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Men’s Turtle Neck Knitting Pattern

June 24, 2023 by Shellie Wilson

This is an intermediate level knitting pattern for a man’s sweater that features bold, textured stripes created with a wide rib pattern and a turtle neck collar. The sweater is knitted in Sirdar Country Classic, a soft and warm yarn that comes in a wide range of colors, making it easy to customize to your liking. The pattern includes instructions for sizes from S to XXXL.

To complete this pattern, you will need single point needles in 4mm (USA 6) and stitch holders. The pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters who have experience working with rib patterns and shaping.

The use of the rib pattern in this design creates a unique and textured look, while the turtle neck collar adds warmth and style to the sweater. The wide range of colors available in Sirdar Country Classic yarn makes it easy to customize the sweater to your liking, whether you want a bold and colorful design or a more subdued look.

Design No: 10091 is the reference number for this pattern, which will be helpful if you want to reference it again in the future. This pattern is a great choice for knitters who want to create a stylish and cozy sweater for men, with a bold and textured design that is perfect for cold weather. The turtle neck collar adds a touch of elegance, making it perfect for any occasion.

The turtle neck, also known as a roll-neck or skivvy, is a type of clothing that covers the neck and can be worn as a standalone garment or as a layer under other clothing. The history of the turtle neck can be traced back to medieval Europe, where it was worn by both men and women as a way to protect the neck from the cold.

During the 19th century, turtle necks became popular among sailors and dock workers as a practical garment that could be worn on its own or as a layer under other clothing. The turtle neck then became a popular style for athletes and outdoorsmen in the early 20th century.

In the 1950s and 1960s, turtle necks became associated with the beatnik and intellectual subcultures, and were worn by artists and intellectuals. By the 1970s, the turtle neck had become a mainstream fashion item, worn by both men and women.

In modern fashion, turtle necks are still worn by men. They are considered a timeless and classic style that is versatile and can be dressed up or down. They are popular as a layering piece in colder months and can also be worn as a standalone garment. Turtle necks are also popular among men in professional fields as they are considered elegant and sophisticated.

Overall, turtle necks have a long history, from medieval Europe to modern fashion, and are still worn by men today. They are considered a timeless and classic style that is versatile and can be dressed up or down.

 

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Learn a Flower Bobble Technique to Knit a Fun Shawl

Generally I like knitting patterns where I feel like you can use whatever yarn you have (because my stash is big enough and I want to use it, thanks) and make a successful project. This is one of those times when a special yarn makes the process that much easier. 

The Floral Bouquet Shawl from Xandy Peters uses a specific extended color pooling yarn from Feisty Fibers, which allows you to place the bobble flowers with increasing frequency as you knit the project. 

It starts with a solid color yarn, then the two color yarn is added in, and you make a bobble whenever you encounter the color pops. This would be hard to replicate with other yarn that doesn’t have the extended color pooling built in.

The background of the shawl is ribbed, making the project reversible. 

The shawl uses fingering/sock yarn and comes out to be an asymmetrical triangle that’s 54 inches/137 cm long and 36 inches/ 90 cm deep and 60 inches/150 cm across the top edge. 

Xandy says the pattern is for intermediate to advanced knitters. Knowing how to work traditional bobbles would probably help, but there’s a great video tutorial for how to work the floral bobbles so you can practice on other yarn or even incorporate the bobbles into other projects. 

The bobbles are five-petaled flowers but they also kind of look like starfish to me, which could be fun on a child’s cardigan or other pattern. They’d also be fun on the leg of a sock or around the brim of a hat for extra whimsy. 

The pattern includes photo and video tutorials, and written and charted instructions. It also includes tips on what to look for if you choose to use different yarn for the project, and instructions on how to dye your own yarn to use in the project. 

If you want to give it a try, you can find the pattern on Ravelry. 

[Photo: Xandy Peters]

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