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Knitting for Him: 27 Classic Projects to Keep Him Warm |
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| Author: Martin Storey Published: 2007-09-25 |
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List price: $24.95 Our price: $16.47 |
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Customer comments on this selection. Nice patterns, easily adaptableAs a man I like alot of the items in this book. They are fairly classic and not overly contrived. The only pattern that put me off was the "cricket" sweater (which is the pattern I originally bought the book for) not a true cricket, but a simplified one. All in all a good source for mens patterns.  Knits that men will wearThe designs are classic even for younger men in my opinion. Rowan yarns are expensive but I can easily order them from England, if they haven't changed their yarns again by the time I'll start one of the projects. I'll keep this one and knit from it for many years. Accurately TitledThis patterns in this book cater for the more mature man. There are a number of jacket patterns, which are hard to find for men, as well as sweaters including one gansey and one guernsey, vests, three scarfs, and a pattern each for mittens, socks and beanie. Most of the patterns are classical in style; some use contemporary color schemes to make them appear more modern and to appeal to the younger man. Best current book for men's patternsThe only current book dedicated to men's knitted patterns I've found appealing, with lots of projects that I've added to my project queue. No silly 'accessories' like laptop cases or ipod covers, no 'I'm so hip' skull motifs, just classic, imaginative designs that don't look like you could have gotten the same sweater down at the local discount store. Unlike a previous reviewer, I find a good range of gauges. Nice enough; expensive projectsAs a man who knits (and has for 35 years) I am always interested in new patterns that I can make for myself or make for loved ones. This is a nicely laid out book and I enjoy reading it again and again, although the artsy, sparse, "on location" shots of many of the projects don't really allow for any clear, full views of the completed item, but rather partial sections which I found annoying and puzzling. I have ordered the Scottish Tweed for the Argyll V-Neck and it was very expensive (even after several hours of online searching for the "best" price) and 2 of the colors were out of stock at every online source I tried. I finally found an online shop that claimed to have them in stock and I placed an order; they backordered twice and I now have 2 of the 3 colors in the mail and am looking forward to knitting this beautiful vest when and if I get the 3rd color. I hope it turns out well after laying out that huge amount of money for the wool. What I am no so happy with are these issues: 1. all projects are piecework and must be sewn together -- no knitting in the round, which I sometimes prefer, especially with socks and caps. 2. The recommended yarns and colors are hard to come by where I live in the US, in my experience, and very expensive, especially since the projects require large amounts of wool since they are knit on small needles and I'm a big, tall guy. I'm going to try ordering for the next project straight from the UK. I don't like to have to search and search for a suitable substitute and wonder how the finished project will change and if it will look OK if I do have to substitute. 3. Almost everything is knit on small needles and with DK or Aran weight yarn. I like some things in this weight but I also like working with worsted weight and bulky wools. Nothing much for that. 4. I'm not tall and thin but rather tall and big so most of the projects in this book, although beautiful, were not designed with me in mind. My chest is 49", which puts me over the largest given size on every pattern. Take heed if you want to knit for bigger men. The slim-cut sweater designs just won't look right or feel good for most guys who aren't thin and lanky. Having said all that, the stitch patterns are subtle and handsome, the color choices are great, the finishing techniques are lovely and well-done and most of the projects are well-written and carefully designed. Check out the projects before you buy and make sure they will fit and look good on your intended recipient and that you have a source for Rowan yarns or be prepared to substitute and probably get very different results. I also appreciated that their was a bare minimum of the usual cliched "guys only like dull colors and plain patterns" offensively stereotypical sexist fluff that pollutes so many books written for women who don't "get" their men and can't figure out what to knit for them. My own knitting community (MenWhoKnit.com) is full of hundreds of male knitters, both gay and straight, who knit a wide variety of projects in an amazing array of colors for a plethora of people and that old Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus sterotype is just noxious nonsense that is not based in any reality I've experienced. This book just presents beautiful projects for men that should be workable by most knitters. |
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