Knits for Men: 20 Sweaters, Vests, and Accessories

by Margaret Hubert

Classic styles that men love to wear The book presents twenty original knitting projects for men's sweaters and accessories. Included will be a variety of sweaters and vests and a few accessories, like hats, mittens, scarves and slippers. It will include classic masculine styles (Nordic, cables, ribs, stripes) made modern through color and yarn selection. The designs will be contemporary - sweaters and accessories that men will want to wear. The yarns will be classics-smooths and chunky yarns-for the most part in natural fibers like wool and cotton. The colors will be masculine-some grays, browns, blues, etc.-but reflect current designer trends. The projects will be suitable for a variety of skill levels, with most appropriate for the advanced beginner and intermediate knitter. Unusual techniques will be taught, but this is not a "to knit" book.

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction

112 pages, Spiral-bound

First published June 1, 2008

About the author

From her Ravelry Profile: I have been knitting and crocheting forever. I am a mother and grandmother, and a great grandmother. I design, teach, and write books. My first book was published in 1978, and I just completed my 19th book In addition to the books, I have 2 independently produced video’s/dvd’s, and 3 self published entrelac crochet patterns. My flicker name is MHDesigner. I love it all!

I am a member of the CGOA, The Happily Hooked on Crochet chapter in CT, and a member of The Big Apple Knitters in New York City.

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 2 out of 5]

There is not one sweater in here that I would knit up nor would my spouse like. Most are strangely baggy (Multicolor Lattice Jacket) or just unattractive (Hefty Zippered Vest). I think the cover knit is the most successful, though. The accessories (two hats, two scarves, and Après -Ski Slipper Sox) are kinda lame but get the project count to 20, I guess. There is such a need for men's sweaters, but this isn't a source.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Attractive models showing some ugly sweaters that are too big or shaped oddly. A couple of hats, scarf and sock patterns also.