#there are men knitters on Ravelry

[unexpectedyarns]

Guys is it gay to know a useful fiber craft?

had some very interesting experiences with men and fiber crafts today.

at lunch i was embroidering some cute flowers on a pair of jorts and a male friend of mine came over and was like "omg u can knit??!" and i was like. "uhm. no. i can embroider tho." (i didnt know how to knit at the time)

then later, once a friend had taught me how to knit for the play were doing, my male teacher saw me knitting away and was like "oh! u were sewing while getting your hair done? awesome!" (were figuring out hairstyles for the play and are time crunching) and again i was just like. "erm no i was knitting." my teacher was like "its a gender thing. us guys cant tell the difference" (he was joking. probably.)

then when i was telling these stories to my mom after school, my dad yelled from the basement that he knew how to knit. later, when i was ranting abt how different the crafts are, but how i could understand some being mixed up, he was indignant. so its not a gender thing.

anyways i perhaps could understand crocheting and knitting being mixed up. and maybe embroidery and sewing if u really know nothing. but both these guys got a yarn craft and a thread craft swapped 😭

[billyskullknits]

As I appear to have some spare time on my hands, I've decided now is probably a good opportunity to get back to designing. Before I do though, I just wanted to do a brief throwback.

I was reminded about this hat earlier this week. I designed it about a decade ago, making it quite possibly the first thing I ever designed, even though I only got around to writing it down last year.

This hat was designed for and named after my mum, Julia. She's 62 years old and works as a school crossing lady, and is still going into work every day because the kids need her. In Britain our Mothers Day is this Sunday, and I'm not going to be able to see her on that day, or probably in the next month, or potentially even until after her birthday in Summer.

So far, no one else has made this hat. Or at least, if they have, they haven't posted it to Ravelry.

I don't really know where I'm going with this, other than I'm kinda homesick and would love it if more of my mum's namesake were out there. From now until the end of the week, any sales of this pattern are going towards buying my mum chocolate because I love her. And also because when she buys herself chocolate she usually buys high dairy-content despite being dairy intolerant because it's 'cheaper'.

Pattern available here.

[lazy-vegetarian]

Kalaloch Cable Beanie by Alexander Hawker (free pattern on Ravelry)

[chemegeek14]

Making good progress on the hubby's Christmas socks! Yarn is Zombies 1, Humans 0 by @inthedeephuesea

[thelittlefoxesknits]

Neeeeeew pattern listed today! This pattern is now available on Etsy and Ravelry. Happy knitting all!

[unexpectedyarns]

Mystery Knit A Long for Solid Socks forum on Ravelry for April-May 2020.

For this mystery, I have designed a lovely textured sock with a cosy, Guernsey/Gansey feel and interesting small details.  There will be 5 clues, each released weekly.

This is a pattern that is suitable for top down or toe-up construction. Knitters can use their preferred toe and heel construction, and I have provided helpful links to different heel and toe treatments.

Stitches used are Knit, Purl, Yarn Over, SSK, and K2tog. Toe-up construction will need M1L and M1R. Pattern is both written and charted for each size. Please note that even though the stitch pattern incudes Yarn Overs, it is still suitable for men OR women.

The sock is available in 4 sizes: Teen fingering/Adult sport, Adult Medium, Adult Large

Materials: Fingering weight yarn, 400-460 yards to 100 grams (56-stitch Adult Sport requires 200-250 yds)

Needles US size 1 (2.25mm) for fingering weight or size US 3 (3.25mm) for sport weight

[greensled1]

Finished! I never thought I would get them done. I hope my customer is pleased with them! 🧡💙 Pattern: Men's XL Fair Isle Gloves Yarn: @lornaslaces Solemate in Mile High Magic 💙🧡 #instaknit #knittingaddict #igknitters #knittersofinstagram #knitter #yarnaddiction #knittersoftheworld #yarnsnob #yarnologist #handknit #knitknitknit #yarnaddict #knittersofig #knitstagram #ravelry #knitlover #knitknitknit #knittingtherapy #getknitfacedinco #yarnista #luxuryyarn #yarnobsessed #knitting_inspiration #knitallday #knitaholic #yarnygoodness #knitlife #igknitter #shareyourknits #finishedobject #knitgloves https://www.instagram.com/p/B6s9Uq9FkC5/?igshid=8a70j87j61or

[iwonaeriksson]

Min design New Energy sjal kan ni se på @syochhantverksfestivalen i Älvsjö i @garnochmera monter. Sjalen är stickad av Johanna från @sticka_mera i hennes underbart handfärgat garn. 👌🤩 Jag själv kan inte hälsa på, men min väninna @yennyfrid har tagit den här fina bilden. 🙏 Stickbeskrivningen på svenska och engelska finns på Raverly. Link i min IG profil. Och tusen tack för all support! 💖💖 . This is my New Energy Shawl knitted by Johanna from @sticka_mera in her beautiful handdyed yarn. The shawl is presented on big Craft Festival in Stockholm this weekend. If you are knitters and visit Stockholm visit this festival. My friend @yennyfrid shot this perfect photo. Get your copy of New Energy pattern on Ravelry. Link in my IG bio. 😊❤🌟 . Moja chusta New Energy prezentowana jest na festivalu rękodzieła w Sztokholmie. Wydziergana przez Johannę ze @sticka_mera z jej ręcznie farbowanych włóczek. Zdjęcia zrobiła moja przyjaciółka Jenny (link do jej profilu w szwedzkim tekście). A wzór do nabycia na Ravelry lub w moim sklepie. 😊🌺🌻 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt-nhT7l11F/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16yfsrn6ze3s7

