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"The newest from bestseller Stoller ("Stitch 'n Bitch") gives men their first chance to snuggle up with her fuzzy, fashion-forward knitting projects. While the book is aimed largely at the women who knit for them, men will be happy to know that Stoller's first concern is for their particular tastes: many interesting elements--fancy stitches, unusual yarn, unique designs--are anathema to most males, who prefer simple pieces in a darker palate. Part two includes a wide array of (not too) colorful, occasionally edgy projects. Though there are designs which any man would be proud to wear (scarves, caps, tube socks and sweaters), many projects are geared toward younger men; among funky fashions, two standouts are the well-proportioned biker jacket (with long, slim arms and body for full coverage) and a felted DJ Bag with a retro cassette tape pattern (though some designs--such as the beer bottle-shaped throw pillows--are just plain juvenile). As expected, Stoller's directions are clear, terms are well explained, illustrations are easy-to-follow and accompanying photos are stylish and sexy, though projects are not rated for difficulty. Those unafraid to venture beyond their comfort zone will find something suitable for most any man on their holiday gift list."
--" Publishers Weekly"
--" Publishers Weekly"
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"Son of a Stitch 'n Bitch" is everything you need to know to knit and crochet for the men and boys in your life - from what men will and won't wear, body types and fit issues, choosing colours and fibres and texture, to how to adjust and adapt patterns for men. The 45 projects have a hip, contemporary urban feel - they are vetted by guys and are things that men will actually wear. This is the book that will put and end to "the curse of the boyfriend sweater."
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Let's be honest... there aren't many knitting books out there that are either aimed at male knitters or aimed at women who want a book of things to knit for their man.
In my opinion the patterns in this book are good... not amazing... but good none the less. I certainly think that if you know any male knitters who don't already own this book, that it would be a well-received gift.
If you're a female knitter looking to knit something for your man then you may get away with side-stepping the "boyfriend - jumper" curse by knitting something a little more funky from this book.
The style of the book is fun too, and the craft is presented in a positive manner. As long as you bear in mind that it's unlikely that out of a book of 45 patterns that you will like them all... then I feel this is a book that would sit well in most people's collections.
In my opinion the patterns in this book are good... not amazing... but good none the less. I certainly think that if you know any male knitters who don't already own this book, that it would be a well-received gift.
If you're a female knitter looking to knit something for your man then you may get away with side-stepping the "boyfriend - jumper" curse by knitting something a little more funky from this book.
The style of the book is fun too, and the craft is presented in a positive manner. As long as you bear in mind that it's unlikely that out of a book of 45 patterns that you will like them all... then I feel this is a book that would sit well in most people's collections.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book as I have enjoyed others in the series of SnB books. I was disappointed with the crochet designs as I thought they were a little uninspiring and basic. But, overall this book is a winner with me as I love the sweater patterns. The book has many of them and there are beautiful variations of classic and modern themes with lots of interesting stitches to play with. There is a really useful section at the beginning of the book about re-sizing, so I'm planning to alter a lot of these patterns so I can make them to fit me. My boyfriend will have a long wait before he gets a sweater of his own!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A good reference book as it has a lot of patterns suitable for teenagers and young people .
The patterns are are sort very "streetwise" and very wearable, but there isn't any remarkable pattern as such.
I don't know if I would like to invest the time for knitting any of the patterns.
The patterns are are sort very "streetwise" and very wearable, but there isn't any remarkable pattern as such.
I don't know if I would like to invest the time for knitting any of the patterns.
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This is a very well written and helpful book, but... it aint for beginners like me. If you are a novice, dont buy it until you know what you are doing and can look at a "knitting... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Heather
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I liked this book. The articles in the beginning of the book were informative and amusing. I bought it because my son wanted me to knit him 'just a jumper' and when I saw this... Read more
Published on 22 April 2010 by Mr. S. L. Hutton
Great present for a man who knits
My brother has recently taken up knitting and had been finding it hard to find trendy patterns he could knit for himself. Read more
Published on 2 April 2010 by J H
At last mens patterns your man will love
I have been wanting to make my husband a jumper but he has never been that keen on the ones from knitting magasines. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2009 by M. Field
Brilliant
Absoulutely brilliant, the more the merrier for me. Great designs and styles, creative and interesting.
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Published on 26 Dec 2007 by D. G. Thompson
Are you kidding? Who would make this stuff???
Cutesy names is what this book is counting on for you to purchase. Retropolitan Cardigan - what modern male would wear this Mr. Rogers like cardigan. If it was the 80s maybe. Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2007 by KatrinaK
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