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For as long as women have been knitting, they have been knitting garments for men (oftentimes with the maddening result that the men don't want to wear what they make). Bruce Weinstein swears that men aren't intentionally (or unintentionally) running a passive aggressive campaign against the women in their lives. And it's not that men don't want to wear handknits in general. It's simply a matter of understanding what men really want and then knitting accordingly. For starters, skip the fancy sitchwork. If the stitch name has the word 'popcorn' or 'butterfly' in it, forget it. And don't bother with yarns that make men sweat (even if it's cashmere). And when it comes to colour, forgo the rainbow and think dark or neutral - except maybe, sometimes, with permission, if you're making socks. "Unwinding Men" is a collection of 10 humorous (and enlightening!) essays and 10 master knitting patterns for men's garments. These 10 patterns, which include variations and tips for customisation, are all any knitter needs to keep the men in her life happily clad in handknits for their entire lives. Each essay focuses on a fact about men that women need to know in order to understand their guys and be able to knit successfully for them. For example, Rule number 8 (Men are Babies) explains why men won't wear anything even the least bit itchy. And Rule number 7 (Men Hate Fittings) gives tips for how to create a sweater based on the size and style of one already in his wardrobe. Each essay is then followed by a timeless pattern, from socks, hats and scarves to an array of sweater styles that men will be happy to receive and will actually wear. Each pattern in this collection includes a broad range of sizes and most are also written for multiple gauges so they can be knitted in various weights of yarn; this allows the knitter to use the same pattern as a basis for all of the men in her life, from son to husband to grandfather.
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66 of 68 people found the following review helpful
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I made this video because when I buy a book I want to know what patterns are in it. Many times I have bought a knitting book on the strength of the cover photo, only to find that the other patterns aren't to my fancy so that effectively I have just paid the book price for one pattern. I happen to like every single pattern in the book, and because I sometimes spin my own yarns too, the fact that the patterns are given in different gauges is ideal for me. Also having lots of different sizes and gauges means that the book won't go out of date because you don't have to worry about getting hold of a specific yarn, and you may be able to use up some of your yarn stash too. The layout is clear, the book is well written without being over wordy and the patterns are excellent. What more could you ask for? Sorry that I am a bit dithery in the video - I am not used to it - but you can get the idea.
What I didn't say in the video is that the sizes for the jumpers, hoodie and cardigan are for 40, 44, 48, 52, 56 and 60 inch chest sizes and there are 5 or more gauges for each style. The socks are for 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14+ sizes and come in 6 gauges; the gloves come in five sizes and 3 gauges, and even the hat comes in three sizes and five gauges which is very unusual and brilliant.
What I didn't say in the video is that the sizes for the jumpers, hoodie and cardigan are for 40, 44, 48, 52, 56 and 60 inch chest sizes and there are 5 or more gauges for each style. The socks are for 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14+ sizes and come in 6 gauges; the gloves come in five sizes and 3 gauges, and even the hat comes in three sizes and five gauges which is very unusual and brilliant.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I agree with the comments already made about this book; good, workable, basic patterns in relaxed shapes that would suit most not-very-fashion-conscious men. It uses the stitch calculation method that you will find in Ann Budd's books. this makes it easy to work out the particular size you want, using the gauge that your tension swatch knits up to. The only problems with the book? The author doesn't really explain the method he is using, so when i saw a list of numbers (4, 4.5, 5, 5.5 etc) I thought I was looking at metric needle sizes. It took a while for me to realise that these were stitches per inch, which you calculate from your tension swatch. The other way I thought that the author could have improved the book is by writing a little about stitch variations, and encouraging people to try a bit of subtle, wearer-approved patterning. My other thought is that if you have already got the Ann Budd books, you don't need this one.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I first heard about this Knits Men Want when it was available for pre-order and signed up for it immediately because of the "he will actually WEAR this stuff" factor I saw in all of the patterns. When the book arrived and I had a look through I was even more pleased with myself for choosing to get this book because of the beautiful way it is all laid out, the photography which is crisp clean and wonderful to look at, and the writing which isn't just instructional but lets in a bit of humour and feeling into the book. The patterns are written out very clearly, with many different gauges catered for so I won't have to worry about doing all sorts of funky calculations which is such a relief.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone considering knitting for a guy, it will definitely help you end in success rather than just another 'back-of-the-wardrobe' sweater!
I would highly recommend this book to anyone considering knitting for a guy, it will definitely help you end in success rather than just another 'back-of-the-wardrobe' sweater!
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This book covers all the basics and more
If like me the men in your life mainly like plain simple knits then this book is for you. It has variations for each pattern in a very wide range of sizes. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Deb's French
No good for UK knitters
Beware.
This publication is written for US knitters and all patterns are not easily converted to uk. Frankly useless this side of the Atlantic
This publication is written for US knitters and all patterns are not easily converted to uk. Frankly useless this side of the Atlantic
Published 4 months ago by greenskodaman
Great.
This book is as it says on the cover. My husband likes nearly every pattern although he's not a scarf man. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sam39
Great designs but .....
I absolutely love the designs in this book and want to wear all of them but this is an American book and can't get my head round how to read the pattern, so totally different... Read more
Published 8 months ago by T. PLUMLEY
Useless for my family
I have husband and two sons all of which have 38 inch chests BUT the patterns in this book start at 40 inches. They all like the patterns but they are useless for our family
Published 9 months ago by LuLu B
Very nice patterns, instructions could be clearer.
I bought this book after searching high and low for a sweater pattern for my Dad's birthday and wasn't disappointed by those on offer here. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Frances Robinson
seriously?!
There may, as the other reviewers say, be good patterns in here, but it's packaged in such a patronising and sexist way I certainly won't be buying it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by sakura_b
Knits for Men
Excellent book, offers great choice of projects for several weights of yarn. Son loved the 'hoodie' I knitted from it. Have three projects lined up to do.
Published 15 months ago by Mrs. A. C. Thomson
I love this book!!
It arrived about half an hour ago and I just love it. It's written in a conversational, practical tone, is sized for REAL men and not stick-insect twenty-somethings, and the gauge... Read more
Published 15 months ago by jenchris40
Just what the title says
I have a lot of boys and men in my family to knit for, and although they like mad coloured socks, they really do like anything else knitted to be as unassuming as possible. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mrs. S. M. Broadhurst
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