[knitcrate]

Great Knits for Guys

Do you have a special guy in your life and you want to knit something for him, maybe for Father’s Day? Or maybe you're a male knitter and you want to knit something for yourself. Either way, you've got a lot of options out there for what to knit. How do you narrow it down?

The first thing to keep in mind is that all men are different and have different preferences. Some men prefer simple, understated designs and colors. Some men love to explore an adventurous style. So be sure to keep in mind the preferences of whatever guy you're knitting for. With that in mind, I generally think of a few categories of items when thinking about knitting for guys: scarves, hats, sweaters, and socks.

Isometric Scarf by Alice Caetano

A scarf is a great knit because many scarf patterns are easily memorizable. It is also easy to see progress on a scarf, which can be encouraging to the knitter. One recently published scarf pattern that has caught my eye is the Isometric Scarf pattern by Alice Caetano. It is published in Issue 3 of Rib Magazine and features striking geometric patterns, which gives it a distinctive modern look while maintaining a understated air of classy sophistication. 

There are lots of other choices for scarves, too. At the time of writing this blog, Ravelry has 46,242 scarves in their database, and even when you filter it to male or unixex patterns, there are still 12,265 matches. You have a lot of choices, ranging form the simple to the wild. If you want help narrowing those choices down, check out the pattern section on the KnitCrate website, where you can search for men's scarves, too. I know I would love to snuggle up with the Stormy Billows scarf, for example.

Lombard Street Hat by Pelykh Natalie

Moving up from the neck to the top of the head brings us to hats as a great category of knits for guys. I am always looking for something to put on my head, and I love a cozy knit hat in the cooler months to help keep warm. Another Ravelry search, this time for unisex or male hats, yields 37,301 results. Again, if you want help narrowing those down, the Knitcrate pattern selection returns a more managable selection to browse through. My personal recommendation for a great hat for guys is the Thundertwist pattern. (Granted, I may be a little biased since I designed that pattern!) This hat features a simple twisted stitch cable that culminates in a stunning crown pattern.

Asymptote Pullover by Lars Rains

Scarves and hats are usually fairly simple and quick knits, so if you want to dig your needles into a more substantial project, you're probably going to want to knit a sweater. When picking out a guy's sweater, I'll definitely steer you to Rib Magazine again. Every issue has included at least one sweater, and they are all sweaters that I think any man would love to wear. A simple, classic pullover is suitable for almost every occasion. And a snug cardigan makes for a comfortable garment to relax in. One thing I love about sweaters is that the large knitting area creates a great canvas on which to showcase your skills. Do you love knitting cables? There are over 4,000 sweater patterns in the Ravelry database that feature cables and come in men’s sizes. Perhaps you like colorwork? There are over 7,000 sweater patterns in the Ravelry database with some sort of colorwork and come in men’s sizes. I've been particularly impressed by the Icelandic sweaters featured in Modern Lopi: One by Lars Rains. The Asymptote Pullover is one that I'd especially love to have in my own wardrobe.

Hyak Socks by Kim Swingle

Finally, let's head down to the feet and talk about socks. Almost all guys wear socks, and handknit socks are a special treat. While I personally love wild colors and interesting designs on my own socks, I keep hearing that many men prefer a simple design and color combination. I learned how to knit socks using Susan B. Anderson's "How I Make My Socks" pattern (with modifications for my size 13 foot -- I cast on 72 stitches), and that's a great sock pattern for any occasion. Find a sock yarn in colors that your guy will love, and you're off to the races. I'm currently knitting a pair of basic socks with the Skirted Fleece Mill Yakity-Yak sock yarn I received in my October 2017 KnitCrate Sock Crate and contrasting yarn for the heels, cuffs, and toes. I absolutely love it and am excited about finishing them to get them on my own feet.

Are you knitting -- or thinking about knitting -- something for a guy? I'd love to hear what it is. Leave a comment and tell me about it. Who knows? Maybe I'll just put it on my needles and knit it for myself!

Keep on knitting for the ones you love!

