss stitch patt to the last 3 sts, P3.
Row 5: K3, work in moss stitch patt to the last 3 sts, K3.
Row 6: P2, P2tog, work in moss stitch patt to the last 4 sts P2togtbl, P2.
Row 7: K3, work in moss stitch patt to the last 3 sts, K3.
Row 8: P3, work in moss stitch patt to the last 3 sts, P3.
Row 9: K2, SSK, work in moss stitch patt to the last 4 sts K2tog, K2.
Cont to dec 1 st at each end of every foll 3rd row (repeating rows 4-9) until 12 sts remain.
Cast off 6 sts – Work in patt to the end of the row.
Work in patt to the end of the row.
Cast off rem 6 sts.

Right Sleeve

Work as for the left sleeve until you have 12 sts left on the needle.

Shape Raglan

Work in patt for 6 sts, cast off the rem 6 sts, break yarn, and secure.
Rejoin the yarn to the first stitch and work in patt to the end of the row.
Cast off rem 6 sts.

Finishing/Making Up

Mattress Stitch Tutorial

You can find a mattress stitch tutorial here: Mattress Stitch Tutorial

Tip

It’s best to work on a large surface (like a dining table or desk) so you can lay the pieces out flat and see where you will be seaming.

Step 1

Seam the back right raglan sleeve seam using the mattress stitch. Make sure the right sides are facing you.

Step 2

Join the right sleeve seam to the front raglan seam using the mattress stitch.

Make sure the right sides are facing you.

Step 3

Join the left raglan sleeve seam to the front raglan seam using the mattress stitch.

Make sure the right sides are facing you.

Step 4

Leave the left-back raglan seam open for now.

With the RS of the work facing you, use the 6mm (US 10) knitting needles and do the following:

Pick up and knit 14 (16, 18, 20, 24) sts from the side front neck edge and top of the sleeve.
Then work in the moss stitch pattern across the 14 (16, 18, 18, 20) sts from the stitch holder at the center front.
Then, pick up and K 14 (16, 18, 20, 24) sts from the side front neck edge and top of the sleeve.
Finally, work in the moss stitch pattern across the 36 (38, 40, 40, 42) sts from the spare stitch holder at the back.

Work in 1 x 1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 2.5 inches, ending with a WS row.

Next row – Knit

Next row – Purl

Repeat the last two rows once more.

Cast off.

Step 5

Join the remaining back raglan seam and continue up the neck ribbing (reversing the seam for the st-st 4 rows, so it looks neat when curled over).

Step 6

Join side and sleeve seams using the mattress stitch.

Remember to reverse the seam for the st-st 4 rows on the lower bands and cuffs, so it looks neat when the edge is curled over.

Then you can weave in any leftover loose ends.

I also like to use a lint roller to clean the garment afterward in case of any fluff, pet hair, etc!

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So, grab your needles and your favorite bulky yarn, and let’s get knitting.

The Cozy Cabin Sweater is waiting to become your new favorite winter staple.

Happy Knitting!

Make The Women’s Version Too!

Love this texture? Pair it with the coordinating Cozy Cottage Moss Stitch Sweater (Women’s) for a matching set.

Same classic moss stitch, a relaxed, easy-to-wear fit, and sizes for a comfortable, custom knit—perfect for gifting or twinning on chilly weekends.

View the free version of the pattern with ads here: Cozy Cottage Moss Stitch Sweater Knitting Pattern (Women’s)

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Before You Start

What Makes It Special

Cozy Cabin Men’s Moss Stitch Sweater Pattern

Size Information

Measurements

Pattern Notes

The Supplies You Need

Yarn

Needles

Notions

Knitting Abbreviations

Stitch Pattern Notes 1×1 Ribbing

Moss Stitch Pattern Notes

Even number of stitches…

Odd number of stitches…

Moss Stitch Sweater Pattern Notes

Pattern Instructions

Back

Lower Band

Main Section

Shape Raglan

Front

Lower Band

Main Section

Shape Raglan

Neck Shaping

Left Sleeve

Lower Band

Main Section

Shape Sleeves

Shape Raglan

Right Sleeve

Shape Raglan

Finishing/Making Up

Mattress Stitch Tutorial

Tip

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

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