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Guest Post and Giveaway – Knits Men Want

May 4, 2010 by Vikram Goyal

This giveaway is over. Winner Announced Here.

Editors Note: We at CraftGossip are honored to have Bruce Weinstein present his list of top ten knitting blogs for inspiration. In celebration of this post, we have a copy of Bruce’s book to giveaway. How to enter the giveaway is presented at the end of this post, so read on!

Bruce Weinstein is the author of the new book, Knits Men Want (STC Craft): part humorous relationship therapy, part straight-forward knitting instruction. Bruce has been designing knitwear and teaching knitting for 10 years, and has also written 15 cookbooks with his partner, Mark Scarborough. You can find Bruce blogging over at http://knitsmenwant.blogspot.com, or on his and Mark’s hilarious food blog: http://www.realfoodhascurves.com, but when he’s not busy blogging, knitting, teaching or cooking, you’ll find him hanging out at these great blogs:

http://spinningshepherd.blogspot.com

Diane’s sheep are so regal and she really brings the artisan craft – from fleece to yarn – to life on her blog. Plus it’s in French as well as English

http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog

Stephanie says what we’re all thinking – like sending killer bees to attack people who annoy us.

http://www.westknits.blogspot.com

It’s always great to see Stephen’s hip urban knits.

http://thececrux.blogspot.com

Kimberly is a wonderful knitter and really explains what she’s doing well.

http://www.moltingyeti.com/blog/index.html

Daniel has some unique patterns, love his baby blanket. And he’s a really nice guy, to boot!

http://queerjoe.blogspot.com

Anyone who knits gloves for a friend as a thank-you deserves to be read.

http://www.brooklyntweed.blogspot.com

If for nothing else, just to see how Jared photographs his latest project.

http://cubistliterature.vox.com

Craig makes crazy t-shirts and remind me of when I was his age.

http://modeknit.com

Because Annie really knows how to tell a story.

http://iknitipurl.wordpress.com

Because mixing food and knitting is always a good thing.

To win a copy of Bruce’s latest book Knits Men Want, leave a comment on this post. A winner will be randomly selected from all the entries. Good Luck!

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Comments

  1. Karey says

    May 4, 2010 at 10:20 pm

    Very nice designs! It is always hard to find manly knits!

  2. Becky says

    May 4, 2010 at 11:38 pm

    Laws-a-mercy! I need more blogs to read!! Okay, not really but what a great assortment! Thanks!

  3. Dee says

    May 5, 2010 at 12:07 am

    We’ve been together six years, he doesn’t see me without needles in hand – but I haven’t had the courage to knit for him yet! Please send me the book and give me the courage I need!!!

  4. Dina says

    May 5, 2010 at 2:20 am

    I read some of those blogs! Thanks for the links. There are some I’ve never seen before—and I’m a blog-hog.

    Oh, and I’d love to win a copy of the book!

  5. Joan says

    May 5, 2010 at 5:13 am

    Would love to win a copy of the book Knits Men Want. It looks great.

  6. Jen says

    May 5, 2010 at 5:32 am

    I’ve recently learned knitting and love making knits for the kids, but something for my boyfriend would be great, I’ve just been at a loss! Thanks for the chance to win!

  7. Maureen says

    May 5, 2010 at 5:53 am

    Thank you for all the links.
    I am always interested in what others have to say and how they are being creative

  8. BeckyS says

    May 5, 2010 at 6:31 am

    Some perennial favorites there, but some new faces to check out as well. Thank you for posting this. 🙂

  9. Diane says

    May 5, 2010 at 6:50 am

    Wow! All of these blogs are just wonderful (& let’s not forget Bruce’s wonderful blog either! ;)! I really feel so honored to have mad

  10. suza says

    May 5, 2010 at 6:51 am

    These guys make it look so easy…

  11. Amber B. says

    May 5, 2010 at 6:56 am

    So much inspiration!

  12. Darla says

    May 5, 2010 at 7:39 am

    Sounds like a book I need. I was just looking for a pattern to knit for the Man of the House.

    Fingers Crossed

    Darla

  13. KateMet says

    May 5, 2010 at 8:04 am

    oh no, more to love!

  14. Betsy says

    May 5, 2010 at 8:05 am

    Thanks for some new links I hadn’t tripped over before…I hear good things about the book around the web and would love to have a copy…

  15. Barbra says

    May 5, 2010 at 8:49 am

    Great blog suggestions…some I knew already and favorite. Knits for men is a must!

  16. Susan Spiers says

    May 5, 2010 at 8:52 am

    Hard to find men’s patterns, this book will be great to have!

  17. Mimi says

    May 5, 2010 at 8:57 am

    Alright! I can’t wait to check out all those links – thank you so much. Thanks for the chance to win what looks to be a fantastic book!

  18. Sylvia Beeson says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:27 am

    I would LOVE to have this book! Pick me, please!

  19. Jeanne says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:48 am

    I need a new men’s book for my 2 guys – hubbo & son, both big, both need new sweaters this year.
    Thanks for the links… I know some, but it’s great to see a few new too.

  20. Edwin Gabriel says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:18 am

    I have a lot of patterns book, but very little patterns for men. I always support guys whom write knit pattern for us only. I hope this book success and their will be another one in the future.