-KnittingDaddy Greg

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[josimazzetto]

Simplesmente apaixonada pelo meu cachecol infinito!!! 😍 Pensa numa peça versátil! Ele é confeccionado em agulhas circulares e é sem costura. Você pode usar com uma volta, duas, três.... e pode fazer do tamanho que desejar! Ah, e dependendo da cor (como esse meu!) pode ser usado tanto por mulheres como por homens.... achei extremamente elegante e fácil de fazer! Pensando em fazer mais um com um fio mais fino pra ver o efeito do ponto... ☺️ O modelo é chamando de Autopilot Cowl, é gratuito e pode ser encontrado no Ravelry. Usei um fio mais grossinho que tinha aqui e agulhas circulares 7 mm. Simply in love with my new infinite scarf!!! 😍 It’s a really versatile piece! It is made in a circular needles and is seamless. You can use it one loop, two, three... and you can make it the size you want! Oh, and depending on the color (like this one!) It can be used by both women and men.... I loved it, and is extremely elegant and easy to make! Now I’m thinking of making another one with a thinner thread to see the effect of the stitch😆 The beautiful and easy pattern is Autopilot Cowl. You can find for free on Ravelry! Enjoy it! 😉 . . . . . #josimazzetto #gladeofdreams #clareiradossonhos #knitting #knittingaddict #knittingwithlove #crochet #croche #tricot #knitter #handmade #handmadewithlove #handmadnewzealand #wool #knittingdesigner #knittingproject #cowl #cachecol https://www.instagram.com/p/CEnYHukD1jv/?igshid=wx67nbbyshvj

[billyskullknits]

Please enjoy this rare picture of my face.

The first prototype of my new Petergate hat pattern has been completed - thank you to everyone who gave me advice on the cables. My next job is to format the pattern and find a good yarn for the photo model. There's an awesome local indie dyer with a sale on exactly the right colour, and I'm arguing with myself as to whether or not I can justify the cost...

Which seems like a good time to pimp out my various links. Through the link below I have a Ravelry shop, some stitch markers for sale on my Etsy, a Redbubble store with very little in it and a Ko-fi page. If you like some of the things on here, maybe you may like some of the things on there.

(P.S. the local dyer is the fantastic KnittingGoddess who is lovely and full of social justice rage. I fully recommend checking out her t-shirts as well as her yarns.)

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[lazy-vegetarian]

Black Max Shawl by Olga Baklanova (free pattern on Ravelry)

[cedar-hill-farm-co]

Sneak peak of Graham, the men’s glives pattern in my new book South. Ebook is available on #Ravelry or get the individual pattern on Ravelry and #craftsy today! . #Ebook #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #knitters #knittersofig #knittersgonnaknit #knittersofig #knittinginspiration #giftsforhim #knitallthethings #mensgloves #patterns #south #knittingbook #awesome #texture #smallbusiness #christmasgiftknitting #itsmylife #knittinglife #knittinginreallife #knittersofinstagram

[hibis411]

I always say that I don’t have one favorite design ☺️, but Nelson Pullover holds a special place in my heart. . Nelson was designed as a knitwear take on athleisure aesthetics. I wanted it to be simple enough as I know that many men prefer something, well, less embellished 😆, yet interesting enough to satisfy the knitter who would hate working countless rows of stockinette. See the gorgeous versions of this pullover at #nelsonpullover. . Nelson is worked from the top down with saddle construction and it has a cozy and cool-looking cowl with I-cord string! . And, of course, the photos by @interweavecraft and @harperpointadventures were absolutely stunning! . Nelson Pullover is a part of special offer: 𝟓𝟎% 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐬��𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 in my Ravelry store! No code needed! . Head to my IG bio ➡️ @irmiandesign and tap the linktree link! . #nelsonpullover #irinaanikeeva #irinaanikeevaravelrystore #menswear #knitting #nelsonpullover #knitspiration #mensweater #mensknits #mensfashion #menknitting #menknittoo #sale #dapper #sweater https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Ha5aSgnwY/?igshid=1p7go01rhaefv

[rodeoknits]

I love your Tumblr and have for a long time - I want to knit a men's sweater - but I'm just a beginner (only two scarfs!) - any recommendations with 15mm needles? help!

Ravelry is a fantastic resource for finding patterns (a quick search gave me these patterns for sweaters: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#view=large_mobile&pc=sweater&needles=15.0mm&sort=recently-popular)I’d also check out We Are Knitters or Wool and the Gang; they both have bulkier yarns and patterns that would be great for 15mm needles.If you need any help, let me know; I love to spread the good word about knitting!

[ablimpfallsfromacamera]

★·.·´¯`·.·★ 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝘼𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙩 ★·.·´¯`·.·★ I'm very happy to introduce my "𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫" published in #KnitPicks' 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙍𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 collection! 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬 is available in both men's and women's sizes and is suitable for new and experienced cable knitters! The pattern and collections are availible on the knitpicks site! I can't wait to see all of your finished objects! If you knit a Trellis be sure to post a picture and tag it #TrellisPullover so I can see your lovely FOs! . . 💁‍♀️/📸 @knit_picks 🧶 City Tweed DK in BlueBlood . . . #newrelease #diversknitty #diverseknitters #knittersofinstagram #designersofinstagram #productphotography #knitter #knitstagram #yarn #alpaca #ravelry #knitdesigner #knitdesign #knittersgonnaknit #knittingaddict #handmade #handknit #knittedsweater #loveknitting #knitwear #jumper #knittedjumper #sweaterknitting #pullover #wool https://www.instagram.com/p/B0T44OTn2dw/?igshid=1018xhaamh0t6