Knits Men Want: The 10 Rules Every Woman Should Know Before Knitting for a Man~Plus the Only 10 Patterns She'll Ever Need

Bruce Weinstein

Sep 2012 · Open Road Media

About this ebook

Knitting instruction and relationship therapy all in one—with lots of laughs along the way.

For as long as women have been knitting, they’ve been knitting garments for men—only to have men hide their lovingly created pieces in drawers and closets. Men aren’t being intentionally cruel; they’re just not comfortable in knitwear made with bright colors, itchy yarn, or flashy designs.
So what’s a knitter to do? Understand the male psyche, says knitting instructor Bruce Weinstein. In Knits Men Want he presents ten hilarious essays, each based on a rule that helps women knit for men successfully. “Men Are Babies” explains why guys need to wear soft fabrics. “Men Hate Fittings” describes how to create a sweater based on one that’s in his wardrobe. Following each essay is a timeless master pattern, from socks, hats, and scarves to an array of sweaters, all in a range of sizes and most written for multiple gauges. With this book in hand, women finally have the secret to knitting garments that men will appreciate and actually wear.

Ratings and reviews

Full of practical and likely-to-be-worn knits for men! At less than $5 it was a definite steal! Not only are the patterns presented in a highly customizable format with easy to follow instructions, the subjects and knits are handsome and pleasing to the eye. If that isn't enough, the book is simply an engaging and humorous read! Awesome addition to my electronic library!

Great patterns good to have larger sizes for cuddly bear sized men

Did you find this helpful?

Yes

No

About the author

Bruce Weinstein has been designing knitwear and teaching knitting for 10 years and has written 15 cookbooks with his partner, Mark Scarborough. Once a creative director at Grey Advertising and The Spier Group, he has appeared on the Today show, The View, CBS This Morning, and QVC, and writes for numerous national publications. He lives in Colebrook, Connecticut.