  21. Margie says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:50 am

    It’s always nice to read new blogs. As for the book, I’ve heard great things about it and wouldn’t mind seeing for myself!

  22. carmel says

    May 5, 2010 at 11:17 am

    the book defenatly has great stuff for men.
    i would love to see my husbend wearing those knits
    thanks for the giveaway would love to win the “how to”

  23. Kitten With A Whiplash says

    May 5, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    A very interesting variety of knitting and personalities.

  24. Nikki says

    May 5, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    As a fairly new knitting maniac, I’m always grateful for new resources for inspiration, how to’s and patterns. ‘Knits Men Want’ appears to deliver just what guys really would choose to wear.

  25. Ellen Lai says

    May 5, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    I agree, these guys make them look so easy! Thanks for the chance to win!

  26. Cath says

    May 5, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    So far I’ve only found one pattern that my Dh was happy for me to knit for him – so I would love this book!

  27. Mary Anne says

    May 5, 2010 at 4:26 pm

    I have three guys in my life (DH and 2 very tall sons) and would love to be able to knit for them! Thanks for the chance to win.

  28. crazyestonian says

    May 5, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    I read the excerpt on melaniefalicbooks.com and I so totally see how true it is. I knit the same ole pair of socks over and over for my husband. And I have made two very plain sweaters for him. And for hats, the darker and plainer the better. Though he did ask for turn-a-square by Jared Flood for Christmas 🙂
    I have to check this book out, I think he might like the simplicity.

  29. Meg says

    May 5, 2010 at 6:13 pm

    I’m surrounded by men – my DH, 2 sons, one of who’s favorite color is black and the other will go as far as gray, and 2 grandsons so far – so this book would really help out a lot. Of course, I’d get a lot more knitting done if I didn’t keep spending all my time reading knitting blogs. And, now I have a new list to add! Hmmmm, guess I can knit straight stockingette stitch in the round and read, too….

  30. Carmen says

    May 5, 2010 at 7:27 pm

    Thanks for the great links! It’s not always easy to find patterns for men – especially larger sizes.
    I’m off to spend time at these sites…

  31. Sharyn says

    May 6, 2010 at 4:33 am

    thanks for all the great links!

  32. ikkinlala says

    May 6, 2010 at 8:15 am

    Thanks for the links… now how will I get anything else done today?

  33. One Sheep says

    May 6, 2010 at 8:15 am

    As someone who never got past five entries on a blog, I really appreciate those folks who share their skill, knowledge and inspirations with us.

  34. Jacky says

    May 6, 2010 at 9:29 am

    Brilliant links – and some great men’s knits there. What a generous giveaway, thankyou 😉

  35. Lynne says

    May 6, 2010 at 10:00 am

    Looks like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway!

  36. Mary Lee says

    May 6, 2010 at 10:10 am

    Thanks for all of the great links! I would like a copy of this book. I think there are several things my husband would love.

  37. Kim Reid says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:14 pm

    Please enter me – I’d love a chance to win this wonderful book!
    Thanks 🙂

  38. Judith Burry says

    May 8, 2010 at 2:34 am

    Yes a knitted sweater for my man seems to be a must now.

  39. suza says

    May 12, 2010 at 7:34 am

    My mom and I, both expert knitters have yet to finish a sweater for XXL DH. It always comes out too big. Maybe this is the book that would change our luck.

  40. Diane says

    May 13, 2010 at 9:44 am

    Super blog selection. Thanks! Please enter me to win.

  41. munch says

    May 14, 2010 at 3:37 am

    A great giveaway, I find it hard to find patterns my fiance likes.

  42. Alison says

    January 30, 2012 at 9:51 am

    I want this bood “Knits Men Want”. Sounds great. I hope I win!

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Knit a Great Button Down Shirt

Just about anything you can make in fabric you can make in knitting, but there are some styles that you just don’t see that often translated into knitting. 

For example, a button down collared shirt. This is a classic design, of course, and it looks great in a knit version, but it’s just not something you see much of. 

Noma Ndlovu’s Guglethu shirt is the pattern to try if you want to knit your own button down shirt. This one is inspired by cashmere tops (though the sample was made out of yak yarn, not cashmere, and uses two strands of lace weight yarn held together) and includes lots of high-fashion details like double-knit cuffs, collar and shoulder seams. 

It has a patch pocket on the front and 10 buttons including the button band and the cuffs. 

The designer says you can also use a DK weight yarn held singly if you’d rather, and that the shirt looks good in a variety of yarns. There is another version on Ravelry that uses Berroco Remix Light, which is a mix of nylon, cotton, acrylic, silk and cellulose fibers. It has a more relaxed look but it still really pretty. 

The pattern has 12 sizes, with a full bust measurement ranging from 32.35 to 72.25 inches, or 82 to 183.5 cm. The designer suggests 2 to 6 inches, or 5 to 15 cm, of positive ease when you pick your size. I could totally see knitting one that’s even bigger to wear more like a jacket, because I do that a lot with button down shirts I already own.

I love all the details on this shirt, which isn’t necessarily difficult to knit, but might introduce you to some things you’ve never knit before (like those cuffs with the plackets, or a shirt collar like this). 

To learn more about this shirt and grab a copy of the pattern for yourself, head to Ravelry. 

[Photo: Noma Ndlovu]

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